Muscle cars are hot right now! The truth is they never really cooled off. That is great news for those who already have their dream car, but not so great for those looking to finally scoop up that example of pristine personal perfection. With the timeless status, the big names like Chevelle, Challenger, and Torino carry, the prices for them are also always hot. According to Hagerty, the early part of 2022 saw a huge rise in the value of well-known muscle cars due to increasing demand and a dwindling of quality examples, So, if you are ready to make the plunge without dropping low six figures, here are some other muscle cars and trucks, let’s call them the MVPs, and their cheaper alternatives.
10 The MVP: 1968-1972 Chevy Nova
The reigning king of the Chevy muscle cars, the Chevelle, is so sought after that rusted-out hulks of a roller are being listed for $7,000 on the Facebook marketplace. That means that a lot of interest has been shifted to the Chevelle’s mini-me clone, the Chevy Nova. While the above example sold for $110,000 on Bring a Trailer, there are still many good Novas available for under $20,000 for a completed driver. The supply of good restoration examples is dwindling, driving the prices up on everything down to the “I know what I got” dragged out-of-the-woods hulks. Lots of these cars were used as drag cars and will need some reconditioning and outfitting before becoming a comfy daily driver or weekend cruiser. If you want in on one before they go sky-high like their big brother now is the time to grab your Chevy Nova.
9 The Alternatives: 1970-1977 Ford Maverick/ Mercury Comet