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Old 12-29-2016, 08:28 PM
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Ever see an ASC Firebird Suntour?
Wow... And with 17" wheels, this was a big deal in 1988. It was new on Corvette that year...

Panoramic roof, and more...






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First I've seen of it.

LOTS of unique parts. Pretty cool.
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Re: Ever see an ASC Firebird Suntour?
Looks like only one was ever built and is now in private hands. It didn't have the 230 hp 5.7L, but a 5.0L LG4.

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0210h...ebird-suntour/

The article claims Recaro seats were used, but they are clearly Corvette Sport Seats up front from an 84-88 style.

Looks like paddle mirror, too...





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Cool car. That may have been a cool route GM could have gone.... an option for a targa roof....
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Polycarbonate windshield. Different concept for sure. Wonder how rigid that body would be with much roof structure
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Wouldn't mind having one of those ASC brochures!
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Re: Ever see an ASC Firebird Suntour?
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Wouldn't mind having one of those ASC brochures!
There is one on eBay right now
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Re: Ever see an ASC Firebird Suntour?
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Polycarbonate windshield. Different concept for sure. Wonder how rigid that body would be with much roof structure
When I bought my wife's SUV, I purposely avoided the "panoramic" roof option, as they were notorious for leak issues. Even though it was a "sealed system", the flex must've been real. And in a ~400 hp SUV, I figured it was a bad idea.

Cool concept, and the Suntour looked like it was a coupe to begin with, but I doubt it would've stood the test of time. Also wonder if it was braced underneath like the convertibles
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Re: Ever see an ASC Firebird Suntour?
Look at the last post of this thread
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...y-special.html
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