10 Classic Muscle Cars You can Still Buy CHEAP

- Nothing gets our dipsticks wet like a

classic

muscle

car problem, many of those

classic

cars

are impossible to find at a reasonable price. But I have good news for you #greazynucklers This is a list of 10 classic

cars

that you can

still

find for less than $10,000. We have some cars you would expect and some you might not. This is the D-list. Many thanks to Dr. Squatch for sponsoring this episode. There was a time, not long ago, when I was but a little boy trapped in the body of an Internet car guy, longing to spread my manly Eagle wings and fly.

Just when I thought he would never come out of my cocoon of childishness. A creature of mythical proportions, he shared the secrets to becoming a real man. He said that being a man is simple. You need a few things, one to have an axe. You need your own meat thermometer. You have to have a favorite salad. And finally, get rid of the box of hotel soaps you have in the sink and use a good soap. I said, "Hey, how do you know what's under my sink?" He said, "James, I know everything." And I said, "Do you know how to play the saxophone?" And he said: "But of course." (classical music) Wow, solid.

So touching. (soft music) - Now that I have ascended to the next level of manhood, a quick word of advice from Papa James. The soap you're using probably isn't very good and isn't made from things you want on your body. Head to dr.squatch.com and use code donut for 20% off sitewide on purchases, $20 or more, and click the link below to check out Dr. Squatch's best-selling bundle. Chevy Nova Everyone loves the third-generation Chevy Nova. It is one of the

muscle

cars. But something many people don't know is that the fourth-generation Chevy Nova is. (James imitates) And I'll go so far as to say it's a classic.

So here's the thing: In the mid-1970s, these fourth-generation Novas would have to meet all these new environmental standards from the damn government. And put a ton of emissions into the cars and reduce power, which ultimately reduced fuel levels to an all-time low. I mean, the fourth generation Novas had like 170 horsepower, okay. Your medieval era has more horses than that. But to be fair, medieval times has more horses than most restaurants. But while they may not have had the killer engines of previous generations, it's

still

a Nova. And I think it looks incredibly cool. He's kind of a square little boy in a good way.

He's like a SpongeBob SquarePants. In fact, I've looked at them quite a bit. I think they have great value. I think they look like a Muscle Car and let's be honest guys, if you're building a Muscle Car you're probably going to change the guts anyway, maybe a 396 or a 454, hell you can buy an LS, crate motor. at Walmart. And I know this car doesn't have the same reputation as that sweet early '70s, third-generation car, but guys, I'm calling it fourth-generation Nova Slaps and all you need to get started. These are 4,000 bones from the Ford Galaxie.

Galaxie was the name given to a group of full-size forwards between 1959 and 1974. The name Galaxie was supposed to harness all the excitement of space fare to inspire a generation of gearheads and stargazers to Bring humanity to the edge of a new frontier, going super fast with style. The Galaxie was Ford's answer to the Chevy Impala and this rivalry would start a race between Chevy and the rest of America's major automakers. But this race would not be for space, but for pace, one of the most popular Galaxie lines, the 500 XL, boasted a 425 horsepower V8 with a top speed of 135 miles per hour.

It went from 0 to 60 in 6.9 seconds, and covered the quarter mile in 14.9 seconds, at 96 miles per hour, where 96 is 69 backwards. Now, you'd think people would take these things like they were Baskin-Rabbins ice cream, but people slept in them. And because of that, you can still find plenty of galaxies for under $10,000. And I'm not talking about your uncle's shoddy project car either. You can find these saplings in very good condition. This one, for example, sells for less than $10,000. And this guy is cherry. Cherry. Polar Dodge. The Polara was Dodge's answer to the Ford Galaxie, and like the Galaxie, the Polara name was meant to make people think about space.

It makes me think of my eighth grade crush, Polara. The one that escaped when she moved into space. But names aside, it's what was under the hood that made the Polara a good car. The 1969 Polara had a powerful V8 engine that held the top speed record at Chrysler's test track, for a factory-built sedan until 1994. The early players were meant to bring out the Don Draper in you. They were big-bodied, luxurious, '50s throwbacks, with a big chrome front bumper and Jetsons taillights. Dodge tried to slim down the body from the beginning, but Dodge fans wouldn't do it.

