View Poll Results: Pick your Car
1970 Dodge Charger Hemi R/T
12
16.67%
1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro 427
7
9.72%
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
7
9.72%
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle COPO 427
2
2.78%
1969 Ford Mustang Mach I 428 Cobra Jet
14
19.44%
1970 Buick GSX
2
2.78%
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda
2
2.78%
1968 Mercury Cougar RX7
0
0%
1969 Yenko Nova 427
0
0%
1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
1
1.39%
1969 Pontiac Firebird
3
4.17%
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1
1.39%
1969 Pontiac Tempest
0
0%
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
10
13.89%
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
2
2.78%
1985 Buick Grand National
9
12.50%
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Old School American Muscle
04-16-2004, 02:34 AM
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Old School American Muscle
I know I am a Noob ...but I feel the need... the need for speed..so here it goes...if you did not have your "great" Acura ride
which Piece of pure American Muscle would you drive?
which Piece of pure American Muscle would you drive?
04-16-2004, 02:53 AM
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i'll take the chevelle. so bad ass, nothing could touch it in 1970. 
it was hard not to pick the camaro though. :o
it was hard not to pick the camaro though. :o
04-16-2004, 06:55 AM
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Dude. That is soo hard to choose. I would love to have all of them. Cant choose just 1.......
But you forgot the '67 GTO with the 5.7L.. I am a true Mustang fan as I owned a '67.. But the Yenco is hot abut so was the Judge... Grrr....
But you forgot the '67 GTO with the 5.7L.. I am a true Mustang fan as I owned a '67.. But the Yenco is hot abut so was the Judge... Grrr....
04-16-2004, 07:15 AM
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Originally posted by mattg
i'll take the chevelle. so bad ass, nothing could touch it in 1970.
it was hard not to pick the camaro though. :o
i'll take the chevelle. so bad ass, nothing could touch it in 1970.
it was hard not to pick the camaro though. :o
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You can't go wrong with Yenko....... IF you can find one.
04-16-2004, 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by JRock
Waiting for sarlac to come in here and post "I think Geisha wants your American muscle."
Waiting for sarlac to come in here and post "I think Geisha wants your American muscle."
kinda outta left field for this thread 
Oh, and off that list make mine the YENKO!!!
04-16-2004, 09:52 AM
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Sorry to go off the list but, for me its a no-brainer:
Though a 15 year old Pontiac, they retail for $16G currently.
Though a 15 year old Pontiac, they retail for $16G currently.
04-16-2004, 11:53 AM
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well..... since i just got rid of my beloved '85 MC SS i guess the answer is i DID own one. kept it 20 years. reliability aside it was a great car to drive. everywhere. highway, twisty mountain roads, grocery store, car shows, strip, even work. 20 mpg city, 25 mpg hgwy. not too bad for toy.
hated to give it up but i lack the facilities to restore and maintain an antique. gave it to my brother. he loves it just as much as i did. sorry to see it go.
on a completely different bent...
if you're sold on muscle cars check out 2 new contenders. 1st the Mercury Murderer. you can still find new ones on dealer lots. i've driven a few and they're a BLAST to drive. cobra v8, 320 HP i think. very fast, corner great, big & roomy. only drawback is the gas milage & ford quality/reliability rep. since i've been driving ricers for awhile now i just can't go back to mediocrity. but i've given it VERY serious consideration. the silver ones are sweet.
if you prefer japenese hardware check out the '04 infinity M45. WOW! i've driven one. 340 HP v8. its real. i'm ready to marry the engine. the car is also beautifullly crafted. as soon as you open the door you can tell its a worthy ride. unfortunately its $45 to $50K, gas milage is in the 17 city/22 hgwy range, way expensive to insure, and the steering is heavy & slow. it dampens the overall fun factor. but the engine's a keeper. its the same engine as the Q45. if you can afford the price of admission check it out as well. its a little goofy looking but if it performs near as well as the M its a keeper 2.
