Best Used Muscle Cars for Less Than 5000

by GoAceNate

• 
  Are you currently searching for the best used muscle cars under 5000 that may be in your area? This is one of the most difficult things to do, as most dealerships in your area rarely have these kinds of vehicles apart of their inventory. However, that doesn't mean you can't find one it simply means that you must be more diligent and attentive when looking for the most affordable used muscle cars to buy and restore. By utilizing a variety of different tools you are much more likely to stumble upon the affordable automobiles for sale in your area that you're looking for.
  
  ( Vehicle images based on 2012 models )

• How to Find Used Muscle Cars in My Area?

   
  As it's already been stated searching for previously owned pony cars is not an easy task to take up for many different reasons. One of which revolves around the lack of classic dealers that may be featured in your specific city. Seeing as most dealers tend to only receive automobiles that go as far back as the 90s, you would have to perform some research to determine if there are any local dealers in your area.
  
  The best way find the type of muscle bound automobile you're looking for is to utilize the internet or look through the classified ads. This is for two good reasons. First, most owners of classic muscle cars tend to be older citizens and are not too familiar with posting things online. The other is that you sometimes get a younger person posting their automobile online with the rest of the used cars below $5000 available in your area with hopes that they can make a quick sell.

• What Kind of Used Muscle Car will I get 5000?

   
  Another roadblock that you may face when hunting down your particular automobile is that there may be a limited or random group of used pony cars available. Seeing as most consumers tend to keep a classic automobiles for quite a long period of time it plays a large role in what you might find available. More importantly, you may be looking at a project vehicle that will need to be rebuilt in numerous areas and may require you to have additional funds in place.
  
  With that said it does not mean you can't locate a classical auto from any of the big time manufacturers, as plenty of people have been able to do so. The only you must do is know which makes and models are easiest to target and easy to afford, which is why we have listed out a few of the best muscle cars that you should be able to find within the 5000 dollar price range.
•  
  Ford Mustang

   

  1964-'68 Ford Mustang

   

  For some people the Ford Mustang is the face of the muscle car class, which is large part thanks to how long this line has been able to hang around. The thing that makes a Mustang so affordable and simple to reconstruct is the fact that they are easy to find, and easier to locate parts for. There are tons of websites and catalogs that will have low priced materials for your muscle car, which will prove useful during your repairs. Also, take time to consider later models from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s as they will be much easier to find and fit perfectly into your budget.
•  
  Chevy Camaro

   

  1967-'69 Chevy Camaro

   

  When it comes to finding an older Chevrolet Camaro you can expect to have a similar experience as if you were searching for a Mustang. There is always someone selling a classic Camaro, and if you're able to get a hold of one the restoring process will be a simple task as well. This is because there are so many companies reproducing the parts for this muscle car and it only takes visiting a website to get them into your possession. If you're unable to find a 60s version, you can always find Camaros from the 80s, 90s, and early parts of 2000 which should be fun to restore as well.
•  
  Dodge Challenger

   

  1972-'73 Dodge Challenger

   

  Locating an older version of the Dodge Challenger that is not a complete project is not an easy task when compared to some of the other popular muscle cars, but it can still be done. By searching online and visiting various classic auto dealerships in your area you are sure to run into a body frame of a Challenger that could use some work. Luckily, parts won't be hard to find and with the proper mechanic skills you could find yourself cruising around your city in style. Unfortunately, the Challenger was not resurrected until 2008 and which will limit you to searching for a classic model or leasing one of the new vehicles from this year.
•  
  Dodge Charger

   

  1968-'70 Dodge Charger

   

  Last but not least is the Dodge Charger, which is another one of the easier used cars for sale to find in most areas. The Charger was truly a beautiful muscle car and may offer the least amount of body damage, due to most people wanting to keep it this way. However, even if it is you can still find all the necessary components to revive the former glory this automobile once held. Also, like the Challenger the Charger as only recently been brought back into the fold which will limit your selections when choosing a new or older model.