[Shotimes] RE: Gen I vs. Gen II:::::was:Wizard of Codes::Fwd: flashing air bag light

[Ron Porter]

Those were the first US cars, but the serious FWD drive effort started in
the late '70s. I had one of the new style Rivieras in '79, the Chrysler
Omni-Horizon was late '70s, GM X-cars in '80, etc. Ford was late to the game
with the Escort and Tempo/Topaz.

FEWIW, I don't see where there will be any "history" on the SHO, as it isn't
that unique. Cosworth Vega was as unique back in '75, Merkur came along in
mid '80s. Crossbred engines and bodies predated the SHO by many years.

Ron Porter

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To: _SHOTIMES II; David P
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] RE: Gen I vs. Gen II:::::was:Wizard of
Codes::Fwd: flashing air bag light


You said; "so early in the FWD game".
How about the mass produced Toranados and Cadi from the 70s? 350 CID FWD.

Al Fitzgerald
alfitz@alfitz.com

> Also, this IS a FWD car. Few people, even today, equate FWD with power or
> performance. Ford's probably lucky they were able to sell ANY performance
> vehicles so early in the FWD game. The SHO will definitely go down in the
> history books as one unique car with an unusual history.