Muscle car sales peaked in 1969/70 as insurance companies were on the hunt to raise premiums on performance cars. To recapture sales, Chevrolet introduced the Heavy Chevy in 1971, a car that resembled a Super Sport but lacked the… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1973 AMC Javelin 360 V8
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry in the “pony car” market and was in production from 1968 to 1974. Only one major restyle was done in 1971, so the seller’s ’73 edition maintains the “eyebrows” over the front wheel… more»
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It Waits and Waits: 1957 Chevrolet 210 327 V8
One of the best-selling 1957 Chevrolet models/body styles was the Bel Air Sport Coupe. However, you could also get the Sport Coupe in 210 garb, which meant less trim but the same good looks. It was less popular than… more»
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Rebuilt/Refreshed: 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
The Dodge Dart was a popular compact car in the late 1960s – except with younger buyers. So, in 1969, they took the 2-door hardtop, added the Swinger name to it, and went after that segment of the market…. more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Ragtop
The 1966 Ford Mustang has a place in my heart because I had one during my high school and college years. Mine was a coupe, but it had the same 200 cubic-inch 6-banger this one has, and it was… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Batmobile Replicas
If you’re reading this review, you are no doubt a fan of Batman. And the fascination could have started with the early comic books, the 1966-68 TV show, or the series of big-screen movies that began in the 1980s…. more»
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Rough Ragtop Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Of all the cars of the 1950s that are still in demand, the Chevrolet “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57 have to top the list. With sales of early five million copies when new, the universe of survivors in 2025 isn’t small,… more»
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Rebuilt 440 V8: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1972 model year was not a good one for muscle car fans. Emissions detuning was in full swing, so compression ratios were down. And engine output was now measured as SAE net, so horsepower looked even less impressive…. more»
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30 Years Same Owner: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
Ford shifted the Fairlane nameplate to a new mid-size car in 1962, filling a void between the full-size Galaxie and compact Falcon. The car received its first redesign in 1966 and gained stacked headlights like the senior Fords. This… more»
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Horse Collar Barn Find! 1958 Edsel Pacer
Ford Motor Co. had high hopes in 1958 when they expanded their portfolio to include a fourth division – the Edsel. The new line of cars was named after Henry Ford’s son, and a substantial amount of money was… more»
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4-Door Survivor Driver: 1962 Chrysler Saratoga
Chrysler used the Saratoga nameplate off and on between 1939 and 1965. But after 1961, it only appeared on Chryslers built and sold in Canada. That’s where you’ll find the seller’s seemingly nice 1962 Saratoga, though the photos don’t… more»
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GTO Clone Wannabe? 1964 Pontiac LeMans
The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans was promoted from a compact car to an intermediate in 1964. That paved the way for the GTO muscle car that joined the line-up mid-year and changed the automotive landscape going forward. The seller’s car has… more»
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Running Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Looking to boost sales, Ford introduced the Mach 1 on the Mustang in 1969. It was a performance and appearance model that captured new sales but was unable to prevent overall Mustang market share from declining further due to… more»
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Identity Crisis: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ragtop
The popularity of the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass continued to grow in 1969, its sixth year. The car had been redesigned the year before, so the ’69 editions only had mild styling changes. The seller’s convertible was built in 1969,… more»
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Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to field a “pony car,” and it arrived in 1970 in the form of the Challenger. It was initially successful with sales of nearly 77,000 copies in the first year. But only… more»
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Aluminum V8: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
