Chelsea proving grounds

Frankie said

I wonder if they found out what a pos the Aspen was before or after they used it as a replacement for the Dart.

Save the ire. The F body (especially the 1976-77) was a pos next to the A bodies it replaced, whether we say so or not. Might as well say so.


...and yes. I understand that there are still a few around, and I wish their owners all the best with them.

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I bought a 1977 Aspen new and really liked the car, it was good looking and run OK for the day with a 360 auto

Now for the proving grounds, got to drive around it about 11 years ago in my Prowler, 4.7 mile track and to stay I. The top groove was told needed to go at least 100 mph. Drove 115 pulling my matching Prowler Trailer. We got to do 4 laps and on one took it to the top at 85 mph and had to turn right to go left and stay in the lane, didn't stay up there long. Had I know we were going to be able to drive that fast would have unhooked the trailer and been able to run it harder around the track.

4 laps started with 1/4 tank of gas and before the end of the 3rd lap the fuel light came on.

They need real world testing so doubt the grounds are in trouble