5 Popular Classic Cars to own Classic cars appeal to individuals who seek thrill in life and love powerful, stylishly designed cars. The 60’s and 70’s saw the first of this kind of car and appealed to the free, undaunted spirit of youth. These cars inspire awe and grandeur in people but have been beyond the reach of car lovers because of their larger than life price. Not anymore. Online auctions that provide repairable salvage cars for sale offer excellent buying opportunities to buy these exquisite machines that have withstood the test of time and still look a work of art without breaking the bank. The blog lists five classic muscle cars which are extremely popular amongst salvage bidders.
1. 1971 Mercury Cyclone The 1971 Mercury Cyclone is ideal for car enthusiasts who give more emphasis on style than speed. Featured in classic movies such as The Last American Hero(1973) and Greased Lightning(1979), Mercury Cyclone has been a craze among the youth and adventure seekers for four decades. The basic design offers comfort-weave bucket seats, a full- length console and twin racing mirrors. Along with these features, the vehicle has an integrated hood scoop that assists in optional ram air induction, an elegant lower body line trim, an ensemble of hide-away headlights and three pod taillights. The 1971 Cyclone received some styling upgrades from its predecessors, most noticeable being the center section of the grill having a larger ring in the gun site, with a unique badge for Cyclone GT. The Cyclone has an M code 351 Cleveland engine with 4 barrel carburetor. The vehicle is worth the money you spend and doesn’t disappoint when taken out for a spin.
2. 1959 Jaguar MK.IX Jaguar is one of the most trusted brands in terms of luxury and ride quality. The 1959 Jaguar MK.IX has been the popular choice of transportation for state dignitaries. The base model has a
four-speed manual system standard transmission. The MK.IX is the first production by Jaguar that has four-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes along with a recirculating ball power steering. The power steering is driven by a Hobourn-Eaton pump, which operates at 600-650 psi. Jaguar MK.IX is a masterpiece and one needs to take a ride in this car to know its prowess on road.
3. 1957-60 Studebaker Hawk Often considered as the “underdog” amongst its peers, the Studebaker Golden Hawk is known for its visual appeal and ride quality. The Hawk has the basic shape of the 1953 Studebaker Champion Starliner hardtop coupe and raised hood in place of the Champion’s swooping, pointed nose. The addition of squared-off trunk lid and vertical fiberglass tailfins to its rears makes it one of the most stylishly designed classic cars of the 50’s and 60’s.
4. 1963 Buick Riviera Possibly, the most sought out luxury car model after Jaguar, Buick Riviera incorporates some interesting features, relatively unheard of in the 60’s. The name Riviera (meaning coastline in Latin), evokes charm and opulence of the French Riviera. Double wishbone front and a live axle located by trailing arms, lateral track bar, along with raised roll centers offer an excellent balance of comfort and agility. The Riviera has a four-place cabin with bucket seats separated by a center console and floor shifter. The vehicle has a storage compartment, built into the instrument panel. Upholstery choices include all-vinyl, vinyl and cloth, or optional leather and look dashing. If budget is not a constraint, you can opt for tilted steering wheel, power windows, remote controlled side view mirror, air conditioning, and white sidewall tires.
5. 1971 Pontiac GTO Popularly known as the “Judge”, the Pontiac GTO is a trend setter among muscle cars. Closely spaced headlamps, wire mesh grilles with horizontal bumper bars on either side of the grille opening, and a hood with dual scoops on the leading edge give this machine a unique look. The
Pontiac incorporates the new 455 HO engine with a compression ratio of 8.4 to 1, a power rating of 335 hp (250 kW) at 4,800 rpm and 480 lb/ft torque (651 Nm) at 3,600 rpm. Motor Trend tested a 1971 GTO having the 455 HO engine with a four-speed transmission and 3.90 axle, and obtained a 0–60 mph within 6.1 seconds and a quarter mile acceleration of 13.4 seconds at 102 mph (164 km/h).
Conclusion Vintage cars have withstood the ravages of time and still appeal to a majority of car enthusiasts. These classic cars are, however, available only in the form of repairable cars for sale at an online auction site. Competitively priced, these masterpieces a popular choice among car collectors and worth every dime.