Here’s an example of a 1969 Chevelle that was bulked up on the performance meter without being turned into an SS 396 clone. It’s a Malibu Sport Coupe with a later 350 cubic inch V8 and a Tremec 5-speed… more»
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350-Powered: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
For the second-generation GM F-body Trans Am, the transition from the 1979 to the 1980 model year was visually very minor. From a drivetrain perspective, it represented one of the most drastic shifts in American performance history. As tightening… more»
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Rare Tri-Power: 1960 Ford Starliner Bubbletop
Ford introduced the Starliner in 1960, a Galaxie fastback with thin roof pillars. While competing with Chevrolet was likely the goal, Ford thought the design would be helpful in NASCAR. It was a two-year package, replaced in 1962 by… more»
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Sprint Engine Swap: 1971 Triumph 1500
While this car is advertised as a Triumph Dolomite, it was built using a completely different car – the economy-minded, front-wheel drive 1500. The body cues are similar, but the Dolomite was a rear-wheel drive dynamo, especially the “Sprint”… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth hit a home run in the muscle car marketplace when it introduced the Road Runner in 1968, offering a sporty car with a big block as standard equipment, yet still affordable enough in base form to be within… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 can rightly wear the survivor label. From its original paint to its numbers-matching V8, it is a well-preserved classic that presents nicely. There is scope for the buyer to make some cosmetic updates… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Some sellers describe their classics as restored, but close inspection reveals enough changes that they could best be described as refurbished. There are no such dangers with this 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. The seller followed a faithful path during… more»
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Tuned-Up Drop-Top: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You only had to check out the Pontiac GTO’s production numbers to see that the muscle car market was shrinking by 1970. Sales were down by roughly half from 1969, and they were nothing like the heyday in 1966… more»
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World’s Finest? 1969 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX was an upscale mid-size muscle car sold as a separate series from 1967 to 1971. It was the big brother to the budget Road Runner that arrived in 1968. Like the Dodge Charger and Coronet R/Ts,… more»
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A Bargain? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Clone
Clones versus originals. A subject much debated by car folks! This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has been converted with some Road Runner parts into a cosmetic clone of one, and it’s even been given some improvements over the original. This… more»
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Supercharged Stingray! 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
In pure stock form, the 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is considered one of the more mundane performers from the C3 era, and it’s not one of the years that’s particularly sought after by collectors. However, there’s not much left mechanically… more»
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Super Cruiser! 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
With 223″ of overall length, riding on a 126″ wheelbase, and tipping the scales at over 4,200 lbs., I would deem this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible a “Whammer-jammer”. It’s existentially big, and even bigger visually. The seller refers to… more»
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52 Years Owned! 1972 Lotus Europa JPS
Typically, I’m disappointed with the quality of the Lotus Europas we find on the market — not this one! Thanks to frequent contributor Curvette for sending us this fine example of the first Lotus mid-engined street car. It’s listed… more»
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Forward Look Find: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
While many folks today associate Chrysler’s “Forward Look” campaign with the noteworthy 1957 model year, it really started with the overhauled 1955-56 products. Plymouth especially benefited from the modern changes, building more than 700,000 automobiles in 1955. The Belvedere… more»
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49k Mile 1979 Ford Granada Coupe
The Ford Granada was just past the halfway point in its lifespan in 1979, with production beginning in 1975 and ending in 1982, after well over two million units were manufactured during the car’s highly successful 8-year run. With… more»
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Post-War Compact: 1953 Kaiser Henry J Corsair Deluxe
The Henry J was the brainchild of Henry J. Kaiser, of Kaiser-Frazier automobile prominence, created with the main intention of attracting budget-minded buyers. There’s an interesting story about how this car was initially inexpensive, as Kaiser-Frazer received a government… more»
