YACT - Affordable Muscle/American Classic Car?

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
In CA, you will want to find a smog exempt model year, which is, I believe, prior to 1970. That opens a huge door of possibilities, for uninhibited power.

I read in an issue of Hot Rod that smog checks go back to 1956 or something like that.

To be exempt would require a seriously old car.

Nope 1975 and older are exempt.

Currently, smog inspections are required for all vehicles except diesel powered vehicles, electric, natural gas powered vehicles over 14,000 lbs, hybrids, motorcycles, trailers, or vehicles 1975 and older.

hmmm...

I keep reading all these stories about cars from the mid 60's that must pass smog inspection in CA.

Very strange indeed.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
I am in the market for a classic muscle(chevlle,el camino, corvette etc.)/american classic(lincoln, cadillac) car. They are all so damn expensive though. Are any of you aware of a relatively inexpensive one that is nice and yet doesent break down every 5 minutes?

What is Your price range?

Mopars are usually cheaper.

 

[BoldAsLove]

up...im liking some of these suggestions! I dont really have a price range as long as its a good car for the price.

 

[Insane3D]

Emissions? LOL!

In NH, we didn't have it here for about 10 years, and they just recently brought it back...sort of. The don't actually take tail pipe readings, or check for smog equipment...they just put 1996 and newer OBD-II equipped vehicles on the machine and if it has a check engine light it will fail. However, pre'96 OBD-I are exempt. I still needed to find a guy who would overlook my lack of converters though...

Also, the garage I used to go to had an old testing machine, and mine blew cleaner exhaust in all but one reading than it would with the factory 4 cat setup...

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
up...im liking some of these suggestions! I dont really have a price range as long as its a good car for the price.

Uhm; Ok........... do you have $5,000.00 or $125,000.00???

Uhh your in California, and can't find a car???? Wow,
My Valiant came from CA 3 years ago, nice to get a non rusty car.

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