The traditional idea of a muscle car was a stripped-down product, with
power. In later years (1970-71) the muscle car version of a line
became almost a luxury vehicle. Now, Ford only knows that kind.
Check out the sticker on a convertible GT in Toronto, Canada.

$45k, plus $3000 insurance (way more if you are younger) and $3000/yr
in gas means this car costs about the same as the mortgage to a medium-
priced condo or a cheap house.

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