WHAT IS IT?
This is an example of what the Americans did so well, and what buyers lapped up until sporty, Japanese personal luxury coupes like the Celica Supra began to spoil the party. The A-Body coupe (twinned with the Buick Regal, Olds Cutlass and Chevy Montecarlo was successfully downsized for 1978, cutting nearly 600 lbs. out. The cars remained spacious, cushy and comfortable with available V8 power, such as it was in the Malaise Era. While there were “sporty” variants of some A-Body cars (primarily with blacked out trim and sticker packages), this example with its chrome trim, velour cushions and vinyl roof is how most of them came back in the day.
WHY THIS CAR HAS BEST ONE ON THE PLANET CHOPS
GM quality during this particular period wasn’t exactly at its pinnacle, but this example looks incredibly well-preserved. Normally fragile metallic paint looks like it was just sprayed last week. The pillowy tufted velour seats look as though they’ve had grandma’s plastic covers on them and the engine compartment and underside are beyond reproach. With over 60,000 miles on it, this one is living proof that not all BOOTP contenders have to have freakishly low miles on them.
this example with its chrome trim, velour cushions and vinyl roof is how most of them came back in the day.
