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Most of the structural damage, to both mine and Manntis' cars was in the rear fender area, with some moderate damage to the a-pillars/roof area aound the winshield...

7addict

My wife and I were in a near head on collision in my 82 with a 70's 4 door impalla. He came around the corner at a red light wide and I was stuck where we were. At the last second he veered a little hitting the driver fender and lifting the car while sliding down the whole drivers side. Most small cars would have been a write off. There was $3000.00 damage (this was 1990 so they fixed it)but no major damage. If we were in a FIERO or CRX I think we would have been more seriously hurt. As it was my wifes back was messed up for a year. I still could pull a rockford and chase him, he got away running stop signs and lights. RCMP found him a year later. I have a lot of respect for the first gen. I was rear ended by a SCIROCCO and he had major front end damage.
If your really worried though find a 70's 4 door, the car had a scratch and a little black paint on the big *** chrome bumper thats it!!

I hope no one ever has to test the car more than we have already heard on this forum.