Best Muscle Car for Beginner

What would win in a race, that '71 Plymouth Scamp or Nova?

Coldsnap wrote: What would win in a race, that '71 Plymouth Scamp or Nova?

The one with the least amount of Bondo?

Sorry couldn't help myself.

The one with the best complete package and competent driver of course.

Custom 1969 Mercury Cougar

This would be fun

1967 Mercury Cougar - $9800

tuna55 wrote: Yes this, this is 20 pages of picking out something with a V8 under $5k. You could have bought and sold 10 cars by now!

Since Jan 14, I have already bought three cars, all rwd with V8s. Just buy something already, Coldsnap!

Whatcha get?

A 2000 Mustang GT and a couple of V8 Mercedes.

sweet, that Nova will probably be mine. I'm just still shopping and learning tho. I like too many cars.. maybe I should buy 3.

Lugnut wrote: A 2000 Mustang GT and a couple of V8 Mercedes.

all for under $5k?

Coldsnap wrote: sweet, that Nova will probably be mine. I'm just still shopping and learning tho. I like too many cars.. maybe I should buy 3.

Now you have the GRM idea

In reply to Lugnut:

Tell us about the Mercs!

Flight Service wrote:

Lugnut wrote: A 2000 Mustang GT and a couple of V8 Mercedes.

all for under $5k?

The Mustang was 5k. Each of the Mercs was under a grand. A 400E that has already been released from the fleet and a '94 E420, which I really, really like. I am seriously considering stripping all the AMG bodykit shizzo off the 300E and putting it on the E420 and ditching the 300E.

Turned out that Nova in Atlanta was a over priced basket case. It would be a fair car for $2,500 but would need a lot of work. If I can afford a $5,500 car I think I should buy one instead of taking on a big project.

I give up, everyone on craiglist is out to rip you off.

Sorry on the Nova!

Has this come up yet?

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3619488646.html

Always liked the front end on these:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3620020488.html

I think I just stash my money away and patienty wait for a none basket case Nova/Skylark/Duster to appear.

Are there any cruise nights or car shows in your area? How about any car clubs for muscle car stuff?

Keep squirreling away your cash. Find some GRMers in your area to hang out with and learn the basics you were looking to learn. Build up your skills and knowledge while building your budget. Then you'll really be ready.

Coldsnap wrote: I think I just stash my money away and patienty wait for a none basket case Nova/Skylark/Duster to appear.

That's a mighty odd mix. If your set on those (and there's nothing wrong with that) try posting a WTB ad. I'd be willing to bet that there are forums for each of those, too. Find out, register for them, and see if there is anything useful there.

Also I know a car guy in Raleigh if you need a contact for some reason.

Rob_Mopar wrote: Are there any cruise nights or car shows in your area? How about any car clubs for muscle car stuff? Keep squirreling away your cash. Find some GRMers in your area to hang out with and learn the basics you were looking to learn. Build up your skills and knowledge while building your budget. Then you'll really be ready.

This is good advice . Like I said that Nova is a good car for 2500 bucks it just isn't what you're looking for. Keep your money and go to shows in the spring. Everything has a price!

Thanks again crank!

I mean this Scamp could be fun

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3620991182.html

Hood is sorta tackey

Also got my eye on this Nova on craigslist. Seems like it's from a legit dealer with a TON of pictures

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/350-CU-V8-Good-Body-Interior-Runs-Drives-Great-/390545944707?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid=111000&algo=REC.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=14&meid=5760008967257043695&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=390545944707&&forcev4exp=true#ht_34479wt_1165

I see rust and berkeleyed up rocker.....that scamp is pretty cool.

Get the Scamp get the Scamp GET THE SCAMP