Hey Dyno Don

[@kevbev1524]

Steve is the only MAVERICK i know of, hang in there dude😊

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@kevbev Well said my KZbin friend. 👍

[@cmdrflake]

Hang in there, Steve may your road level out and you can get back to doing what you’re passionate about!

[@charlesdalton985]

Thank you for this, mornings aren’t the same without JYC. Hope Mr Magnante is doing well - we’re all pulling for you sir! ~ Chuck

[@Bill-cv1xu]

Whats up Chuck!!😏

[@mikeadie7031]

The chap at Bernardston auto wrecking would only say that Steve is under the weather. There is no timetable for his return.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

@@mikeadie7031 According to UTG Steve's been in the hospital, reason is unknown but it's apparently not something trivial. Get well soon Steve!

[@mikeadie7031]

@@chrisfreemesser5707 I feared it wasn’t something minor. Thanks for the update.

[@williamward7707]

I bought one of the first 1969/70 Mavericks from a downtown Dallas TX Ford Dealer...I called them up from work, caught a ride there and picked it up sight unseen...It was the Anti-Establishment Mint green color code...great car...6 cyl 3 speed column stick, no AC...I think I was 24 at the time...now 80

[@riquester1971]

That doggy's blurred out face just cracks me up! LOL

[@GTStuning-]

I always enjoyed watching your Barrett-Jackson commentary on the auction floor!

[@MrLangleylad]

Steve is definitely one of a kind ! and we love him . Hang in there buddy 🙏

[@tkflanagan4449]

A day without Steve, is a day we have to Grieve !! Love you Steve and missed you with Coffee

[@jimarr1535]

Get well soon Steve we’re praying for you !

[@GoFindGuy]

I had a 1972 model with the 302 V8 as my first car in high school. It was only 9 years old at the time. Great little car. I bought an old set of Mercury wheels, painted them black and put new trim rings and center caps on them which really dressed it up. Great seeing the Maverick featured!

[@kenttalsma7906]

I've always said wheels make the car. Clean black steel wheels with beauty rings and dog dish 'caps are my preference.

[@Herlongian]

My 71 Grabber with 302, was lime green with a black vinyl top. Top speed 110mph.

[@toddbob55]

He failed to mention how cool the 1971-1972 Maverick "Grabber" was and the sister car 1971-1972 Mercury Comet GT

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

Clue: it wasn’t cool. It was embarrasing. A 304 V8 Gremlin annihilated it. That’s how embarrassing it was.

[@Thirdgen83]

@@Atomwaffen-y3s The Gremlin was smaller and lighter. The "Grabber" was nothing more than a trim package, and most had the inline six. Still a WAAY BETTER looking car than yne ugly-ass Gremlin.

[@toddbob55]

@@Thirdgen83 I agree Maverick Grabbers were pretty cool looking cars

[@M21-w1y]

@@Atomwaffen-y3slooks like someone here is full of shit😂😂😂😂😂

[@fhwolthuis]

Get well soon, Steve

[@rickwhite3181]

Get Well Steve you fight & we'll pray love ya❤

[@Ollie2846]

I really hope you get better soon. I enjoy your wealth of car knowledge and videos.

[@6.5x55]

My folks had two: A '73 302 4-dr with LDO trim and a '74 302 2-dr with LDO trim. Great cars. My prayers are with you Steve. You are an American treasure.

[@jmark7390]

Thanks Steve. Hope your felling better.

[@frankjones4094]

I remember when they first came out. $1999 base price. They couldn't give you a glove compartment for that price. It had a shelf under the dash.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

@Frank wow lots of pennie pitching back then. 👍

[@corvairjim1]

CHEAP! My folks bought a brand spankin' new, bright red 1976 AMC Pacer off the lot in November of '77, complete with tax, tags, paperwork, and a dealer-installed AM/FM (mono) radio for $1,950. OK,that was below sticker for a very left over, very stripped down, entry level car that the dealer had so that he could lure customers onto the lot by advertising a car at base sticker price. What they used to call a "loss leader". Straight-6, 3-on-the-tree, no power anything (steering, brakes, windows, locks, seat, mirrors, etc), no radio originally and, worst of all for a Pacer, NO AIR CONDITIONING! Mom tried to trade it in on a new '85 Chevy/Toyota Nova about 8 years later, and they offered $50 in trade-in for the little red, 50,000 mile fishbowl. My then-wife and I needed a second car at the time, so she gave it to me instead. The second clutch was nearly wiped by that time (Mom was always hard on clutches), but I managed to get a few more years out of it before it went away completely. Definitely a cheap little car, but at least it had an honest-to-goodness glove box!

