Forgotten "Modern" muscle machines that may become classics!

Musclecar enthusiasts are a finicky lot. We all love the '60's and 70's classics, and some of us have bought, or at least lust after the new 412 hp Mustang, 425 hp Hemi Challengers and Chargers, and the new 400/426 hp LS3 Camaros.  However, not all of us can afford to buy either '60's classics, or the new ones. 30+ thousand dollars or $500-600 per month payments is a lot of money for any car, much less a 2nd or third one. Be honest, most musclecars or Corvettes, either old or new are not used as daily drivers. For those of us on a limited budget, there are quite a few cars with excellent performance potential available dirt-cheap that "Bridged the Gap" and kept the faith through the '80's and '90's, and are largely the reason we have the "Muscle Renaissance" going on now.  # 1 This was a no-brainer. 1983-93 Ford 5.0 Mustang. I left off the 82 model that had a two-barrel carb and a four-speed, that was really a 3-speed with overdrive. Their fairly rare anyhow, not that you'd want one. The 83-86 models had 4-barrels and 5-speeds, and don't cost any more. The 87-93 fuel-injected models are the best performers and most reliable. Except for a 69 Camaro, there is probably more speed equipment available for these cars than anything else on the planet.  #2 1993-2002 Z/28 Camaro/ Pontiac Trans-Am. LT1 versions had 300 hp stock, and you can increase that by 150 so easy it's almost criminal. 98 and later models had the LS1 which was rated at 320 and has unlimited potential. # 3 1982-92 Camaro/ Firebird. On the downside, most had 305 Chevy V8s for power. On the upside a stout 350 or 383 stroker is literally a bolt-in. Some 87-92 Z/28, IROC-Z, Trans-Am and Formula models may have the L98 TPI Corvette motor. These will be pricier than base models, but still a screaming bargain.  # 4 1987-92 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. These cars had Recaro-style seats, sport suspension, fat tires, a monochromatic paint job, and the heart of a 5.0 Mustang. Almost any speed parts that fit a Mustang will fit these cars.    # 5 1989-95 Ford Thunderbird. Swoopy styling and independent suspension make these great drivers. Supercharged V6 models are cool, but may be a little pricey. The real bargains are the 91-95 models with the 5.0 V8. Again, just about anything that fits a Mustang can be adapted to these cars. # 6 1985-91 Corvette. Corvette collectors snub these cars in favor of the later LT1 and LS1 versions, but that saves the rest of us money. I have seen these cars on used car lots and on Ebay for as low as $3995! The L98 TPI 350 runs great stock-( low-mid 14's ) and there is a ton of emission-legal speed equipment available for these cars. Something to consider if  your on a tight budget and still want to go fast. Mastermind