Two classic cars in contention

[Anthony W.]

Well, I'm selling my Ford Mustang because the market for classics is good.

I'm not sure what to buy, tho - there are 2 cars I'm considering

I'm a major fan of Challengers, but the only ones I can find aren't in great condition

However, there is a 71 Nova in really nice condition that is for the same price as the Challenger I'm considering.

I'm just here to ask which one would turn more heads? I'll post pictures from the ads - keep in mind that I would restore the Challenger - it would just take a while

Here are the pics of the Challenger

http://images.craigslist.org/3na3p03le5W15U45R5b4ncfbbc719226d1b73.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3nb3m43l75T05W35U0b4n8a466146b039120e.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3nb3m43l75T05W35U0b4n8a466146b039120e.jpg

And the description is "No time for this one! Great car to refinish and have fun with. Original B-5 blue, 340, 4speed, now black with a built 1976 400 with a manual valvebody 727 with 2800 stalh converter, hurst quaterstick shifter, posi 3.70 rear, 3 inch exhaust with flowmasters. It has Craiger dragstars with hooiser tires. I have new quarters for the car the carpet is new still in the box also the seat covers are new installed and black. Ran consistant 14.50 et."

And here is the Nova

http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3mb3ld5V25W55U3b4peff5070f27851b61.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3k63o73ld5Y45T15R3b4p1f22c00174e71ad3.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3m63p53l15Z25P55R6b4p68dfdf8a440a1d8a.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3n13k23m15Z45Q25R4b4p9fb53583d4471945.jpg

And the description is "Beautiful restored Nova. This is a very nice restored Nova. Newer black cherry paint. Very nice car. Make me an offer. "

I'd love to hear your opinions

[Stealhead]

Hmmm I'd say a little risky I have two uncles that are big into cars of this era and well unless you have a ultra trim car I mean have the original sales receipt matching vins perfect everything older muscle can go for a lot but generally speaking the big money market for them dropped out a few years back doesnt mean you cant get money from one or that it wont go up again someday but for the time being they are not the popular thing for the boys with big money.It depends on what kind of profit you are thinking of here a few thousand or 40 50 60 grand the later is going to harder to get in return these days and would always require an entire shop of pros to get a car looking that trim.



So I'd say if you are buying one for your self but dont need to guarantee a big return if/when you sell it go for which one you like.Good MOPAR rides always seem to be less common to me.You need to find someone that you trust tat knows alot about the market for these and how to get your best return would be my advice.That being said I never like to see an add list run times that the owner ran the car in always makes me nervous sucker might have dogged the **** out it.

Myself I have messed around with older Z cars since in the early 90's in high school but I buy them mainly to mess around with and never was seeking a huge profit when I sold one honestly and old Zs are pretty cheap if you know where to find them.I have no personal experience with selling 60/70 muscle cars.All I can say is be careful dont what your mechanical skill level is because there are a lot of guys out there that can make a bad car look good.Dont know about you but when I look at a rid I am thinking of buying a car I bring a pair of coveralls and a flash light with me if you know what I mean.

Last but not least if for yourself (and not your wife or GF) get the ride that you like. In my case my wife happens to like Z cars as well.:salute:

P.S. I know of several great Z car forums so there must be ones for classic Chevy, Ford,and Mopar as well.

[Sailor Steve]

The Nova is nice, but the Challenger just has "that" look. So much so that starting in 2009 the new Challengers were made to look very much like that one.
http://www.dodge.com/en/2011/challenger/index.html

[GoldenRivet]

Love Classic Cars.

Here are two of my old man's classics.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/34865_411641319758_838409758_4284573_3901508_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/35705_407375529758_838409758_4184417_7308645_n.jpg

The SS was repainted from black with white stripes to red with black stripes.

the 454 was removed and replaced with a 502.... it is one smokin car.:up:

[Anthony W.]

