Brown Wears The Crown: 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

There is no better time to buy up a clean General Motor G-body car than right now.  Variants included the Chevy Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Buick Regal.  These were the last cars to follow the classic V8 rwd muscle car formula.  The Grand National was a collector car when new, but in 2018 it is easier than ever to create a restomod version any of these cars.  When they were new, G body V8 engines produced a paltry amount of power even in higher output Hurst or SS trims.  With the info all over the internet, it is easier than ever to create a 400+ hp V8 be it some LS version, big block, or turbo anything.  Today's Monte has a older school 355 set up that might not be a LS, but still delivers the goods.  Find this 1981 Chevy Monte Carlo for sale in Pittsburgh, PA for $9,500 via craigslist.

Pond Scum- 1987 Oldsmobile 442

The 1987 Oldsmobile 442 was the swan song for the pseudo hotrod G-body coupe.  The 442 couldn't hold the Buick Grand National's jock strap in terms of outright speed, but it still was a desirable car.  These special models were fully equipped and had many options you would have thought should have come standard on car by 1987.  The warmed over 170 hp 307 was only good for mid 9 second 0-60 times and a 16 second 1/4 mile.  With all that said, Olds sold a ton of these cars and they are very easy to make faster in 2018.  Today's 442 has some light engine mods, but what really stands out is the shade of green it was painted.  Given the relatively low selling price, the putrid color scheme is not helping the resale value. Find this 1987 Oldsmobile 442 for sale in Woodbury Heights, NJ for $4,000 via craigslist.