Sitting Since the 1980s: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Few muscle cars embody the Mopar spirit like a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, especially when it’s wearing Plum Crazy paint with a black top and interior, as this car once was. This example, listed here on Facebook Marketplace, has… more»

17k Mile Special Edition: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

We have seen some really low mile Trans Ams come to market lately. This one is no exception with only 17k miles on the odometer. It is located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida and listed here on Craigslist. We… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

In the classic car world, we tend to love finding vehicles that are still in the care of their original owners, or one family owned. The reason for this wasn’t immediately obvious to me over the years, as I… more»

1994 Chevrolet Impala SS With 5,100 Genuine Miles!

With a few notable exceptions, concept cars rarely find their way into series production. However, Chevrolet broke the mold in 1994 when the Impala SS landed on showroom floors. Unveiled as a concept at the 1992 Detroit Motor Show,… more»

Triple-Black 360: 1978 Dodge Magnum XE

There is a lot to like about this 1978 Dodge Magnum XE. Its Triple-Black paint and trim combination will appeal to many, while its leather interior gives it a luxurious feel. However, many will find the 360ci V8 under… more»

80’s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National

There was a significant danger that the legislative requirements of the 1970s, designed to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions, could have led to the permanent extinction of the muscle car sector. Certainly, iconic high-performance models like the Camaro Z28 were… more»

Buried Treasure: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project

Every once in a while, a listing comes along that reminds us of the raw side of the “barn find” world. This 1961 Chevrolet Impala, now listed here on eBay, isn’t tucked away in a climate-controlled garage or sitting… more»

Straightforward Project: 1978 Chevrolet Nova 3-Speed

By the late 1970s, the Chevrolet Nova had shifted from being Chevy’s compact hot rod darling into more of a practical, everyday coupe. Still, these cars make a great entry point into classic car ownership thanks to simple mechanicals,… more»

Former Drag Racer: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

With all the buzz the more muscular versions of Chrysler’s E-Body cars receive nowadays, it’s easy to lose sight of how versatile they were as everyday drivers, at least for those not as inclined to push performance to the… more»

Time Capsule Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 4-Speed

When Pontiac rolled out the Firebird in 1967, it was their answer to the Mustang and Camaro, and they made sure it stood apart by offering big power right out of the gate. This first-year Firebird, now up for… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

Not every barn find needs to be a V8 fastback to get Mustang fans excited. This 1968 Ford Mustang coupe, spotted here on craigslist in Louisville, Colorado, is an all-original survivor showing just 58,000 miles. That mileage isn’t rolled… more»

First Year Hemi: 1953 Dodge Coronet

The Dodge Coronet received a complete redesign to begin its second generation of production in 1953, with the body displaying some sleeker and more modern styling.  In addition, the car also got a significant boost in performance, at least… more»

Sitting 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions.  Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429CJ

One of the most underrated performance Fords of the muscle car era has to be the 1970-71 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet. A contemporary Motor Trend road test pitted a 370-horsepower Cobra Jet Torino against an LS6 Chevelle… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»

4 Speed Project: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This Code 69 Brentwood Brown 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is still for sale and was sent to us by Curvette. The dealer listed it at $18,900 last month and has lowered the price to $16,900. That still may be… more»

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