Classic Car

[Swordie]

I'm planning to get a classic car in the future, not decided yet what I want. I’d be interested to hear if anyone else has a one.

What sort do you have? What’s it like? Is there much work to keep it going? How did you find it?

[VHSLE]

I have a 1968 Firebird, dunno if this is quite what your thinking of.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/firebird/firebird1.jpg

I enjoy it, I only use it every other week or so, so in real terms it doesn't cost me that much.

Getting parts can be interesting, the basic maintence stuff is fine, but body panels or in my case being a Pontiac, performance engine parts aren't quite as easy to find or as cheap given they are imported. Fortunately to date, after the resto I really haven't needed much.

On the up side though the yanks love their old cars too, and there is a massive aftermarket support, body panels, trim etc, in some cases you could nearly build a new car.

Maintenence wise, I didn't go nuts with the engine, had a good tuner set it up for me a good few years ago and since then it has been trouble free.

I found it by word of mouth. I think the first thing you need to do is decide on a car, or atleast a make, then join a good club. A lot of good mahinery is sold in-house so to speak, your only other alternative is the classifieds, trading post, Unique Cars etc.

In short I love it.

Cheers,

Paul

[Carby650]

I'm planning to get a classic car in the future, not decided yet what I want. I’d be interested to hear if anyone else has a one.

What sort do you have? What’s it like? Is there much work to keep it going? How did you find it?

Swordie.
It's really about what wets your whistle. Are you chasing a cruiser or something more muscle. I got a clean HT Monaro but it is only a 253 which suits me fine as I pull it out on a fine sunday and take the wife and kids for a cruise. Motor is bog stock but that's ok. It also depends on what you want to spend as they are going up in price. The more original they are tohe more they will cost. Cars like A9X , XU1 and Bathurst HK, HT & HG Monaros are fetching $50k plus. What ever you get just be quick as they are going up fast in price. I bought mine only 2 years ago and I have been offered some large sums compared to what I paid for it.

[VTSII Clubby]

:drool: :drool: :drool: That is one sweet firebird.:drool: :drool: :drool:

[OzJavelin]

I have a 1968 Firebird, dunno if this is quite what your thinking of.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/firebird/firebird1.jpg

Very nice! However being a Pontiac (hopefully still Ponty powered?) it will be a bit of pain to source parts as most do not interchange with more common (read "Chev") parts. A friend of mine owned a 421SD (tripower) '65 Bonneville convertible and oddly enought he was able to source a NOS block and crank for it for a decent price about an hour's drive from his home .. so the stuff is out there .. you just have to look.
At the moment I've got a '69 AMC Javelin ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/jav-1.jpg
..a '69 Dodge Phoenix ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/phoenix-20041118-1.jpg
.. and on Sat I'm getting my '74 AMC Javelin ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/javelin-1.jpg
.. and selling my '70 Plymouth Fury convertible to a friend.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/various-200506903.jpg
They are all fun cars but you need to remember they are old cars so they are not necessarily reliable, comfortable, etc. If you do have a specific brand preference, I'd steer towards the mainstream stuff - Chev, Holden, Ford, etc - which you can source NOS/repo parts for and people know how to work on them. Good luck!

Rod.

[Carby650]

Thought love to post a pic of mine but can't work out how to post it. Bugger ! Can anyone help?

[Ryzz]

Thought love to post a pic of mine but can't work out how to post it. Bugger ! Can anyone help?
Read this thread (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=34667)

[OzJavelin]

Carby650's Monaro ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/HT_Pic_Sandown-small.jpg

[Nutter]

I got one of these, Dad owened since new given to me at age 16, running 520ci stroker. Currently geting rebuilt again different wheels and suspension now.

http://home.iprimus.com.au/tyrefryers/XBCOUPE/DCP_0437.jpghttp://home.iprimus.com.au/tyrefryers/XBCOUPE/DCP_0433.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/tyrefryers/XBCOUPE/DCP_0007.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/tyrefryers/XBCOUPE/DCP_0013.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/tyrefryers/XBCOUPE/100_0621.JPG

Sorry for all the pics this is my Favourite Toy

[Chowny]

I will own a HT Monaro one day!!!

Until then im happy with the my Kingy. I have had it for 9 years now and i love it.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Chowny/belle.jpg

[Pickles]

I'm planning to get a classic car in the future, not decided yet what I want. I’d be interested to hear if anyone else has a one.

