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I had a '63 4dr 210 cid Buick Special in 73/74 during the oil embargo. It was an economical car in its day getting 15-18 mpg. I once got as high as 23. For the 80 fuel crisis, I had my '74 Manta Ralley. I would pull into the lines at the pump, shut the car off and then get out and push it up to pump. It rolled easily so was no effort compared to all the Detroit iron. I would also coast hill in neutral to save fuel.
I wish now I had the Buick engine in a Manta chassis.
Gas was $4.42 at my favorite Valero station tonight, down 8 cents since the weekend.
Terry
Placerville, CA
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