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re: Would you rather drive an old muscle car or new?
Posted on 4/26/16 at 10:44 pm to CatsGoneWild
Posted on 4/26/16 at 10:44 pm to CatsGoneWild
I've had a couple of old muscle car over the last 15 yrs
(67 mustang, 68 mustang and 72 c10)
of course i've enjoyed driving and modifying them
they just don't have the "comforts" or safety of modern cars no matter what you do to them, but then again
there's a feeling driving that classic down the road that you cant explain to someone that hasn't had to put on torque wrench on a head bolt
i never should have sold this!
(67 mustang, 68 mustang and 72 c10)
of course i've enjoyed driving and modifying them
they just don't have the "comforts" or safety of modern cars no matter what you do to them, but then again
there's a feeling driving that classic down the road that you cant explain to someone that hasn't had to put on torque wrench on a head bolt
i never should have sold this!
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Posted on 4/27/16 at 8:47 am to TheChosenOne
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This was my dad's first car. He worked at a paint and body shop starting at 14 yrs old and saved up to buy it. He sold it so that he could pay for college. I'm hoping one day I can buy another one for him.
My Dad has a '70 Cutlass for a short while when I was around 10 years old, and I remember thinking how much cooler it looked than most of the other "family" cars we'd always owned. I'd love to one day own a '70 442, but yes, they are out of my price range currently.
So I have a restored '70 Cutlass S w/the Rocket 350 for now... Love it.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:09 am to CatsGoneWild
Old muscle car.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:43 am to CatsGoneWild
I am not a car guy but I would prefer something older.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:51 am to CatsGoneWild
I want a new hellcat charger
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:58 am to Old Sarge
1967 Corvette L88
Posted on 4/27/16 at 9:58 am to CatsGoneWild
quote:
New sting Ray is amazing
I'm looking forward to the new mid engine vette. Ferrari/Lambo like at under $200k.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:05 am to theunknownknight
I'm a Ford guy through and through but this will be my next project. I fell in love with this Firebird at CTC 2010.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:10 am to CatsGoneWild
quote:
old muscle car or new?
Mid
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:10 am to Hangit
quote:the power to weight ratio in the Z with the very rare 302 was the difference. That plus it's 8000 rpm redline
My suggestion of quote:67 camaro z/28 with the 302. Had plenty
It came with 290. They had 4 options with more, but only two with substantially more.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:13 am to cast away
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1967 Corvette L88
Great for track, a chore to drive on the street. I say that after driving an original L88. I much rather the 68/69 lines better.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:16 am to Big Block Stingray
vs.
I know someone who has a black COPO Camaro. Thing is ungodly bad arse
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:17 am to Big Block Stingray
what was the actual HP on the L88? I've read it was downplayed but had 500+
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:18 am to CatsGoneWild
Late 60's Mustang with the Cobra Jet or a '70 Chevelle.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:23 am to cast away
quote:
what was the actual HP on the L88? I've read it was downplayed but had 500+
It was listed at 430hp. What GM didn't say was that figure was at 4200rpms. the engine would wind out to 7k+.
Actual HP was around 560hp.
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 10:24 am
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:28 am to BRgetthenet
quote:
I want an old 911.
quote:
1989
wut?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:31 am to cast away
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I've read it was downplayed
It certainly was. GM did not want this engine on the street. Notorious for overheating, 103 octane required, no fan shroud, radio delete. Air conditioning?...forget about it.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:32 am to CAD703X
I want a 964, so 1989 sounds about perfect for me. Rather an early 90s example, but as long as it's a hardtop 964 I'd be happy.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 11:08 am to Gaston
2016 Mustang GT350 might be the best road car Ford has ever made. I'll take modern technology and improved HP over nostalgic old cars any day.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 11:23 am to Gaston
old.
mechanical age > digital age.
i want to actually be able to work on my vehicle and not have to junk the thing in 5 years when the computer-controlled issues cost more than its worth to fix.
mechanical age > digital age.
i want to actually be able to work on my vehicle and not have to junk the thing in 5 years when the computer-controlled issues cost more than its worth to fix.
This post was edited on 4/27/16 at 11:24 am
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