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Old 04-07-2011, 07:46 PM
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Had a Griffith 400 in 1966. I lived in Rochester,NY and sold it in 1969. Autocrossed it and won many 2nd and 3rd places, 1st places were usually won by Lotus Super Sevens. It had a 289 w/ 271 HP, Salsbury 3.08 rear drive unit, American Racing Mags, but could fit only 185mm size tires maximum without rubbing, which led to interesting handling and traction issues. I believe it had an 88" wheelbase--shorter than my FFR Roadster! Gearing top speed was 154MPH, but I chickened out at 135 MPH, as the rear end was getting really light. I could hit 70 in 1st, 93 in 2nd, 115 in 3rd. I'll try to find some photos and scan and post them. Sold it for $2800.--wish I had it now!
Jim
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