He performed a restoration in 2000, opting to go for an originality route. It retains the original 396\/350hp big block and TH400 transmission, with the original 102,000 miles on the body and powertrain alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cthe favorite part about owning this car is driving it and the sound of a big block.\u201d<\/p>Jim<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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