#3. GM 1971 (6.7 million vehicles): In 1971, some GM customers got the ride of their lives as engine mounts began separating from frames and falling back onto throttles. The models with these rocket-like tendencies included Belair, Brookwood, Camaro, Caprice, Chevrolet, Chevy II, G Series, Impala, Kingswood, Nova, P Series, C Series, and Townsmen.
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I heard about this happening; friend of a friend (these stories always start that way) had just hopped up his ride and went for a blast down the freeway. Motor bucked off the mounts, held full throttle, he lost control and destroyed the car.