Saturday, May 21, 2011

More overlooked musclecars

The buying public is fickle, and as such there are still some great cars that be bought at great prices, simply because they are a different year.  Here's the expanded list in no particular order. #1 1971-72 Pontiac GTO. You can buy these cars for way less than the 1968-70 models, and I really don't know why. The bodystyle is basically the same, the venerable 400 4bbl was still the standard engine, and although the Ram Air III and Ram Air IV 400s were gone after 1970, they were replaced by the awesome 455 HO, which had the RAIV heads, intake and exhaust, coupled with the "068" cam to make a torque monster that could run with anything.  #2 1971-73 Ford Mustang Mach 1. Same deal-people pay double the price for 69-70 models, but these are treated like Rodney Dangerfield. Most have the 351C for power and the bodystyle is still cool today.  #3 1971-72 Chevelle SS. I know horsepower and compression dropped off after 1970, but the bodystyle was basically the same, and the 402 and 454 big-blocks were still available., as was the famed "Cowl Induction" hood, and the famous "Horshoe" console shifter for automatics. The '70's have such a cult following that people buy these cars and put the '70 front end on them. If you'll consider a 350 version, you can find some real bargains. #4 1972-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth Barracuda. 1970 and 71 models bring blood and a first-born child, because of the availability of the 383, 440 and Hemi engines. However, the 72-74 models share the same bodystyle, and 340 and 360 versions are good performers. #5 1971-72 Olds 442. Just like the Chevelle and the GTO, people pay insane money for a 1970 model, yet won't even look at these. Yet, again, the bodystyle is the same, and although compression was down the 455 still made over 300 net hp. Some 1972 models had 350 V8s as the standard engine with the 455 optional. These can be real bargains, because just like Chevelles, everybody wants the big-blocks. #6 1971-74 AMC Javelin / AMX.  Same story-1968-70 models bring way more money. However, I think the 71-74 model has a way more muscular look, better handling and the 360 and 401 V8s are torquey.  If you buy one of the cars on this list you'll have something you don't see everyday and you may save some money. Mastermind

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