Road Runner Nest

My friends are telling me I'm crazy to even consider this.... any thoughts?

I have a 68" GTX survivor, all original in nice shape and have had for 10 years....its been a good car. I have a chance to work out a trade with a guy selling a 71" SSP, 383, 4bbl auto in nice shape. Part of this is the sentimental value of the SSP as I had one back in the day.

Does anyone have any production numbers on these SSPs? I can't seem to find anything. I don't know how it performs with that low compression 383....havent driven it yet.


Any thoughts or feedback would be helpful to me with this possibility. I don't know what type of deal would be worked out. The cars are in about the same shape and originality. I do realize the GTX has a higher $ value.

I do realize the GTX has a higher $ value.

You just answered your own question!

If it were me...
I would not trade off the survivor 68 GTX. They are way too hard to come by in that condition. 1971 SSP's come along every once in a while, even the 383 cars. Plus, you can usually pick them up for a relatively good price still these days. Just my 2c.
Scott.

I do not know #s for the 383/4bbl combination, but I can tell you there were 10,700 SSPs built during the 71 model year.
I would find it very difficult to trade a survivor for anything. To find an original car in good condition just isn't that common.

Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes cars can be more emotional than logical. I really love the SSP because it's a sleeper and I never seen one at the shows I go to, but I've seen many GTXs. I also had one earlier in life and sometimes that factors in. Maybe it's boredom after having the car for 10 yrs as well.

If I were to do it, it would have to be my car plus I would have to get some money for it along with the SSP. My friend had a 71 RR and it ran pretty well if my memory is working. His had 3.23 and despite the 8.5 compression still well well.

Thanks !