[tuske427]

That's funny, Jim. I like the '68's best because of the quarter windows. While I don't disagree with your comment about them messing up the lines, I like them because quarter windows to me are a sign of a classic Muscle Car. They just don't use them anymore like they used to. It's like having tailfins on a 50's car- a sign of the times, if you will.

I think the 68/ 69 grille is more aggressive than the 70 front end with the hidden headlights. I also think the subtle body line changes combined with the front end on the 70 make it look heavier.

I think the 69 rear bumper is the best looking, then 68, and then 70+..

The front end on 71/ 72 looks heavier still, with the separated elements in the front fascia.

The 73 and 74 are the red headed step children of the bunch, unfortunately. (doesn't mean I would turn my back on a good deal for one, though)

My next favorite would be the 64, it's clean, simple, and it's what started it all. The 65 just doesn't do much for me, and the 66 and 67 are big cars.

the new ones drive great, but lack any visual excitement looking at it. As I've mentioned in previous posts, these cars lack brand character.

My all time favorite GTO would be a 1968 verdoro green/ black interior and black vinyl roof with a 4 speed.

I'd either have the 400 modified like in that Pontiac book (make a 460+ something out of it) or an LS7/ 6 speed. No mocking that now, it's still a GM engine and whether anyone thinks it's sacriligous to use anything aside from a Poncho- there's many advantages to an aluminum engine with 500+ hp, fuel injection and daily driver reliability. That's having your cake and eating it, too.

I prefer have a non numbers matching non original car that I can drive every day than a pristine concours show car. what fun is having it if you can't drive it? Then it's just a big object requiring high maintenence to keep it that way. There's books, internet and museums for looking at pristine cars. Hand me the keys- I'd rather be driving.