Faded Feathers: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project

The popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am continued throughout the late seventies, with sales peaking at 116,535 units produced for the 1979 model year.  The design looked mean and muscular no matter what color the exterior was painted in,… more»

Cheap V8 Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova got a more modern look when the fourth-generation cars were introduced in 1975, arguably not quite as cool as their predecessors but perhaps a bit more sophisticated when it comes to styling.  At first glance, there… more»

Cheap B-Body Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1974 Plymouth Road Runner may not be as desirable as some of the earlier models, but the cartoon car continued to hold on despite just about everything it stood for going south in the automotive market.  By this… more»

Full Size Luxury: 1974 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

Many auto buyers were changing their priorities quickly after the oil embargo in late 1973, with the popularity of more fuel-efficient offerings on the rise.  However, Cadillac de Ville customers remained loyal, with over 60,000 sedans finding homes for… more»

No Reserve Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette was mostly a carryover from the previous model in terms of outward appearance, with the more significant change being under the hood, as big block buyers now got 427 cubic inches instead of the previous… more»

3 Row Woody Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate

Others came close, but the 1975-76 Buick Estate seems to have won the award for the longest station wagon ever, measuring in at an impressive length of nearly 232 inches before the GM downsizing program chopped almost an entire… more»

4-Speed Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2

With nearly 25,000 units sold during the 1967 production run, the Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 442 package remained a popular choice among muscle car connoisseurs, although that number climbed even higher the following year when the 4-4-2 became its… more»

Luxurious Pink Driver: 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

When the cycle comes around for my wife and I to buy a new car, I always focus on a decent price, a salesperson who’s easy to talk to, finding one with just the right equipment, and maximizing our… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

For the 1968 model, the Chevrolet El Camino got a fresh new look, which included a slight stretch in length from the previous year.  The Chevy also grew in its cool-factor potential as well, as ’68 was the first… more»

Boosted Performance: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am

1979 saw a few exterior changes for the Pontiac Firebird, including a sleeker front end with the grilles moved down to help keep things cooler under the hood.  However, it wasn’t until the following year that some major engine… more»

440 Powered and All Original 1973 Dodge Monaco

During its earlier years, the Dodge Monaco spent much of its lifespan as the brand’s top model and was still a step above the Polara in the lineup for 1973.  This full-size offering seemed to have all the right… more»

Rare Turbo Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

It’s a no-brainer that just about any third-generation Mustang with a V8 stuffed under the hood is a desirable Fox body.  However, one of the lesser-known performance offerings from this period is the SVO, which used turbo power to… more»

43k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Charger

For those seeking a B-Body with the most outrageous performance capabilities, 1972 probably isn’t the year, and the 318-equipped examples definitely fall short in terms of what you’re hoping to find under the hood.  On the other hand, it’s… more»

Q-Code Cobra Jet: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang in 1974, as the pony car got a major redesign going into its second generation of production.  The all-new Mustang II was smaller and more fuel efficient, and the timing… more»

Huge Barn Find! The Bill Slavens Corvette Collection

It’s always sad to hear when someone who’s experienced a lifelong passion for collecting cars has passed away, with Chevrolet Corvette connoisseur Bill Slavens managing to acquire 21 examples of his favorite sports car before his unfortunate passing last… more»

1 Of 386: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

Plymouth buyers had one final chance to associate the GTX moniker with a B-Body in 1974, although only 386 customers took advantage of that opportunity, making it quite a rare one.  By this time, the car was no longer… more»

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