What's your dream Muscle car Oppo

"Aaron James" (12sec5ltr) 01/26/2014 at 18:21 • Filed to: None

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For as long as I can remember mine has been a 1969 GTO Judge in carousel red of course. I really have affection for all muscle cars but the GTO tops my list, what's yours?

Team6.1 > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:27

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Om, mother fucking, nom nom nom

deadlypixels > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:27

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1969 Dodge Charger because it had the best front and it was the first year they moved from the round taillights. (EDIT: better photo now)

AthomSfere > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:28

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1963 Corvette.

Aaron James > AthomSfere 01/26/2014 at 18:29

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Definitely my favorite Corvette.

Jay Lauer > Team6.1 01/26/2014 at 18:30

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Like this?

AthomSfere > deadlypixels 01/26/2014 at 18:30

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Good choice, bad image.

AthomSfere > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:31

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I keep hoping they do an Anniversary or something edition C7 with the split window. Not exactly the same but I love that 63 rear window.

Aaron James > Team6.1 01/26/2014 at 18:31

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Can't go wrong with a Hemi Cuda, great choice. I love that color too.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:33

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1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351. * drools uncontrollably * It's all time favourite muscle car. I can afford to buy one of these, but I don't need it.

Aaron James > AthomSfere 01/26/2014 at 18:34

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They really should, it would certainly fit as it's inspired by the 63-67 shape. I wonder if they could do it without some government regulation ruining it.

STREPITUS > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:34

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Don't know if its number 1 on the list, but its up there.

Grabber Green 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator with the 428 Cobra Jet. Its like a Boss 302, but in a suit.

Aaron James > STREPITUS 01/26/2014 at 18:36

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Cougars are way under appreciated. I know it's hard to pick just one.

dogisbadob > deadlypixels 01/26/2014 at 18:36

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I hate hotlink protection!!!!!!!

CAR_IS_MI > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:39

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Oh bit there are SO MANY good ones.

deadlypixels > AthomSfere 01/26/2014 at 18:40

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Fixed up the pic. A C2 Corvette Stingray with the split window would be one of my ultimate top cars but I always thought of them as a sports car rather than a muscle car. Some of my other favorites would have to be a '68 Camaro, '69 Mustang Fastback, '70 Barracuda... the list goes on. So many great cars from that period.

Aaron James > CAR_IS_MI 01/26/2014 at 18:42

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I know it's really hard to pick just one. There are quite a few that are more badass than the GTO but it's always been my favorite.

STREPITUS > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:42

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Unfortunately for me, the market is starting to see their value. That one pictured in my post just sold last week for $80k. No where near to what the corresponding Mustang would go for, but still a ton.

deadlypixels > Supreme Kiwi Zorro 01/26/2014 at 18:42

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I swear, 1969 was the best year for mustangs. So perfect. There is an awesome Boss 429 in red that frequents a nearby racetrack and man is that car sexy!

Trunk Impaired 318 > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:43

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'69 Mach 1

AthomSfere > deadlypixels 01/26/2014 at 18:44

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You just named most of my favorites too!

And yes, the C2 is not 100% a "muscle" car, I just love it too much to not go with it.

I also have an unhealthy love for the AMC Javelin.

Aaron James > STREPITUS 01/26/2014 at 18:45

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I've noticed that too, people are starting to realize these are the "gentleman's" Mustang. A few years ago they were almost completely ignored.

FlimFlamMan > AthomSfere 01/26/2014 at 18:45

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My thoughts exactly.

deadlypixels > AthomSfere 01/26/2014 at 18:47

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I gotta throw a corvette photo in then!

My dad actually used to race AMXes back in the day. I always thought they were cool cars!

davlac89 > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:49

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

- 454ci LS6 450hp (more like 500hp...)

- Muncie M-22 4-speed

- 12-Bolt 3.73 Diff

- Ext: Tuxedo Black (Stripes delete)

- Int: Black with bucket seats and no console

1969 Camaro ZL1

- All-aluminum 427 BBC

- Muncie M-22 4-speed

- 12-bolt 3.73 Diff

- Ext: Dusk Blue

- Int: Black

Aaron James > davlac89 01/26/2014 at 18:52

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Very good choices, This is a great question because they're are no wrong answers.

dogisbadob > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 18:52

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I like the 78 Trans Am, with T-tops. Pontiac 400, 4-speed, and the cool front end. Even though 77 had the same design and drivetrain, its T-tops were much smaller. The 78-81 Camaro Z28 would also suffice.

I also like the 64-66 Barracuda.

My first car was almost a 76 Deville, 500-cubic inch engine. Even though there was no way I could handle that boat in the narrow-ass city streets nor could I afford the gas like 8 mpg, I still miss it and still regret not buying it. If I ever get the chance, I'm going to look for a sunroof-equipped one (the one I passed on lacked that feature, but at the time I didn't care because when you're 17, *any* car is a good car!) I also dig the 70s Fleetwood limo with the weird jump seat in the middle.

