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Old 06-30-2006, 08:39 AM
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Re: 442?

The original meaning of the designation "442" was:

4 barrel carburetor
4 speed transmisstion
2 exhaust pipes

Later on it changed to:

4(00) cubic inch engine
4 barrel carburetor
2 exhaust pipes

They don't name cars like that anymore.
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