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BF Auction: 1974 International Harvester 200 Pickup

Finding an unfinished project build where the hard work is complete can be challenging. Finding one where that work has been performed to a high standard sometimes seems impossible. However, that is the opportunity offered by this 1974 International… more»

Military Ambulance: 1965 Willys Jeep M679 Project

The M679 was a military variant of the FC-170, a “Forward Control” Jeep by Willys. In this case, it used a van body with two cabin doors and no side windows, fitted for use as an ambulance. We’re told… more»

L48 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

The Ford Mustang had the pony car market almost all to itself until 1967. Then the parade began with the Chevy Camaro and others joining the party. In terms of sales, the Camaro was the only one to come… more»

Pride and Joy: 1967 Plymouth GTX

Born as the Belvedere GTX in 1967, the GTX would become the senior performance car in the Plymouth line-up after the debut of the Road Runner the following year. Serious about muscle, the GTX always came with at least… more»

Automotive Potpourri: Chevrolets and Fords

For the past 15 years, four cars have been sitting in a dry warehouse waiting for what comes next. They consist of two 1967 Ford Mustangs, a 1980 Chevy Corvette, and a 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28. They’re in a… more»

289 V8 Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

While the Ford Mustang would begin its domination in the new “pony car” market in the Spring of 1964, it was not until that fall that the fastback body style would go into production. This ’65 fastback has an… more»

No Reserve Project: 1974 Dodge Charger SE

In addition to just the basic Charger offerings, Dodge offered some more upscale models throughout the earlier years to satisfy almost any craving a buyer might have in mind, such as an R/T for drivers who wanted plenty of… more»

Mopar Sleeper: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 Wagon

Dodge fans celebrated when the Coronet was resurrected in 1965. The nameplate had flirted with muscle car status since the mid-1950s when Dodge shattered records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and racked up wins with Lee Petty in NASCAR…. more»

Worth a Grand? 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Finding an affordable project candidate can sometimes be challenging, especially if a pony car is on the buyer’s Wish List. However, they are out there if potential buyers are willing to exercise patience. This 1989 Camaro RS proves that,… more»

Mid-Seventies Sizzle: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II

After years of declining sales, Ford reinvented the Mustang pony car in 1974. Instead of being a derivative of the Falcon compact in the 1960s, it was an extension of the Pinto subcompact of the 1970s. It was smaller… more»

Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT 429

Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1970, going for a more aerodynamic look. The slipperiest was the SportsRoof (Ford-speak for fastback) which could come in Torino 500, GT, or Cobra trim. The seller’s car is a GT that once… more»

Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

The muscle car era was in full swing by the mid-1960s, and General Motors led the charge across several marques. Pontiac got the ball rolling, but Oldmobile’s response with the 442 offered worthy competition. This 1965 Olds 442 is… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Dodge Charger

I’ve been a fan of the second-generation Dodge Chargers since I was old enough to dream about cars, and it was in the early seventies when my very young but already car-crazy mind realized there was something special going… more»

Blue Bandit! 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

No rose-colored reflection on the ’70s would be complete without a 1977 Trans Am, actor Burt Reynolds’ iconic steed in the 1977 action comedy movie Smokey and the Bandit. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am wears blue paint instead of… more»

Reinvented Sales Success: 1978 Ford Mustang II

The Ford Mustang was the right car at the right time on at least two occasions. The first was when it was introduced in 1964 and the market was ripe for a sporty compact. The second was 10 years… more»

Two 390 V8s: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Roller

Ford entered the mid-size muscle car market full bore in 1966. The Fairlane Intermediate had been reworked, sporting stacked headlights for the first time. If you want performance, you ordered either the GT or GTA, the main difference being… more»