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Numbers-Matching 440: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Project

1971 was still a fun time period when a prospective buyer visited his local Dodge dealer dreaming of driving away in a muscle car, with the Charger receiving an all-new look plus several exciting options available for powering it. … more»

Turbocharged! 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI

For more than two decades, Chrysler Corp. had a vested interest in Mitsubishi Motors, giving them access to a variety of Japanese-built cars to sell in the U.S. One of those was the Chrysler Conquest, a variant of the… more»

32k Original Miles: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am

The seller states that if we ignore the tires and battery, this 1985 Pontiac Trans Am is an original and unmolested survivor with 32,000 miles on the clock. It isn’t perfect, but it is a highly optioned classic with… more»

Better Than It Looks? 1972 Ford Bronco

It is easy to judge a book by its cover. A cursory glance at this 1972 Ford Bronco suggests it is a classic suffering the typical rust issues that plague these vehicles, and returning it to its former glory… more»

Drives Like New: 1971 Ford Bronco Project

We see plenty of First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, which typically fall into two categories. Some are pristine, while others need everything replaced but the wiper blades. This 1971 example walks a welcome middle ground. It has… more»

All In The Family: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The R/T was the hottest incarnation of the second-generation Dodge Chargers. With a 375 hp 440 cubic inch “Magnum” V8, there was no faster Charger unless it had the famed 426 Hemi. This ’70 Charger R/T has been owned… more»

Big Block Swap: 1975 Excalibur Roadster

One of the the bigger let downs with most kit cars is the powerplant. Typically, in an effort to make the whole kit work and also keep costs down, the original design called for a fairly humble engine, which… more»

Bubbletop Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

The 1961 model year marked a return to “sensible” styling for General Motors cars. The Chevrolets lost the tailfins that had symbolized the 1959-60 vehicles, yet the smoother-looking autos were less popular (production was off by 15%). The Impala… more»

Same Owner 29 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Muscle cars were still in hot demand in 1970, though that was about to change. More than 53,600 copies of the Chevelle Super Sport were built, 84% coming with the “396” V8 while the rest had the new 454… more»

Bargain Of A lifetime? 1969 Aston Martin DB6

OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time, and today, for your review, we have a 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In keeping with most of the Gullwing cars that we review, this one is not without its foibles. Actually, it… more»

Former Drag Car! 1957 Chevrolet 210 4-Door

Some number of the original 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevrolets found themselves turned into drag cars. They were fairly light vehicles that were easy to modify. Such was the case with this ’57 210 which was a racer almost from the… more»

SS 454 Pickup! 1971 Chevrolet El Camino

From 1964 to 1987, the El Camino was a “gentleman’s pickup” version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Mechanically, it could be equipped any way you could order a Malibu, including the Super Sport option and the hot 454 cubic… more»

Disappearing Top! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner

As the 1950s wore on, U.S. automakers were on a path to make their products more “futuristic”. The 1957-59 Chryslers and their “Forward Look” styling is one example. Another is the retractable hardtop sold by Ford during those same… more»

No Reserve Running Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

While many manufacturers were either driving nails in the coffin of their muscle models or drastically reducing their fun characteristics, I guess Ford didn’t get the memo that the market was dying before they revamped the Torino for ’72… more»

Buried Alive: Pair of 1957 Chevrolet Bel Airs

The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 are still considered iconic more than 65 years later. While the styling is timeless (especially with the finned ‘57s), they were the first eight-cylinder cars offered by Chevy in nearly four decades…. more»

Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super

American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»