10 Muscle Cars That Are Surprisingly Affordable

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10/10 Pontiac Firebird – $12,000

The third-generation Pontiac Firebird wasn't the most exciting of muscle cars, but at least it had a big V8 and a turbocharged V6 from the Buick GNX. The Firebird line-up started with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder, then expanded to a 6-cylinder and he even a 5.7-liter V8.

The Firebird, aside from its great name, is a great muscle car that has had many aftermarket upgrades over the years, including a supercharger kit. Thanks to its performance, his Firebird in good condition is available on the used market for around $12,000.RELATED: Here's What Makes The 1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am A Cool, Affordable Classic

9/10 Chevrolet Camaro – $17,000

The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro inherited most of the engine from the first generation, but its performance declined due to the energy crisis of the 1970s. The range still boasted his entry-level 3.8-liter inline-six, but retained the big 6.5-liter V8 from the SS.

Today, the second iteration of the Camaro is very popular with the first cars and drag racing vehicles. They are also one of the best restored on the market and many owners choose to replace their old V8 with a new LS3 or equivalent.

8/10 Ford Mustang 'Fox Body' – $15,000

The Foxbody Ford Mustang was always considered to be quite a disappointment compared to the original model, but unlike the Mustang II, it had a V8 engine at least from the start. The Fox body has gained popularity in recent years as an excellent platform for drag cars.

The sudden popularity has pushed prices up quite a bit, but it's still pretty affordable as most collectors want special versions like the SVO and Saleens. Fox Body his Mustang is a great car that seems to get better with age.

7/10 Mercury Cyclone – $18,000

The Mercury Cyclone is built on the same platform as the Ford Torino, but with a more GT car approach. It had exactly the same engine and performance as the Turin, but was more comfortable and nearly identical to the Mercury Cougar.

Cyclone GT is famous 427 cobra jet A 7.0-liter V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and 370 horsepower. The Cyclone spoiler has upgraded ram air intakes, increasing power to his 375 hp. Lower versions of the Cyclone are available today for around $20,000, sometimes less.

6/10 Dodge Coronet – $19,000

The Dodge Coronet started in 1949 as the brand's highest trim level and moved to the lowest trim level in the 1953-1959 model years. It shared the body style and design with many cars owned by Chrysler, including the Dodge Charger, Monaco, Darts and Plymouth his Fury.

The fifth-generation model was a little on the boring side, but it did have some great engines in its famous 6.3-liter form. magnum and 7.0 liters hemi V8 - The latter will be on the Challenger in a few years.

5/10 Chevrolet Impala – $20,000

The Chevrolet Impala has a long history of being great cars, but the later models of the late 1990s and 2000s weren't all that great. The last suitable Impala was the famous 7th generation model with his modified 5.7-liter V8.

The Impala SS is a really cool vehicle with enough power and noise to keep things interesting. The 4-speed automatic was a little slow, but it worked. Impalas from this era currently sell for around $20,000, but it would be wise to look for a good one.

4/10 AMC Level – $20,000

The AMC Rebel is one of those really cool classic muscle cars that never goes out of conversation. Red, white, and blue monsters are cool too, but regular rebels are great vehicles too.

The Rebel was equipped with an impressive array of engines, including the 6.4 liter used in many AMC and Chrysler models of the time, producing 325-340 hp depending on the trim. The Rebel is a great car with a great name.RELATED: This Is Why AMC Rebel 'The Machine' Is One Of The Coolest Muscle Cars Ever

3/10 Chevrolet Nova – $19,000

The Chevrolet Nova is a smaller GM muscle car designed to compete with the likes of the Dodge Dart and Ford Fairlane. The third-generation Nova was billed as a compact car at the time, but its wheelbase was only an inch shorter than the Chevelle.

The Nova was offered in a 4-cylinder base trim and rose to several straight 6-cylinders before ending with a choice of 5 V8s. Nova also had a 2-speed semi-automatic transmission, along with a 4-speed manual and his 3-speed automatic.

2/10 Dodge Darts – $7,000

The Dodge Dart was compact in the 1960s and 1970s as opposed to the Alfa Romeo Giulietta based Darts we got in the 2010s. The Dart may have been a "small" car, but it still packed a lot of power under the hood.

From 1968 to 1972 the Dirt was available as a proper muscle coupe, featuring a trunk spoiler, bright colors and a massive 6.3-liter V8 that put out 340 horsepower for the Dirt Swinger. Darts are very hard to come by, but you can get one in good condition for as little as $7,000.

1/10 Ford Torino – $20,000

The Ford Torino is a pretty cool car. First launched as a family sedan, coupé and wagon in 1968, the car quickly morphed into Muscle's car featured in his 1970s police detective show. The third generation Torino is his one of the coolest models.

Torino was available with most V8 engines, including the 5.0-liter cleveland V8 and 7.0 liters seen in Mustang Lima Ford medium duty F-series pickup V8. The Torino is a great classic muscle car that has remained surprisingly affordable despite years of popularity.