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Old 11-21-2008, 10:20 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by enkeivette View Post
One of the only two front mid engine cars ever built. (The other being the RX7)

It was Chevrolets response to the Shelby Cobra. SBC pushed so far back that the trans yoke was connected directly to the diff, no driveshaft. They made, I think less than 20 of these and the factory burned down.

If you ever see one, it will almost definitelty be a replica.
Actually, Chevy's first reponse to the Cobra was the lightweight Grand Sport.
Duntov actually did it behind the GM big wigs backs.
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