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I have driven several original 427's and 289's. including one of the original FIA cars (2260). There is no comparison in the handling characteristics--the 289's win hands down! Everyone that has driven my cars says the same thing, and every original 427 owner wants my 289 after drivng it. The 289's feel more stable, more connected to the road, and you can sense how close you are to the limit much easier in the 289. I always have this sense that I'm about to get bitten in the 427--I just don't know when its actually going to happen!
The transverse leaf springs of the 289's are primitive. No doubt about it. A coil spring 289 should be magnificent--I just haven't driven one. Maybe a lovely Kirkham of that description would make a nice addition to the stable here.
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