As a classic muscle car enthusiast strapped for cash, you might feel like your dream ride is out of reach. Fear not! The 1970-71 Ford Torino GT and Mercury Cyclone GT offer a 250-hp V-8 punch, while the 1969 Pontiac GTO and 1973-76 Pontiac Trans Am boast colonnade style and power aplenty. Don’t overlook the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 WS6 with its 220-hp V-8 and flashy snowflake wheels. These gems prove you can rev up your muscle car dreams without breaking the bank!
As a classic muscle car enthusiast, it can be frustrating trying to own your dream car while on a tight budget. However, maybe the problem is that you are looking for in the wrong places. Here are some of the best drivable, interesting and more importantly, affordable classic muscle cars.
1970-1971 Ford Torino GT and Mercury Cyclone GT
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The redesigning of Ford’s mid-size cars in 1970 did not get the response they were hoping. Experts claim that maybe they spent more time in NASCAR promoting the 69 model thus neglecting the newer model. However, the ’70 and ’71 models clearly had better interior and power; packing an impressive 250-hp, 351-cubic-inch (5.8 Litre) V-8 Engine.
1969 Pontiac GTO and 1973-76 Pontiac Trans Am
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Featuring a colonnade style body, these mid-size cars were the last traditional mid-size GTO. Most of the builds packed a 230-hp, 400-cubic inch 6.6L V-8 with an optional 7.5L. However the squishy-nosed Grand Am became more popular, offering a sedan and coupe variation at a fair price.
1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 WS6
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Late 70’s saw the influx of Trans Am prices though the less flashy Formula lagged behind. However, in 1978, the Formula introduced a 220-hp true Pontiac 400 6.6L V-8 model. Additionally, the WS6 handling package with four-wheel disc brakes and the stunning snowflake along wheels set it apart as a flashy yet affordable option.
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I that 1979 Transam love it Awsome ride
try 77
Cody Cole
To bad every car you just listed are some of the more expensive models out there for sale…
Pontiac fire bird grand Transam
Jerry Vaughn
There is no such thing as a budget with a classic car.
Wish i still had mine
and then there are those of us who are lucky. in 1983, my dad asked me if i wanted to do something with my mother’s 67 camaro since i was in the parts business. the rest is history; i still have it.