[@mikenb3461]

I remember that well. My father had a '72, '73, or "74. I can't remember. I do remember the lack of a glove box though. His younger brother later bought a '77 and it was a very different car with two-tone paint (silver and blue) and a vinyl roof. I still have a special place in my memory for these cars. Simple and solid.

[@Richard-xm9fg]

Still have a 72 2 door

[@fishgeralding9224]

Good morning, I hope today finds Steve doing well. I'm up having my coffee and cigar early, have to get going cleaning up my yard. I went through 3 hurricanes when I lived in Florida, and now one in Georgia. Idalia's eye passed about 35 miles south of me yesterday. Nothing like,Charlie, Wilma, and Irma down in sw Florida. Irma's eye wall went right over my house in Florida, scary as hell. Anyway, mainly a rain and wind event, lots of leaves, small branches, and pine cones to clean up. My thoughts and prayers for the folks down in the Stienhatchee, and big bend areas of Florida.

[@flyjarrett]

My first car in high school in the mid-90s was a 70 Maverick, made in 69. I loved that car. Never left me stranded.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Back when the average guy could buy a new car. And actually a car. Not some garbage crossover with too much unnecessary technology

[@MrTheHillfolk]

And could work at a gas station and support a wife and kids.

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

And the Maverick wasn’t one of them.

[@Thirdgen83]

@@Atomwaffen-y3s Yes it was, dimwit.

[@jimnite4919]

Unfortunately the idiots that bought those KIA - (Killed in Action) and Hyundai pieces of crap are mostly responsible. It’s all about safety. More gadgets to protect the stupids that can’t drive.

[@sgtrock6213]

Prayers to you and your family my friend 🙏🙏🙏

[@peterantonopoulos2572]

Morning Steve....be well buddy.

[@johnh3476]

Hoping all is well today Steve! JYC everyday for me reruns or not. Fun to revisit the old stuff. 😀

[@johnkranyics281]

I missed this one the first time, thanks for the repeat. Good morning from Ontario Canada. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@davidp2888]

I had a 1975 Maverick sedan after my second accident. It certainly slowed me down. Hope to see you back soon, Mags.

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

A 1/3rd larger than a Civic or Rabbit with less room and no road feel. What a dreadful piece of h$it.

[@DavidByrd-i2v]

Thanks Steve mags for another informative video...and another indicative stab at motor trend...lol

[@ercost60]

Watching and wishing the best for Steve, these videos are priceless. We had two 1970 Mavericks in our big family circa 1975-85. Nice little runabouts with the 200 CI engines, delivering steady 30MPG on the highway. I rebuilt the C-4 after a "free tranny inspection" at AAMCO predicted doom & gloom. Now I know it was probably unnecessary, but that and rebuilding the 1-BBL carb started my mechanic journey. You mentioned those cursed shock towers at 3:23. I expected you to mention the inaccessible "lifetime lubricated" A-arm pivots inside them that squeaked constantly. I was a Ford mechanic at an SC dealership in the summer of 1979. No access or zerk fittings to lube the pivots but Ford garages had a special tool to grease them. Good hot, sweaty, knuckle-busting times.

[@ScottDLR]

I drove a two door 6 cyl auto several decades ago and was surprised how spunky it was around town. Really not a bad little car for its time. Hang in there Steve!

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

So you drive a Kia now. Or a Chrysler product.

[@edwardaustin740]

Right on cue... Here's the ⭐ of the series Miss Katie... 😆 Thanks Steve.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

One of the first cars I owned was a ‘72 Maverick, 4 door with a solid 302,2 barrel ,with single exhaust. I immediately got a true dual exhaust installed, rebuilt the carb, had the intake manifold removed and cleaned up all the ports( lightly sanded out ), and had the transmission (C4) rebuilt with a good shift kit. E-70-14’s up front and F-70-14’s out back. Added some aluminum slotted mags and away I went. Scared quite a few people back in the day. And to top it off, it was the exact same Robin’s Egg Blue as your example right there.

