I had a stripped (rear windows didn't even roll down) 83 malibu. I got air once and cracked the windshield on landing. Loved that bench seat.
The 229 V6 - I'd start it on a cold morning, (always parked it on a hill) let it idle for about 30 minutes, put it in gear (stalled almost immediately) car would roll down hill, grab neutral, start back up, grab drive, proceed to work.