When Pontiac introduced the mid-size GTO muscle car, the bean counters expected to sell just 5,000 copies in its first year, 1964. Instead, the number was more like 32,000 and would peak two years later at 97,000 units. This… more»
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Desirable 5-Speed: 1973 BMW Bavaria
When it comes to vintage BMWs, we tend to become mildly fixated on the classic 2002 and the always-valuable E9 3.0 coupes. The sedans get far less love and attention, and it’s a shame because they are equally great… more»
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Rare 318 Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
To many car aficionados, the name ‘Cuda brings back memories of small, sporty cars with big engines. Like a 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. However, by 1973, changing conditions had eliminated all those motors and you could even… more»
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409 Dual Quad V8! 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
In 1961, Chevrolet only built a handful of bruisers with Super Sport (SS) badging. Sure, some muscle could still be had after that, but the SS went more mainstream in 1962, selling 99,000 copies in the process. That’s because… more»
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390 Barn Find! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
By 1967, if a fastback Galaxie didn’t remind buyers of Ford’s NASCAR racing success, it probably meant the buyer in question didn’t own a television or a radio. This 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 in New Port Richey, Florida may… more»
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Priced Right Barn Find! 1947 Mercury Eight
If you’re going to be in the Coral Springs, Florida area, the seller of this 1947 Mercury Eight invites you to “Come see it in person Mo thru Friday 9 am – 5 pm“. Recently liberated from a barn… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Plymouth GTX 440
The world was a very different place in 1983. While some classic muscle cars were highly sought at that time, others managed to slip under the radar. That was the case with the 1970 Plymouth GTX. Our feature car… more»
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Carport Find: 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Finding modern cars in a forgotten, dusty state is one of the more intriguing discoveries an enthusiast can make. We can understand why an old car might spend years forgotten or otherwise neglected, but a car that’s still easy… more»
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Mark Donohue Edition: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
To take advantage of their signing famed racers Roger Penske and Mark Donohue to their Trans-Am program in 1970, AMC built 2,501 versions of a street Javelin as a special edition. The car could come in any color and… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last evolution of the Hawk series that began in 1956. As a grand touring coupe, the GT Hawk borrowed styling cues from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Ford Thunderbird, and Lincoln Continental. They… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
It seems inevitable that the automotive future will be dominated by hybrid and zero-emission vehicles. That landscape makes vehicles like this 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback so important. Most of our readers have been lucky to have lived through an… more»
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Real Deal? 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS
The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1967-74) would prove the most popular. That includes the SS or Super Sport models which would be a part of the muscle car movement of the era. This 1969 Nova with SS… more»
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Plum Crazy? 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
1970 was the peak of performance for most automakers. The Muscle Car Wars were entering a new decade and soon would come the oil crisis and reduced performance in order to increase gas mileage. One of the cars at… more»
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25 Year Barn Find: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third-generation) Corvette was in its 13th consecutive year of production in 1980, having replaced the C2 in 1968. It’s the “Mako Shark” version that would soldier on through 1983. This 1980 ‘Vette was found in a barn… more»
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Never Installed: Mopar 426 Hemi Engine
The 426 cubic-inch Chrysler “Hemi” has become known as the “Elephant Engine.” It started as a racing motor in the 1960s that would be adapted for street use, too. Typically, the street engine produces nearly one horse per cube… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was conceived in 1962 as a performance-oriented version of the Catalina, but quickly involved into a personal luxury car (that still had teeth). The first generation would continue through 1968, with the 1967 models getting a… more»
