This... isn't as bad as I remembered

"BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion" (pbs) 09/17/2013 at 21:27 • Filed to: None

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Or is it and I'm just going crazy?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 21:28

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I rather like it.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 09/17/2013 at 21:31

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Rumor has it they can be had for cheap in the US and that it's not at all difficult to stuff a decent powerplant in there. If I ever get a college scholarship in the US, and these prove to be true, the urge might be too strong to resist, even if it's just for the sake of owning something old and with a V8 without having to sell an organ first...

offroadkarter > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 21:36

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what the hell is that

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > offroadkarter 09/17/2013 at 21:40

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1975 Chevelle Laguna S3... Malaise era at its best, haha...

ttyymmnn > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 21:43

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I can't look.

This time with picture?

offroadkarter > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 21:44

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holy crap

Slave2anMG > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 21:51

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Wow. That's pretty cool for the sheer weirdness of it.

Atomic Buffalo > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 21:53

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You remember this? I am convinced that the Laguna was removed from existence by Sam Beckett in 1979, and an evil leaper went back and made it real again circa 2004.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Atomic Buffalo 09/17/2013 at 21:55

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I... may have a thing for malaise era cars. :p

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 22:50

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I never cared for the way they handle, but they were very comfortable cruisers. Sucked gas pretty bad too as I recall.

Burner20222212 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/17/2013 at 23:24

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"Future Classics" are becoming classics!?... whaaaaaaaaaaa?!

GhostZ > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 00:14

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You're going crazy.

GhostZ > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 00:19

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Chevelles, Monte Carlos, etc. of that year sell for about $5000-$10000 depending on options and condition. It's not "cheap" (under 5000) but it's also not expensive and you can get one, swap it, and have it running pretty fast for under the price of a new Corolla.

But if you cheap, old, and V8, your best bet is to find a 6-cylinder 60s Mustang Notchback (~5000, same condition, but a better car to start with) and pop a junkyard/pick a part 302 V8 in. It will look, ride, and handle better and have more power than the Chevelle for less. For an extra few thousand you might find a 6-cylinder fastback.

And you might actually be able to turn a profit on it, by calling it a 'restomod'. Less people are caring about numbers-matching original parts and just want a comfortable interior and more modern engine in a badass old car body.

GhostZ > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 00:23

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http://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/4036448119…

Also, there you go. $8500 with a 327. I would buy this and just swap the front end for a blacked-out 1973 Chevelle front end, and then find a way to remove the bumper for some smaller chrome ones.

Ignorance of NASCAR is a Jalopnik Trophy > GhostZ 09/18/2013 at 03:15

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If one was to do a 6-8 swap on a Mustang, it would also require attention to brakes, rear end, etc as these things are completely different on the cars. Fastbacks are hard to find, regardless of motor, and carry a premium of more then a grand. Decent 289 coupes are certainly available in the $5k to $8k range, if they require work.

Ignorance of NASCAR is a Jalopnik Trophy > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 03:17

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That thing is sweet! Don't expect to turn, and probably need to do something about the motor as '73 was when the real detuning began. Probably has SBC, so that should be easy.

GhostZ > Ignorance of NASCAR is a Jalopnik Trophy 09/18/2013 at 03:19

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We're not talking about making the car identical it's more like just having a V8 Mustang period.

I've seen some 289 coupes go for under 10,000, but they're usually pretty rusted out or in need of more serious mechanical work. I imagine a lot has to be locality though, depending on how many got sold there and how fast they rust.

Ignorance of NASCAR is a Jalopnik Trophy > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 03:19

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That thing has been, how shall we say it, breathed on ...

Ignorance of NASCAR is a Jalopnik Trophy > GhostZ 09/18/2013 at 03:24

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Agreed, I qualified if they need work, and I am speaking from experience here - '67 289 coupe that still has lots of work to be done. I don't think dropping an 8 in a 6 car would be safe without attention to the other things, especially due to the increased weight. Also, they handle like crap in stock trim, I'm contemplating upgrading the suspension on mine.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 09:42

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Approved.

YesILoveCars > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 09/18/2013 at 12:36

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Some of those had swivel bucket seats. In velour. Check it.