The Polara Polar Reverse Gucci man traded muscle and agility for size and luxury. And he never shook that reputation, which is why I think many enthusiasts leave it off their classic car lists. But there are still many Polaras in excellent condition with plenty of engine options, like this super clean 65 with a 383 V8. One of the best V8s Chrysler made at the time. Plymouth duster. The Plymouth Duster is one of the coolest cars named after a jacket. And it was the smaller, sportier version of the Plymouth Valiant. The Duster was marketed to compete with other tiny cars of the era, such as the Chevrolet Vega.

But don't be fooled by its small size and logo that looks a bit like the Tasmanian devil doing a Doritos ad, but Duster offered a 340 cubic inch V8, capable of 275 horsepower, which is plenty big for its size. The Duster became so popular that Dodge, like an annoying little brother, wanted a Duster of his own, and mom Chrysler agreed and gave Dodge his own Duster. And in what was probably the biggest, best-idea moment in automotive history, Dodge decided to call their version of the Duster, Demon, instead of the first name they came up with, Beaver. That's not a joke.

I mean, they were going to call this car Beaver. Dust yourself off, stay strong. Then the Demon name would become less basic and more of a name that Dodge could pull out whenever they had a new limited version of something they wanted to push. And if you don't have 80-100 grand to spend on a new Demon, you can have your own piece of Plymouth muscle that started out as this super clean 73 with a V8, no leaks, dents or rust for under $9,000. Chevy Monte Carlo. When Chevy introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970, it obviously had big plans for it.

Some might say that naming a NASCAR Chevy after a formula one race is like naming his kid Ronaldo, but he ends up becoming a LASO guy or something. In the early 1980s, NASCAR was dominated by the Thunderbirds. On the track, they nicknamed it Aerobird because nothing came close to how aerobic the T-bird was. That was until Chevy said, "Here, hold my LASO and came back with the redesigned Monte Carlo. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s father, Dale Earnhardt drove one of these and won a ton. This is the car that helped the Intimidator become the Intimidator." Now of course the consumer version of the money, Carlo SS had a 305 with 180 horsepower, but to me this fourth generation boxy body is the embodiment of '80s muscle.

Some Iroc wheels on its cow hood , right there in the back you can fit some fat meat in that sexy looking car and this one, it's in perfect condition and it's only $10,000 and it looks great and it's not even applauded. You can smell this car through this ad. And I know this car may not traditionally be considered a classic car, but what is classic today is completely different than what was classic 10 or 20 years ago. (tense music) Within 10 to 20 years. Well, you have to be smart, have some vision. Chevy El Camino The most infamous American, the El Camino is based on the IE platform of the Chevrolet Chevelle, one of the most expensive muscle cars out there these days.

The super popular Chevelle body style was the perfect base to build the El Camino on. The sharp edges and sleek silhouette gave it the look of a top-of-the-line muscle car, with the utility of a very small pickup truck. In case you like exhaustion. But when I pick a fruit tree, once in a while. What I'm saying guys is that you can get the same engine options as the Chevelle. And for some reason, maybe because it looks kind of weird or something. This car sells a lot on IE and is

cheap

er. And it also gets a lot of sleep because you can put a queen-size air mattress in the trunk and you can get a queen-size engine in the front.

I'm talking about a 454 V8 that makes 450 horsepower. El Camino wasn't here to play unless the games were smashing faces. And on top of that, El Camino combines raw power with that utility we all crave. And Chevy continued making the El Camino year after year, refining and modifying until the '80s. I like them all. And you can find them all at a fairly affordable price. Third Generation Camaro For the next car on this list, we'll take a field trip to CamaroLand, the kids will line up and hold hands. This is a place where Dew Code Red Mountain flows like water.

There's a sunglasses booth on every corner and they're giving away Oakleys. Sonic conduction really exists. I mean, sure we've all seen the commercials, but has anyone ever been in one? Has anyone ever ordered tater tots or granita and a chicken sandwich on toast in the same place? No way, man Sonic doesn't exist. Follow the money, follow the money. And the two decades before they went full Snow Showman, I'm talking about Cat Fish. Chevy was producing some of the baddest and best looking cars to ever hit CamaroLand. But unlike the rounder first and second chances, the third generation was sharp, square and edgy, like my knife.

