What I drove in the 70's and early 80's (mine had racing stripes -- in a tacky red metal flake).
Link to picture source: http://UltimateGTO.com/
How I traveled for about 10 years starting in the mid '80's
Which gradually gave way to cycling in Chicago.........
And now in a more bucolic setting....
Link to the Icebike web page (ICEBIKE)