Modern Muscle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Every now and again, you come across a car that looks like a very smart buy. This 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am strikes me as such a vehicle, as it’s priced reasonably at $8,500, has reasonable mileage (133,500) and… more»

Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

When it was shiny and new, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was a meek and mild vehicle that served as a daily driver for its original elderly owner. A few years ago, the seller purchased the Nova and transformed it… more»

It’s A Swinger! 1970 Dodge Dart 340

When I was in high school, a classmate and his sister went in halfsies on a 1970 Plymouth Duster 340. Talk about running like a scalded dog, that little Plymouth packed a punch and made quite an impression on… more»

One Owner Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro

How valuable is it to have a car with just one previous owner? Some enthusiasts might say it doesn’t matter, but there are collectors who place a great deal of weight on owning a vehicle that was purchased straight… more»

Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»

Numbers Matching 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

The 1970 model year was the last one where you could get anything bigger than a 350 cubic inch engine in a Chevy Nova. There were two versions of the 396 V8 offered (aka 402), which produced either 350… more»

G-Code 406! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

There’s a lot of debate about which car was the very first muscle car. Personally, I view the GTO as the first one, but the 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 G-code makes a pretty compelling case! This example is rough… more»

Low Mileage Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang

Notchback. Red. 5.0L V8. 5-speed manual. Those are some pretty magical ingredients for a Fox-body fan, and this 1993 Ford Mustang has all of those features and then some. Most importantly, this Mustang also has only 53,102 original miles,… more»

440 Power! 1969 Dodge Charger

Ask anyone what the most famous Dodge Charger of all time is, and they will undoubtedly respond with “The General Lee, of course!” Immortalized in The Dukes of Hazzard tv series, it is one of only a few star… more»

Yenko Tribute: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

I’ve always been fascinated by the evolution of the Pony car. What started out as budget-minded fun-to-drive cars eventually morphed into all-out muscle cars, but honestly, I’m glad they did. Some of my favorite late ’60s cars are the… more»

Big Block Gamble: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

This Chevelle might be an amazing find. Or it might not… The seller doesn’t really give us enough information to be sure. 1969 was the first year you could add the SS 396 package to any two-door Chevelle so… more»

1 of 212: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD 455 4-Speed

1974.  One car.  That’s how Barrett-Jackson’s Steve Statham explained how the doomed muscle car era lasted as long as it did.  “The muscle car era stretched as late as 1974 because of one car,” said Statham, and the car… more»

427/4-Speed Car: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has definitely seen better days, but even so, it checks a lot of boxes in terms of being a desirable muscle car build. It has the right equipment from the factory, most notably with its… more»

One Owner Project Car: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is a project car but one that looks largely complete, and the seller is only letting it go due to a Corvette becoming the major project priority at the moment. Although he is… more»

400/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac GTO

Many people consider the Pontiac GTO to be the father of the muscle car. Tidy examples, especially early cars, are highly-sought and can command some astronomical prices. This 1965 GTO is not a factory spec car, but it should… more»

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