Some people don't like this look, haters will hate it. But if you were to ask me, the third-generation Camaro is as classic as an '80s muscle car, the shaper sold separately. Part of the reason you can find the third generation for such a

cheap

price is because they had smaller engines from the beginning, due to emissions regulations. These third-generation Camaros were the first Camaros built. (tense music) 4 cylinder engines. (tense music) But with each model year, Chevy pumped out a little more muscle. And in the late '80s, with performance options such as the Z28 and Iroc Z, the third generation offered a 350 cubic-inch V8 capable of 330 horsepower.

Nothing bad. And of course, 350 cars never came with a manual, which we learned a couple of weeks ago, but that doesn't stop them from being certifiably bad for your bone marrow. Look at some, if it's not a classic pony, it looks like a Charger or Trans Am and it's not classic, but the third generation Camaro is a solid piece of '80s muscle that you can find without selling a kidney. And it looks like a car you'd drive to buy someone's kidney. Mercedes E55 AMG Now you might be saying, "James, what the hell did you put on the German car and muscle boys list?

Hell no, bro." Well, I have news for you. Succboi. Muscle cars don't necessarily have to be from the United States. Look at fucking Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has more muscles than anyone and he is Australian. And even though this muscle car was made in this century, I guarantee it's a classic. Now, if you would be so kind as to let me explain. When Mercedes introduced the AMG E55 in 2003, it received a lot of criticism. At that time, the fastest Benz on the road, we made 350 or 400 horsepower at most. But somehow the stars aligned and Mercedes released this, a sedan that came loaded with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8, making 469 pleasantly screaming German ponies and a fleet of 516-pound Twixes.

Does that give your pretzel friend enough muscle? The E55 had a 0-100 time of 4.5 seconds, making it the fastest sedan in the world at the time. Mercedes step, the horsepower game was in full swing at the time when automakers weren't really focusing on big old engines and speed. This car changed all that. You know, you can find a lot of cars now with around 800 horsepower. You can thank the E55 for that. And surprisingly, you can find a super solid one like this for around 10 grand. Dodge Magnum R/T Speaking of cars from this century, I have another curveball for you.

The Dodge Magnum R/T. Sure. She gets a lot of hate for looking the way she does, but oh my god, damn. It's still a Dodge and I always will be, with Dodge. Even if it's your uncle's truck, the Magnum is not your dad's truck. When the R/T version was also modified in 2005. It came witha 340-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V8. Own one of the most iconic Dodge muscle cars of all time. - What do you have out there? - I have an amp, a guitar, a surfboard, a ladder and 12 2-by-4s. This full-size truck was surprisingly responsive for its 4,295-pound curb weight.

I mean, it's an American fast car. So why is this car a classic? You may ask yourself. Well, Dodge in the early 2000s wasn't known for its power like it is today, right? They didn't have the Hellcat, they didn't have the Demon. They didn't even have the poop package. The Magnum is a classic because it is an important stepping stone in Dodge history. A stepping stone to the high-powered sedans they became known for and around which their entire brand is based today. The Magnum delivered a powerful Heny V8 in a car that didn't lack utility or practicality.

So next time you see a Dodge Demon, put up the Magnum, send a text and say, "Hey, thanks for being you." And you can get one for about $6,000 right now. Ford Mustang. Now it's only fitting that the number one muscle car on this list is one of the most iconic cars of all time. And I know many of you will say, "James, this is not a muscle car." but I'm going to say, "Pony cars"Muscle." I'm not going to get into that fight with you. (James laughs) The Mustang is a car that people who have cars and people who don't have cars think is a cool car.

You know, people like Mustangs or Camaros. Think of a car that you like. It's probably a response to the Mustang, Supra, Camaro, RX7. None of these cars would exist if it weren't for the Stang that Steve McQueen. had. The Tokyo Drift guy had one. I'm legend. Will Smith, Nicholas Cage, John Wick, so many Stangs. So you'll be surprised to know that you can still find the most iconic first generation for very little money. And that's because they made a ton of them and with each new revision came a host of new interchangeable parts so remaining fans could build the Ford of their dreams.

That means you can't just find first-generation Mustangs for less. of $10,000. you can still find a lot of different parts for them. You can buy parts for this car at damn AutoZone. You can have a powerful car without spending a lot of money. You may have to step outside the box a little and try something that you might not immediately consider a classic. Find a big name in a year off, but it's possible. If you came across some cool classic muscle car that was surprisingly affordable. Let me know in the comments, the best comment, and we'll figure it out, baby.

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