And even experienced test drivers who were used to high performance cars felt they were dangerous in the hands of inexperienced, younger drivers.

The torque that was impressive in a Catalina was blinding in an F-Body; given the best tires were about an F-70 14, it was like a fat man on roller skates when the throttle went past the detent.

455 in the 70-up was still brutal, but more sophisticated, with mostly toned down camshaft and gearing to make them more civil on the streets.