- Nothing gets our dipsticks
wet, like a classic muscle car problem is, a lot of
those classic muscle cars are impossible to find
at a reasonable price. But I got some good news
for you #greazynucklers This is a list of 10 classic muscle cars that you can still find
for less than $10,000. We've got some cars that you would expect and some cars that you might not. This is D-list. Big thanks to Dr. Squatch
for sponsoring this episode. There was a time not
too long ago when I was, but a wee lad caught in the
body of an internet car guy, longing to spread my manly
Eagle's wings and fly. Just when I thought I'd never emerge from my cocoon of childishness. A creature of mythical proportions, shared the secrets of becoming a real man. He said to be a man is simple. You need a few things, one to own an axe. You need your own meat thermometer. You have to have a favorite salad. And finally, you got to get rid of
the box of hotel soaps you have on your sinks
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of people don't know, is the 4th gen Chevy Nova is. (James mimics ) And I'm gonna go so far as to say, that it is a classic. So here's the thing, by the mid seventies, these 4th gen Novas
would have to comply with all of these new environmental standards from the freaking government. And slap in a bunch of emission stuff on the cars and reducing the horsepower, which ultimately reduced stoke
levels to an all time low. I mean, 4th gen Novas had
like 170 horse powers, okay. Your medieval times has
more horses into than that. But to be fair, medieval times does have more
horses than most restaurants. But even though they might not
have had the killer engines of the previous gens, it's still a Nova. And I think it looks freaking cool. It's a little kind of
like a little square boy in a good way. It's like a SpongeBob. I've actually looked at these quite a bit. I think they're are real great value. I think they look like a muscle car and let's be honest, guys, if you are building a muscle car, you're probably gonna
swap the guts out anyway, maybe a 396 or 454, heck, you
can buy an LS, crate motor at Walmart. And I know that this car
doesn't have the same reputation as that sweet early
seventies, 3rd gen, but guys, I'm calling it, 4th gen Nova slaps and all you'll need to get started. Is about 4,000 bones Ford Galaxie. The Galaxie was the name given to a bunch of full-sized forwards from 1959 to 1974. The name Galaxie, was supposed
to cash in all the excitement of the space rates to inspire
a generation of gear heads and stargazers alike to
take humanity to the edge of a new frontier, by
going real fast in style. The Galaxie was Ford's
answer to the Chevy Impala and this rivalry would kick
off a race between Chevy and the rest of America's top car makers. But this race wouldn't be
for space, but for pace, one of the most popular Galaxie lines, the 500 XL boasted, a 425 horse power V8 with a top
speed of 135 miles per hour. It went from 0 to 60 in 6.9 seconds nice, And did the quarter mile in 14.9 seconds, at 96 miles per hour,
cein 96 is 69 backwards. Now, you'd think that
people will be scooping these things up like freaking ice creams from Baskin-Rabbins, but, people slept on them. And because of that, you can still find a bunch of Galaxies for less than 10 grand. And I'm not talking about your uncle's trashy project car either. You can find these suckers
in pretty mint condition. Like, this one, it's sold
for right under $10,000. And this guy is cherry. Cherry. Dodge Polara. The Polara was Dodge's
answer, to the Ford Galaxie and just like the Galaxie,
the name Polara was all about making people think about space. It makes me think about my
8th grade crush, Polara. The one that got away
when she moved to space. But names aside, it's
what was under the hood that made the Polara a good car. The 1969, Polara had a hefty V8 engine that held the Chrysler test track record for the highest top speed, for a factory built Sedan until 1994. The first players were meant to bring out your inner Don Draper. They were big bodied, luxury, 50's throwbacks complete with
big old Chrome front bumper and Jetsons taillights. Dodge tried to slim
the body down early on, but Dodge fans, they weren't having. The Polara Polar Reverse Gucci man and traded away muscle and
agility for size and luxury. And it never quite shook that rep, which is why I think so many
enthusiasts leave it off of their classic car muscled lists. But plenty of Polaras are
still around in great condition with a bunch of engine
options, like this one, super clean 65 with a 383 V8. One of the best V8s
Chrysler made at the time. Plymouth Duster. The Plymouth Duster is
one of the coolest cars named after a jacket. And it was the smaller sportier version of the Plymouth Valiant. The Duster was marketed to
compete with other teeny weeny tiny cars at the time
like the Chevrolet Vega. But don't be fooled by
its small size and logo that kinda looks like the Tasmanian devil doing a Doritos ad, but Duster
