Classic American magazine - November preview

PLYM MOUTH'S 'SENSIBLE' CAR R 1950 CORONET

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REVIVAL CELEBRATION TION

1966 OLDS 4-4-2 W-30

MUSTANGS HIT THE STRIP!

HEAVY METAL

PLUS ■ REDHILL 'DREAM' CRUISE

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1979 LINCOLN TOWN COUPE

■ TELLING YOUR TALE:

ONE MAN, MANY MOTORS

No. 355 November 2020

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Editor Ben Klemenzson takes a look at one of the General’s rarer and most under-appreciated muscle cars, the 1966 4-4-2, with the W-30 fresh air package‌ 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 Words: Ben Klemenzson Photography: Matt Richardson

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Coke bottle hips and pared-back trim make for a handsome package.

Running light/indicators were moved inboard to make room for air inlets.

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