Upscale Muscle Car Project: 1970 Plymouth GTX

The GTX debuted in 1967 as an upscale muscle car based on the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. It beat the Road Runner to market by a year but was outsold by the latter because of its appeal to a more… more»

Gold Nugget: 1967 Dodge Charger

When Dodge introduced the first-generation Charger to the buying public in 1966, I’m guessing they had no idea what a success story that nameplate would hold for the Chrysler Corporation throughout automotive history.  Now in its seventh generation, it’s… more»

SS 396 Clone Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

From all indications, this 1969 Chevy was an ordinary Camaro when it left the factory. But the seller’s more recent plan for the car was to create a Super Sport or SS 396 clone. Some of that work has… more»

Entry Level Muscle: 1979 Pontiac Formula

Some people did not like the new front end that Pontiac installed on the 1979 Firebird family. It was quite a departure from the “beaked nose” of the 1977-1978 Pontiac Firebird. The gold 1979 Pontiac Formula is at the… more»

1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Project

By 1969, Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO, was in its sixth year of production. Looking to generate even further interest in the machine, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” option, taking marketing advantage of the skit with Sammy Davis, Jr. on… more»

57k Mile 1967 Ford Galaxie XL

The Galaxie name was initially added to the full-size Ford line-up during the 1959 model year as the highest trim level on the Fairlane 500, capitalizing on the excitement around the space race of the era. Over time it… more»

Pink Panther Returns! 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 383

Back in 1968, The Band released an album entitled, “Music From Big Pink“. Spying this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner makes me wonder if hearing it idle would emulate the title of that iconic album. Certainly, this Road Runner is… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

As the muscle car movement was changing in the early 1970s, so was the Chevelle Super Sport. Rather than a 396 or 454 being the typical engine under the hood by 1971, you could get any optional V8 and… more»

DeLorean 428 V8! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

This low-mileage Trans Am was built at the height of “Trans Am” mania, i.e., the year after the original Smokey and the Bandit movie made the car a star. This one is special because when it was brand new,… more»

No Reserve 402: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is a tidy classic where the owner has spent considerable money recently. He has treated the body to a complete restoration, while the engine and transmission have both received a rebuilt. It makes a… more»

Just 360 Miles! 2005 Ford Mustang GT

The fifth generation of the venerable Ford Mustang began in 2005 and had a retro look as a nod to the original from 40 years earlier. The GT was a potent model and accounted for nearly 30% of production… more»

409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

The legendary actor Jack Nicholson once posed the question, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That could be the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS. The current owner recently treated the car to a complete… more»

Real Deal W-30! 1972 Oldsmobile 442

UPDATE – When we last featured this Oldsmobile, it was listed on craigslist in New York City with a $28,500 asking price. The new owner transported it down to Hollywood, Florida, and have now listed it here on eBay… more»

Real SS 454? 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s new personal luxury car for 1970, sharing GM’s “A-Special” platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix. It turned in some solid numbers out the gate, 142,153 Sport Coupes for the first model year. With the… more»

Scat Pack Spring Special: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

I don’t doubt that we will have plenty of readers who would find the idea of slipping behind the wheel of a classic car that can deliver a sub-15-second ¼ mile ET to be an attractive proposition. When the… more»

455-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac GTO

By 1974, classics like the Pontiac GTO were feeling the pinch of tightening emission regulations. The GTO still offered respectable performance, but it was a shadow of its former muscular self. The owner of this GTO has decided to… more»

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