What sort do you have? What’s it like? Is there much work to keep it going? How did you find it?
"Classic Car"- that covers a broad field! What are you looking at-Aus or US. My idea of a classic car is some good old big block yankee iron. Camaro, firebird, Dodge Challenger, Cobrajet Mustang, big block Corvette, etc etc, there's a multitude of cars in this category. What sort of dollars are you talking?
Cheers, Pickles.

[lowriding]

yeh , your budget will determine what you will be looking at .

[2001 ITR]

Would an 80’s Bentley with an LS1 qualify???

One of my cars is sort of classic (i.e. not old, and not European or American). Datsun 240Z bought back in the eighties when they were cheap and in reasonably sound condition. The plan is that it will become a dedicated track car.

Parts are getting rare and expensive – if it is something mainstream like a Camaro, XY GT, Mustang, etc I think that it would be easier to get bits than for a rarer model. Performance per dollar is hard to justify (i.e. could spend the same amount of money on something more modern that will lap quicker). Security – 60/70/80’s anti-theft was primitive so park where you can keep an eye on it. Reliability – can be less than a modern car (unless you replace heaps of 30 year old stuff) so as a daily driver maybe not. Vandalism – I friend had his E-type keyed just after a respray, it mightn’t have happened with his Corolla.

After all those negative points it is an emotional decision. The looks, the feel and the sound of a well-restored classic is mind blowing. Just think about how they stand out amongst the everyday cars. If it is original (worth more, easier to sell) don’t expect to match them in braking and handling.

If you can afford the garage space, rego and insurance I’d say go for a more common classic, keep it in top condition and use it on sunny days.

[myss427]

I have an old A9X torana that has a big block chev in it, its great fun on the weekends but you can not beat a late model Monaro for an everyday car. The torana is extreamly quick, loud and stinks of burnt fuel but would'nt sell it for quids. Its great to have old and new, just the new is totaly more usable, and goes pretty hard too.

[COBRALS1]

I have a Cobra with a supercharged ls1

I am currently setting it up for for more track orientaded fun it's not a very practical car (have to wear ear plugs, hot and cramped interior) but woud'nt trade it for the world.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/COBRALS1/IMG_2522.jpg

Cheers
COBRALS1

[RED R8]

I would still love a black 69 ss camaro or some of the old dodge's.

[GPT]

I would still love a black 69 ss camaro or some of the old dodge's.

I,m with you on the Camaro:drool:

[VHSLE]

Very nice! However being a Pontiac (hopefully still Ponty powered?) it will be a bit of pain to source parts as most do not interchange with more common (read "Chev") parts. A friend of mine owned a 421SD (tripower) '65 Bonneville convertible and oddly enought he was able to source a NOS block and crank for it for a decent price about an hour's drive from his home .. so the stuff is out there .. you just have to look.
At the moment I've got a '69 AMC Javelin ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/jav-1.jpg
..a '69 Dodge Phoenix ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/phoenix-20041118-1.jpg
.. and on Sat I'm getting my '74 AMC Javelin ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/javelin-1.jpg
.. and selling my '70 Plymouth Fury convertible to a friend.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/various-200506903.jpg
They are all fun cars but you need to remember they are old cars so they are not necessarily reliable, comfortable, etc. If you do have a specific brand preference, I'd steer towards the mainstream stuff - Chev, Holden, Ford, etc - which you can source NOS/repo parts for and people know how to work on them. Good luck!

Rod.

Hi Rod,

Yeah, Ponti powered, 400 Ponti, 30 thou over, 455 crank, edelbrock performer 455 unleaded heads, US (850CFM) Quadrajet, HEI electronic ignition etc. Geez you got some nice gear there too, dunno if I could pass up the Fury, big convertibles mmmmmm.

Cheers,

Paul

[Carby650]

Carby650's Monaro ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/HT_Pic_Sandown-small.jpg

Sorry "bout the ford yuk car in the pic guys !! hehe. That belong to a mate. Some people have no taste !!

[IMTORQINGSS]

LOVE THE TWO DOORS XA, XB, XC :banana: . I should have bought one instead of building my car but oh well it's too late now:doh: .

I fell in love with them like most others my age WATCHING MAD MAX :driving: ........

Hard to find without a shit load of rust though :nopity: ......

Other than that maybe a nice XU1 or something but even there worth a shit load these days.

