Rare and Fast: 1961 Chrysler 300G

The owner of this 1961 Chrysler 300G project car on Craigslist near Palm Springs, California, is pretty modest about it. It’s a spectacular-looking car, a vision of the future from 1961 and a heralded performance car of its day…. more»

Nice Looking Project: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

On nine occasions between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for special editions of the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. The last iterations came in 1983-84 and are noted for their (somewhat) gimmicky Lighting Rods Shifters. This ‘84… more»

Rare Find: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 4-Speed

With the introduction of the third-generation Nova, Chevrolet switched the SS package from what was essentially a trim option to a performance package. With the change came higher-performance engine options. While most cars received the tried-and-true SBC 350, a… more»

Original 400/4-Speed: 1969 Pontiac GTO

Some classics earn the right to be called muscle cars, while others are pretenders to the crown. Few will dispute the right of the Pontiac GTO to be part of the group, with many enthusiasts considering the GTO to… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi

Some vehicles are mere pretenders when it comes to wearing the crown of a genuine muscle car, while others are the real deal. This 1966 Dodge Charger falls comfortably into the second category courtesy of its legendary Hemi V8…. more»

One Prior Owner Yard Find: 1966 Dodge Charger

When the Dodge Charger was introduced in mid-1966, it was intended to be sort of a mid-size “pony car” with fastback styling. Based on the B-body Coronet, the car had four bucket seats and a sleeker look than the… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

One of the pitfalls buyers searching for an unrestored second-generation Dodge Charger often face is locating one that’s not plagued with rust, but when you consider the unrelenting desirability these cars have in the marketplace, it’s a rare find… more»

BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS 283/4-Speed

In 1964, the Chevy Nova SS officially became a muscle car. In ’62 and ’63, the only engines offered in the Nova were inline-6s. That all changed when the 283 V8 became an option in ’64. The example seen… more»

No Reserve 1969 Pontiac GTO Project

Sometimes used car salesmen get a bad rap, whether it’s at a dealership or an individual looking to find a buyer for whatever classic they’re trying to sell.  It’s not unusual in this marketplace for bodies with rust issues… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner got some major revisions outside for the 1971 model, featuring a new shape that came to be known as the fuselage-style body.  As before, the car retained some great engine options, although this would be… more»

Turbocharged Project: 1983 Buick Regal T-Type

If you went to your local Buick dealer in the 1980s to check out their mid-size cars (like the Regal), they gave you several performance-related choices. They included the T-Type, Turbo T, and the grandaddy of the bunch, the… more»

One-Owner Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO

To many, the 1960s Pontiac GTO was THE muscle car movement. From obscurity in 1964, the car quickly broke GM sales expectations and became a separate series in 1966. After a styling refresh that year, the 1967 models were… more»

1965 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Project

I will freely admit to not being a Corvette enthusiast, but for some reason, I am digging this Sting Ray convertible that’s equipped with the desirable manual transmission and a factory hard top. The seller notes it is a… more»

Solar Gold 400 HO: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

I think this may be a case of optimism or the the misuse of the words “beautifully restored.” This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Oberlin, Ohio. It is listed here on eBay and after 34 bids has… more»

Canadian Find! 1986 Buick Grand National

The Buick Grand National was created in 1982 to celebrate the company’s then-recent success in auto racing, particularly NASCAR. Until 1986, Grand National identity would be a part of the nomenclature in the Winston Cup Series. Mostly, these would… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340

The Dodge Dart doesn’t generally seem to get the same amount of attention as some of the other Mopars when it comes to high performance, which is understandable, as in basic form it was typically considered one of the… more»

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