Re: 1948 288 gas MPG

Posted by Chuckltd On 2009/10/8 2:26:22

If it helps any, I get an average of 9 city mpg with my 288. Part of this is influenced by the 7 stops I must make on my way to the post office. If I use it for my normal commute, then 10-11 is normal. That's really not bad when you consider some alternatives.
59 Edsel with 292 v8= 14 mpg city
62 Buick fullsize with 401 v8= 9 mpg city
73 Buick fullsize with 350 v8= 12-13 mpg city
75 Thunderbird with 460 v8= 6 mpg city (but all 6 are good!)
78 LTD with 351m v8=16 city mpg
77 Caddy with 425 v8=17 city mpg