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40th SSEi

Old May 28, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Default 40th SSEi

There is a 40th SSEi in my town.
How rare is this? It'* dark purple, BTW.

It was really dirty when I saw it. Not sure if the guy realizes what he has...

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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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If he knows what he'* got, he could be a member

Generally the Ei had low numbers in 97.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Production numbers (including 40th'*) are in Techinfo.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by techinfo
40th Anniversary Edition: In 1997 Pontiac made six models: the SE, the 40th Anniversary SE, the SSE, the 40th Anniversary SSE, the SSEi, and the 40th Anniversary SSEi. The 40th Anniversary SSEi is the rarest model with a total production of 637 units. The 40th anniversary models all had a VIN with Y40—sorry guys, no fakes allowed.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Funny I haven't seen it yet Adam. Where did you spot it? I guess it would have to be a 97 with the badges and vin #'*. I have to watch out for it!
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Originally Posted by brianj
Funny I haven't seen it yet Adam. Where did you spot it? I guess it would have to be a 97 with the badges and vin #'*. I have to watch out for it!
That should have said...........

An RPO w/ Y40
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Old May 29, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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I saw a 40th SSEi a couple weeks ago, I think its the only one I have seen so far. I think it was black. The dark cherry met. should have been the only color for the 40th.
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This may be off topic but I saw a 40th se a few days ago while I was working in the drive-thru.
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Brian:
It lives in Welland. I've seen it a few times, but only once up close.

I briefly talked to the driver and said, "Nice car" he looked at mine, and said, "You too!"
Only when I pulled away did I see the 40th badge on the roof pillar.

I noticed the SSEi badges when I was talking to him.

Here'* the funny part: After I pulled away, I went and got a coffee thinking about the prod #*. Then, this car was behind me on the road. I pulled over and let him pass, then I followed him!

Yup, I'm a stalker.
He drove off, and I eventually gave up the chase. I've seen him in my neighbourhood a few times, so maybe I'll ask if he'* selling.

I'll let you know!

Adam
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