Buying My First Muscle Car

But when we decide we want a classic car we look at a few factors before we make that decision and aside from make and model the cost is usually a big part of that decision. My budget is between 10 12k been driving a beater car for a while and looking something with power and relatively safe and reliable. For most people owning classic or vintage cars is a dream come true.

A muscle car is an american term referring to a variety of high performance automobiles typically classified as domestic 2 door cars with rear wheel drive and powerful v8 engines designed for high performance driving.

Buying my first muscle car. Use your head when buying your first muscle car. Owning classic cars are considered a luxury. It is very expensive and most people cannot afford to buy one much more to restore one. If you are a first time musclecar buyer please make sure you have reasonable expectations.

Musclecar values can and do fluctuate drastically. Buying my first muscle car. If youre buying your very first classic musclecar chances are youre not buying a complete trophy winning show car most of the time we work up towards that kind of purchase. Buying your first classic car by tony brings.

Dont assume your purchase will ultimately be an appreciable asset. Back to the muscle car article index pg. Dont be tempted to settle for something thats not on your list just because you can get a good price the idea of this purchase after all is to make you happy and if it doesnt do so over the long term then youll only end up spending more. That being said if you purchase a high end musclecar solely as an investment dont plan on enjoying the car very much.

I have been thinking of a s197 mustang gt but willing to hear any other suggestions. Muscle cars were sold at an affordable price and intended for street use and occasional drag racing.