V8 Coupe: 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX (opens in new tab)

To my mind's eye, finding a cheap coupe with a V8 is one of the most turnkey entry points into classic and/or muscle car ownership. Any car I've owned with a V8 has been interesting to me just for the noise alone, and the respectable acceleration is an added bonus. This 10th generation Ford Thunderbird...