Author Topic: Whats your Favorite Muscle car ? (Read 2444 times)

scootrd · « **on:** February 06, 2010, 02:34:41 PM »

Here are my top 3

1967 GTO 400 CID

1967 Camero

1970 Chevelle LS6

Swampman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2010, 02:38:01 PM »

1966 Mustang Fastback

mirage1988 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:03:40 PM »

1970 LT1 camaro

dw06 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:06:06 PM »

scootrd, your picks suite me fine!

Spanky · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:11:30 PM »

Your #3 is my #1

The '70 Chevelle is the musclecar.

Spanky

45-70.gov · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2010, 03:13:14 PM »

my 73 porsche 911E targa burned a few months back...had it 21 years...obviously liked it

i grew up with a 442 olds red convertable 1969

scootrd your canero is the one i like best pictuered on this thread

Tommyt · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2010, 04:06:55 PM »

I own a 77 vette but I'd like to have a 69 or 70 Chevelle my brother has the one in the Picture but in Red
By the way my 06 Harley stock paint and that 77 vett are the same color STOCK
and I didn't but the vet because of the match it just came as a deal
I traded a camper for it

350 -300

Tommyt

Cabin4 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2010, 04:22:15 PM »

You got it with the 67 GTO there!

In high school a buddy had a Mustang Mach 1 with the 429 Cobra Jet. That car scared me it was so fast.

Questor · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2010, 04:24:38 PM »

'69 Roadrunner. 383.

30-30man · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2010, 04:42:29 PM »

Hemi Cuda, I just love Dodge Muscle Cars...2nd Favorite 1978 Trans Am 6.6 455ci

scootrd · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2010, 05:16:29 PM »

Quote from: 45-70.gov on February 06, 2010, 03:13:14 PM

my 73 porsche 911E targa burned a few months back...had it 21 years...obviously liked it

i grew up with a 442 olds red convertable 1969

scootrd your canero is the one i like best pictuered on this thread

Don't know about the convertibles,
But an olds 442 W30 455 4 speed coupe just sold a few weeks ago for $52,000.00.
I happened to catch the auction on TV.
I would think the 69 Olds w30 coupe would be right up there with em in price.
I bet that convertible today would probably sell in the 30K range

Dee · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2010, 06:01:58 PM »

I miss my 67 SS396 Chevelle, and I miss my 69 SS Chevelle. I bought the 69 brand new, and totaled it 3 months before it was paid for. Does that make me old?
Not a muscle car, but I wish I had my 1972 K5 CST Blazer back too.

scootrd · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2010, 06:45:46 PM »

Quote from: Dee on February 06, 2010, 06:01:58 PM

I miss my 67 SS396 Chevelle, and I miss my 69 SS Chevelle. I bought the 69 brand new, and totaled it 3 months before it was paid for. Does that make me old?
Not a muscle car, but I wish I had my 1972 K5 CST Blazer back too.

I completely understand , I miss my 1970 Bronco

Bigeasy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:16:39 PM »

My favorite - I owned a 57 Chevy 2 dr. model 210 post car, 6cyl 3 speed. Painted it black, with white coves, put an old vette solid lifter 327 and 4spd in it, swapped out the 10 bolt for a 12 bolt rear, and put a new disk / drum braking system in it. Dual flow master exhaust, and Keystone classic wheels. The cars main point was all original sheet metal that was flawless. Didn't handle all that great, but was fast in a straight line, and had a nice lumpy idle. Beautiful all original interior. Like every other nice car I have ever built, had to sell it to pay some "important" BS bill..

My last project was a 6cly 3 on the tree 1969 Camaro. Put a big block / Turbo 350 auto in it, along with front discs, rebuilt suspension, ect.. That car was crazy fast and fun. Had to sell it, of course. Now that the ex wife is EX, the next car I do, I will be able to keep..

Larry

slim rem 7 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:08:20 PM »

that gto could really be made into one fast drag race car of its time..
a friend had a souped up car..i well remember his buddies gto taking my buds car from 3rd gear on out..
my buds comment.. heck i kinda thought his third was to much an he could take me..
he went buy us like we were backing up..a fun memory. slim
my buds car wasn t no slouch either..

williamlayton · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:32:47 PM »

This is afun read.
Mine is not a muscle car but was the proto-type--the '57 Ford Thunderbird.
Blessings

greg916 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:13:37 AM »

I had a 1968 Cutlass S W31. Had it painted pearl white, with ET Radial Wire wheels. I want another one!

