Shown below are some of the cars from the 1970s which were displayed in the Thunder Dome Car Museum in Enumclaw, Washington.
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30
This is one of 262 sport coupes made. It has a 455 cubic inch engine with a 4-speed manual transmission (only 142 or the 262 came with the 4-speed manual).
1970 Volkswagen Buggy
The Meyers Manx dune buggy was designed for desert racing and came in the form of a car kit applied to a shortened chassis of a VW Beetle. It has a 1600cc engine with a 4-speed manual transmission.
1972 DeTomaso Pantera
Alejandro De Tomaso, an Argentine tycoon who lived in Italy, started building cars in 1963. The Pantera was introduced in 1970. A total of 2,131 of 1972 Panteras were produced. This car has a 351 Cleveland engine with a 5-speed transmission. It has a top speed of 150-160 mph.
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle “Heavy Chevy”
A total of 9,508 Heavy Chevys were built in 1972. This one has a 3-speed manual transmission.
1973 Ford Pinto
The Pinto was known for having an issue with the fuel tank which could cause the car to explode when rear ended. It has a 4-cylinder, 2 liter engine with a 4-speed manual transmission.
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