[@Herlongian]

My sister had a 4 door Maverick, 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree manual with old truck like clutch, and no power steering. Working that thing in and out of a parking lot was physically demanding.

[@michaellinner7772]

This Maverick was quite a nice looking car. As always an informative video Steve. I and others have said things like "Steve you could forget 10 times as much as I know about cars and still know way more than I do". I sincerely hope that that isn't what is happening to you right now. We all love you brother and are praying for your speedy recovery. You are much more than just a guy who likes talking about cars. You are a true friend to every last one of us. Godspeed to a full recovery my friend 💜💜💜 8:26

[@bradwilliams4921]

Thanks for the lesson Steve.

[@russchiappa4870]

Friend of mine had an early one with a small six. One of the best cars in the snow ever. Just wouldn’t get stuck like other cars of its era.

[@Herlongian]

A 302 is not only possible, it was an engine option starting in 1971. The 170 was dropped. A friend had a Maverick with the 170. I had 4 Mavericks. A 302, two 250s, and a 200.

[@aquateen77723]

Jeez, I hope Steve is okay. This is concerning.

[@NickMurray]

That dog is in the witness protection program

[@glennhinksmon762]

Always love the insights and information, especially on less common cars. Confident you’ll do well, back on your feet soon.

[@tomwesley7884]

I've been getting an Apple ad before Steve's videos (the one with the dogs) so appropriate to Steve's channel

[@gregcameron9953]

Sending all prayers and thoughts on a healthy recovery from northern Ontario Canada

[@smartysmarty1714]

I'm surprised you didn't talk about the Maverick Grabber....

[@DonChandler-z5m]

Thanks for the repostings. They are always interesting. Hope things are going your way and we can see you in new postings soon.

[@Thirdgen83]

Disc brakes were standard in '76. Optional in '74 &'75. The '70 maverick used the gas tank as the trunk floor. That changed in '71. Deck lids were the same length on 2-door and 4-door although the lid was different.

[@dominickserignese8837]

My buddies parents had a Fairmont wagon. It had a 302 in it and it had no options, no A/C, roll-up windows. That thing would bake the right rear tire on command!😂

[@GoldenGun-Florida]

There is no way an old 130 horsepower Fairmont wagon from that era would "bake" the right rear tire on command.

[@67marlins]

​@@GoldenGun-FloridaYou don't know much about cars, do you?

[@dominickserignese8837]

The Fairmont with the 302 V8 and no options would!!

[@GoldenGun-Florida]

@@dominickserignese8837 Like my grandmother always said, "Yeah boy!"

[@philtripi9937]

@@GoldenGun-Floridait absolutely would, plenty of torque and a one wheel peel

[@joemcmillan5415]

I took my drivers test in my dads 74 mav in 79..still have the car To this day.

[@grumblyone3334]

Memories.

[@TheREALOC1972]

The early-mid fox body gas tanks is almost a bolt in to let you run dual exhaust. My grandparents next door neighbor had a 74 4 door Maverick when I was growing up and years later his grandson built it into a sleeper, he took the drive train out of a wrecked late 80's 5.0 and put a early-mid 80's gas tank. That car was mean as hell, it would out run anything on our streets.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Before the Fairmont became a popular sleeper (like 86 or so) a buddies older gearhead brother dropped a "400 horse 350 chev" in one. Had to bash the firewall in to clear the hei,but that thing ran. Incinerated the tires at any speed under 50, and definitely gave us kids a thrill as that was probably one of the first fast cars we experienced. The rear didn't last but a week 😂

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Before the Fairmont became a popular sleeper (like 86 or so) a buddies older gearhead brother dropped a "400 horse 350 chev" in one. Had to bash the firewall in to clear the hei,but that thing ran. Incinerated the tires at any speed under 50, and definitely gave us kids a thrill as that was probably one of the first fast cars we experienced. The rear didn't last but a week 😂

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@MrTheHillfolk Oh I bet it did. We had a guy in our area not town but area that built a full on drag Maverick and it had a 454 in it. I'd like to find a Maverick to build into a Daily Driver/cruise in car. I think they're cool little cars.

