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   Frankly, all the American cars were really poor quality during those years, and it was too soon for Japanese cars to become more reliable. Then you have the European cars (Volvo, Mercedes, etc), but they’re harder to get parts for and more expensive to restore. Fuel mileage will be poor, averaging 12 miles to the gallon.

   Comment by bobweb — January 22, 2008 @ 8:31 pm

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   Cougars look pretty bitchin when they are re-done. Parts are pretty cheap, and at the same time it’s not an “everyone has one” Camaro, Mustang or Corvette!
   Buick made some really gnarly cars back then too. I’m not sure exactly which models they were, but poud-for-pound, it was always tough to beat one of those monsters in a race.
   In defense of the Camaro though, the ’68s are probably the best you can get, but very hard to find.
   If you are going to restore one, you really gotta dig down to the bottom of them and take every last thing out so you can do corrosion treatment and clean out all the gunk that is built up on them. Lastly, DON’T SKIMP ON THE PAINT JOB!!! You will make-or-break a good job if you dime out on the most crtical part of it.

   Comment by bigsurf81 — January 23, 2008 @ 4:21 pm

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   My personal favorites from that time period are either the 67 Model Chargers, or the 71 Barracuda.

   Comment by larmarine83 — January 26, 2008 @ 11:26 am

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   60’s cars are out of sight in prices and a 70’s car is your best bet as far as buying one and restoring it, just remember that if a car wasn’t that popular the parts are really hard to find to restore them as aftermarket places don’t make the parts and you have to rely on origional parts.

   Comment by mister ss — January 29, 2008 @ 1:33 pm

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