1970?

i was on a sunday loop and after harmonizing with a maserati up newport coast and around pelican hill, then wandering thru CdM, i was heading back up jamboree from CdM…you know, the super steep drive up to the PCH/Jamboree intersection that i was sure would test my mad clutch skills. turned out i was able to make it most of the way up before i had to stop. at which point, a bicyclist pulled up to my passenger window and asked, “1970?” i leaned over and out up at him and said, “no, ’73…but the early bumpers that i have on it from a 72 throws people off.” “did you change the carburetors?” “yes” i replied, “dual webber 32/36s”. with a knowing reply he said, “yea, the 73 cars weren’t very good.” “flat tops” i said. and as the light turned green he started peddling and said, “nice looking!” my clutch skills held true and since i was going up hill a bit, i even got to gun it for him a little. dang, the new exhaust and those monza tips sound absolutely perfect.