No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

Always a favorite is Chevrolet’s 1969 Chevells SS396 such as this Daytona Yellow example. Popular in ’69? You bet, 86K saw the light of day. Popular today? You bet again, just cruise the current asking prices on any old… more»

Numbers-Matching 409: 1963 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe

I’m going to refrain from referencing certain lyrics of a certain song from a certain Southern California rock group that sang about cars, surfing, and fun-in-the-sun in the 1960’s. But speaking of California, here’s a fine-looking, numbers-matching 1963 Chevrolet… more»

Hidden Surprises? 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

Pleasant surprises are always welcome, sometimes brightening a dull or boring day. This 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 shows initial promise, suggesting its restoration could be straightforward. However, there are also signs that it may have a few surprises up… more»

Low Production Barn Find! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Are there any cars that take you back to a particular place and time? Every time I see a Plymouth Barracuda convertible, I first think of Mike Brady’s 1971 model from season 3 of The Brady Bunch instead of… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

When thoughts turn to high-performance American models from the 1960s, it is generally classic muscle or pony cars that sit foremost in people’s minds. However, it was possible to buy vehicles that offered the space and comfort of a… more»

Older Repaint: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

Looking at this 1968 Dodge Charger now, it’s kind of hard to imagine it actually began life as an FF1 Light Green car, but I’m kind of digging the new color and lots of other things about this B-Body. … more»

Trailer Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Drag Car

Talk about a time machine: this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was a drag car back in the day before being lost to a storage trailer where it stayed hidden for 29 years. Incredibly, it emerged with its race day patina… more»

1 of 1 Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra

The mythical “one of one” designation: we’re seeing this more and more among modern supercars, where super limited production numbers, combined with endless customization options based on how deep your pocketbook is, allow you to basically create a unicorn…. more»

4-Speed Drop Top: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

When it comes to project cars, starting with a car that has a few key boxes checked makes a lot of sense. For Corvette buyers, there are endless choices for different eras and configurations to pick from, so digging… more»

59,000 Miles, Four Speed, Original: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

While the Trans Am name is synonymous with Burt Reynolds and his magnum opus “Smokey and the Bandit,” the sportier version of the Pontiac Firebird was around a lot longer than that.  If you are looking for a very… more»

All Original California B-Body: 1974 Dodge Charger SE

By 1974, the Dodge Charger was evolving into more of a personal luxury car, even more so the following year when it began sharing a similar look to the new Chrysler Cordoba.  But buyers got one final chance for… more»

No Reserve Hot Rod! 1993 GMC Typhoon

It coulda been a contenda! And this 1993 GMC Typhoon would have been had the General produced more than just 4,600 over a span of just two years (’92 and ’93). But as specialty vehicles go, they’re often short-lived… more»

608 Horsepower: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette SS 427 L88

A performance catalog dedicated to your particular make and model is perhaps one of the more smile-inducing moments of the car hobby. Knowing that either the in-house skunkworks of a major manufacturer or an aftermarket company closely tied to… more»

One-Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am

The Pontiac Can Am was something of a cross between the LeMans and the Grand Am and was produced for only one model year. Along the lines of other company products, the car took its name from the racing… more»

Dual Quad 409! 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Giddy-Up, Giddy-Up…naw, that’s way too overused a reference for a 409 CI engine-equipped Impala so I’ll dispense with the Beach Boys imagery and just stick to the subject which is a 1963 (yeah, I know, they were singing about… more»

Rotisserie Restored 409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne

One of my favorite car personalities is the so-called sleeper look, when a base model car is equipped with few options but has the largest engine under the hood the brand offers.  And it works exceptionally well with the… more»

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