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Old 05-02-2007, 04:13 PM
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Lets see some of the good ol american muscle that you guys might have!



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No digital pics---but I have a 1970 Charger R/T and a 74 tubbed duster project. My lil bro has a 1970 Challenger R/T and my Dad has a 1969 Coronet R/T. He just sold his 1968 1 of 94 426 Hemi Super Bee
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very nice!

my old man had a GTX back in the day. I want one but can't imagine spending 50 large on a good quality turn key. i will probably "settle" for the new Challenger with the 392
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Originally Posted by GhettoVaquero
very nice!

my old man had a GTX back in the day. I want one but can't imagine spending 50 large on a good quality turn key. i will probably "settle" for the new Challenger with the 392
And still spend nearly 50K on someting that will be worth 20 in 2-3 years??? At least the old cars don't depreciate, they go up in value every year!!
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Here is my '70 Goat!
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there was a guy on here that had a nice nova that was a drag car, but his dodge was stock. I would love to have a muscle car someday
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I need to get a few pics of my 70 Chevelle...it's not much, but I think I can make it into a nice car one day!

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Originally Posted by Mcmopar
And still spend nearly 50K on someting that will be worth 20 in 2-3 years??? At least the old cars don't depreciate, they go up in value every year!!
I would not buy a muscle car as an investment or any other car for that matter. right now muscle cars are hot but what happens all "hot" markets? Prices are inflated right now period and there is no guarantee the prices will continue to appreciate. Ferraris and "antique" cars were hot in the 80s and early 90s and those who bought back then can't get back what they paid for now and that is without taking inflation or the time value of money into account. That said, I would not buy the new Challenger when they first come out but wait a year or two and pick one up under warranty for much less than new. A used SRT8 Charger goes for ~30 right now. I guess I have just too much pragmatism and not enough passion to pay any price for a muscle car.
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I like the modern retro stuff........
http://www.backdraftracing.com/home.asp

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I like the modern retro stuff........
http://www.backdraftracing.com/home.asp

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That will be my next one!! I LOVE THOSE CARS!! I drove one a few years back and I fell even deeper in love with them.



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Originally Posted by MikeyB
I like the modern retro stuff........
http://www.backdraftracing.com/home.asp

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yeah the current trend known as the g-machine built ride. I like that too, retro body on modern underpinings ie motor, suspension etc. But you can never go wrong with a tub and an 8-71 sticking out of the hood, gotta love that
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Now this is my kind of modern retro!!!!

http://www.hotrodlane.cc/PDFFILES/68GTX61HEMI.pdf
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ah... my kinda thread!!!

this is my newest edition... a 78 trans am. 400 pontiac with the 4 speed. This pic was taken when i finished painting it. I have the decal set ready to put on and im working on the interior as we speak...




i also have a '57 chevy pickup, dad has a '57 chevy pickup and a '56 chevy bel air 2 door sedan, grandpa has a '57 chevy pickup, '57 chevy bel air 2 door hard top and a '51 ford shoebox.... yeah, i guess you could say we are into the old cars
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Oh wait... you said American... oops!
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My GTO:


The '70 Firebird Formula that is behind it is a future project.


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