Cheers
Imtorqing

[Swordie]

Swordie.
It's really about what wets your whistle. Are you chasing a cruiser or something more muscle. I got a clean HT Monaro but it is only a 253 which suits me fine as I pull it out on a fine sunday and take the wife and kids for a cruise. Motor is bog stock but that's ok. It also depends on what you want to spend as they are going up in price. The more original they are tohe more they will cost. Cars like A9X , XU1 and Bathurst HK, HT & HG Monaros are fetching $50k plus. What ever you get just be quick as they are going up fast in price. I bought mine only 2 years ago and I have been offered some large sums compared to what I paid for it.

Some very nice cars so far described in this thread. It’s great to see what cars others have.

It will be at least a 3-4 years before I get something. I have higher priorities for money at the moment. I don’t want to spend a fortune on maintenance, realistically my budget will be below 10 to20K. I would like something with a nice sound, looks good, handles ok and possibly goes up in value over time.

I went to the American Car Show a couple of weeks ago and saw some very nice cars. The older American cars have some artistic shapes. I noticed there are mid 70’s RHD Cadillac’s with big motors getting around for 10K. Probably not a good car in the handling department. I find the Camaro’s quite appealing.

I like the Porsche 928. It has a great sound, handling and looks. Unfortunately they will cost a bit more to run and will take few dollars to score a good one. Australian Ford Coupes (AX, AB and XC) are great looking cars, I’ve always liked the sound of a 351. Chargers are very tempting too.

I noticed recent discussion of converting Jags to Chevy running gear. I would like to investigate this in more detail. Its one thing converting the motor and transmission, I wonder how other components such electrics ECT will stand up.

Another option is VR / VS HSV. They seem to be still dropping in price and seem good bang for buck with a good sound. They could be driven daily if needed. Maybe by the time I get around to buying something the latest Monaro will be below 20K.

[Drewie]

I have been thinking along similiar lines to you Swordie, rather than blow $20k or so updating the VX SS I have been thinking of something older and interesting, what are you guys thoughts on the mid 80's Chev Camaros,
there are a few Z28 'IROC' Camaros on Carsales for under $20k RHD they appear to be a 4 seater with the targa roof, with a 305 c.i. motor, anyone know much about them as they appear pretty cheap for what they are.
Not sure what the 'IROC' tag means, is it a special model?

[2001 ITR]

IROC – International Race Of Champions.

This was a series that was started up by Roger Penske in the 70’s (started with Porsche 911s). The idea was that selected drivers from all disciplines (Nascar, F1, American road racing) would get together in identical cars and battle it out over a few races to see who was “the best driver in the world”.

I think that it dies a quiet death but Chevy kept on using the IROC tag for some time.

[Swordie]

I have been thinking along similiar lines to you Swordie, rather than blow $20k or so updating the VX SS I have been thinking of something older and interesting, what are you guys thoughts on the mid 80's Chev Camaros,
there are a few Z28 'IROC' Camaros on Carsales for under $20k RHD they appear to be a 4 seater with the targa roof, with a 305 c.i. motor, anyone know much about them as they appear pretty cheap for what they are.
Not sure what the 'IROC' tag means, is it a special model?

I don't know much about Camros there a few good forums dedicated to them. Having Chevy components there is a wealth of information on various upgrade paths and performance enhancements. I think it would pay to know the difference between a good and bad RHD conversion. I liked the one which was raced at Bathurst in the early 80’s. Also try attend a car show have a chat to owners on their thoughts.

[LimoLS1]

I have a Hemi Orange R/T Charger it is an original 2 barrell however the bloke I bought it off turned it into a Replica E49 not sure what to do with is as it goes really well with the triple webers and all the rest of it but it is a rarer car in it's original form. Either way I love it and have no regrets buying it who knows maybe one day it will be my retirement fund.:dance: :dance:

Will post pics soon.

[Rev 350]

I have a Hemi Orange R/T Charger it is an original 2 barrell however the bloke I bought it off turned it into a Replica E49 not sure what to do with is as it goes really well with the triple webers and all the rest of it but it is a rarer car in it's original form. Either way I love it and have no regrets buying it who knows maybe one day it will be my retirement fund.:dance: :dance:

Will post pics soon.

Nice car get some pics up
how long have you had it?

