A rat,huh? That's kinda disappointing. Seems most guys ran big Chevys or Mopars around NYC. There was a guy in Queens that had a beautiful 69/70 or so black 4-4-2 that ran a rat also. That's what I especially enjoyed about my friends Gremlin---ALL AMC! and he did win more than his fair share. Come to think of it there actually was an old Buick in my neighborhood & a couple of Fords but they were a true minority in my neighborhood---- probably 99% were Chevys
Where I grew up at, there were A LOT of GM Products (All were represented including Caddy!) a FEW Fords (but were HARD running) and Mopars (the underdog) of all sizes!! The Mopars had fits over Buick, OLDS and the Caddys, BUT the Rats and Mice were a commom place and easy pickin's back then. Goats were a little TOUGHER, especially the RAIV's. They were NOTORIOUS for running hard up top with a 383-440 motor. The Fords were a little more "sneaky" with their engine/body styles especially when stuffed with Cleveland/FE or Lima motor. For those not in the KNOW, it converts to a 351C, 390-427-428 or 429-460 motors. Placed in a lightweight chassis, they will embarass about 90% of "other" makes unsuspectedly!! And you say Fords' can't run! Being a Mopar man you can't win 100% of the time, but you can TRY TO!! And have FUN doing it!!
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and he did win more than his fair share. Come to think of it 
there actually was an old Buick in my neighborhood & a couple of Fords but they were a true minority in my neighborhood---- probably 99% were Chevys 