AthomSfere > deadlypixels 01/26/2014 at 18:53

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Lucky, lucky man!

Blondude > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:01

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The body of a sportscar with the heart of a muscle car.

Alternatively:

Third gen Falcon coupes are sexy as balls too. But really, there are so many choices it's almost impossible to pick a favorite.

Brian Silvestro > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:05

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Aaron James > Blondude 01/26/2014 at 19:06

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It really is, I should have done like a Top 5 Muscle car garage. Really though is 5 even enough.

Blondude > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:08

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Probably not. :P

Aaron James > Brian Silvestro 01/26/2014 at 19:08

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More exotic than muscle, but there are no wrong answers here.

JR1 > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:09

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That's like choosing between my left and right leg, it's pointless. But here are a couple choices:

For the record I don't really consider cars like Corvettes or Cobras muscle cars

Brian Silvestro > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:10

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Has muscle car looks and a V8, nothing out of place here.

Aaron James > JR1 01/26/2014 at 19:11

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2 very good choices. I agree Cobra's and Corvette's don't fit the traditional meaning.

Aaron James > Brian Silvestro 01/26/2014 at 19:15

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Yeah but you couldn't get it the US so it really didn't compete with Muscle cars. They are great looking cars and certainly a great choice for a want list.

Brian Silvestro > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:17

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second choice.

Aaron James > Brian Silvestro 01/26/2014 at 19:18

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Oh yeah, that would work.

Brian Silvestro > Supreme Kiwi Zorro 01/26/2014 at 19:21

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I can afford to buy one of these

That's when I stopped reading and started typing to tell you to go buy one.

Bandit > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:21

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The most masculine car in the world. Hell, even the bad guys in Bullitt drove one

Aaron James > Bandit 01/26/2014 at 19:26

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I figured you'd pick a Firebird of some sorts. Perhaps a 69 Trans Am. Great choice with the Charger though it's in my top 5.

Bandit > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:42

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Firebirds are my obtainable dream muscle cars, I can't see myself buying a '68 charger for less than $10,000.

Zoom > deadlypixels 01/26/2014 at 19:48

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In my top 5 for sure.

Lets Just Drive > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 19:58

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... or...

Zoom > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 20:05

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I can't decide. But I'll give you some of what's in my top 5.

Most know I am unabashedly a Mopar shill.

'69 Hemi Charger Daytona.

'70 Challenger R/T Rag. Plum Crazy. Shaker Hood, 440 Six Pack.

'68 Hurst Hemi Dart. L023 code.

Aaron James > Zoom 01/26/2014 at 20:09

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I've been waiting for someone to pick a Wing car. I'd put the Daytona and/or Superbird in my top 5 as well.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 20:35

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1969 GTO Judge isn't a bad choice. But if we are in wish mode I'd have to go with a Yenko Camaro.

Sn210 > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 20:45

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70 Camaro hasn't been called yet...

Zoom > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 21:20

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Shit. Kinja'ed the Dart pic. Let me try again....

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 21:23

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Hurst/Olds 442 or "the H/O"

mmm... DAT 455

Aaron James > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/26/2014 at 21:36

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Yeah, that's a complete badass right there.

Aaron James > Sn210 01/26/2014 at 21:40

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Love these, right before the government destroyed front end styling with their 5-mph bumper mandate. I think I like the 70's better than the 69's tough call though.

Aaron James > Lets Just Drive 01/26/2014 at 21:42

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First bit of AMC love there, nice choice.

Aaron James > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 01/26/2014 at 22:00

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Or really any real, documented COPO 427 for that matter, they are all worth big bucks. I saw a "real" Yenko in Daytona Beach in the late 90's it was a sweet car claimed original by the owner but you never know.

fhrblig > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 22:58

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I'll have an AMX, please. Please?

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > Aaron James 01/26/2014 at 23:12

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Raises a good point. I would want go raging around with mine. So I'd just as soon have a clone. I couldn't really bring myself to beat on a real one at the strip or put any serious miles on it for that matter.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 01/26/2014 at 23:14

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... and yes any 427 COPO with a M21 or M22 would do it for me.

Aaron James > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 01/27/2014 at 00:08

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Very true, once you get to a certain point you can't enjoy the car past looking at it. I'd want something I could enjoy driving and take to shows and meetups without having to trailer it in and rope it off.

Volksandmopar > Team6.1 01/27/2014 at 04:55

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I like the '71 Challenger in the same color with the 426 best of every car ever myself.

911e46z06 > Aaron James 01/27/2014 at 05:32

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There are too many for me to choose one. Stingray, Yenko, Cuda, Superbird, Riviera. Can't choose. But I am absolutely shocked that nobody has mentioned the El Camino. Did I accidentally wander away from Oppo? Where am I? Who are you people?

Aaron James > 911e46z06 01/27/2014 at 10:00

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I figured it would show up much sooner also.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > deadlypixels 01/27/2014 at 14:27

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Well, good for you. I don't care much about Mustangs but with a few exceptions (Mach 1, Mustang concepts, and the new 2015 Mustang).

