Some overlooked one or two year models that are great performers and bargains....

There's a few cars out there that for whatever reason-are overlooked or snubbed by enthusiasts. There's nothing wrong with them-it's just that the buying public is fickle. However-that makes them bargains for the rest of us. Here's my list of "diamonds" that are treated like a chunk of coal.  # 1. 1967 Pontiac GTO. For some reason everyone wants either the '64-66 models or the '68-72 models and these are largely passed over, and I don't know why. They have cleaner styling than the '66 model although the body is very similar,front disc brakes were optional for the first time,if you wanted an automatic you got the excellent 3-speed TH400 instead of the awful two-speed ST300 that was used from '64-66,the 400 V8 had much better breathing heads than the old 389 and actually made more power,although the factory hp ratings didn't change. 81,000 were built so they shouldn't be too hard to find, yet they are usually priced lower than the more sought after earlier or later models. Weird, but great for you if you want one. # 2. 1971-72 Dodge Demon. After the phenomenal sales success of the 1970 Plymouth Duster 340, the Dodge boys decided they wanted a piece of the action. These had cool features like a blacked-out,scooped hood, a Go-Wing spoiler and cool emblems of a little Devil holding a pitchfork. And the mighty 340 V8. Sadly, even in the '70's political correctness was starting to ruin things-a bunch of Christian Groups complaned about the name and the little Devil decals, and Chrysler caved in to the pressure-the name was changed to "Dart Sport" for 1973. Dynamite if you can find one, but I wouldn't pay more for one than I would for a 340 Duster, which is basically what they are.   # 3. 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. These have the plasic front bumper of the '74-79 models and the ducktail rear end and steel bumper of the '68-72 models. The L48, L82, and LS4 350s and 454 are rated at 190, 250, and 275 net hp respectivley, which actually isn't bad for the time. And they have catalyst-free real dual exhausts which makes them better performers than the later models. "McGarrett's" girlfriend on the new "Hawaii Five-O" drives one of these. For some strange reason 'Vette collectors snub these, but that means you can actually buy one for a reasonable price. # 4. 1973-75 Pontiac Grand Am. These were touted to have the luxury of a Gran Prix and the performance of a Trans-Am. Luxury buyers bought GP's, and performance buyers bought T/A's, and these were discontinued after '75. However they had 400 or 455 cubes under the hood,wrist-thick front and rear sway bars,front disc brakes and cool interiors. If you can find one, these are actually more of a GTO than the last '73-74 models of that line....#5. 1982 Corvette. These had the last of the C3 body that dated back to 1968, and the "Cross-Fire Injected" 350 and 4-speed automatic that the '84 models used. They were decent performers for the time-7 second 0-60 times, and 15 second 1/4 mile times. Unique, if weird.  # 6. 1983 Z/28 Camaro / Pontiac Trans-Am. For this one year only, you could get the "Cross-Fire Injected" 305 and the 4-speed automatic. ( It was only available with a TH350 in '82 ). They were decent performers, and if you wanted this setup will feed a 350 or 383.  # 7. 1984-86 Ford Mustang SVO. These had a trick suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16" wheels and tires, Recaro seats, and a Turbocharged 4-cylinder that made between 175 and 205 hp depending on year. They didn't sell well when new because the "5.0" V8 models were both faster and several thousand dollars cheaper. However, you can buy them reasonably now.  Mastermind