The Ford Torino, in its second and third generation, is the most iconic when it comes to looks too. After 1974, however, the Torino had some rather bad years, but Mopar has plenty of spare parts for the Torino. The car rides like a dream, too, which is again, a great factor for a daily beater.
6 1965-1973 Ford Mustang
Could you ever possibly go wrong with a Mustang? Well, if it’s from the Malaise era, you could, but let’s pretend that never happened. There are plenty of classic Mustangs to go around today, considering the crazy amount of units Ford sold.
One of the most important cars in the history of Ford, the Mustang has a whole market segment of parts to itself, be it aftermarket or stock. Replacements are simply not an issue when it comes to a classic stang, and honestly, there’s a lot more respect for driving a classic ‘Stang on the daily rather than an EcoBoost-powered modern version.
5 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro is for the ones who prefer the bowtie over the Blue Oval. The first generation of the Camaro came off the assembly line just to fight the Mustang, and it managed to cement itself as an icon of the American industry.
The first-gen Camaro is capable of housing any small-block V8 from Chevrolet, and it still manages to stand apart in both looks and power. Cheaper than a Mustang, the Camaro is still every bit of fun to drive, even if you might have to lose a little comfort.
4 1967-1970 Mercury Cougar
The cousin to Mustang from Mercury, the Cougar was smaller and held a more aggressive visual appeal. Even though Mercury never did advertise the car properly, they never skimped out on this car’s power. Armed with a 6.4-liter V8, the Cougar could make a whopping 320 horsepower.
Plus, the Cougar came cheaper than the Mustang, as it still does, which means that you could still ride around in a classic car on the daily without blowing a hole in your wallet. Ride quality, of course, is one thing the Mercury Cougar got absolutely right, making it a great contender on this list.
3 1966-1970 Dodge Charger
Every gearhead’s heart lies with the second-generation Dodge Charger. An absolute icon and pillar of the American muscle car industry, the Charger turns heads down every single street, and you will be spoilt for choice considering just how popular the car has always remained.
From barn finds without engines to fully-restored models, you could find any type of classic Charger you want. Plus, the large engine bay is hospitable for many modern V8 engines as well. So if you’re looking for a great, efficient engine inside the striking shell of a classic Charger, you simply couldn’t go wrong with this one.
2 1964-1970 Pontiac GTO
There are many reasons why the Pontiac GTO is truly considered the ‘Goat’. A play on its initials, Pontiac advertised this legendary car as the Goat. While they don’t come cheap and fuel economy is, quite simply, bad, the Pontiac GTO could outlast you if the right work is done on it.
One of the best Pontiac cars ever made, the Pontiac GTO also has a huge amount of parts available in the market even today, and driving one is as fun and luxurious as a classic car gets. Thanks to an independent rear suspension, the Pontiac GTO eats bumps on the road while you can glide on without the slightest of discomfort.
1 1968-1974 Chevrolet Nova
For those who want a classic Chevrolet but not a Camaro or a Chevelle, there’s always the Nova. The Nova was the most pony-esque car from the house of Chevy, and the ones equipped with the 6.4-liter V8 truly went like hell.
Some of the most iconic classic cars are the Novas worked on by Yenko, and if you manage to somehow secure a Yenko Nova, chances are you’re never stepping out of the car. The classic Nova combined great looks with pure power, and driving it on the daily won’t be a choice, but a necessity after you sit behind the wheel just once