Re: [T3] 71 square

[Chiprea@aol.com]

This has been my experience with the 71 auto sqbk:  I bought the orange sqbk 
in 1977 from the orig. owner.  Since that time it was a daily driver until 89 
or 90.  Used sparingly for the next 7 or 8 years and my son uses it as a DD 
now (the daughter wants it next).  She (the sqbk) has had 320,000 miles put 
on it since 77.  I have replaced the Tranny twice, the engine three times, 
and the FI, as far as I know, is still original.  Between 77 and 80 she made 
3 trips a year back and forth t o Denver from LA.  Usually straight through, 
only stops for gas, food, and the tables in Lost Wages.  In November of 80 
she made the trip around the US 13,000 mile in 28 days, Florida heat to 
Canadian cold.

Needless to say I think the 71 auto is pretty solid.  I have had others (back 
when I first owned the car) tell me the Auto FI combo was terrible.  But what 
did they know they drove something other than a T3

Chip 71 Auto Sqbk 2nd owner

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