I can't tell you the exact year but I've seen one just like it listed as a 1987.
1978. They didn't have that shaped cowl into the 80's.
You still looking at that 18' Chieftain?
Well, it's a purty safe bet you'd see better hole shot. And it'd give ya a lot more 'grunt' for pulling toys.V -How would the 140 compare in the 0- 30 mph range in terms of hole shot, acceleration and fuel consumption?