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Brian Silvestro 01/27/2014 at 14:30

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And let it sit and collect dust in our garage? No, I don't think so. Petrolheads won't approve of this.

Brian Silvestro > Supreme Kiwi Zorro 01/27/2014 at 14:34

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DD it.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Brian Silvestro 01/27/2014 at 14:53

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We have a kid now, and the Mustang is too unsafe. The weather conditions aren't ideal for muscle cars over here.

Brian Silvestro > Supreme Kiwi Zorro 01/27/2014 at 15:11

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Damn, oh well. Hopefully all of these cars are in giving homes.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Brian Silvestro 01/27/2014 at 16:26

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Oh yes, there's a lot of vintage Mustang clubs in weather friendly areas like Auckland, CHCH, and Invercargill. It's likely all Mach 1's already have a good, caring home. :)

avusblau > Aaron James 01/27/2014 at 17:19

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442

Dunnik > Aaron James 01/27/2014 at 18:12

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Probably the Cougar. As another Oppo put it, it's like a Mustang in a suit.

Aaron James > Dunnik 01/27/2014 at 18:15

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One or both of those would definitely work.

gmctavish needs more space > Aaron James 01/27/2014 at 20:15

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'72 Challenger

'64 Impala

Philbert/Phartnagle > Aaron James 01/28/2014 at 06:01

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If money were no object?

The ALL OF THEM!.....and a building to keep and work on them in too of course.

Telling my age here, but I grew up in the era most of these were new and got to ogle them first hand and in the flesh. I also managed to wheedle rides at least in most of them. It was a whirlwind of horsepower, burnt rubber and high octane gasoline that I will never forget and the desire to won them all is just natural after that.

I personally owned a, 70 Torino 429 CJ/C6 Auto, 69 Mustang GT 351W/4speed, 73 Mach I 351C/4speed, 68 Torino with a transplanted 351C Boss engine & 4speed....shit I'm going to cry now because I wasn't smart enough/wealthy enough to keep them all.

My dream Muscle Car has always been the 69 Boss 429 Mustang with the Nascar engine option, but I also pine away for a 427 SC Cobra.

I once drag raced a 69 Dodge Charger 440 Six Pack, auto trans with the 73 Mach I, and managed to beat him 2 out of 3 runs. Man those WERE the days.

Aaron James > Philbert/Phartnagle 01/28/2014 at 12:57

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Yeah those Boss 429's are sweet. I was born in the 70's so once I was old enough to know better, my brother always had me on the lookout for muscle cars, he is 6 years older and taught me all about them. By the time I was 6 or 8 I could correctly identify passing cars. Some of my brothers friends had really great cars, Mustangs, Chevelles, one 442, and a couple Camaros. His first car was a 79 Trans Am that was at least 10 years newer than all his buddies had.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Aaron James 01/28/2014 at 13:53

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I'm late to the party but the obvious answer is Montego (mine):

The not so obvious answer for me is...UPGRADED MONTEGO:

Aaron James > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/28/2014 at 14:03

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Very nice, what's in yours?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Aaron James 01/28/2014 at 14:28

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Ford 302 (5.0) V8. I upgraded the 2 barrel to a 4 barrel Holley on top of an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. With that I ripped off the boring stock single exhaust for dual super 44 flowmasters. It sounds glorious now (I've been asked if it's a big block lol). It's unbelievable the kind of power increase I've gotten from just those 3 pieces.

Here, give your ears some enjoyment (new fun sounds start at about 45 seconds):

Aaron James > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/28/2014 at 15:52

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Sounds great, like a completely different car. I bet you were thrilled the first time you fired it up with the new exhaust.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Aaron James 01/28/2014 at 16:05

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I couldn't take the smile off my face. I really couldn't. I also hadn't driven it much with the carb/intake upgrades when i put it in the shop for the exhaust. I took it on it's first real run after the exhaust went on and when I stomped the pedal, I literally yelled out with how awesome it is.

It's just so...raw.

Aaron James > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/28/2014 at 16:10

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I love it. A true car lover. It's amazing how happy a car ride can make you when you're in something inspiring.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Aaron James 01/28/2014 at 16:29

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Yeah, I can't wait for all this damn snow to go away so i can get it moving again.

Conan > Aaron James 01/29/2014 at 02:03

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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. Purple. Dreamed about it since I was a high school student and one tantalized me till somebody else got it.

crowmolly > Aaron James 02/02/2014 at 14:58

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The Mule or some type of derivative. Fuck your points ignition, bias ply tires, narrow wheels, external rail 4 speeds, manual drum brakes and manual steering. When I want to beat my car within an inch of its life I don't want it to fight me back.

George McNally > Aaron James 02/02/2014 at 18:24

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1967 GTO...this color....this interior.

Mike B. > STREPITUS 09/21/2015 at 18:42

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They are still out there, but you are right - the market is changing for these relatively-rare cars.

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