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #17 on:** February 07, 2010, 01:39:34 AM »

63 Vette split window

DDZ · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2010, 01:43:07 AM »

For me its the 70 Roadrunner. Although I liked all the mopars Cuda, Challenger, Super Bee, RT, etc.. I think back in the muscle car days Chrysler had a big edge in how they made their suspensions. The roadrunner I had road like a caddy. Well almost. I think the 70 Plymouth GTX 440 gave the most performance per dollar at the time. You could get one for $3,300. It was a lot of car for the money, and an awesome looking car. Got-a love those big engines.

eye shot · « **Reply #19 on:** February 07, 2010, 02:48:58 AM »

1966 Chevy II SS L79 327 4 speed-M21- 513 rear, Hooker fender well exit headers, and Mr. Gasket traction bars. Black on black. A real big block killer! I was a Grumpy Jenkins fan.

blind ear · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:24:45 AM »

Had a GTX Plymouth with a 440 but my favorite car was the Cuda Fastback with any engine, 68-69 'GTO next and then Firebird Trans Ams. eddie

mauser98us · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:35:05 AM »

1965 Buick Gran Sport with the 390 horse 401 nailhead and power glide trans. My dad bought it new. I bought it from him in 1973,rebuilt the motor. Car was a real sleeper in the street wars here on Central Ave in Phoenix. Must admit to winning a few impromptu street light races in my mis-spent youth. Yes I still have the car,albeit in storage.

slim rem 7 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:40:47 AM »

gosh william.. you would mention the one i just wish id had..a friend had one with an interceptor motor in it ,i think.. run like a scalded dog man,with a top end i never wanted to see.. it dang sure wasn t the 120 on the meter.. it do that in half mile..whew..
i was just along for the ride ..mabe 13 ..im not sure.
now mine was a 61 buick with wildcat motor..i really thank god i got pulled an de licenced whe it happened..
never found the top end on it..but 120 an still speeding up ..yep...also you rev that motor an drop her in low an you could really surprise some strait shifts in a quick run also..yes that tranny took it.buick was heavy,,but she took it.
once thru it in reverse by mistake an the tranny took that too. i don t know how.

scootrd · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:07:32 AM »

Quote from: Bigeasy on February 06, 2010, 08:16:39 PM

The next car I do, I will be able to keep..
Larry

Larry,
Here is my suggestion for your Next car 1968 Merc Cyclone GT fastback, looks to me a great project starting point for just a little $$ in. The guy in Indiana and only wants 8.5K

Man. I just love spending other peoples money!!!

Here's one as a finished product

1Longbow · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:09:49 AM »

You guys have some great ones listed ,but I'll be the odd man out and go with a 69 AMX,love the body style-1Longbow

scootrd · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:36:50 AM »

Ok here's a Quiz ...

This was a True Sleeper (definitely not your fathers Sunday driver) The year was 1969 , and this Baby rolled out of Detroit going 0-60 in 5 seconds flat , and burning up 1/4 miles turning low 13's. It boasted a massive 440 under the hood.
It ate most Roadrunners , Cudas, mustangs , GTO's and the like for lunch, and went back for more.

Can you name the make and model?

Spanky · « **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:59:01 AM »

Looks like a Dart.

Spanky

mauser98us · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:18:30 AM »

I think it's a Dart as well.

hotrunner · « **Reply #28 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:24:01 AM »

1. '65 Chevelle Malibu SS 396. Dan Blocker/Bunkie Knudsen's convertible, if possible, please.
2. '65 Tri-Power Pontiac GTO.
3. '64(?) Dodge or Plymouth factory Ramcharger. Black, FS post hardtop, heater/radio delete, lightened body, etc.; 426 Max Wedge or Hemi, I'm not picky.

DDZ · « **Reply #29 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:31:38 AM »

Yes I believe its a Dodge Dart GTS. Although most of the darts with the larger cubic inch engines had the 340. The lighter weight of the Darts made them a quick car even with the 340. I think the Darts with the 440's were kind of rare. I never knew anyone in this area that owned one. Most likely there was less than 1,000 made. I figure the ones with the 440 were hard to beat on the track. If you lined up a Dart 440 and a roadrunner, GTX, or an RT all with the same rears the Dart would most likely win every time because of its lighter weight.