Some way cool "Lead Sleds" you might like......

Hard-core hot-rodders used to call big cars "Lead Sleds"-because even though they had big engines-yes your 350 Nova or 289 Mustang is quicker in a drag race than a 460 Lincoln. However some of these "Land Yahcts" make cool drivers and can be a low-budget alternative to a "Traditional" musclecar-i.e.-Chevelle, GTO, Road Runner etc. Here's some of my personal favorites in no particular order. # 1. 1966-69 Buick Riviera. These cars have the swoopy fastback, hidden headlight style of the revolutionary Olds Toronado-but are still rear-wheel drive. I personally think the Riv's body is cleaner,leaner, and meaner looking than the Olds. And with 430 cubes under that long hood, they move pretty good too.  # 2. 1966-70 Olds Toronado. Serial Killer George Stark drove one of these in the book and movie versions of Stephen King's classic novel "The Dark Half." With 425 or 455 cubes under the hood these front-drive "Luxury Liners" really rock. Car Life's 1969 test car-even weighing 4,700 lbs-blasted through the 1/4 in 15 seconds flat. # 3. 1965-68 Pontiac Catalina / Bonneville / Gran Prix. '65-66 models have the classic "Coke Bottle" styling that resembles a 68-70 Charger from the side; '67-68 models are a fastback design. TH400 trannys standard and 389, 400, 421, or 428 cubes for motivation. Any aftermarket suspension or brake upgrades that fit an Impala will fit these cars. # 4. 1967-71 Ford Thunderbird. '67-69 models have the classic hidden headlight body; 4-door models have the "Suicide" doors. '70-71 models have the Nascar-inspired fastback styling. 390, 428 or 429 cubes provide the "Thunder'. # 5. 1971-73 Buick Riviera. The classic "Boat-tail" design. 455 cubes standard all years. 'Nuff said.  # 6. 1969-76 Pontiac Gran Prix. These are technically an "A" body-and a mid-size, but they were the top of the Pontiac line. 400 cubes standard all years with 455 optional. GTO like performance with Cadillac-like luxury. Any suspension upgrades that fit a Chevelle fit these cars. # 7. 1972-76 Lincoln MKIV. These are still good-looking cars today. The hidden headlights and opera windows don't look dated at all. Their heavy-but you have 460 cubes under that long hood. Some '74-76 models have 4-wheel disc brakes. I see one pearl white with huge wheels and an SVO 514 under the hood. Wouldn't that be badass?  Any of these cars would be a unique, fun ride. Mastermind