I did not decode it, I just assumed it was what was being quoted ...
the buyer did a lot of legwork getting quotes on a hot rod and then wimps out and buys a lame low hp coupe?

j/k, any of those cars I would be happy to own
the L79 posi 4 speed convertible with side pipes & special suspension just sounded like a purpose built (autocross?) car , , , no radio, no PS, just the go fast and handling and sound good stuff ...