Rare muscle car 'erupts' in flames at petrol station

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A 1979 Pontiac Firebird, a rare American muscle car, erupted in flames at a Tesco petrol station in Abingdon on Saturday. The vintage vehicle, prized by collectors for its distinctive design and performance heritage, was destroyed in what authorities are investigating as a potential mechanical failure. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported. The incident has sparked concern among classic car enthusiasts about aging fuel systems and electrical components in decades-old vehicles.