I dunno, ive driven a 79 and an 80 and both were longer than a yacht man.. I just didnt like it. Im gonna go for a 74-76. The earlier the better is true. Also finding parts isnt hard. You can also save yourself a huge amount of money if you can do your own work instead of paying a buncha guys who "know" more than you do to look at the engine for a couple of hours, have lunch, then work on the car and charge you by the hour plus labor...

 

Badinfluence is right an wrong too, for sheer power, they are damn good, cornering, kinda iffy, but not bad either

 

what muscle car needs cornering? lol

 

Im agreeing with everyone who like the first few years of 2nd gens. One of my camarosis a '70. Withsome good direction, the right parts and a good second job,youcan have a gorgeous ride. I replaced all the suspension, poly bushings, put in a ZZ4 350 and gobs of other mechanical and cosmetic upgrades. It wants to be driven.Every timeItakeher out,someone will go out of their way to tell me how nice it is.Later 70s are nice too.