Holy Grail Project: 1967 Shelby Mustang G.T. 500

In 1965, Ford partnered with Carroll Shelby to build high-performance versions of the newly popular Mustang pony car. The 1965-66 versions came with tweaked 289 cubic inch V8s, but the revised 1967 models also added the G.T. 500, which… more»

V8 Coupe: 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX

To my mind’s eye, finding a cheap coupe with a V8 is one of the most turnkey entry points into classic and/or muscle car ownership. Any car I’ve owned with a V8 has been interesting to me just for… more»

Slicing The Wind: 1969 Ford Torino Talladega

Among racing fans, the question of which period constitutes the Golden Age of NASCAR can be a difficult topic to discuss, given the many variables involved.  Some might even say the peak was during its first couple of years… more»

1 of 1 Drop-Top? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

“Pony cars” were all the rage in the late 1960s, thanks to the success of the Ford Mustang. The Camaro from Chevrolet arrived in 1967 and quickly solidified its runner-up spot in the sales race as others would soon… more»

Possibly Perfect: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

It probably seems like a loaded question, but how much would you pay for a perfect example of an iconic 1960s American muscle car? There is no definitive answer, because it largely depends on the make and model of… more»

Customized Muscle: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340

The Dart Sport was the successor to the Dodge Demon, two years after the latter’s introduction in 1971. The Demon name had come under criticism, so the more benign Dart Sport moniker took its place (but on the same… more»

Nova SS? 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint

The Ventura II (later just plain Ventura, then Phoenix) was Pontiac’s answer to the Chevrolet Nova. It was produced from 1971 to 1979 and used the Nova’s X-body and much of its sheet metal. The Sprint was an appearance… more»

Gymkhana Suspension: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

While it’s often said that the C4-era Chevrolet Corvette is one of the best sports/muscle car values out there, the C3 doesn’t typically get the same sort of affection. It’s often seen as more of a Saturday night cruiser,… more»

Ultimate Sleeper! 1953 Chevrolet 210

If Chevrolet had 2020s technology in the 1950s, they might have built this 1953 Chevy 210 the way you see it here. It looks like a sleeper with four doors, to boot, yet a 400 cubic inch V8 resides… more»

Indy Pace Car Edition: 1979 Ford Mustang

With the introduction of the all-new third-generation Mustang in 1979, things were heading in yet another positive direction for Ford’s pony car, all except in terms of optional over-the-top performance options as could be found on some of the… more»

ZZ4 350 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS

Chevrolet gave its popular Nova a facelift in 1973-74, which resulted in a bulkier-looking car that would find some of its best sales years. The Super Sport option gained in popularity because it could be had with any Chevy… more»

One-Owner 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Holiday Coupe

It’s always sad to buy a car from an estate, but it’s a good feeling to buy that car knowing that it will be given a good home that the previous owner would approve of. I hope that’s the… more»

Original Owner Convertible: 1986 Convertible Corvette

Being the original owner of a vintage or classic car can be a pretty special feeling. After all, you’re the caretaker of a vehicle that has typically traded hands several times by this point. In the case of a… more»

Street Or Strip: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

This heavily modified 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Hemmings.com. It is listed for $31,500 and is located in sunny Gainesville, Florida. While the second-generation F-body styling remains unmistakably intact, the original powerplant has been replaced by… more»

Roadster Project: 1987 Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren

The Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren remains one of those unusual collector cars that is both entirely appealing due to its usability and affordable running gear, but also sort of a question mark. In the case of the car shown here,… more»

Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

The second generation of the Plymouth Road Runner (1971-74) saw a decline in performance compared to the first batch (1968-70). But it was an industry-wide thing as engines were being detuned for lower emissions. By 1973, a 318 V8… more»