Still more musclecars that would make good daily drivers...

Had people ask for more choices on musclecars I'd recommend as a daily driver, and someone asked how I get feedback that I sometimes mention. Besides this site-the guys at Musclecar Review forward correspondence to me as do the guys at PHR and Hot Rod. It goes through a link to a Gmail account I have set up. Anyway, here's some more good choices.  #1 The 1969-76 Gran Prix I mentioned-400 power standard all years with the 455 optional. GTO like performance and Cadillac like luxury in one package.  # 2. 1970-77 Chevy Monte Carlo. These cars were the scourge of NASCAR in the '70's. I rank them below the GP because 90% of '70's Montes have the 350 small-block for power ( Which certainly isn't a bad thing ) and the big-blocks are rare and pricier. However-we said we wanted a driver, not a drag racer-so in that vein a 350 Monte is an excellent choice-enough power, bulletproof reliability and great comfort and handling.  # 3. 1970-79 Firebird Formula and Esprit. You can buy these cars way cheaper than a same-year T/A, and if you get a 400 model enjoy the same performance. The 350 models make great drivers and are usually way cheaper-even Pontiac Purists want the 400 models-and with dual exhaust and a factory or aftermarket 4bbl carb and intake people will think you swapped in a 400. # 4. 1970-80 Chevy Camaro. Same as the Monte Carlo-I rank these below their Pontiac Cousins because of the lack of big-block availability-( a 396 was only offered in the Camaro from 1970-72, and are rare; by contrast you could get a 400 in a Firebird Formula up until 1979 and they are plentiful ) but a 350 Camaro is a great driver and a great base if you decide to hot rod it later. Avoid '76-80 305 models unless the price is just dirt cheap and you plan an engine swap anyway. If you can't find a good deal on a 350 powered '70's Camaro then you aren't looking past the end of your nose.  # 5. 1967-73 Mercury Cougar. The Cougar is to the Mustang what the Firebird is to the Camaro-the better buy of the two. While a 200 inch six-banger was the Mustang's base engine-all Cougars are V8s-289 / 302 cubes on up. While 390 and 428 versions will bring a King's Ransom just like their Mutang relatives,-the 289 /302 and 351W / 351C models are a steal. Cougars also have more cool luxury options like factory air, front disc brakes, upgraded interiors etc. The 74-76 models had the 460 available, but are based on the much heavier and uglier Lincoln MKIV platform. # 6. 1968-77 Chevy El Camino. As long as your not trying to buy an SS396 or 454 model-these are great bargains and the 350 versions are dependable drivers. Plus you can haul almost as much stuff as a 1/2 ton pickup.  #7 1968-79 Ford Ranchero. The "Other" El Camino. These were based on the Torino from 1968-76, and engine choices range from a 302 to the 460. However, most are 351C powered which is, if anything a plus factor. 1977-79 models are based on the larger Lincoln MKV / LTD II plaftorm which makes them roomier, more luxurious and better handling. Most of these had the 2bbl 351 / 400M under the hood, and simply ugrading to a 4bbl carb and intake ( like the Edelbrock Performer ) will help power and gas mileage immensely. I'm sure someone is going to bring up the glaring lack of Mopars on this list. The reason is-Most big-block Road Runners, Chargers, Challengers, 'Cudas, etc bring a King's ransom-and no one want's to put a lot of miles on their prize car that they just spent 40 grand buying or restoring. Further-because of the skyrocketing values of the "Big Dogs" a lot of 318 versions have been converted into Big Block clones, and are overpriced. And-the base models-really are basic-while a 1970 Firebird Esprit or Chevy Camaro will have a 350 V8, front disc brakes, power steering, factory a/c, and other amenities that make a nice driver, a base-model 1970 Challenger will usually have a slant-six or a 318 with no air, no power steering, and 4-wheel drum brakes. Do you really want to drive to work every day in a car with no air and no power steering and no power brakes?  As for the "B" bodies- Ditto-every '70's 318 Charger or Satellite or Coronet I see is a strippo like a taxicab-except they don't have a/c- and they are slugs that get lousy gas mileage. That's your dream driver? A 4,000 lb car with no air that gets 12 mpg, and will get it's doors blown off from a light by a soccer mom in a Camry?  Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Mopars; but the bottom line is it's a lot easier to find a loaded  '70's Gran Prix or Monte Carlo in good condition than it is to find a Charger with the same equipment. Ditto-like I said-Pontiac made 117,000 Trans-Ams in 1979 alone. ( The last year of the 400 cube motors ). Dodge only produced 6,063 Challengers in 1974. How many loaded 360 versions with factory air and everything do you think are left?  See what I'm saying?  You have to FIND one first before you can buy it and drive it. Anyhow, good luch in your search for a daily-driver muscle machine. Mastermind