I have a 72 VH Charger that I have been restoring for many years (to many to say as it hurts) I love it and the only thing i would suggest in buying a classic car, is buy it already done, dont waste time and money restoring it unless you have owned it for a long time.
Engine and driveline is easy but when your looking for parts and repairing rust etc it takes a very long time especially if your on a tight budget or your getting mates to do body work for you.
You dont know how much body work a car needs till you start stripping back the paint....

Also get a pannel beater to check over the car before you buy as freshly painted cars can look very appealing and deter you from looking over the car propperly...

[LimoLS1]

Nice car get some pics up
how long have you had it?

I have a 72 VH Charger that I have been restoring for many years (to many to say as it hurts) I love it and the only thing i would suggest in buying a classic car, is buy it already done, dont waste time and money restoring it unless you have owned it for a long time.
Engine and driveline is easy but when your looking for parts and repairing rust etc it takes a very long time especially if your on a tight budget or your getting mates to do body work for you.
You dont know how much body work a car needs till you start stripping back the paint....

Also get a pannel beater to check over the car before you buy as freshly painted cars can look very appealing and deter you from looking over the car propperly...

Totally agree that buying someone elses resto is the best move! Thats what I did however I still have to spend some money on it as it had just enough work to be done to give me a few weekends of fiddling. Currently I am giving the engine a little bit of a "freshen" up:nyuk: :nyuk:

I had been looking for ages for one to come up and the one I bought is from Kalgoorlie picked it up just before christmas and got RWC and Rego just before new years. The best thing about a classic is that you don't need to give it heaps to enjoy it or get looks. Cruising it in the left lane turns enough heads as it is. Classics ROCK!!

[Ako]

I personally couldn't go past a pre 70's 'stang. I love em.

Two very nice examples (prices aren't that bad considering all work is done).

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2927806&current_rec=19&used_rec=6&total_rec=59&sort_type=&total_rec=59&sort_type=&make_id=6&model_id=198&state_id=-1&search_distance=25

and

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2942110&current_rec=1&used_rec=6&total_rec=59&sort_type=&total_rec=59&sort_type=&make_id=6&model_id=198&state_id=-1&search_distance=25

:drool: :drool:

[SSJB]

I've got a Ford flathead V8 in an original Jailbar pickup.
4:11 diff gears and 90 hp with 3 speed box.Crossply tyres on 16 inch wheels.
It'll spin them up in 2 gears but only if its wet. It'll stop right on a d... football field.

[bermudablue]

A lot of American cars are being put up here.An EH HOLDEN with a 350 chev
would do me fine.Anyone remember that 2 door,roofless EH holden plated
SOFTY a few years back? That was a street machine if ever i seen one
A dodge rt charger,some of those fastback mustangs from the late sixties
are pretty neat though

[Woodman]

This thread is very timely, as I've just started my search for my new toy, a 48-215. Something about having the very first model holden in my shed just appeals to me. Lots of junk about, and modified, but I'm after a stocky. Seems to be more of them in the eastern states than South Aussie.
cheers.

[Swordie]

I like this PONTIAC.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4619621849&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:AU:12

[2001 ITR]

<<Reviving the thread from the dead>>

And they just give so much enjoyment to others! I saw a white 63 “split-window” Corvette coupe with a grunty engine in traffic this morning and it has made my week!

[Speedy Gonzales]

If I had to go something old school, Id go for a Mopar, go hemi power and the Blues Brothers thing, can you imagine every cop car in those days with a 440?
:)

Something like this Id get not sure if it suits your taste.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-DODGE-CHARGER-383-PS_W0QQitemZ4624657502QQcategoryZ6199QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem

[sloone]

My choice will be a 53 to 56 F100 with late model running gear, best of both worlds :dance: . However for a true classic I would love anything from 1969 be it Chev, Holden, Ford US, Ford Aus, Dodge/Chrysler etc etc

[OzJavelin]

If I had to go something old school, Id go for a Mopar, go hemi power and the Blues Brothers thing, can you imagine every cop car in those days with a 440?
:)

Something like this Id get not sure if it suits your taste.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-DODGE-CHARGER-383-PS_W0QQitemZ4624657502QQcategoryZ6199QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem
The "classic" copcar .. '69 Dodge Polara .. 375hp 440 Magnum .. 147mph stock
http://carnut.com/show/04/may/may020.jpg

[SSJB]

double post sorry

[SSJB]

not sure if I can photo link from this site but i'll give it a go
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid203/p9bd7012ecf91a28f8c13acebb1a2a427/ef93208b.jpg

worked in the preview. try it for real. So far so good.

a nice little fang up the Kapiti coast .Desert road Ohhhh to die for ,and west Taupo road NO TRAFFIC.
First 6 I've owned in quite a few years. Not bad. Different, but not bad. Nearly 200 kw in a 1250/1300 kg car. Not stellar but quite nice.

