Best Classic muscle car to start with?

[69Z/28Camaro]

Originally Posted by coolman

If it was me I would be looking for a 2000 and up trans am with the WS6 package. I've seen these in good condition for around 10 to 13 thousand. I wouldn't waste your money on some 70's or 80's camaro when you can pick up a car that will way out handle and be far faster for less money.

i think it would be cool to have a late 4th gen Z/28 but these newer cars just dont have the "cool" factor that those older ones do. for a 17 yr old, its cool to be seen in a sweet muscle car. they are different. a lot of people have those 4th gen Camaros and Firebirds. IMHO. i know because im 17 and have a 1970 Camaro RS.

[Zabo]

Originally Posted by 69Z/28Camaro

i think it would be cool to have a late 4th gen Z/28 but these newer cars just dont have the "cool" factor that those older ones do. for a 17 yr old, its cool to be seen in a sweet muscle car. they are different. a lot of people have those 4th gen Camaros and Firebirds. IMHO. i know because im 17 and have a 1970 Camaro RS.

Not quite. People actually tend to still gravitate toward the late 4th gen T/A than the GTO or Camaro just because even after 9 years the car still has a contemporary, aggressive look to it; lending it to having that potential for 'classic' status. Granted the interior is a bit dated electronics wise, but I can attest to the fact that people still do a double-take with my car. I've even been stalked 5th gen style a few times..

[Toyaholic]

Originally Posted by redfan45x

My friends dad has a 80's camaro that he has beefed up pretty nicely, Im not a fan on the look of them after the 70's though, but I do like the 70s ones.
My favorite muscle car would have to be the '69 and 70 Olds cutlass supreme, its just got the best shape if you ask me. And ofcourse Im dying to have a 55' or 57' Bel air. who isn't?

I'm with you on the Oldsmobiles, but the Chevy version of the A-body has alot more parts available.

[VADR_H8R]

early 70's Novas are very affordable and very classy too!!!

[derklug]

Realistically, you are in Wisconsin and anything old is going to be rotted out from salt. You can take a road trip south and trailer back a project car, or go with a newer car from your area. Consider a V-6 3rd or 4th gen and slap in a V-8.(Added benefit, insurance runs off VIN and VIN says slow)

[mikeSS]

if i was a father, i would never let my kid buy a old performance car. i would want my kid to have a safe car.

[King Sun]

67 el dorado. make it happen

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by King Sun

67 el dorado. make it happen

a FWD big block....?

[hot_rod]

Originally Posted by redfan45x

What about a 57' Bel air? Would that be hard to start off with if I could find one in good shape?

I wouldn't call it "hard", I would call it EXPENSIVE $$.

The Gear Heads (and I mean that in a very complimentary way) on this thread are giving ya some great advice, take heed and good luck on your search!

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by hot_rod

I wouldn't call it "hard", I would call it EXPENSIVE $$.

The Gear Heads (and I mean that in a very complimentary way) on this thread are giving ya some great advice, take heed and good luck on your search!

Sure tri five Bel Airs are expensive but you can find daily driven 210 post's for about $5k, but that's not really classic muscle like the OP wants. Same goes for 4th gen "douche mobile" in comparison to a 1970 A body with a big block. He wants a muscle car for the nostalgia not handling and performance.

Chevy 210

[redfan45x]

Well in my old town there is a 55' chevy in good condition for sale for 3000$ and it has a 320 small block i think, hes been wanting to get rid of it for awhile, but everyone in that town is into newer cars for some dumb reason haha
Other wise the 70s camaros seem to be a good choice, I've seen a few around here for sale by college kids who needed the money haha

[King Sun]

Originally Posted by BigDan

a FWD big block....?

nvm im thinking about a 69 then with the 500 motor

[Toyaholic]

Try something like this!
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=1967+camaro

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by King Sun

nvm im thinking about a 69 then with the 500 motor

Eldorado's have been FWD since 1967.

Sure your not thinking about 68 Coupe Deville 472cid since all Caddy's got ugly after 1968?

68 Coupe Deville 472cid


vs 69 Eldorado 500cid