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Old 06-23-2011, 03:24 PM   #1
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Gas Mileage on an American Classic Car?

Hi guys,

After I sold my motorcycle I am thinking of buying an American Classic car year 1955-1959. I would like to get a Chevrolet or Chrysler. If posible with fishtails.
Just for my knowledge could you tell me what the approx. gas mileage on those cars is?

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Old 06-23-2011, 07:12 PM   #2
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Re: Gas Mileage on an American Classic Car?

My restored 55 Chrys. New Yorker Hemi gets 12-15 at best on reg gas. Cars of that era unless a 6 cyl. Ply or Chevy, are usually in the 11-17mpg range in perfect running condition.
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Old 06-23-2011, 07:33 PM   #3
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Re: Gas Mileage on an American Classic Car?

Oh, that is like an older Chevy Suburban. Not bad. Thought they run around 6-10 mpg.
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Re: Gas Mileage on an American Classic Car?

My 57 Chevy BelAir 283 cid with powerglide gets 16-18 MPH at best.
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