[clubbieboy]

I,m with you on the Camaro:drool:

What he said :drool: :drool: :drool:

[Gee]

The "classic" copcar .. '69 Dodge Polara .. 375hp 440 Magnum .. 147mph stock
http://carnut.com/show/04/may/may020.jpg

Jake: This car’s got a lot of pickup.

Elwood: It’s got a cop motor, a four hundred and forty cubic inch plant. It’s got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks; it was a model made before catalytic converters, so it’ll run good on regular gas. Whaddya say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

Jake: Fix the cigarette lighter.

<i know, its not the same model ... but hey>

[seldo]

The "classic" copcar .. '69 Dodge Polara .. 375hp 440 Magnum .. 147mph stock


you missed the other vital spec....no brakes.... ;) :stick:

[clixanup]

you missed the other vital spec....no brakes.... ;) :stick:
But they did have brakes Seldo. Unassisted drums the size of nugget tins.

[seldo]

But they did have brakes Seldo. Unassisted drums the size of nugget tins. I forgot to add - they also tipped the scales at about 2ton.I think that's why the yanks invented Armco fencing - to stop the buggers..;)

[CDC911]

I love all those classic cars. The Firebird, the Javelin, the Cobra and the Kingy. The one I love most is the Pontiac Firebird.

I used to have a 1970 MG Midget, 67 Mustang, a Porsche 928 and still have my 1980 Porsche 911 SC ( my favorite) The Porsche's cost quite a lot on maintenance but the joy I get out of it is priceless.

Here they are.....

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/sally04.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/reunion%20001_big.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/Dsc03893.jpg

and now....

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/DSC06274.JPG

[commodoreone]

:) I have 1978 Chev Camaro - 350 Chev + 5 sp manual.
Goes quite well, with about 270KW (at the fly).

I recon you can't go past something GM - go a camaro or pontiac.

Mind you I don't mind some older Ford Mustangs (say a 69 fastback...)

[Ch0jiN]

Lots of nice cars mentioned here, but for me the ultimate is the 1970 Hemi 'cuda.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Classics_Corner/1970_Plymouth_Hemi_Barracuda.S215.A875.html

Or if you wanted to go really mental, how about the '68 in dragstrip ready guise?

http://www.thehemi.com/notable.php?id=001

I strongly encourage you to read the letter from plymouth to dealers outlining the terms and conditions of sale of the '68 strip version. It's full of comments like:
"The carburetors are calibrated for maximum power and a high numerical axle ratio is used for acceleration. As a result, the gas mileage is considerably less than for a conventional car."

[stubsy]

i have a 1976 LX torana. changed from a stock 202 to a 383 chev. drives real nice. is rego'd but a few things i still got to do. was actually thinking about getting rid of it for a new project but its hard to. here is some pics from the build up and now
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/stubsy/car1.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/stubsy/car5.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/stubsy/sidecar.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/stubsy/MyCarsAgain1.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f285/stubsy/carmotor1.jpg

[dogsballs]

well my ride is not a true classic, but she's a great little cruiser a with a v6 + t5 conversion (putting out a helathy 179 rwkw) it goes much better than people think. but yeah old cars and reliability don't go hand in had. also there is the old rust gremlin, which you will be constantly fighting no matter what condition of the car. i love the big chevy impala's, preferrably the pillarless, with a nice big-block chev hiding under the hood. but for now i have to make to with an old aussie fav family car :)


http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2792/cimg0001rd8.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5493/cimg0234ni1.jpg

[Swordie]

I love all those classic cars. The Firebird, the Javelin, the Cobra and the Kingy. The one I love most is the Pontiac Firebird.

I used to have a 1970 MG Midget, 67 Mustang, a Porsche 928 and still have my 1980 Porsche 911 SC ( my favorite) The Porsche's cost quite a lot on maintenance but the joy I get out of it is priceless.

Here they are.....

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/sally04.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/reunion%20001_big.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/Dsc03893.jpg

and now....