offered a 340 cubic inch v8, capable of 275 horse power, which is pretty big for its size. The Duster became so popular that Dodge, like an annoying little brother, wanted a Duster of its own, and mama Chrysler obliged and gave Dodge its very own Duster. And in what was probably
the biggest, good idea, bro moment in car history, Dodge decided to call their
version of the Duster, Demon, instead of the first name that
they thought of the Beaver. That is not a joke. That is, they were gonna
call this car the Beaver. Dust yourselves, held strong. So the Demon name would
become less of a staple and more of a name Dodge could pull out whenever they had a new
limited bad-ass version of something that they wanted to push. And if you don't have 80
to a 100 grand to throw in on a new Demon, while you can have your own
piece of Plymouth muscle that started all like this
super clean 73 with a V8, no leaks dings or rust
for less than $9,000. Chevy Monte Carlo. When Chevy introduced
the Monte Carlo in 1970, obviously had big plans for it. Some might say that naming a NASCAR Chevy after a formula one race is
like naming your son Ronaldo, but he ends up growing
up to be like a LASO guy or something. Early eighties, NASCAR was dominated by the fewer Thunderbird. Around the track, he was
nicknamed the Aerobird because nothing came close to
how aerobic the T-bird was. That is until Chevy
said, "Here, hold my LASO and he came back with the
redesigned Monte Carlo Dale Earnhardt Jr's dad, Dale Earnhardt drove one
of these, and he won a ton. This is the car that
helped the Intimidator become the Intimidator. Now, of course, the consumer
version of the money, Carlo SS had an emissions
choked 305 with 180 horsepower. But to me, this boxy 4rth gen body is the embodiment of 80's muscle. I mean, look at this bad boy. Slap some Iroc wheels on their, cow hood, right there rear end bit fits
some fat meats onto that butt boom, sexy looking car. And this one, is in really perfect shape. And it's only $10,000 and it looks sick and it's not even clapped out or nothing. You can smell this car through this ad. And I know that this car
might not be traditionally considered a classic muscle car, but what's classic today is
completely different than what was classic 10 to 20 years ago. And what's classic, (tense music) 10 to 20 years from now. Well you gotta be smart, have some vision. Chevy El Camino The El Camino, the most infamous American, you just so happens to be based on the Chevrolet Chevelle platform IE, one of the most expensive
muscle cars around these days. The super popular Chevelle
body style was the perfect foundation for the El
Camino to be built on. The sharp edges and sleek silhouette gave it the look of a top
of the line muscle car, with the utility of a
very small pickup truck. Just in case you'd love burnouts. But when I pick up a fruit
tree, every once in a while. What I'm saying guys is that
you can get the same engine options as the Chevelle. And for some reason, maybe because it's sort of
weird looking or something. This car is heavily slept on IE cheaper. And it's also heavily slept
in because you can fit a queen size air mattress in the trunk and you can get a queen
sized motor up front. I'm talking a 454 V8
making 450 horsepowers. El Camino was not here to play games unless the games is ripping faces. And on top of that, the El
Camino combines raw power with that utility that we all creme for. And Chevy continued to
make the El Camino year after year after year refining and tweaking all the way into the 80's. I like them all. And you can find them
all for, pretty cheap. 3rd Gen Camaro For the next car on this list, we're taking a field trip to CamaroLand, get in line kids hold each other's hands. This is a place where
mountain Dew Code Red flows like water. There's a sunglass hut on every corner and they're giving away free Oakleys. Sonic drive driving actually exists. I mean, sure we've all
seen the commercials, but has anyone ever been to one? Has anyone ever really ordered tater tots or slushie and a chicken
sandwich with toast for buns from the same place before? No way, man Sonic does not exist. Follow the money, follow the money. And the two decades before
they went fully Nieve Showman, I'm talking to Cat Fish. Chevy was turning out
some of the baddest ass and meanest looking cars
to ever hit CamaroLand. But unlike the rounder
first and second chance, the 3rd Gen was sharp, boxy
and edgy, just like my knife. Some people don't like this
look, haters are gonna hate. But if you asked me the 3rd
gen Camaro is as classic as an 80's muscle car gets,
molder sold separately. Part of the reason you can
find 3rd gens for so cheap is because they had smaller engines early on, due to emissions regulations. These 3rd gens were the first
Camaros to be built with. (tense music) 4 cylinder engines. (tense music) But with each model year, Chevy pumped in a little bit more muscle. And by the late 80's