hated to give it up but i lack the facilities to restore and maintain an antique. gave it to my brother. he loves it just as much as i did. sorry to see it go.
on a completely different bent...
if you're sold on muscle cars check out 2 new contenders. 1st the Mercury Murderer. you can still find new ones on dealer lots. i've driven a few and they're a BLAST to drive. cobra v8, 320 HP i think. very fast, corner great, big & roomy. only drawback is the gas milage & ford quality/reliability rep. since i've been driving ricers for awhile now i just can't go back to mediocrity. but i've given it VERY serious consideration. the silver ones are sweet.
if you prefer japenese hardware check out the '04 infinity M45. WOW! i've driven one. 340 HP v8. its real. i'm ready to marry the engine. the car is also beautifullly crafted. as soon as you open the door you can tell its a worthy ride. unfortunately its $45 to $50K, gas milage is in the 17 city/22 hgwy range, way expensive to insure, and the steering is heavy & slow. it dampens the overall fun factor. but the engine's a keeper. its the same engine as the Q45. if you can afford the price of admission check it out as well. its a little goofy looking but if it performs near as well as the M its a keeper 2.
04-16-2004, 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by eclipse23
No Doubt.
No Doubt.
Overall I've always liked the 1970 Yellow & Black GSX.
Of course the "World's Fastest NHRA Super Stocker" is a ... a 198 cu. in. Turbo Regal, like the one above, that has run 7.90's
Ruf
04-16-2004, 12:51 PM
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I had a 1967 GT Mustang Fastback 390,, not on list
I had a 1970 Trans Am not on list
I have a 1966 GT Mustang Fastback 302 (300 hp) not on list so I voted for the 69 mustang by default
I had a 1970 Trans Am not on list
I have a 1966 GT Mustang Fastback 302 (300 hp) not on list so I voted for the 69 mustang by default
04-16-2004, 02:56 PM
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In my younger years, the only american made car I've ever considered was the 1969 Camaro Z-28 - 454 HO - 4 SPD which had a 454 HO 425HP Crate Motor. Other than this car, I preferred german skinned cars; especially the 1972 911S Targa.
04-16-2004, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by cls6sp03
I preferred german skinned cars; especially the 1972 911S Targa.
I preferred german skinned cars; especially the 1972 911S Targa.
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04-16-2004, 07:25 PM
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well according to this pole...pal....it looks like the:
Are neck to neck...on the best...AMERICAN MUSCLE!!!
the Ford Shelby Cobra is not American
Are neck to neck...on the best...AMERICAN MUSCLE!!!
the Ford Shelby Cobra is not American
04-16-2004, 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by chance2racing
the Ford Shelby Cobra is not American [/B]
the Ford Shelby Cobra is not American [/B]
04-16-2004, 11:43 PM
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like i said before, i remember reading that the '70 chevelle was the meanest muscle car on the road in 1970.
04-17-2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally posted by ga2000
who ever wrote that the gto had a 5.7 it never did...... and as much as i love chevelles the hemi will beat the chevy.. mopar was 1st then chevy
who ever wrote that the gto had a 5.7 it never did...... and as much as i love chevelles the hemi will beat the chevy.. mopar was 1st then chevy
If I'm not mistaken, the fastest stock time was a 13.10 for the 454 LS6 and 13.12 for the 426 Hemi Cuda. These were the reported best times for a competely factory stock car with no mods or even tires. So the 70s bias belted tires just went up in smoke big time. With a set of small slicks these cars ran mid 12s, still stock.
There are some factory tuners from Yenko and COPO that produced better times, but these are considered factory stock. I'm trying to find the link, but for some reason I think the fastest of these was either the ZL1 Camaro (possibly a COPO or Yenko) and the COPO Nova. For some reason the Nova rings a bell.
Also not mentioned are the 70-74 Challengers. These were great looking cars as well.
Also, the Cobra was not a true Muscle Car by definition. It was more of a sports car/roadster and in a different class.
Ruf