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Old 12-06-2011, 11:07 PM
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Like a couple of prior posters have stated, muscle cars are often fondly remembered, until you jump in and drive one in the here and now. In the mid 80's I spent 2 plus years restoring a 60's muscle car, something I always wanted to do. Sold it the better part of 20 years later to purchase something more modern, reliable, comfortable, safer and yet still fun. While it sounded mean and looked cool, nearly 10 years and 3 cars later I do not miss it one minute.
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Since you really likely want AC, Heat and modern suspension and brakes in your muscle car, may as well try out a new Boss302 or Camaro SS first. Then see if its worth going retro with a genuine muscle car.
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Old 12-06-2011, 11:50 PM
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Uhhh, this would sure do it for me. Muscle, flash, subtle, not so subtle, rare, scary fast.





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Old 12-07-2011, 12:43 AM
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They are calling this restomod and the value of these types of restores seem to be very strong. Best of both worlds really.
Originally Posted by tony soprano
This particular example uses C4 underpinnings but I've since seen other examples with the much improved C5.
Not a bad idea, I do like the looks, but not sure if I'm that excited about these. When a 69 Z28 drives by, my neck literally turns a 180. A new Camaro, I don't give it a second look. Like the looks, but doesn't get me excited to own.
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Since you really likely want AC, Heat and modern suspension and brakes in your muscle car, may as well try out a new Boss302 or Camaro SS ....... muscle car.
Great car, been almost there done that...down the road i will retire with one, so says my wife.
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Uhhh, this would sure do it for me. Muscle, flash, subtle, not so subtle, rare, scary fast.
 
Old 12-07-2011, 12:48 AM
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No plans to sell my car, this is a stablemate scenario.

Originally Posted by cmat
After owning a 993 or anything similar, any 60's muscle car without major upgrades is going to be a disappointment except in a straight line. Even so I still toy with the idea of a '69 Z28 but it would have to be in addition to my Porsche, not replacing it.
 
Old 12-07-2011, 01:14 AM
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Thanks to the helpful responders, gave me some good ideas to consider.

To the others who just love to complain, whine and think we care....snore...
 



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