Best Classic muscle car to start with? - Page 4

DevilsReject97 · 05-20-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

That's great, what year is the cutoff? or is it a free for all where you can have catless c5 zo6s with a LSX and a Hellion turbo and be 100% legal.

1986.

In order to meet the term "classic" you have to be 25 years or older....so I think that's the most fair and realistic way to go....

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-20-2011, 09:09 PM

1971 Ford Gran Torino

Theyre inexpensive and look better than the A-Body for sure.

bigjohns97 · 05-20-2011, 09:53 PM

Just get an FFR shelby cobra kit with an lsx/6spd setup.

3 SS's · 05-21-2011, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

1971 Ford Gran Torino

Theyre inexpensive and look better than the A-Body for sure.

of course they do

HeaterMan · 05-21-2011, 09:47 AM

67 skylark
one of these can be had for around 4-7 thousand dollars depending on condition and engine. i picked this one up from the original owner for 3200 and it's only got 92000 documented miles. totally unmolested when i got it but i fully intend to molest it

Supercamaro64 · 05-21-2011, 11:58 AM

well not ALL kids drive ricers!

haha yea when i was looking for my first car, i wouldnt even look at anything that wasnt a muscle car, and i never considered something that wasnt a camaro. but if you have the funds, these would be GREAT:
late 60s early 70s chevelle
early 70s nova, 442, cutlass, gto
any year Firebird or Camaro

if youre on a tight budget, honestly a 3rd gen camaro or firbird would be your best bet. might be able to find a few 2nd gens fairly cheap, but theyre rare.

i got my camaro when i was 16(im 18 now) and even though i couldnt afford a nice one, i never regretted buying it!! good luck!!

P.S. and in case anyones wondering, the cutoffs are- 20 years old to be COLLECTOR, 25 years old to be CLASSIC, and 30 years old to be VINTAGE.

BigDan · 05-21-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeaterMan

67 skylark
one of these can be had for around 4-7 thousand dollars depending on condition and engine. i picked this one up from the original owner for 3200 and it's only got 92000 documented miles. totally unmolested when i got it but i fully intend to molest it

SCORE!

Were they all post models?

HeaterMan · 05-21-2011, 02:27 PM

BigDan
no most skylarks were hardtops and pretty well optioned compared to the chevelles, my car is actually a special which would be the same as a 300 deluxe in the chevelle world. very rare for a buick and not many made. my car actually has rubber floor matt instead of carpet and the base model seats. it came with body color 14" steel wheels and poverty caps. I added the 15" rallies

BigDan · 05-21-2011, 03:09 PM

Lucky, I love stripper models in good original condition. Let me know if you ever want to sell neighbor.

redfan45x · 05-22-2011, 10:31 PM

I heard most 70's camaro's aren't usually V8 though, is that still muscle?

BigDan · 05-22-2011, 11:22 PM

It doesn't matter what kind of engine originally came in the car since all the classic muscle cars had 6 cylinder options.

Heck some guys pull V8's in favor for more modern 6's.

upflying · 05-23-2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfan45x

I heard most 70's camaro's aren't usually V8 though, is that still muscle?

Don't forget to include the '80's gen 3 Camaro. In 1982, you could buy a new Camaro with a 90hp 4 cylinder engine.

RiceCop · 05-23-2011, 09:58 AM

68'-72' Novas are the best bang for your buck if you are looking for a street/strip car. Mono-leaf suspension, light weight, big engine bay, and the parts are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. I bought my 72' when I was 15 (2001) and built a junk yard 350. In 2005 the car was running low 11s all motor. Did it all on my $5.15/hr minimum wage job too.

Here's a quick video of mine-

http://youtu.be/XYQS4L-uL9E

dmginc · 05-23-2011, 10:22 AM

i might be bias here but...98-02 Trans Am WS6...damn sexy cars!

05-21-2011, 09:47 AM	#47
HeaterMan Drives: 2018 PP GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 264	67 skylark one of these can be had for around 4-7 thousand dollars depending on condition and engine. i picked this one up from the original owner for 3200 and it's only got 92000 documented miles. totally unmolested when i got it but i fully intend to molest it __________________ 1966 Buick GS 2018 PP1 A10 Mustang GT 2016 Scat Pack Challenger (gone 1-6-2018) 2013 Mustang GT Auto(sold) 2013 Track pack Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2011 Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2010 Camaro SS 6M ( sold)13.36 @109

05-21-2011, 11:58 AM	#48
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	well not ALL kids drive ricers! haha yea when i was looking for my first car, i wouldnt even look at anything that wasnt a muscle car, and i never considered something that wasnt a camaro. but if you have the funds, these would be GREAT: late 60s early 70s chevelle early 70s nova, 442, cutlass, gto any year Firebird or Camaro if youre on a tight budget, honestly a 3rd gen camaro or firbird would be your best bet. might be able to find a few 2nd gens fairly cheap, but theyre rare. i got my camaro when i was 16(im 18 now) and even though i couldnt afford a nice one, i never regretted buying it!! good luck!! P.S. and in case anyones wondering, the cutoffs are- 20 years old to be COLLECTOR, 25 years old to be CLASSIC, and 30 years old to be VINTAGE. __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

05-21-2011, 02:27 PM	#50
HeaterMan Drives: 2018 PP GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 264	BigDan no most skylarks were hardtops and pretty well optioned compared to the chevelles, my car is actually a special which would be the same as a 300 deluxe in the chevelle world. very rare for a buick and not many made. my car actually has rubber floor matt instead of carpet and the base model seats. it came with body color 14" steel wheels and poverty caps. I added the 15" rallies __________________ 1966 Buick GS 2018 PP1 A10 Mustang GT 2016 Scat Pack Challenger (gone 1-6-2018) 2013 Mustang GT Auto(sold) 2013 Track pack Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2011 Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2010 Camaro SS 6M ( sold)13.36 @109

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05-20-2011, 09:09 PM	#44
THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	1971 Ford Gran Torino Theyre inexpensive and look better than the A-Body for sure.

05-20-2011, 09:53 PM	#45
bigjohns97 Drives: 2011 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 57	Just get an FFR shelby cobra kit with an lsx/6spd setup.

05-21-2011, 03:09 PM	#51
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	Lucky, I love stripper models in good original condition. Let me know if you ever want to sell neighbor.

05-22-2011, 10:31 PM	#52
redfan45x Drives: Don't have any :(... Yet :) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Superior WI Posts: 6	I heard most 70's camaro's aren't usually V8 though, is that still muscle?

05-22-2011, 11:22 PM	#53
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	It doesn't matter what kind of engine originally came in the car since all the classic muscle cars had 6 cylinder options. Heck some guys pull V8's in favor for more modern 6's.

05-23-2011, 09:58 AM	#55
RiceCop Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 9	68'-72' Novas are the best bang for your buck if you are looking for a street/strip car. Mono-leaf suspension, light weight, big engine bay, and the parts are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP. I bought my 72' when I was 15 (2001) and built a junk yard 350. In 2005 the car was running low 11s all motor. Did it all on my $5.15/hr minimum wage job too. Here's a quick video of mine- http://youtu.be/XYQS4L-uL9E

05-23-2011, 10:22 AM	#56
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	i might be bias here but...98-02 Trans Am WS6...damn sexy cars!