Some '60's and '70's full-sizes that make cool drivers...

If you don't want to pay the king's ransom for a "traditional" muscle car-i.e. GTO, SS Chevelle, Charger, Road Runner, Mustang, etc, etc, here's some good alternatives. Every car maker had at least one, some had several really cool full-size cars that would still be fun to own and drive and be unique. Here's my list in no particular order. # 1. 1965-68 Pontiac Gran Prix. GP's had 389 or 400 cubes standard all years with 421 and 428 optional, backed by either a 4-speed or the excellent TH400. I personally like the '65-66 models best, but the fastback '67-68 models are cool too. Ray Liotta drove a '68 in "Goodfellas". There's tons of speed equipment for Pontiac V8s and any suspension or brake upgrades that fit an Impala will fit these cars. # 2. 1967-68 Chevy Impala SS. 427 models are priced in the stratosphere, but 327 models are still reasonable. 75,600 were built in '67 and another 38,200 in '68, so their not a moon rock. Most have cool interiors with bucket seats and a console and front disc brakes, and other good stuff.  # 3. 1967-69 Ford Thunderbird. Cool hidden headlight styling and 390, 428 or 429 cubes under the hood. I personally like the 2 dr models, but a lot of people like the "suicide door" 4dr models. You can't go wrong either way.  #4. 1969-71 Plymouth Sport Fury. Cool, "fuselage" styling and 383 or 440 cubes under the long hood. Peter Graves drove one on "Mission: Impossible".  # 5. 1966-69, 1971-73 Buick Riviera. I personally think the '66-67 Riviera is one of the best-looking cars GM ever put out. They resemble the revolutionary Toronado, but have cleaner styling and are rear wheel drive. With 430 cubes under the hood, they move pretty good too. '68-69 models have a bit different front bumper, but their cool too. The '71-73 Model is the famous "Boat Tail" design. With 455 cubes under the hood,you get Cadillac like luxury and GTO like acceleration. #6. 1977-78 Lincoln MK V. Even though they were "downsized" compared to the gargantuan '72-76 MK IV model, their still a big car. I loved the clean, hidden headlight styling, and with 460 cubes under the hood their no slug. '79 models are identical, but for some reason the largest engine that year was a 2bbl 400M. Any of these would be a cool ride to cruise around in today. Mastermind