Originally Posted by kusheen
You are absolutely correct, there is more of a 'romantic' memory of those cars than a reality.
The Yenko Stinger Camaros and Novas (available through the dealer but still specialty cars), the Shelby Mustangs, the various special Vette's, maybe a couple of others out of the showroom were quicker, but most would be chasing the 'performance' cars of today.
especially when you want to turn or stop.