what classic car should i buy?

[ElonBlock]

Jason,

Personally I also like the 1st generation Camaro's for a number of reasons.

What is it about the Camaro that you like???

For example, is it the look, or the way the car handles, or something totally different???

IMHO, you should go with what really "excites" you about owning the car, versus what you may be willing to settle for.

Because when you get to the point where you run into a challenge, (and it happens to all of us) the thing which excites you, is what will motivate you to continue working on the car.

As far as price goes, my experience has been that there is always someone selling a car in "your" price range.

Soemtimes it's just a matter of time, before someone gets "tired" of their project, and the next thing you know... it's for sale.

How many times do you read an ad that describes a car that is 90% done, and just needs to be finished???

And it's usually something simple, like putting the interior together.

A friend of mine went to look at some parts.

He decided not to buy, because of the price was too high.

Another person who had stopped by to visit the seller, turned my friend onto a "project" 69 Z28, which only needed the motor and trans put together, and installed.

My friend purchased the "project" at a great price, which turned into a win-win situation for everyone!

Keep focused on what you want, because it's out there.

Elon

[desmarkus]

I agree go with your gut not your wallet!

[1986Z28]

69 camaro z-28 would be nice or a yenko

[panelbeater]

if i were you i would research the parts prices and availability of all of the cars, so when you go to look at any of them you wont buy something that turns into a money pit. as for what car to buy i've always been a fan of the a body gm cars. just finish a 70 cutlass for my father. after all it doesn't really matter as long as you like it, just build and ride.

[engineer]

what about dodge charger, dodge challenger, early 70's cuda, road runner...? why dont u consider any of them?

[mustang67n]

Originally Posted by 68chevelle

good luck getting one with a 454, you will probabyl pay as much as you would for a first gen camaro so i would asume thats probably out for you. umm i persoanly have a 350 in mine. for a grand i got my 68 with a straight six and owerglide trans. it ran perfectly and we drove it about 60 miles home. the body was ok, needs the usual work and has the usual rust. but the interior was shot. i have replaced about half of it as of now and drive it around like that, no door panels head liner and missing some of the door seals. but i have sence swaped out to a 350 th350 combo puttng out around 400. im soon gunna be swaping my trans for a 2004R overdrive. but yeah i would say your best bet would be a chevelle. they are god cars and there are lots of parts for them too. and they arnt all that expecive, most of the time. as far as the years its all up to your personal preferance. they had a number of styles over the years so it just depends on what you like cuz you can do whatever you want to whatever you get.

My friend gor a 72 chevy truck with a 454 for $3000 You just have to look really good for at least 6 months or so and try to get the owners to like you so they'll hold the car for a while.

[Z3PR]

I'd say a 70 to 73 Camaro. Those years of Camaro are rare. I had a 73 with a majorly built 383 stroker that could pull both front tires off the ground. People would ask if I wanted too sell it 2 or 3 times a week. Great car for building a street toy.

[chevelle_1]

You can go for something like mine......68 Chevelle....for sale at this moment.
Once you get your hands on one and if you have time to restore it, you can get it like this one in about 4 years...depending on your budget of course.
The 70 or 71 Cuda is a good option but they are just one of the most expensive muscle cars you will find.
The 67 - 69 Camaro are sweet. I was originally looking for a 69 Z28 or RS before I got my hands on this Chevelle (7 years ago), but I never found one at the right price.
Good luck....and is all about your personality...match it with a muscle car and go for it.
P.S. just don't even think about a "secretary car"...the pony (mustang).....just don't.

[SeventyOlds 442]

Why not a 442? Nicest muscle car In my opinion. Fast and they're prettty rare compared to what u listed and not too expensive. Bigger engine than anything in any of those cars cept some gtos had 455s as well

[76455Firebird]

Originally Posted by mustang67n

My friend gor a 72 chevy truck with a 454 for $3000 You just have to look really good for at least 6 months or so and try to get the owners to like you so they'll hold the car for a while.

Finding a 72 pickup with a 454 isn't that hard, finding a muscle car (chevelle) with a 454 is. Those run into some high figures. Finding one isn't hard, finding one you can afford is.

[musclecarfanatic]

thanks for all ur replies i finally decided on a truck a 1955 ford f-100, iam goin to make into a hot rod with a big 460 and a c6 tranny prolly

[99onI95]

I thought you were muscle CAR fanatic.

Just playing hope it turns out to be all you were hoping

[badbuick]

musclefanatic, check my add, got a sweet 1969 buick skylark for sale for $3800. e-mail me if your interested

[Twitch1]

The Chevelle is probably the most car for the least money of those listed.

[porscheguy9999]

A 70 mustang fastback with the 302/427 would be off the hook. Or a Mustang Boss 302/427 would be even better.