11 Budget-Friendly Cars From The Golden Era Of American Muscle
Owning a piece of automotive history from the heyday of American muscle cars doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some options that won't break the bank.
Back before Craigslist and The Paper Shop ads were replaced by Facebook Marketplace, life was a bit simpler. Muscle cars were much more obtainable, and you could easily find one for next to nothing.
My first car was very nearly a 1974 Chevy Nova with a small block V8 and manual transmission for just $2,500.
This had us wondering what sort of budget-friendly, vintage muscle cars from the golden era can be had today? We're not talking Concourse-winning examples, but solid drivers that can provide that powerful, nostalgic, and patriotic experience without draining the bank account.
As for the model years associated with the "golden era," well, we've decided to loosely define it as the mid-1960s to mid-1970s.
We should also clarify our passive commitment to the strict definition of a muscle car.
Author's summary: Affordable American muscle cars from the 60s and 70s.