I was just curious if any 79 models would have been made...I am pretty sure the Mitsu challenger was the better set-up.
The oldest one I could find was a 1976 model.
"Turbo will be easiest, and at the HP level will also be easiest on parts. Spend the money to do it right, and you can build a 500 HP street motor that will live a long and happy life, and probably with a very basic short block."
Those words must have left a bad taste in his mouth!