OLD MUSCLE CARs?

Question

i heard its not a good idea to buy them because they break down alot and the parts are hard to find, and plus their not that fast and have bad handling and dont have air condition, usually

is this all true? are there any old muscle cars out there that arent like this?

Answer 1

Your right, and you shouldn't buy one because they are big gas hogs and way over priced :)

not like that? well maybe the 84-86 Mustang SVO with the four cylinder turbo and full handling package. they can be found for anywhere from 2500 to 10k , check ebay.com

Answer 2

Handling is an issue on old cars and so is gas consumption. However, the old school cars are like art. Clean lines rarley any plastic. Crazy designs. For example look at an old Caddie or a Pantera. I have a 1971 Corvette all org. and matching numbers with a 454 V8. 1981 Jeep Scrambler with a 360 AMC V8. I also have a 2007 Lotus. They all are great cars, but they are all different that is what makes it great. Plus, you don't buy these cars for reliablity, you buy them because they turn heads and tires. As for a Trans-Am known for suspension thats kind in the grey area. GM cars had a lot of body roll from Trans-Am toVettes to GTOs. They were to see how fast they could get to point a to point b.

Answer 3

Well parts aren't hard to find for the Chevy's and Ford's. Some dodge parts can be but you have to keep in mind your buying an american classic and it will truly be a one of a kind ride once you get it the way you want it. If you want handling the get a foreign compact. These muscle cars from the 70's were made for pure drag racing. Yes they had alot of power but they weigh more also. The options are limitless as far as what you want to do to these cars. Check out some that are already fixed up and see if you liek them at the link below.

Answer 4

Sounds like crap to me.

There are so many parts out there for classic cars it isnt even funny.
The parts are endless unless your restoring a hard to find car, then you will pay more for the parts.
But even retro air - a company and there are more that have air conditioner units that you can put on any classic.

All the suspension brakes, and lots more can be upgraded to todays standards.

I have restored quite a few classics, and made some very healthy street machines.

1973 Cuda - 426 Hemi
1969 Charger R/T 383 - General Lee replica
1965 Mustang - show car - built 351 W
and the 72 nova with 502 - on pump gas.

These are my 4 favorites that I have finished in the last year - (2007)

Answer 5

There are old muscle cars out there that would meet your requirements - you just have to do some searching. Make a list of what you want and go from there. Typically, you will pay more for Chevy and Ford, and less for Oldsmobile and Buick. Hemmings Motor News (www.hemmings.com) would be a great place to start your search.

For parts, it depends a lot on the era. For Oldsmobile, the '68-72 A-Bodies (Cutlass, 442, Hurst, Rallye 350, etc) and the '78-87 G-Bodies (Cutlass Supreme, 442) have numerous parts available through many sources (Fusick, The Parts Place, etc). The next generation, though (73-77), parts are a nightmare to find.

It all depends what you are willing to pay...

Brian

Answer 6

well the idea of buying a muscle car is so you can repair it when it breaks down as a hobbie. parts are really not hard to find the only problem is that they are pricey. Muscle cars can be extremely fast at the 1/4 of a mile if you invest in them. You have to put money, time, and dedication. About the bad handling, well you are not going to compared them to the new model cars out there. If you are thinking of buying a old muscle car you should get used to the fact that they are classic old cars and that you should spend money and time to fix them.........

Answer 7

the only hint of truth that i saw in this question was the part about bad handleing. most old muscle cars would smoke the majority of cars on the street. they dont break down as often and if they do its easier to work on than imports and the prices are competitive. its true about the air conditioning but it doesnt cost that much to add it. handleing is a slight issue unless u get a trans am, they are famous for suspension. also u save money on insurrance. if u get collector car insurrance and dont put that many miles on it a year u can get like basic coverage for like 500 a year. just do a little research and find whats best for u.

--good luck

Answer 8

some suggestion -- till you have a storage complete of kit and are a mechanic your mom would be money forward to purchase an extremely reliable muscle vehicle already 'restored' or semi-restored. as much as i like the previous muscle they might fairly be a important discomfort to maintain and improve. procuring one that is already in reliable concern will ward off heartache interior the long-term as she (and you) gets very bored with leaking oil, undesirable brakes, sagging suspension, overheating, wobbly guidance and rusted panels. it may turn a existence long pastime right into a bitter adventure which will make her long for a Toyota Tercel, (yuk!). an excellent type of super autos accessible -- initiate looking!

Answer 9

Well of course if you buy an old junker to fix up... you will have to fix it up. You will need to fix pretty much everything...

On the other hand, if you purchase a renovated muscle car, you should get everything in great shape... you will pay a pretty penny though. Old renovated muscle cars can cost between 10,000 to 100,000 dollars, depending on the care, and the shape that it is in.

If you have the money to purchase a renovated one, do it. You won't be dissapointed.

Answer 10

i had a 1969 mercury monterey- best car ive ever owned... 390 v8, 20 mpg, would do 140 mph no problem, drove it for just over 10,000 miles and all i had to do was replace the u-joints and the starter... 20 dollars in u-joints and the starter was 40 dollars. it would start, run, and drive fine wether it was 40 below or 100 above, had a c-6 automatic, rear defrost, no ac though.
my 1972 lincoln continental had working ac, but the frame rusted out.