Are you a gearhead? If so, you probably enjoy tinkering in your garage, have a favorite funnel, and love to listen to your playlist in your garage. That garage is your safe space and oasis from the world, giving you the cathartic feeling you want when you get under a car and begin to tinker.If you’re a gearhead, then you probably love muscle cars. That also means you likely want to have muscle cars in your garage that you can work on and maintain easily, or take from a project junker to a pristine show car. Whether your goal is a show car, a fun car for the track, or something great to drive around on the road, these ten cheap muscle cars should be part of your collection.For pricing, HotCars used Classic.com's averages based on models auctioned off in the last five years. This list is sorted by the average price from Classic.com at the time of writing, from highest to lowest. 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS (LT1) Average Price: $18,146 Cars & Bids The 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS deserves inclusion on this list thanks to its engine and impressive build. The LT1 V8 engine found its way under the hood for the three-year, eighth-generation of the Impala. This was the last generation before this car became a large and slow sedan. The 5.7-liter V8 engine sends 260 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque through a four-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels, making this a proper sports sedan. The Impala SS is capable of finishing a quarter-mile in 15.2 seconds, which is pretty good for a family sedan. What Makes It Easy To Work On? How often do you have a family car with the same engine as a Corvette and Camaro from the same era? It doesn’t happen often, which makes the Impala SS a good choice for gearheads. The 5.7-liter LT1 V8 is easy to work on with massive aftermarket support for this engine and transaxle setup. This is a car you can proudly maintain and repair yourself. 2004 Pontiac GTO Average Price: $14,889 Edmunds This modern take on the classic GTO name was unappreciated while it was new, but many gearheads have fallen in love with the resurrected Pontiac GTO. Powered by the 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine, this car sends 350 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. This power is good enough to send the car to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds and complete a quarter mile in 14 seconds flat, making it a fast and fun car. What Makes It Easy To Work On? Despite being a rebadged Holden Monaro, the 2004 GTO is a car that most gearheads can appreciate when it’s in their garage. The LS1 engine is one of the most DIY-friendly V8 engines on the market, with an abundance of parts, support, and upgrade items to help you make this go-fast car exactly what you want it to be. 1999 Ford Mustang GT Average Price: $14,647 MotorTrend The straightforward design and recognizable shape make the 1999 Ford Mustang GT a great choice for any gearhead. You really can’t go wrong with any version, but the GT brings the heat with a 4.6-liter V8 engine that mates to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. This gives the car 260 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque, which is good enough for a 5.5-second sprint to 60 MPH and a quarter mile of only 14.1 seconds. What Makes It Easy To Work On? The Mustang GT is one of the most popular cars in the market, which means there’s an abundance of parts to help you turn a project model into a beauty. The pushrod engine makes it easier to work on this V8 engine than those with turbos or superchargers. You’ll also find a large community of resources and support to guide your Mustang lifestyle. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Average Price: $14,626 Bring a TrailerDespite not being part of a different generation from the 1995 model (also listed), the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 represents a mid-generation facelift for the venerable sports car. For this upgrade, the five-speed manual was phased out in favor of a six-speed model, and the LS1 V8 replaced the previously used LT1 V8. The LS1 produces 305 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, which is good enough for a 0-60 MPH sprint of 5.5 seconds and a 13.9-second quarter-mile run. What Makes It Easy To Work On? Despite being a new engine generation, the LS1 engine uses mostly the same simple V8 architecture as the LT1. This makes it easy to find the common fasteners and parts needed to maintain and upgrade this car for more performance and longevity, making it perfect for most gearheads. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Average Price: $13,667 CorvSport Just because it’s a Corvette doesn’t mean it’s going to be expensive. You can find a sleek and stylish ‘Vette from the 1980s for a song, making it easy to have the car you’ve always admired without shelling out tons of bucks. The 1987 Corvette is powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine that mates to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. This Corvette produces 240 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque, which allows it to reach 60 MPH in 6.1 seconds and finish a quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds. It might not be the fastest track car, but it’s still a Corvette with an LS1 engine. What Makes It Easy To Work On? The 1987 Chevrolet Corvette offers a straightforward build, making it one of the easiest cars to work on, at least from a mechanical perspective. Although the C4 models aren’t as popular as others, any Corvette will turn heads and be the sports car that you love to show off, especially if you take one from project to pristine. 2008 Dodge Charger R/T Average Price: $12,250 Mopar Insiders The 2008 Dodge Charger R/T was only the third year of the return of the Charger to the market. This substantial sedan brought the heat and power with the R/T model, powered by a strong Hemi engine. A 5.7-liter V8 engine makes 340 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque for the Charger. Power reached the wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission, which then pushed this heavy sedan to 60 MPH in 5.5 seconds, making it one of the quickest American-made sedans of the 2000s. What Makes It Easy To Work On? The Hemi engines have been around for a long time, and massive aftermarket support is available for these engines. The basic layout of the engine makes it easy to get to the parts and places you need to when working on the Charger. You can perform most basic maintenance with regular hand tools, making it right for any gearhead. 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Average Price: $11,838 Edmunds The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was the counterpart to the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, with distinct differences. The hood and front of the Pontiac featured a Phoenix and pop-up headlights (until they were outlawed), making the Pontiac more stylish than its Chevy cousin. The Firebird Trans Am uses the venerable 5.7-liter V8 engine that sends 285 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. This is good enough for a 5.8-second time to 60 MPH and a quarter-mile sprint of only 14.3 seconds. What Makes It Easy To Work On? The upgraded trim features of the Trans Am make it easy to find parts for Camaros and use them in the Firebird. This plug-and-play quality, along with the massive support for the LS1 and LT1 engines, makes it easy to handle nearly all maintenance, upgrades, and repairs in your own garage. 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Average Price: $11,173 GR Auto Gallery The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 brings classic power and performance to the modern day with a 5.7-liter LT1 V8 engine under the hood. This engine sends 275 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. This is good enough for a 0-60 MPH time of 6.0 seconds and a quarter-mile sprint of 14.4 seconds, making this Camaro a respected performer. What Makes It Easy To Work On? The simple pushrod V8 layout is ubiquitous with the Camaro Z/28. You can easily learn from hundreds of videos and forums regarding work on these engines. There’s also huge aftermarket support for this Camaro, with tons of parts. The engine bay is laid out simply, which makes it easier than most to reach where you need to while performing maintenance and repairs. 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Average Price: $10,879 Bring A TrailerThe 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix could be a bit of a sleeper in the sports car world, but if you have one in your garage, you’re sure to love it. This underappreciated Pontiac is powered by a 3.8-liter supercharged V6 engine that sends 260 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. This is good enough for a 0-60 MPH time of 6.6 seconds, which won’t blow anyone away at the track, but it can be fun on the road. What Makes It Easy To Work On? The supercharged V6 developed by GM is one of the most bulletproof and widely used engines by tuners and sports car enthusiasts. This means you’ll have a massive library of videos and how-to articles, along with strong parts support. DIY fixes are typically cheap, making the Grand Prix GTP a gearhead’s dream. 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Average Price: $9,121 Classic Auto Mall Although the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS isn’t the same as the old classics, it still has plenty of fun for your driving pleasure. The 3.8-liter V6 engine produces 200 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. This Monte Carlo isn’t very fast, but it could be. What Makes It Easy To Work On? If you’re looking for a great car to tune up and turn into a real monster on the road, the Monte Carlo SS is a good choice. The V6 engine can handle a turbo or supercharger upgrade to give you more power and speed. The simple front-drive layout makes it easy to work on, and the widely available parts for upgrading and maintaining this car make it easy for any gearhead to keep on the road.