with performance options, like the Z28 and the Iroc Z, the 3rd gens offered a 350 cubic inch V8 capable of 330 horse powers. Not bad. And of course, the 350 cars
never came with a manual, which we learned a couple of weeks back, but that doesn't stop them
from being certifiably bad to the bone marrow. Look to some, if it ain't in classic pony, looking charger or Trans
Am and it ain't classic, but 3rd gen Camaro is a
solid piece of 80's muscle that you can find
without selling a kidney. And it looks like a car
that you would drive to buy someone's kidney. Mercedes E55 AMG Now you might be saying, "James, what the heck you
put German car just listed and the muscle boys on the list. Heck no brother." Well, I got news for you. Succboi. Muscle cars don't have to be from America. Look at fucking Arnold Schwarzenegger. He's got more muscles than
anybody and he's Australian. And even though this muscle
car was made this century, I guarantee it's classic. Now, if you kindly let me explain. When Mercedes introduced
the AMG E55 in 2003, it turned a lot of hits. At the time, the fastest Benz on the road, we're putting out 350,
400 horsepower tops. But somehow the stars aligned
and Mercedes released this, a Sedan that came loaded with
a 5.4 liter supercharged V8 making 469 nice screaming German ponies and 516 pound fleet of Twix. Does that put enough
muscle on your pretzel pal? The E55 had a 0 to 60 time
of 4.5 seconds making it the quickest Sedan in
the world as the time. Mercedes step, the horsepower
game all the way up at that time when car makers, weren't really focusing on
big old engines and speed. This car changed all of that. You know how you can
find a bunch of cars now, with like 800 horsepower. You can thank the E55 for that. And shockingly, you can find a
super solid one like this one for right around 10 grand. Dodge Magnum R/T Speaking of cars from this century, I got another curve ball for you. The Dodge Magnum R/T. Sure. It gets a lot of hate for
looking the way that it does, but gosh, dang it. It's still a Dodge and I
will always, with Dodge. Even if it is your uncles station wagon, the Magnum ain't your
daddy's station, wagon. When R/T version too butted in 2005. It came with a 340 horse
power, 5.7 liter Hemi V8. Have one of the most iconic
Dodge car muscles of all time. - What do you got in out there? - I got amp, guitar, surfboard,
ladder and 12 2 by 4. This big booty wagon was
surprisingly responsive for its 4,295 pound curb weight. I mean, it's an American fast wagon. So why is this car a classic you can ask. Well Dodge in the early 2000's, wasn't known for horse power the way that they are today, right? They didn't have the Hellcat,
they didn't have the Demon. They didn't even have the scat pack. The Magnum is a classic because it's an important stepping
stone in Dodge's history. A stepping stone towards
the high horsepower Sedans that they become known for and based their entire brand around today. The Magnum delivered a
powerful Heny V8 in a car that didn't lack any utility or practicality. So next time you see a Dodge demon, sheet the Magnum, a text and say, "Hey, thanks for being you." And you can get one for
like $6,000 right now. Ford Mustang. Now it's only fitting that
the number one muscle car on this list is one of
the most iconic cars ever. And I know a lot of you are going to say, "James, this isn't a muscle car." but I'm gonna say, "Pony cars muscle car." I'm not gonna get into
that fight with you. (James laughs) The Mustang is a car that car people and non-car people think is a cool car. You know people like don't
like Mustangs or Camaro owners. Think about a car that you like. It's probably a response to
the Mustang, Supra, Camaro,RX7. None of these cars would exist
if it weren't for the Stang. James Bond had one. Steve McQueen had one. That kid from Tokyo drift had one. I Am Legend Will Smith,
Nicholas Cage, John Wick so many Stangs. It's a freaking icon. So, you may be surprised to
know that you can still find the most iconic first-generation
for super cheap. And this is because
they made a ton of them. And with every new
revision came a slew of new interchangeable parts so that
staying fans could build the Ford of their dreams. That means not only can you
still find first gen Mustangs for under $10,000, you can still find a bunch
of different parts for them. You can buy parts for this
car at freaking AutoZone. You can own a bad ass muscle
car without breaking the bank. You may have to step outside
of the box a little bit, take a stab at something you might not think of as a classic right away. Find a big name on an off year, but it's possible. If you stumbled across any
cool classic muscle cars that were surprisingly affordable. Let me know down in the comments, the coolest comment, and
we'll get pinned baby. Thanks for watching this
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I did not appreciate the look my girlfriend gave me for the first ten seconds of this video haha.
Well mustangs are relatively cheap