Thanks for the kind words. Some of the lighter (read: non-convertible) bodystyles can be as much as 500lb lighter, especially the smaller '65-'66 models. The '65-'66's also came stock with 2,79:1 gearing as opposed to my 3,00:1 setup. With some carb leaning, I'd expect 22-23 on a light-bodied V8. A six-banger could probably touch 30mpg. And then you can always add some overdrive into the mix...
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'00 Echo - dead 2/17
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'67 Mustang Convertible - gone 1/17
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