|
|
|
|
| Author |
|
|
Targa, Panamera Turbo
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 22,366
|
Need Insight into American Muscle cars that are available
I have a friend down-under (Australia) that is looking for an Amercian Muscle Car - from 1965 to 19 75. he actually has several friends that are also in the market. Normaly that cruz Hemmings or Edmunds but what he really needs is a local rag that lists non-mint muscle.
Any of you guys know anything about these cars and could turn him on to a few leads? he will compensate you. Thanks.
__________________
Michael D. Holloway https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_D._Holloway https://5thorderindustry.com/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=michael+d+holloway&crid=3AWD8RUVY3E2F&sprefix= michael+d+holloway%2Caps%2C136&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 |
||
10-13-2011, 07:26 AM
|
|
|
Still Doin Time
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nokesville, Va.
Posts: 8,225
|
best bet in order - hotrodhotline / racingjunk / ebay
__________________
'15 Dodge - 'Dango R/T Hauls groceries and Kinda Hauls *ss '07 Jeep SRT-8 - Hauls groceries and Hauls *ss Sold '85 Guards Red Targa - Almost finished after 17 years '95 Road King w/117ci - No time to ride, see above '77 Sportster Pro-Street Drag Bike w/93ci - Sold |
||
|
10-13-2011, 07:35 AM
|
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: cutler bay
Posts: 15,141
|
lots of old motors and heads ect on craig's list
seen a 429 boss and a 440 recently plus lots of parts whole cars are a lot more then parts prices why not buy a plain jane car and ad the goodies |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:28 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
Posts: 48,517
|
Here's an ongoing thread, making a '68 bullitt clone, on the IMBOC board that your friend may enjoy. It may inspire him, or may make him decide to forget it...
My son's future Bullitt - IMBOC
__________________
"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:35 AM
|
|
|
Slackerous Maximus
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 18,164
|
Craigslist. Big time.
__________________
2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor. 2012 Harley Davidson Road King 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100. 2014 Cayman S, PDK. Mercedes E350 family truckster. |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:36 AM
|
|
|
Cogito Ergo Sum
|
Craigslist, and BAT...
|
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:40 AM
|
|
|
|
Team California
|
You may want to do him a favor and tell him that there were no "American muscle cars" after 1971.
__________________
Denis When hats and t-shirts are being sold at a funeral, it's a cult. |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:40 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Beach CA, the sewer by the sea.
Posts: 37,696
|
Why non mint? Is he on a budget or is he looking to import and sell? What condition? Shoppers with real money go to places like Pomona. There are tons of tire kickers and wannabes, but those with a briefcase full of cash get some good deals.
Like an auction, you have to know when to walk away. Lots of undecided sellers too. It a place where 2 serious players can meet and make a deal. |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:40 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,482
|
Craigslist, Racingjunk, and Bringatrailer, in that order
__________________
I love you guys outside this forum  -Eric |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:41 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
Posts: 48,517
|
Quote:
__________________
"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:44 AM
|
|
|
The Unsettler
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lantanna TX
Posts: 23,885
|
Stop in a local gas station. Grab a bunch of the free Cars For Sale rags.
There was a nice 69ish Chevelle shell in Grapevine. Used to pass every day wondering if it was for sale then one day it was gone. There is also a dealer on Texan Trail that has some presentable older iron fairly regularly.
__________________
"I want my two dollars" "Goodbye and thanks for the fish" "Proud Member and Supporter of the YWL" "Brandon Won" |
||
|
10-13-2011, 08:47 AM
|
|
|
least common denominator
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: San Pedro,CA
Posts: 22,506
|
Quote:
My parents DD's were Chevy/GM V8's, drop in power (for same displacement) from late 60's to early 70's was remarkable. Subjective but styling also went down the toilet in the 70's IMHO. YMMV
__________________
Gary Fisher 29er 2019 Kia Stinger 2.0t gone  1995 Miata Sold 1984 944 Sold I am not lost for I know where I am, however where I am is lost. - Winnie the poo. |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:22 AM
|
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fullerton,Ca
Posts: 5,463
|
Don't sell him our history!
__________________
" Formerly we suffered from crime. Today we suffer from laws" (55-120) Tacitus |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:25 AM
|
|
|
Team California
|
Yup, all parties in the HP wars threw in the towel, hoisted the white flag and grabbed their ankles in 1971. While simultaneously hanging larger and heavier bumpers and other safety equipment on their cars. It was over. If not for the EPA and safety regs, the insurance industry was able to deep-six cars like Hemi Cudas and 440 6-packs on their own. It was OVER.
Anyone who thinks that any 1975 car is a muscle car needs a friend to put a hand on his shoulder and explain the facts of life to him. What's wrong with people over there?
__________________
Denis When hats and t-shirts are being sold at a funeral, it's a cult. |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:29 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,482
|
I think he's just working with Australian law.... just like California guys want pre-1975 cars.... why is that???
__________________
I love you guys outside this forum -Eric |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:38 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Pensburgh
Posts: 5,634
|
If I was in Aus looking for muscle, I would be searching for a Ford Falcon XB, a Holden, or one of the old fastback Chargers with the Hemi 6's.
I would love to get an Aussie Falcon.
__________________
Eric 83 911SC/83 944 bunch of Honda 750s 69 Chevrolet C-20 Longhorn (family heirloom) |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:40 AM
|
|
|
Targa, Panamera Turbo
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 22,366
|
He is here till next week then he goes back. If anyone is interested at finding him cars and checking them out he will pay a finders fee as well as an inspection fee. Might be a good way to earn some side-cash for someone who knows about such things. If your interested just PM me and I shall introduce you...
__________________
Michael D. Holloway https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_D._Holloway https://5thorderindustry.com/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=michael+d+holloway&crid=3AWD8RUVY3E2F&sprefix= michael+d+holloway%2Caps%2C136&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:41 AM
|
|
|
A Man of Wealth and Taste
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Out there somewhere beyond the doors of perception
Posts: 51,063
|
Tell your friend that I have a mechanical ground up resto on a 69 Mach1 428SCJ with Marti Report..rare in triple black...car is bilt to the hilt...60 hours was spent on Porting the heads alone...4 wheel discs, Global West comp suspension even the steering box was blued printed so there is no slop in the steering...$75K OBO.
Car still has the CA Black Plate that it was issued with in 69.
__________________
Copyright "Some Observer" |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:49 AM
|
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: cutler bay
Posts: 15,141
|
there are a few true muscle cars post 70
low numbers and high prices but they exist T/A HO 455 in 71 only they built 426 hemi's in 73 few granted and no cuda's last T/A's with 455SD in 75 I think there were some stage 1 455 buicks until 73 too |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:51 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 7,482
|
Yeah, a 1974 Trans Am 455SD is a real muscle car, no denying it
There are a few exceptions like this, but generally speaking, Denis is right
__________________
I love you guys outside this forum -Eric |
||
|
10-13-2011, 09:52 AM
|
|
1986 Porsche 944 2.5l