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/Max/DSC06274.JPG

A nice cars, the 928 is one of my favourites. How does the 928 compare to the SS and 911?

[Carby]

Very nice! However being a Pontiac (hopefully still Ponty powered?) it will be a bit of pain to source parts as most do not interchange with more common (read "Chev") parts. A friend of mine owned a 421SD (tripower) '65 Bonneville convertible and oddly enought he was able to source a NOS block and crank for it for a decent price about an hour's drive from his home .. so the stuff is out there .. you just have to look.
At the moment I've got a '69 AMC Javelin ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/jav-1.jpg
..a '69 Dodge Phoenix ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/phoenix-20041118-1.jpg
.. and on Sat I'm getting my '74 AMC Javelin ..
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/javelin-1.jpg
.. and selling my '70 Plymouth Fury convertible to a friend.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c168/OzJavelin/various-200506903.jpg
They are all fun cars but you need to remember they are old cars so they are not necessarily reliable, comfortable, etc. If you do have a specific brand preference, I'd steer towards the mainstream stuff - Chev, Holden, Ford, etc - which you can source NOS/repo parts for and people know how to work on them. Good luck!

Rod.



Man that 69 javelin is awesome!! If I owned a car like that I'd never get rid of it. You must get heaps of admiring looks when you take that out for a spin...............

[mad.ed]

[quote=Ch0jiN;716579]Lots of nice cars mentioned here, but for me the ultimate is the 1970 Hemi 'cuda.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Enthusiasts/Classics_Corner/1970_Plymouth_Hemi_Barracuda.S215.A875.html

Or if you wanted to go really mental, how about the '68 in dragstrip ready guise?

Dodge built a strip ready car too for 68 , Dodge Dart had the 426 for motorvation.Looked alot like VF/VG 2 door valiants with the V.E grill.I owned a VE valiant for a while , 318 / 904 torqueflite combo , the drivelines on these things were tough as nails , were easy to work on, but stopping and corners werent their best attribute. Would have to agree with you Ch0jiN , Plymouth and Dodge made some of the best looking metal in the 60s and early 70s.

[mustanger]

I think the Mopars from the late sixties,early seventies are the bees knees.These things would absolutely hammer down the quarter with the big blocks.The only problem was they couln`t stop and couldn`t corner,but hey, thats half the fun.

[mad.ed]

I think the Mopars from the late sixties,early seventies are the bees knees.These things would absolutely hammer down the quarter with the big blocks.The only problem was they couln`t stop and couldn`t corner,but hey, thats half the fun.
Mopars from the 50s that had the old hemis were THE shit too. Arent many iron blocks around these days that could handle 7/6 second passes at the strip ,being fed bucket loads of nitro.

[baratz]

i have a 73 hq 350 2 dr monaro indy orange with lone ranger stripes .they are going up in price . even one you pick up for resto people are wanting good money for them as well .my wife stopped me from buying a xa 351 gt coupe 8 years ago for $10.000 nz ......:vpo: now look at the price of them !!!! look hard and buy something before it is to late i am just glad i have something now .happy hunting and good luck.:) :)

[mikey01]

Wow lots of big cars....I have a 1971 Cooper S mini.....got it for my father as it was a dream of his and he would never buy one. Really cool little car though like a little go-kart...lol. 43000 miles on it. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/easty_photos/01-10-06_1100.jpg

No the car next to it is not mine, thought it was a funny snap.

[Drewie]

Wow lots of big cars....I have a 1971 Cooper S mini.....got it for my father as it was a dream of his and he would never buy one. Really cool little car though like a little go-kart...lol. 43000 miles on it. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n217/easty_photos/01-10-06_1100.jpg

No the car next to it is not mine, thought it was a funny snap.

Very nice Cooper S by the look of it, now they are a real drivers car.
Had a few in my day and a good one is a fantastic drive.

[calais v]

I have a 69 Camaro. Is a Z28 clone with a 327 and 4 speed and posi. Left LH Drive under the 30 year rule in Vic.
Plan to install a 502 with TKO 5 speed and 9" later. Running on club historic plates ( $100 per annum). Is just great fun :) Drum brakes are doggie but might get a disc brake conversion later. Get lots of looks. Some idiots ask "is a Mustang" ??:flipoff:
Luv it !!

[mikey01]

Yes cooper s is fun, funny enough it gets more looks then the monaro...lol.