Field Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

In 1964, Plymouth introduced its first pony car, the Barracuda. Situated on Chrysler’s compact A-platform, its fastback styling was actually a Valiant in disguise. The first cars even carried Valiant badging, shifting to the fish in 1965 as Plymouth… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Although it can sometimes be challenging to determine the desirability of a classic, the twenty-one bids submitted on this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 leaves little doubt. Its presentation is difficult to fault, and it offers the performance you… more»

Custom Convertible: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The Pontiac Trans Am would become a hot commodity in the late 1970s due in part to the popularity of the Smokey and The Bandit movies with Burt Reynolds. From the factory, the cars were limited to a single… more»

One-Hit-Wonder! 1977 Pontiac Can Am

The Pontiac Can Am was a one-year wonder, a cross between the LeMans and Grand Am. It was built in 1977, the last year of the Colonnade-styled GM intermediates. Production numbers were low, said not to have exceeded 1,377… more»

Cameo White Project: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1973 Pontiac Trans Am was only offered in three colors – Cameo White, Buccaneer Red and Brewster Green. This Cameo White example is clearly a project and the seller states that the engine and transmission are long gone…. more»

Unfinished Restoration? 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

The overall condition of this 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” suggests it recently received some restoration work. However, a few minor details require attention, and addressing these could be a satisfying way for a new owner to while away… more»

Stealthy Upgrades! 1968 Mercury Cougar

Wide tires, lowered stance, and a matte black shaker hood mark a mere sample of the purposeful modifications on this 1968 Mercury Cougar. Anyone suspecting a tired stock 302 powers this Williamsport, Pennsylvania Cougar would be only partially correct…. more»

One Owner IROC: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro

This 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z has been off the road since 1998, and despite residing in Londonderry, New Hampshire, this is a California survivor that still wears its original California license plates from the 1980s (it’s the same plate… more»

Rare Tri-Power V8! 1957 Oldsmobile 88

The 1957 Oldsmobile’s were treated to a restyle over their 1956 counterparts. Yet, sales were down by 12% and below that of Buick as the U.S. economy entered a recession that carried into 1958. The 88, also called the… more»

One Year Only! 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

The 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe really was a pretty decent offering- for its time.  As the old cliche goes, measuring most American muscle cars in terms of performance from the late seventies to their counterparts a decade earlier… more»

78k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

There has long been debate about when The Malaise Era ended. While some believe it dragged into the 1990s, others claim that cars like the 1987 Buick Grand National signaled the beginning of the end of one of the… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340

Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game, not jumping in until 1970 when Plymouth redid the Barracuda. It was popular at first, but demand fell off quickly as the decline in muscle cars spilled over to the… more»

Rolling Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run – 12 years, to be exact. They grew in popularity after their late delay in coming to market in 1970. But, by, 1981, the design was getting tired and new life… more»

Good Bones? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

After launching the GTX in 1967 as an upscale performance car, Plymouth decided to go after the budget muscle car market in 1968. The Road Runner was a hit out of the gate, with its low price and gimmicky… more»

Original 390 V8: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

The AMC Javelin SST is the hidden hero of the classic world. With the right engine under the hood, it can match more popular models like the Mustang, Camaro, or Chevelle, but it has failed to generate the same… more»

440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, was redesigned for 1970 and the public response was enthusiastic. At nearly 50,000 copies, sales were up by nearly half from the year before. But most people opted for some sort of V8 power,… more»

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