[@christopherdlivesey9273]

get well soon steve

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man my Dad bought a two doors with the v8 in 1973! What a great looking car that was! But being a family man with many of us kids had to trade it for a more larger car. Thanks for the great video Steve!🙏get well soon buddy!

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

I drove one once, it was an orange Grabber, not a bad car at all, very tight!

[@ktm42080]

I took my driver's license test on my grandmother's 72 Maverick. I can still smell the interior to this day, it was in great condition.

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

Sorry to hear that.

[@danweyant4909]

My grandmother Lola had a white 2-door base model '72 - but with the 302. With bias ply tires that was plenty

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

My grandmother bought Playgirl magazines.

[@stevenwolfgang2744]

Surprised there is no mention of the Gapp and Roush 4-door Maverick Pro Stock called the Tijuana Taxi in 1975. They took advantage of the weight/engine rules.

[@Ron_Lockwood]

Loved the Mavericks. Be well.❤

[@TheBrowncoat2112]

My Dad bought a 1970 Maverick brand new with money he saved during his time in the Coast Guard. It was gold with the 6-cylinder engine. He traded it in a few years later on a ‘75 Dodge van to accommodate a growing family.

[@michaelnazaruk4100]

One day, while waiting in my truck on wifey at the store, an elderly woman pulled in and parked next to me in her pukey green 70-something Maverick. It was in spotless showroom condition. I looked down into the interior, and it was this horrendous green plaid cloth. Uugghhh! When leaving the space, I noticed the dealership license plate frame was from a Ford dealer who closed their doors in the mid-80's. Most likely the elderly woman who had that Maverick bought it brand new from there.

[@davidchaney2168]

I had that same pukey green Maverick. 😅

[@XA351GT]

I met Dyno at my Dad's garage back in 1977. A friend of my Dad's brought him by to see if he could make a part for his 500 CI match race motor . He was a terrific guy .He sent a box of T shirts and a car model of his Mustang II for me to build. Then later got us in to the Summer Nats at Englishtown as his guest . I remember watching just him , Jon Kaase and my dad's friend Dink working on the car between rounds. No huge pit crews no security. I watched the man wade through fans to get parts from his truck with never losing his temper. Meanwhile across from us was Grumpy Jenkins with his car barricaded off from fans. .

[@willhorting5317]

My best friend growing up, had a 2-door Maverick in high school, as his first vehicle. I don't recall if it was a '74 or a '76. I do recall that it was dark green; an inline six (no idea what cubic inch); and was a 3-on-the-tree. He drove that car as if it was the General Lee!🤣 Heck, most of the time both of us would climb in & out of the car like the Duke boys.🤣🤣

[@Atomwaffen-y3s]

Because that is how you had to get out of these pieces of h$it.

[@willhorting5317]

@@Atomwaffen-y3s the doors worked just fine. Sorry you had a bad experience with these cars.

[@travislostaglia8861]

@@Atomwaffen-y3syou probably never even rode in one of these cars. They were better cars than most of their competitors

[@LeSiZmOr]

Get well soon Steve! Great video as always.

[@gillesjacques1022]

I had a 1970 Ford Maverick, tough little car. Had too watch it though, if you parked it you had to put on the parking brake, because it would jump into reverse when you closed the door. Learned that lesson, when I shut the door, it took off down the hill and into the ditch. Good thing it was not low too the ground, just jumped in and drove it out of the ditch.😊

[@toreygriffith1598]

The cars that were uncool in high school are finally getting their day

[@kevincoleman1226]

My first car was a 75 Maverick three on the tree,none power all drum brakes, power steering,250cid and four door. This was in1978. That car meant freedom. I miss that car to this day.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

My Roommate bought a minty 74 302 2dr in the ever popular mustard color inside and out in 1989 with 22k grandma miles. Blew the timing chain at high speed on the mass turnpike racing a M class BMW. Great memories Stay strong Steve we love you

[@michaelwillett7442]

STEVE I HAD A 1972 FOURDOOR Maverick with a 2 something cubic inch six cylinder love your channel learn so much

[@eprofessio]

We had a maverick four door in 1988 that my dad bought at a used lot for $1200 cash. It was a great car. He ended up giving it away to a stranded motorist in 1990. They had a ford fairlane that I took apart price by piece as a 10 year old boy they promised to Mail my dad the money for the maverick, they never did.

