Great buys that slip through the cracks!

For some reason, certain model years of cars don't bring the King's ransom that others do, and the reason isn't always lesser performance or value. However, these cars can be steals for the rest of us. Here's a list of some cars that can be bought for way less than one a year or two newer or a year older. # 1. 1967 Pontiac GTO . People will pay blood and a first-born child for a 1964-66 model, and the same goes for 1968-70 models. The 67 models have cleaner styling than the '66, and are lighter than the '68. Further, from '64-66 if you wanted an automatic you got the 2-speed Super Turbine 300 ( Powerglide ) which didn't have near the performance of the 4-speed models. 1967 models had Turbo 400s which were a vast improvement. Displacement was bumped from 389 to 400 cubic inches, so performance, if anything improved. It's a mystery why these cars are underpriced, but I'd definitely take advantage of it.  # 2. 1967 SS396 Chevelle. Just like their GTO cousins, people pay more for 65-66 models and 68-70 models than they do these. Again, their lighter than the 1968 models and have just as much power. Maybe it's the one-year only Impala-looking grille. Whatever, they are still a bargain. # 3. 1972 Plymouth Road Runner . These are the exact same bodystyle as the '71, which brings way more money. However-the Hemi and 440 / Six-Packs were no longer available, and this was the year the industry switched from gross to net horsepower ratings, so it looks like power was down more than it actually was. On the other hand, the base engine was increased from 383 to 400 cubes, and electronic ignition was introduced, and the 440 4bbl was still optional with a 4-speed or Torqueflite. # 4. 1975-76 Pontiac Trans-Am. These cars are an absolute steal.  Catalyst-free exhaust and the legendary 455HO and SD engines keep prices of the 70-74 models high. "Smokey and the Bandit" models-( 1977-78 ) are rising in value, but these are treated like Rodney Dangerfield-"No Respect". And the buying public is wrong. There were more T/As built in 1975 alone than in the previous five years and double that in '76, so their easier to find, and they still had 400 or 455 cubes under the hood, standard posi rear ends,and the great handling suspension. Yet for some reason-maybe the movie after 30 plus years-the "Bandit" versions bring more money but don't offer any more bang for the buck. #5 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1. 1971 models bring more money because of the availability of the 429 and the Boss 351, even though those are rare. 1973 models bring more money because their the last of the breed. ( 1974 introduced the awful Pinto-based Mustang II ). This makes the 72s a great buy. Most have the venerable 351C for power, and the styling is the same. Like I said, the buying public is fickle, but if you want one of these cars-it's to your benefit.  Mastermind