One-Owner Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Just as the Pontiac GTO had been hugely successful a few years earlier, the Plymouth Road Runner would carve a similar path in the mid-size muscle car segment. The 1969 model run would be its most successful sales year… more»

400/4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO

It is a question that will ignite a spirited debate between enthusiasts. What was the first muscle car? While many people will put forward their own candidates with compelling arguments, the majority seem to believe that the honor falls… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360

The American motoring landscape was changing profoundly during the early 1970s. A combination of an energy crisis, tightening emission regulations, and legislative requirements to improve vehicle safety saw weights go up and powers go down. For those passionate about… more»

Mako Nose? 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe

How badly do you want to own a 1963 split-window Corvette Sting Ray? Does $40,001 seem like a reasonable amount? It certainly is, since a Concours example is $167,000, says Hagerty. Of course, this example in White Plains, Maryland… more»

Rusty Gold? 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye

If you’re looking for a rare Dodge Challenger to restore (besides a ’71 Hemi) convertible), you might want to consider the ’74 Rallye. That was the last model year for the “pony car” and the only year that a… more»

Parked In ’93: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE

Based on Chrysler’s E-Body platform, Dodge introduced their First Generation Challenger in 1970. Its first year of production stands as its most successful. In this model year, the company also produced the SE or Special Edition version. These rate… more»

Hi-Po 289! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 K-Code

This one, on the surface, is a bit confusing. It’s listed as a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 “K-Code” which means a hi-performance 289 CI V8 engine is in store. It’s confusing, though, because the Ford sales brochure makes no… more»

Older Restoration? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The performance-minded SS 396 was a popular part of the Chevy Chevelle portfolio in the late 1960s. It started as an option after the Chevelle’s introduction in 1964, then became a series of its own for 1966-68 before reverting… more»

429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra

Reading the supplied Marti Report for this 1970 Ford Torino Cobra reveals that this car has more tricks in its bag than mere good looks. The owner has recently spent a considerable sum to return this Cobra to its… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

There were not many changes for the 1971 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, which was the second year of production for the 2nd generation F-body that was produced all the way until 1981. Pontiac added taller bucket seats and faux fender… more»

454-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Many classic cars are about more than mere good looks. Those cars will make a stunning visual statement, but they make their boldest statement when the driver presses the pedal to the metal. That is the case with this… more»

1 of 932: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra 428CJ

Ford upped its game in the muscle car field by adding the Cobra to the upscale, mid-size Torino in 1969. These cars came standard with a 428 cubic inch V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and a competition suspension. That gave… more»

350 Stroker V8 Power! 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner

Studebaker employed the Commander name across a variety of products from 1927 until the demise of U.S production in 1964. It was reflective of upscale models and included the Starliner, 2-door hardtop editions. Besides being restored over the past… more»

454 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne

From 1959-75, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car lacked the level of trim (exterior and interior) that the Bel Air, Impalas, and (later) Caprice wore. It was named after Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida, following a… more»

Italian Stallion? 64K Mile 1971 Ford Torino

I’ve been to Italy but I haven’t been to Turin, often known as the Detroit of Italy or the Italian Detroit. Or, it was back in the day of this 1971 Ford Torino, I’m not sure about today. The… more»

Dad’s Show Car: 1967 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth introduced the GTX in 1967 as an upscale, mid-size muscle car a year before the budget-minded Road Runner. Using the Satellite’s body and trim level, the GTX was around for five model years. It came standard with a… more»

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