[@williamf9023]

My sister had a '74 Mercury Comet that was a hand me down from our aunt. It was bulletproof and ran like a tank. The engine was running strong when rust took out the front shock towers/rails rendering it unable to pass state inspection.

[@BZizzle]

My cousin had one of these. In the context of when these things were produced it they were pretty reliable.

[@mitchierochbyrrb]

I like the way " the Tube" is running the same 9 minute Apple commercial every 6 minutes. I'm watching it/them all the way through! Get Better Steve! Looking forward to more of your informative content.

[@rondpert5167]

I thought you would mention Gapp and Roush 4 door Maverick drag car. They felt the longer wheelbase would be advantageous.

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

Wasnt that car outlawed by the NHRA?

[@giantgeoff]

​​​@@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696Ok I don't know the full story but..... The brother of my family's restaurant refrigeration systems servíçe guy worked for Ford or had a special relationship with them and was part of the Gapp & Roush team. One thing I was told about was that their pro-stock class was required to pass a template check from front to rear, but not side to side so they sectioned the "World's Fastest Taxicab" by a few inches vertically from front to rear. I can't say if this had anything to do with 6:33 your story.

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

@@giantgeoff Im not sure if or why it was. I read it someplace and assumed that it had something to with 4 doors, but honestly I don't know for sure.

[@johnmcmullen456]

Many years ago a local dirt track racer impressively ran a 4 door Maverick with a hopped up 300 straight 6 Ford truck engine against the predominant 350 V8 Camaro stock cars. The extra wheelbase of the 4 door was needed to meet the class rules, maybe same for that drag car?

[@tomm1109]

That duracell battery brought back memories. I wondered why it went away, it was kinda useful.

[@lynnapgar4532]

Mom had one. It was fancy ! Was the deluxe version. Until my sister crashed it. I loved that car!

[@shudarschway9479]

I had a 1980 fairmont black and silver turbo. Loved the car

[@waynetaylor8082]

I'm of the age, when I hear the word MAVERICK. I can't help but laugh and recall the Bugs Bunny cartoon set in a Texas oilfield. That little guy wearing a ten gallon hat that rested upon his shoulders, while scurrying around gathering dynamite. I know, I need help?!!

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

Nah, that shit is funny! I remember that cartoon! Bugs Bunny gave him hell!😂

[@michaelnazaruk4100]

"Do you have these thoughts often?"

[@Rollormotor]

Lower down the dynee mite Maverick

[@waynetaylor8082]

​@@RollormotorGood to know that I'm not alone.

[@Trueno1600]

Dyno Don Nicholson... That rings a bell!!! I think I have an old magazine from the nineties, something like "Mustangs and Fast Fords" where I read a really cool story about a Guy that found Don's A AF\X Mustang called "The Quiet One"... Really cool story! Still have the magazine; just got to find it!!!

[@CoopersRepair]

I bought a 73 maverick a few years ago for $50. It had a 250 inline 6 with #1 rod broken but still ran and would roast the tires still. I beat on it a bit but then it got crushed because it was very rusty and had alot of damage from being rear ended. Was a cool car tho and would definitely get another one if i get a chance

[@daveridgeway2639]

Hi Steve, good video! The Maverick when equipped with the 170 or 200 CID inline 6, had 4 lug wheels and had a small Ford Pinto four bolt transmission bellhousing. The Maverick when equipped with the 250 CID inline 6, and/or 302 V8 had 5 lug wheels, heaver suspension, larger radiator and small block six bolt V8 transmission bellhousing. All Ford 250 CID 6 cylinder engines use the small block (302/351) six bolt V8 transmission bellhousing. Please reply. Dave...

[@behemothpowersports5958]

You need to start a new TV show or write another book for us

[@ericheld4382]

I met Dyno Don in 2003 at Expo Ford show at National Trails outside Columbus Ohio.

