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I knew what it was in 1968 at 16 and half, $400 dollars cash got me 56 Chevy 2dr belair with 283, 4 speed, tuck and roll interior, dual steel packs and rocket 5 spokes. In 1969 got 57 two post, front straight axle, 396 and 4 speed. Paid whopping $550 for it. My aunt brought left over new 66 Plymouth Belvedere II 2 dr hard top 383 for 1995.00. Fall of 66.