72 w30 x code aka holy grail
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72 w30 x code aka holy grail
#8
Just curious as to why a 72 X code is supposedly "the holy grail"?
#9
I know and fully understand that but still don't see why it's the "holy grail". I would think that title would be reserved for either the 70 W-30 or the 68-69 HO cars. Kind of like how the "holy grail" of Chevelles would be the 70 LS-6 as it was the king of all Chevelles and not a low compression 72 model.
#10
Well, I think that most consider the '70 W30 the top Olds Muscle, along with, I would say '68-69 H/O's, of course others may chime in with their opinion. I think that we (on this site) get a little geeked whenever a W machine comes up for sale.
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#14
way to much use of the word "holy grail" with all the makes/models. the word "holy grail" is as good as numbers matching nowadays. everbody has their own idea what it means but to me it is the rarest model with the top dog motor +4speed, and sprinkled with some ultra rare options!! give me a 1970 442 pace car w-30 4 speed and a w-27 please "HOLY GRAIL" !!!!
#15
If you want to talk "holy grail" for the 1972 model year, talk about an X-code 72 H/O Holiday Coupe with sunroof (which is NOT a 442, by the way).
And anytime someone mentions "holy grail" my first response is "what is the airspeed of a swallow?"
And anytime someone mentions "holy grail" my first response is "what is the airspeed of a swallow?"
#16
I'm with you NJ. 1972s may not be the most powerful of all the W machines but they are fast enough. I think 1972 was the best looking model of Cutlass/442. Especially the Viking Blue/white color combo. Just gorgeous.
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#18
way to much use of the word "holy grail" with all the makes/models. the word "holy grail" is as good as numbers matching nowadays. everbody has their own idea what it means but to me it is the rarest model with the top dog motor +4speed, and sprinkled with some ultra rare options!! give me a 1970 442 pace car w-30 4 speed and a w-27 please "HOLY GRAIL" !!!!
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...and, by the way, I prefer the Supreme body style and think the '70 Cutlass/442 convertible is one of the most beautiful convertible bodies of any make/model/year muscle car. I personally never appreciated the "eyebrow" line on the '70-'72 Cutlass S/442 quarter panel.
#25
X2!!! This is why I've always preferred the 68-69 Holiday coupes (and VCs) to the 70-72 cars. I do agree that the 70-72 convertibles look better than the prior years, however.
#27
Supremes were the nicest looking notchbacks of that era IMO. Though the Grand Prix were very distinctive and sharp. The Monte Carlos were pretty cool too.
#28
x2 especially the actual pace car #1 barn find!!!
...and, by the way, I prefer the Supreme body style and think the '70 Cutlass/442 convertible is one of the most beautiful convertible bodies of any make/model/year muscle car. I personally never appreciated the "eyebrow" line on the '70-'72 Cutlass S/442 quarter panel.
...and, by the way, I prefer the Supreme body style and think the '70 Cutlass/442 convertible is one of the most beautiful convertible bodies of any make/model/year muscle car. I personally never appreciated the "eyebrow" line on the '70-'72 Cutlass S/442 quarter panel.
#30
wow I thought I was the only one who couldn't get past that line far as 70-72 HC'S.
Joe isn't there only a handful of 72 Hurst converts w X in the vin as well?
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