What classic muscle car fits my needs?
Discussion
Evening guys.
I think I'm nearing the time where I want to scratch an itch of owning a classic muscle car.
I've semi narrowed it down to a 67-69 Camaro, or a 60's mustang fastback.
That said I'm open to other suggestions. It's just these two are visually the most appealing to me - especially the interior of the mustang.
My plan is to head out to the US, with a budget of $30-35k, buy then drive for 2 weeks across the states to drop off at the port to be shipped to me over in Dubai.
So this 'holiday' includes buying the car, driving to give it a shakedown and therefore being able to know what extras or fixes I need to buy before shipping it back.
I'm specifically looking for a manual.
I'll prob add aircon if it doesn't already have it.
The camaros seem to be having a bit of a jump in value recently and it seems hard to find one in the spec I'm after. (I was initially looking about 2 years ago and the prices were a lot cheaper.)
When over in Dubai, I'll be using it as a second car mostly in the winter months.
There are some lovely mountain roads about 1.5-2 hours drive from here.
Which one of these would be the most fun on a windy mountain road? (Obviously I'm not talking high speed control, just lesuirely with possibly a bit of tail out!)
Open to any other suggestions and any thoughts towards my 'plan'
Also, I'm unsure at the moment of the complications possibly involved in buying a car, then insuring myself on it in the U.S. for this kind of trip, has anyone got any experience?
Cheers
I think I'm nearing the time where I want to scratch an itch of owning a classic muscle car.
I've semi narrowed it down to a 67-69 Camaro, or a 60's mustang fastback.
That said I'm open to other suggestions. It's just these two are visually the most appealing to me - especially the interior of the mustang.
My plan is to head out to the US, with a budget of $30-35k, buy then drive for 2 weeks across the states to drop off at the port to be shipped to me over in Dubai.
So this 'holiday' includes buying the car, driving to give it a shakedown and therefore being able to know what extras or fixes I need to buy before shipping it back.
I'm specifically looking for a manual.
I'll prob add aircon if it doesn't already have it.
The camaros seem to be having a bit of a jump in value recently and it seems hard to find one in the spec I'm after. (I was initially looking about 2 years ago and the prices were a lot cheaper.)
When over in Dubai, I'll be using it as a second car mostly in the winter months.
There are some lovely mountain roads about 1.5-2 hours drive from here.
Which one of these would be the most fun on a windy mountain road? (Obviously I'm not talking high speed control, just lesuirely with possibly a bit of tail out!)
Open to any other suggestions and any thoughts towards my 'plan'
Also, I'm unsure at the moment of the complications possibly involved in buying a car, then insuring myself on it in the U.S. for this kind of trip, has anyone got any experience?
Cheers
Edited by El Capitano on Monday 18th May 17:19
Ha, yea I'm not under any false pretences that it will actually handle, or stop well... Mostly it will be used to potter around the streets here, but I definitely would want to venture further to the hills now and again. I suppose the best plan would be to try and find a couple here with owners kind enough to take me for a drive to get a feel for the way they handle for myself.
I'm also slightly concerned about overheating in this climate. That said the winters should be no problem, but when the heat picks up I wonder how it would cope..
I'm also slightly concerned about overheating in this climate. That said the winters should be no problem, but when the heat picks up I wonder how it would cope..
All input is appreciated regardless!
Ok, for the pendants, 'what pony car....'
My knowledge on classic Americans isn't great, which is why I'm here to get some input from you guys in the know.
Living here in the UAE has essentially given me the perfect excuse to finally own a car like this.
The roads are straight and smooth. Admittedly busy in the city but very quiet outside. The fuel is comically cheap so big V8s aren't a problem (sorry, small v8s for the pony cars
The mountain roads I'm talking about are 3 lanes wide, new, smooth sweeping Tarmac with almost no other traffic on them. Tight roads are not a problem. It's not like a pass in the Alps...
Once again, the mountains aren't going to be a regular drive. It would just be nice to take take up now and again when I'm bored of city/beach driving.
As mentioned, another reason for the appeal of the classic Americans is the amount of available parts and upgrades at great prices.
I regularly fly to the USA with work and getting parts is not an issue for me.
I enjoy working on cars and being a simple classic I am comfortable with the vast majority of
Great photo. Fair play for getting on the track!
Ok, for the pendants, 'what pony car....'
My knowledge on classic Americans isn't great, which is why I'm here to get some input from you guys in the know.
Living here in the UAE has essentially given me the perfect excuse to finally own a car like this.
The roads are straight and smooth. Admittedly busy in the city but very quiet outside. The fuel is comically cheap so big V8s aren't a problem (sorry, small v8s for the pony cars
The mountain roads I'm talking about are 3 lanes wide, new, smooth sweeping Tarmac with almost no other traffic on them. Tight roads are not a problem. It's not like a pass in the Alps...
Once again, the mountains aren't going to be a regular drive. It would just be nice to take take up now and again when I'm bored of city/beach driving.
As mentioned, another reason for the appeal of the classic Americans is the amount of available parts and upgrades at great prices.
I regularly fly to the USA with work and getting parts is not an issue for me.
I enjoy working on cars and being a simple classic I am comfortable with the vast majority of
Great photo. Fair play for getting on the track!
Edited by El Capitano on Tuesday 19th May 00:22
Yea, it needs some research.
I have family living in the states so that could potentially make life easier if I can temporarily put it in my cousins name or similar, then I just need to sort out the insurance.
Thanks for the suggestion LuS1fer but to be honest the modern muscle is everywhere here in Dubai. The roads are flooded with mustangs etc, and to be honest they don't really excite me. I'd like to have something rare and pretty unique.
The classic would be a weekend car, and something I'd work on myself. Classics have always held a lot more appeal to me than modern cars. I know the drive wont be great, and the power more than likely lacking but then that's all part of it IMO.
I'm still looking at other vehicles but the Camaro and Mustang are where I'm focusing at the moment. It seems for $30k you can get a nice manual Camaro, but the Manual fastbacks around this price are harder to find.
I have family living in the states so that could potentially make life easier if I can temporarily put it in my cousins name or similar, then I just need to sort out the insurance.
Thanks for the suggestion LuS1fer but to be honest the modern muscle is everywhere here in Dubai. The roads are flooded with mustangs etc, and to be honest they don't really excite me. I'd like to have something rare and pretty unique.
The classic would be a weekend car, and something I'd work on myself. Classics have always held a lot more appeal to me than modern cars. I know the drive wont be great, and the power more than likely lacking but then that's all part of it IMO.
I'm still looking at other vehicles but the Camaro and Mustang are where I'm focusing at the moment. It seems for $30k you can get a nice manual Camaro, but the Manual fastbacks around this price are harder to find.
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