The Nova is nice, but the Challenger just has "that" look. So much so that starting in 2009 the new Challengers were made to look very much like that one.
http://www.dodge.com/en/2011/challenger/index.html

Agreed. Looks like a 71 Torino Cobra knocked up a Camaro and gave birth to a rock star

[Fish In The Water]

Love Classic Cars.

Here are two of my old man's classics.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/34865_411641319758_838409758_4284573_3901508_n.jpg


Very nice! :up:

[Anthony W.]

the 454 was removed and replaced with a 502.... it is one smokin car.:up:

:o

And I thought I had a big engine sitting in my room...

Literally - I have one sitting in my room haha

[magic452]

The Nova looks pretty nice but at the end of the day you still just have a Nova. :down:

MoPar all the way.

Magic

[Sledgehammer427]

I'm torn. I love the paint on that Nova., considering what I would do with either of those cars I'm really in no place to comment on either.

(But I'd go with the Challenger)

[AVGWarhawk]

Nova is a mundan grocery getter in my eyes. Challenger is indicative of 'muscle car'. :03:

[Torplexed]

The one muscle car I ever had was my first one, a used 1970 Mercury Cougar. Had to give it up as this cat enjoyed feasting on my tiny bank account too much. The grill looked cool, but the headlight doors wouldn't stay down giving the car a sleepy look most of the time.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/04/15/14/28/1970_mercury_cougar-pic-51410.jpeg

[Jimbuna]

I was going to say "The Challenger over the Vauxhall Nove every time" until I realised you weren't a Brit :DL

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Challenger2_Pics/Chally2_120L55-svg-01.jpg
http://www.rookierods.co.uk/images/misc/cars/Vauxhall_Nova_FS.jpg

[Anthony W.]

Found what I will get. A 74 Vette Stingray

[Sailor Steve]

Agreed. Looks like a 71 Torino Cobra knocked up a Camaro and gave birth to a rock star
:rotfl2:

Great description! :rock:

Found what I will get. A 74 Vette Stingray
When I joined the navy my dad spent the money he had already set aside on a '67 Corvette convertible. When I came home I had some great times in that car (my stepmom needed the 'family car', so poor Steve "had to" drive the 'Vette. :cry:)

[Torplexed]

When I came home I had some great times in that car (my stepmom needed the 'family car', so poor Steve "had to" drive the 'Vette. :cry:)

Now, there's a hardship. :rotfl2:Plus, gas was cheap then.

[Anthony W.]

Now, there's a hardship. :rotfl2:Plus, gas was cheap then.

It will be hard to feed a 350' v8 with my led foot haha

[Sailor Steve]

It will be hard to feed a 350' v8 with my led foot haha
When a gallon of gas cost twenty-five cents everybody had a lead foot.

[Anthony W.]

When a gallon of gas cost twenty-five cents everybody had a lead foot.

My mother had a supercharged Z28 Camaro then...

[Sailor Steve]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKKP_cZuk54&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pYU0p6WZhU&feature=related

And of course http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDHErN3dOkc :D

[Stealhead]

Nice clip of a some guys 428 Cobra jet :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMUGely0yqY nice tune as well.Here is a run in a 72 Charger:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEgAjP7WcbY
and a 71 Challenger RT:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVIgLdHsZSQ

God I love speed shifting through the gears and hauling ass in one of my rides or any fast car just gives me goose bumps.

[MaddogK]

Found what I will get. A 74 Vette Stingray

Not bad, always liked the 74- longest of the vette hoods but least powerful smallblock engine of the 70's vettes. I do remember those being the first year of the emission control GM's, and IIRC the first year of the plastic wrapped bumpers.

Nice choice tho.

[Anthony W.]

Not bad, always liked the 74- longest of the vette hoods but least powerful smallblock engine of the 70's vettes. I do remember those being the first year of the emission control GM's, and IIRC the first year of the plastic wrapped bumpers.

Nice choice tho.

You're thinking of the 73'

And the 74 still runs on leaded gas so I can't imagine its emissions controlled.

[Anthony W.]

Chrome bumpers period were done away with for the 73 model year