[@johnde2754]

Hey Steve-O, once again tremendous insight on these rusted relics. Definitely remember the Fairmont/Zephyr models that eventually replaced the Maverick model. By the way, was the Maverick "GRABBER" package just a "cosmetic" upgrade ?!? Many Thanks Yo ! 👉. 🚘🔍

[@Huhsaywhat1964]

I remember a Hot Rod magazine article about a Roush drag car that used the four door version because of the longer wheel base. Get well soon Steve!

[@allenludwin]

Owned both 2 and 4 doors.we had a guy who pro stocked one loved seeing him do wheelies on the street

[@Zatoichinisanyon]

Informative, fun, and protects the identity of the dog. Good stuff.

[@frederickhettesheimer2698]

Was the Ford Maverick a later cousin to the Mercury Comet. I love how you can work the model cars into the videos as a visual aid. As a fellow modeler it goes a long way.

[@willhorting5317]

Yes, '71-'77 it was Mercury's version of the Ford Maverick.

[@kenttalsma7906]

You've got it all backwards. Tis the Vomet that's the cousin to the Vamerick.

[@Herlongian]

The Maverick and the Comet are the same car.

[@99somerville]

I can remember billboards advertising the Maverick for $1,995 when it first came out in 1969. The two doors were nice looking cars. Drum brakes were so bad as compared to modern cars.

[@rupe53]

do you realize that this price is only about $150 more than a 69 VW bug?

[@giantgeoff]

One of my more salient memories of the maverick was it had the least comfortable front seats of any car that I can remember and my Mom loved Falcons and We had a '70 I believe and a 69 Nova stripped base model Bugs and Busses and several Pintos all kinds of Valiant derivatives, but the Maverick seat was an implement of torture.

[@Barry101er]

My neighbor across the street had one, early 70s. It was ugly then but now a real beauty. All of those cars ahead of their time, looks-wise. Or is it nostalgia?

[@ChaplainSkelton]

0:01 - Is that dog in the witness protection program? His face was blurred out the entire time 😂

[@tonyelliott7734]

I haven't heard why Steve is out of commission. Does anyone know?

[@duckhunter8387]

I remember our families first new car. A lime green Maverick Grabber

[@Vampirebear13]

I honestly wish I had the money to rescue & restore this Maverick. I had a dark blue 75 4 door with blue vinyl interior, 250 straight 6 & 3 speed automatic. It was a GREAT car . It was a tank, nothing stopped it. It always started & ran no matter what the weather.

[@brettboggs8800]

I enjoyed my 1974 two-door Maverick.

[@nathanpolkoski5277]

Can’t wait till your back buddy!!

[@ansdguy1]

Please get well and hurry back to us, your friends and admirers. We miss you!

[@cromBumny]

Get well Steve...God Bless

[@lilmike2710]

I wish we could get an update on how Steve is doing 😮

[@JohnGiddings-g9s]

They were way cool, my stepmom had a six cylinder, what a great car!!

[@davidchristensen6908]

The one thing about the Maverick ford did very advertising they publish in local papers lost leader maverick. My parent owned one had front disk brakes and that car would cost like crazy. You had to really watch your speed you would look down and be going 75 mph. My parents bought as a car my dad would drive around in an dib work. My friend put in a 289 in the car. Was a kick to drive. Thanks for all the memories. I have added. 5 people watching you shows now and they love the history of the cars.

[@thomasvanhoesen9599]

Steve, you didn't mention the Maverick Grabbers, I'm sure you know of them let's see what you can find. LOVE THE SHOW, MISS IT ON TV.

[@Iowa599]

$100 in 1969 was worth approximately $833 today (August 2023), so the engine upgrade cost a bit more (~$733 more)…

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video ,thumbs up,uncle used to have a maverick grabber

[@Ekimsrevo]

I had a orange on white v8 grabber loved that car sold when the army moved me outwest

[@tyurie814]

Hey Steve, if you haven't already, may I suggest talking about the jeep comanche(2:36) and possibly the jeep brand and its different ownerships over the years. Love the videos

[@jdiluigi]

My buddy had one in high school... In the mids 90s... I remember us intentionally overfilling the air suspension in the back to give it some front-end lean.. it was so bouncy. Probobly dangerous. 15us old, young and dumb. But man it was fun. Ive only ever seen one other on the road.