I don't know if Buick and Olds did anything like this with their A-Bodies but Pontiac did something similar with the GT37 in '70-1/2 and '71, which was a T37 (Tempest) with a few upgrades over base but it could be optioned to the point where it was for all intents and purposes a GTO with a lower pricetag and fewer insurance headaches. In fact, it was marketed as "the GTO for those under 30" (sic).
Brad O. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I sent this to a "heavy chevy" expert of mine .... here's his reply....... > > to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on > image > and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the > Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The > premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out > grill > treatment, hood pins and the new 14" rally wheels. The interiors were very > taxi > cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only > and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. > Two > 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the > SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. > Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were > optional.
