Were 1980s cars really that bad?

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by 70zd28

Back in December of 1990 I heard that Chevrolet lost the rights to the IROC name, I always wanted one and did not care for the 91's large rear spoiler. Wanted a blue 350 G92 car, local dealer ended up finding me one in Alberta. Still have the car, has only 6000 miles on it. Did not intend for it to have this low of mileage but life happened (kids, job changes, house renos etc).

I would not say the car was lightening fast but it ran great for the day. Early 90's ran it at the strip on a 92 degree day, poor traction but ran a14.5, fastest 5 litre Mustang GT ran a 15. Ran against a couple Buick GN on the street, they would have me by a car length in a 1/4 mile but after that I would pull ahead, in a 3 mile stretch they would be far behind. Had the car close to 140 mph and let off.

Your GN memory is the same as mine, they had a speed limiter where we did not. I used to race one out of the toll booths at Route 128 outside Boston at least once a week - he'd have me off the line but it wouldn't be long till I was walking past him.

Beautiful car BTW - worth quite a bit more now than when you bought it - low miles rule!!!