tandor Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 17 hours ago, Lacessit said: Never owned a V8, closest I got was a 6. I still remember a race between diametrically opposite designs at Sandown race track in Melbourne. A Mini Cooper, and Sir Gawaine Baillie's 7 litre Ford Galaxie V8. It was actually quite comical. In the corners, the Mini would nip inside the Galaxie with a screaming engine. Then they would get to the long straight. The Mini would be about a third of the way up the straight as the Galaxie driver finished fighting a twanging suspension. Once he straightened up, there would be a loud deep throbbing sound as the Ford beat the Mini into the next corner, having given a start of about 150 metres on a 491 metre straight. This went on for about 15 laps. V8's were great to look at and listen to, but they cornered like a piano on castors. was that the White Ford Galaxie ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tandor Posted May 6 Popular Post Share Posted May 6 my project..1969 Mach 1, 351, Cruisomatic..much loved and missed. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinRacing Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 I had a Holden Calais 2000 VTII with the GenIII 5.7L V8. Good balance of luxury and raw muscle power. Very quiet at low rpm as was designed, so I modified the exhaust. The rumble at the start, the bur-bur(is this a word?) at idle, the thunder when flooring the pedal were memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, mogandave said: Realistically, old cars are not much of an investment. Really, it depends on the old car, surely you know that..........🤭 In the UK if you have a car over 25 years old it doesn't need road tax or an MOT test, they can be repaired easily, and parts are usually available. One can get "club" membership cheap insurance too, my 7lt Pontiac cost less to insure than my run around....Of course, I have been away for many years, and things may have changed... Try reading up on classic car sales or auctions.....😋 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presnock Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 15 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: I don't know where you think I was born, but I can assure you we didn't have cars like that on the streets. When I started work in a small company, they described it like that: Drive along that road, and when you see lots of BMW parked in the street then you reached our office. That was an accurate description, so I parked my BMW near all the other BMW. well I grew up (60-70's) in a small town on the E. shore of MD - there were all kinds of muscle cars running around on the streets - had a small track over the MD/DEL line in DEL that raced 'em every week with plenty of crowds there. Then, throughout the years when I would return, one could still find these in "mint" condition every Friday through Sunday at some parking lot in that area. Those of course were from he good ol' days. TImes definitely changed but don't believe the lovers of these vehicles have changed much if they are still around. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 20 hours ago, transam said: I guess there are a few older members who messed about with muscle cars in your youth, and maybe still do. But I was thinking about stories from way back when you were tinkering for a better time at the strip at the weekend. So let's here about your efforts, bring back a few memories. I am not from the USA, but I had V8 Pontiac for 23 years in England, lots of fun and a few tears.............😉 70 GTO Convertible 400/375 Atlantic City ,Daytona Beach and points in between. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 51 minutes ago, transam said: Really, it depends on the old car, surely you know that..........🤭 In the UK if you have a car over 25 years old it doesn't need road tax or an MOT test, they can be repaired easily, and parts are usually available. One can get "club" membership cheap insurance too, my 7lt Pontiac cost less to insure than my run around....Of course, I have been away for many years, and things may have changed... Try reading up on classic car sales or auctions.....😋 Yeah they sell for 6 figures routinely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callmeishmael Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) My first car wasn't a V8, but it was still quite sporty! Mine had wire spoke wheels, but otherwise looked a lot like this one. Edited May 7 by Callmeishmael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Saw this on my walk this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, transam said: Really, it depends on the old car, surely you know that..........🤭 In the UK if you have a car over 25 years old it doesn't need road tax or an MOT test, they can be repaired easily, and parts are usually available. One can get "club" membership cheap insurance too, my 7lt Pontiac cost less to insure than my run around....Of course, I have been away for many years, and things may have changed... Try reading up on classic car sales or auctions.....😋 It absolutely does, but a popular sixties muscle car in good condition rarely pulls more than $100k in the US. Mint, complete, matching number up th $200K, unless it’s really something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 18 hours ago, jvs said: Alberta plate? Yep.. Good eyes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 First new car was a 64 1/2 (289 V8 version late in original model year 64) convertible. Cost was about $3,400 (and gas about 32 cents). Used in Germany from 68 to 70 and sold there. Many in Germany really liked it - while I liked the BMW. BMW family sedans always seemed to be driven full speed while I tried to keep at about 90mph on Autobahns. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 With regards to the market value of these cars.. As mentioned, my 1981 turbo-charged Trans Am has been sitting in my brother's garage for 20+ years. He retired and sold the house. He was a single car guy with a double garage. Currently costing me C$150/month! I am in the process of listing it on Bring-A-Trailer, one of the largest U.S. online auctions. They disagreed with my requested US$20,000 reserve, said it would get more interest as no reserve. Fingers crossed. A little story. In the first years I thought I had more than I did.. One late evening, on a basically deserted 4 lane road, there was just me and a then current model Corvette. The light turned green and it was on! Well, despite traveling WELL over the speed-limit, it was obvious that I was not going to win this impromptu drag race. I lifted off the pedal and conceded defeat. The Corvette continued on at speed. Suddenly, a police cruiser in stealth mode {no flashing lights) passed me going for the Corvette. I had a moment to realize that sometimes winning isn't everything.