The editor of Kelley Blue Book’s “Early Model Values Guide”, Phil Skinner drew up a list of ten 1970s muscle cars for the LA Times that a) are still financially viable, and b) have the potential of increasing in value in the near future.

However, since we have our objections in concern of the fact that some cars in the list like the Datsun 240Z and especially the Chevrolet Vega Cosworth do not fall in the muscle car category, we’ll simply call the list “10 Attainable 1970’s Sports Cars”. Check them out along with their Kelley Blue Books estimated price after the jump. -Continued

Model – Current Kelley Blue Book Value (in good to excellent condition)

  • 1973-76 Chevrolet Nova SS -$9,200 to $16,000.
  • 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback – $21,300 to $41,800
  • 1977-78 Pontiac Trans Am Coupe – $12,200 to $21,900
  • 1970-71 Plymouth Duster 340 Coupe – $12,200 to $21,900
  • 1971-73 De Tomaso Pantera Coupe – $38,000 to $63,000
  • 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442/W30 – $8,300 to $16,500
  • 1975-76 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth – $4,625 to $13,900
  • 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Cabrio- $13,200 to $26,300
  • 1971-73 Datsun 240Z Coupe – $9,950 to $17,900
  • 1977-79 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top – $11,900 to $18,100

Via: Cardomain , Source: LA Times