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Old 02-24-2025, 03:40 PM
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Default 1966 Coronet 426 Street Wedge That Never Was???

Great story on this documented example. Many questions; Who ordered, How , Why is still being debated.

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthre...90#post1666990

As found YouTube video https://youtu.be/vOof1reBv7s?si=osQuDylnmm6LmtUo
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Galen and I have discovered at least 6 of these surviving. I believe MCACN will have one on display this year.
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Was '65 supposed to be the last year for that engine?
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Non believers would do well to dig up old Mr Norm commercials from WLS (890 AM) and WCFL (1000 AM) from back in that time frame. Norm advertised those special 426 wedge cars heavily.
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