looking for some old school car info...

Hey,
For many a year i have been intersted in the old muscle cars of America as many people are. I am interested in building a british car themed to an old american car, im mainly thinking of something like a 1970 monte carlo.
Does anybody know any british cars that would be a good base car. After my research i am thinking i wont get much better than a ford capri. Also any places on the net that would be a good place tp head for parts.
My plan is a very simple, maybe a slightly doggy looking car with a hidden presemce under the bonnet and running gear.
Cheers!

A bit more expensive, but what about the Jag XJC 2 door? Some have even been converted to Chevrolet V8 small block power.

Jag XJC

If you can get your hands on a Jensen interceptor good muscle there but a shame to cut
it up