Times were changing in the muscle car market in 1972. Chrysler dropped the 426 Hemi and 440 6-Pack, and all their cars had hardened valve seats to accommodate the new unleaded fuels that were coming on the scene. The… more»
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Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
350 HP! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
By 1967, the U.S. muscle car movement was in full swing. And. one of the market leaders was the Chevy Chevelle SS 396, which was a Malibu with one of three powerful V8 engines. From all indications, the seller’s… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
440 Plus Patina! 1967 Dodge Polara Station Wagon
When loudness is such an issue with your hauler that neighbors get scared when the big block starts followed by your wife not enjoying the attention created by the noise, it’s time to sell, or at least that’s what… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
It’s a Hemi! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The hottest Plymouth Barracuda you could buy in 1972 was the ‘Cuda 340 with a 4-speed manual transmission. And this car was one of them as just 4,315 rolled off the assembly line. But now it might be 1-of-1… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
455 Powered: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Trans Am set the performance bar for performance in the 1970’s both in handling and acceleration. While other manufacturers were cutting engine sizes, Pontiac offered the 455 cubic inch V8 all the way… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1977 Plymouth Volare Wagon
Chrysler introduced the Plymouth Volare/Dodge Aspen in 1976 to replace the aging Valiant/Dart compacts. The cars had a five-year run, but they were not trouble-free with a host of recalls in the vehicles’ earliest days. This 1977 station wagon… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Survivor-Quality Landau: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
UPDATE 2/27/24 The seller texted me and indicated that the correct mileage on the car really is close to 13,000 miles and has not turned over. That would explain the overall condition of the vehicle. The listing has been… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Preserved Islander: 1992 Jeep Wrangler
The incorporation of decals and custom graphics as a means of selling vehicles is a tactic that’s almost as old as the industry itself (OK, maybe there wasn’t a Model T with a “Special Edition” sticker on it, but… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Seven Wannabe: 1975 Blakely Bantam
Buying a kit car is can offer entry to a few different layers of the automotive hobby. For one, there’s other kit car enthusiasts; for another, there’s the fiberglass crowd that keeps track of all the various oddball creations… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 42k Original Miles!
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a genuine survivor. From its stunning paint to its spotless interior, there is much to like about this classic. However, the odometer reading of 42,000 original miles could be the ace up its… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
56k Original Miles: 1995 Ford F-150 Short Bed 4×4
If you rewound the clock thirty years or so and boldly predicted that Ford’s F-Series range would be the highest-selling US vehicle in 2023, some may have questioned your sanity. However, with 750,789 vehicles rolling off showroom floors, there… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
454 Big Block V8! 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold nearly 350,000 Nova’s in 1972 and none of them came with a 454 cubic inch V8. The largest Nova engine in ’72 was the 350, with or without Super Sport trim. This gold Nova with a black… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Factory T-Top: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
It is a sobering moment when you are confronted with a tidy and unmolested survivor like this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ and realize it is only a few years from celebrating its fiftieth birthday. A close examination confirms… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Running and Ridable Barn Find: 1921 Harley-Davidson JD
Harley-Davidson sits with Ford, Coca-Cola, Apple, and a handful of other companies among the most recognized American brands. It took Harley a long time to get to that position, 121 long years. They got there by offering well-built motorcycles… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nissan SD33 Turbo Diesel: 1978 International Scout II
Sometimes car manufacturers get it right and create a timeless design that just looks good. I think International Harvester did that with the first “SUV” – the Scout. This example is a later model but International Harvester first introduced… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rusty GTX or Road Runner? 1970 Plymouth
Between 1968 and 1971, Plymouth offered two versions of mid-size muscle cars: the Road Runner (which was somewhat austere) and the GTX (which was on the luxurious side). The seller seems uncertain which one this project or parts car… more»
