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Goodbye bike, hello gas guzzler.
I think I'm going to retire from the bike scene after 60,000 miles.
Not something I really really want to do, but I have my reasons, I'm sure you can guess why if you really try. And it isn't fear of falling off..
SO I'm after a 60' or 70's Yankee muscle car, rather fancy a huge V8, long bonnet, and RWD. With cheap insurance.
Have any of you chaps got some advice as to things to look out for, or specific models to go for? or even dealers you would recomend, or avoid? (if you don't want to name & shame in public, please email me).
I hope to spend 6-7K on it, so want something fairly decent, auto preferably.
rgds, Carl.
I think I'm going to retire from the bike scene after 60,000 miles.
Not something I really really want to do, but I have my reasons, I'm sure you can guess why if you really try. And it isn't fear of falling off..
SO I'm after a 60' or 70's Yankee muscle car, rather fancy a huge V8, long bonnet, and RWD. With cheap insurance.
Have any of you chaps got some advice as to things to look out for, or specific models to go for? or even dealers you would recomend, or avoid? (if you don't want to name & shame in public, please email me).
I hope to spend 6-7K on it, so want something fairly decent, auto preferably.
rgds, Carl.
Would love a '67 Shelby mustang. Only trouble is they are collecters cars now and you'd be lucky to find a GT500 for less than 20k
A 'regular' '67 fastback Mustang is a lovely muscle car, I used to have one myself, only mine was modified in Pro Street trim so was a pig to drive on a day to day basis (15x15 rear wheels)
Also had a Plymouth Belvedere. This was a superb car. It had a real muscle car stance (very similar to a Dodge Coronet) I sometimes wish I still had it!
If I were to get another yank, I would seriously consider a '67 Plymouth Barracuda. They look like a bigger Camaro.
American cars are relitivly easy to run. parts are easy to source through ads in Cassic American magazine or Custom Car!
A 'regular' '67 fastback Mustang is a lovely muscle car, I used to have one myself, only mine was modified in Pro Street trim so was a pig to drive on a day to day basis (15x15 rear wheels)
Also had a Plymouth Belvedere. This was a superb car. It had a real muscle car stance (very similar to a Dodge Coronet) I sometimes wish I still had it!
If I were to get another yank, I would seriously consider a '67 Plymouth Barracuda. They look like a bigger Camaro.
American cars are relitivly easy to run. parts are easy to source through ads in Cassic American magazine or Custom Car!
Have a gander here for some for sale.
www.findit.co.uk/cars/american/cars.htm
www.musclecarimports.fsnet.co.uk/members%20menu%20.htm
>> Edited by mattjbatch on Monday 24th June 12:46
www.findit.co.uk/cars/american/cars.htm
www.musclecarimports.fsnet.co.uk/members%20menu%20.htm
>> Edited by mattjbatch on Monday 24th June 12:46
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Have any of you chaps got some advice as to things to look out for, or specific models to go for?
Carl, the good thing is; there are enough of yanks on PH now that after you find some candidates we can give you some inside info (and maybe even help you locate the odd "hard to find part" that you may need to restore
) Good Hunting
ErnestM
I had a 1967 Mustang Coupe and enjoyed every minuyte of it. Bulletproof mechanicals, lazy auto box and loads of looks. Mid you, it was in red! You can get a good 'un for about £6k. A fast back would be about half again for a good 'un. Running costs are purely just for petrol – anyone can do a service on it and insurance was £150 – £6k agreed value fullt comp!!
The rag tops don't look as good IMO.
My Chimaera is a wallflower compared to the Mustang in the 'getting attention' stakes and that's no joke.
Other cars I thought about at the time were: 1965 Buick Riviera (the b*ll*cks), or a flat top Chevrolet Impala. Step into the 70s and you have a good choice – Corvettes, Firebirds etc for your budget.
80s cars? Don't even go there ...
The rag tops don't look as good IMO.
My Chimaera is a wallflower compared to the Mustang in the 'getting attention' stakes and that's no joke.
Other cars I thought about at the time were: 1965 Buick Riviera (the b*ll*cks), or a flat top Chevrolet Impala. Step into the 70s and you have a good choice – Corvettes, Firebirds etc for your budget.
80s cars? Don't even go there ...
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Have a gander at the Boss Mustang perhaps. Either that or one of the special edition Dodge Challengers or the usual Camaro/Trans Am route.
You could always go for the black Trans Am, but it has been done!
Matt.
Go Matt. The Cannonball Run while they're picking up the beer right...?
Well, I'm a huge Muscle car fan. Something like the following perhaps...?
1982 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (about 7 litres I think)
1969 Dodge Charget R/T (like the General Lee)
Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda (like the one on Nash Bridges)
Dodge Challenger (a la Barry Newman - Vanishing Point)
1977 Pontian Trans-Am 6.6 (a la Burt Reynolds - Smokey and the Bandit)
Roop
DohI had a 1970 fast back mustang in bright orange, 302 V8, handled like a pig on stilts, but could plough furrows in the tarmac in a straight line. Just don't leave them out in the rain too much, they dissolve!
I had to order body panels from the states, and that worked out quite expensive, but the sheer pleasure that the car gave outweighed any painful bank statements. There are a lot of good ones about, but 10 times as many bad ones, choose carefully!
I had to order body panels from the states, and that worked out quite expensive, but the sheer pleasure that the car gave outweighed any painful bank statements. There are a lot of good ones about, but 10 times as many bad ones, choose carefully!
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I dream of a late 60s Dodge Charger, especially if it had the 440 Magnum engine. They don't cost a huge amount as they aren't as fashionable as Mustangs or Corvettes. Prodigious thirst though. Keep us posted on what you decide to get.
Damn you beat me to it
had a go in one painted up to look like the genral lee , didnt drive it though i was only 5 at the time
i will never forget the sound of that enginequote:
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Have a gander at the Boss Mustang perhaps. Either that or one of the special edition Dodge Challengers or the usual Camaro/Trans Am route.
You could always go for the black Trans Am, but it has been done!
Matt.
Go Matt. The Cannonball Run while they're picking up the beer right...?
Well, I'm a huge Muscle car fan. Something like the following perhaps...?
1982 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (about 7 litres I think)
1969 Dodge Charget R/T (like the General Lee)
Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda (like the one on Nash Bridges)
Dodge Challenger (a la Barry Newman - Vanishing Point)
1977 Pontian Trans-Am 6.6 (a la Burt Reynolds - Smokey and the Bandit)
Roop
Good spot!
Bought it on DVD the other day, had to drop a quote in somewhere!
Matt.
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