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John Kuvakas
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The late, lamented Chevy Vega


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In the beginning, 96% of the Vegas produced were still on the road, the rest made it home.


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The Vega has a great frontal crash rating… The tow truck usually absorbs most of the impact.


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Ha! I crack my self up!


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LOL.



   
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I shouldn't laugh about this. I did my best to steer my grandparents away from buying one. Well, at least they didn't buy a Pinto ! At one time I had a lime green Chevette as a work car...YUCK !!



   
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Lamented ?? Lol, I don't think so ! One definition is 'an expression of grief or sorrow'. Umm,

I'm definitely not feeling that today or any other day for that matter..lol.



   
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Lol. I'm surprised it was that many made it home.



   
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Lol....perfect!



   
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Great gas mileage for the same tow truck reason I suppose.....



   
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I had a 74 Pinto with the 2.3L engine for my work; it was a great & dependable car (that was never rear-ended). I am ashamed to admit that I also once had a Chevette, with an automatic tranny....what a complete and utter POS. It could barely pull itself up the driveway.



   
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But maybe not under their own power Jack.



   
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Lol.... I guess I was lucky as it was all flat land where I drove.



   
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But I do recall a few intances with speed bumps !! lol



   
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The 350 conversion done properly was quite a beast though!



   
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