12 Best Classic Cars

• Staff Writer

• August 21, 2015

Classic cars are unique vehicles that are older than most and often contain parts that aren’t easy to find in modern vehicles. Their values are often very high as there are not too many of them out on the road. Here are a few of the best classic cars that you can buy on today’s market.

Be advised that the prices listed are for these classic cars in good condition.

12. 1975 Porsche 914

Most people think about the 911 when they look at Porsche vehicles while the 914 is often ignored. This is why the 914 can be found for less than $10,000 in some places. The 914 only has a 2.0L H6 engine and a give-speed manual gearbox but the flat body design and independent training arms on its rear suspension make this a noteworthy vehicle to invest in.

11. 1970 MG MGB

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Those who are looking for a fine classic car but don’t want to spend loads of money on it could certainly enjoy the 1970 MB MGB. This is a two-door British sports car that features a soft-top body and a sleek four-cylinder engine. The British models for this car tend to run with 95 hp while the American variants have less horsepower as a means of meeting emission standards that were in place at the time. Even with this small engine, you can still find this classic car for cheap at about $8,000 in good condition. As with other British-based vehicles, you need to check on which side of the vehicle the steering wheel is so you can have more control over the car.

10. 1964 Ford Thunderbird

The Thunderbird is a classic that features a 7.0L V8 engine that uses a soft suspension. The sleek design of the car makes it a great conversation piece that will continue to turn heads to this day. This model can be found for about $12,000 although convertible models are harder to come across. You might pay twice as much for a convertible as you would for a hardtop model.

9. 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

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The Model A Tudor Sedan is a touring vehicle with enough room for four people. The successor to the famed Ford Model T, this vehicle has an L-head-4 I4 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission with sliding gears. Some models from colder climates feature cast iron covers that go over the exhaust manifold to allow the cab to feel a little warmer during the winter. This classic car can be found for about $13,000.

8. 1966 Ford Country Squire

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Station wagons have become very popular in today’s classic car market. The 1966 Ford Country Squire, which you can get for about $10,000, is one classic model that is famous for its Magic Doorgate. This is a feature that lets the tailgate move down or to the side. The covered headlights are also unique features on this vehicle.

7. 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet

This Ford Mustang model was designed with the same motor as that of a Shelby GT 500 but it is only available for $100,000. This is close to half of what the GT 500 would normally cost. Specifically, a 428 cubic inch 7.0L V8 engine is used in this vehicle. It also uses a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic depending on the model you choose.

6. 1970 Datsun 240Z

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The 240Z became one of the first popular Japanese vehicles in the United States thanks to its sleek and well-contoured design. It is paired with a 6-cylinder engine that goes from 0 to 60 in about 7.8 seconds. Vibrant red and orange hues were commonplace among these vehicles when they were first sold. The 240Z can be found at a range from $20,000 to $40,000 on the classic market.

5. 1963 Studebaker Avanti

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The Avanti was a luxury coupe that became popular for its 240 hp V8 engine and a choice between a three-speed manual or automatic transmission. The bottom breather design on the front is clearly visible. This takes in air at the bottom rather than with a grille located at the front. This can be found for as little as $17,500 on the classic car market.

4. 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe

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The Windsor was built throughout the 1940s and 1950s in two-door coupe and four-door sedan formats. The 1955 model is noteworthy for having a more rounded design and wrap-around windshields. A 188 or 255 hp V8 engine was also used on this vehicle to give it a little more power. It can cost about $15,000 for the sedan or $20,000 for the hardtop coupe.

3. 1970 Triumph TR6

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The British TR6 uses a 2.5L I6 engine and runs at 150 hp thanks to its mechanical fuel injection system. Some TR6 models only run at 104 or 125 hp to make them easier to control. The more powerful 150 hp model is the most valuable model at $15,000.

Being a British car, some models run with the driver’s seat on the right side of the car. However, most models for sale in American classic car shops will have the left-hand side control system instead.

2. 1970 Pontiac GTO

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The GTO is an iconic classic car that influenced many manufacturers during the muscle car era thanks to its slim design and its floor-mounted manual transmission. The engine runs with up to 360 horsepower. The headlamps are also round while the grille openings are a little smaller and narrower. The protruding nose is not as noticeable but it is still a key part of the design. The GTO is worth up to $30,000 on many classic car sites.

1. 1958 Buick Limited Convertible

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The Buick Limited Convertible was built with more chrome on its body than most other vehicles at the time featured. There were only a little more than seven thousand of these convertibles made. The tail fins on the ends particularly add a unique flair to the vehicle. It can cost about $120,000 to get this vehicle although it can go for as little as $90,000 depending on its condition.

All of these classic cars are impressive models that are unique in their own special ways and can be found on today’s markets with some good values attached to them.