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Holzerfilled Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 70 Cuda 440 6 pack 65 Mustang fastback 72 Cutlass convertible AMC Gremlin orange with a brown drivers side door 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, tandor said: was that the White Ford Galaxie ? IIRC it was dark blue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, Presnock said: well I grew up (60-70's) in a small town on the E. shore of MD - there were all kinds of muscle cars running around on the streets - had a small track over the MD/DEL line in DEL that raced 'em every week with plenty of crowds there. Then, throughout the years when I would return, one could still find these in "mint" condition every Friday through Sunday at some parking lot in that area. Those of course were from he good ol' days. TImes definitely changed but don't believe the lovers of these vehicles have changed much if they are still around. Absolutely......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, charleskerins said: 70 GTO Convertible 400/375 Atlantic City ,Daytona Beach and points in between. Great............ I flew over for the Daytona 500 in 1995, got 4 tickets off a friend's friend who had a British Bike shop in the USA. Of course, we made a 2/3 week trip of it, that was fun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, mogandave said: It absolutely does, but a popular sixties muscle car in good condition rarely pulls more than $100k in the US. Mint, complete, matching number up th $200K, unless it’s really something special. To me, that is a lot of money, and to an owner that bought it for a few thousand $, it is a windfall.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, Callmeishmael said: My first car wasn't a V8, but it was still quite sporty! Mine had wire spoke wheels, but otherwise looked a lot like this one. Before my V8 thing, I had an MGB Roadster, soft top with wire wheels, it was fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 55 minutes ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said: 70 Cuda 440 6 pack 65 Mustang fastback 72 Cutlass convertible AMC Gremlin orange with a brown drivers side door When I bought my Pontiac in 1984, I was just looking for anything in my budget American with a V8. Didn't have a clue what I was buying except for noises and rust. Looking back, I wish I had found a Mopar, for me an early Cuda, Roadrunner or Charger would have been great. I bought my 1976 Trans Am as a 455ci, I later found it was a 400ci with a ridiculous high geared rear end, and HP that made me 😥, oh well. But, a few years on, found, early 400 block, 68 heads, 69 crank, forged alloy rods, 3.90 rear gears and a load of other goodies transformed it into a flying street racer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 22 hours ago, transam said: One of my favourite cars, my friend in the UK had a '69, it was like from the factory, but had a 318 in it, he eventually sourced a 440 +K frame for a bit more go... Couple of "confused" things on this post, what is confusing you, will be pleased to help you............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Oliver Holzerfilled said: 70 Cuda 440 6 pack 65 Mustang fastback 72 Cutlass convertible AMC Gremlin orange with a brown drivers side door I would pass all but Cuda in third gear but all very nice cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 13 minutes ago, transam said: When I bought my Pontiac in 1984, I was just looking for anything in my budget American with a V8. Didn't have a clue what I was buying except for noises and rust. Looking back, I wish I had found a Mopar, for me an early Cuda, Roadrunner or Charger would have been great. I bought my 1976 Trans Am as a 455ci, I later found it was a 400ci with a ridiculous high geared rear end, and HP that made me 😥, oh well. But, a few years on, found, early 400 block, 68 heads, 69 crank, forged alloy rods, 3.90 rear gears and a load of other goodies transformed it into a flying street racer. road runner awesome car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charleskerins Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 39 minutes ago, transam said: Great............ I flew over for the Daytona 500 in 1995, got 4 tickets off a friend's friend who had a British Bike shop in the USA. Of course, we made a 2/3 week trip of it, that was fun.... Yes bike week is crazy there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mises Posted May 7 Popular Post Share Posted May 7 1970 Camaro Z28 450hp 1967 Camaro 500hp Not mine but I raced this 65 Mustang And this 65 FIA Falcon It had the least power but was fun to drive Built by a guy who really knew what he was doing, sadly no longer with us. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, transam said: To me, that is a lot of money, and to an owner that bought it for a few thousand $, it is a windfall.... Minus at least $1,000 a year, just to keep it. And 95% do not meet the first standard, and 99.99% do not meet the second. Having an old muscle car is great if like old muscle cars (I do), but there are a lot better investments. My sister in law had an ‘67 Olds 442. She bought it from her older brother when it was a few years old and had it for 45 years, bone stock, full service record and only serviced at Olds until they went tits-up, had all the documentation and whatnot. Somebody boosted it a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou norman Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 8 hours ago, tandor said: my project..1969 Mach 1, 351, Cruisomatic..much loved and missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou norman Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) 69 mach1. paid $3000 new. loved that car. 1969 mustang mach 1.bmp Edited May 7 by lou norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 3 hours ago, Mises said: 1970 Camaro Z28 450hp 1967 Camaro 500hp Not mine but I raced this 65 Mustang And this 65 FIA Falcon It had the least power but was fun to drive Built by a guy who really knew what he was doing, sadly no longer with us. A friend of mine used to race Camaro's, he won quite a few trophy's too, though quite a long time ago. His so now races a Trans Am with something like an 8 ltr engine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 On 5/6/2024 at 11:54 AM, transam said: I guess there are a few older members who messed about with muscle cars in your youth, and maybe still do. But I was thinking about stories from way back when you were tinkering for a better time at the strip at the weekend. So let's here about your efforts, bring back a few memories. I am not from the USA, but I had V8 Pontiac for 23 years in England, lots of fun and a few tears.............😉 The best description I heard of American V8 muscle cars is ” How to turn money into noise” 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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