By 1970, interest in the muscle car market was starting to wane, thanks in part to the insurance industry. Demand for the Plymouth Road Runner was also affected. Sales would peak in 1969 and then fall by nearly half… more»
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427 V8/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
By 1966, the Super Sport was in its third year as a separate series on the Impala. A variety of engine choices were available to buyers, but in the grand scheme, only a small number of SS models came… more»
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Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
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Original 383 V8: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Sometimes I’ll look at a classic car, and I can instantly identify why I like it. However, some possess an indefinable something that makes me long to park them in my garage. The latter scenario is the case with… more»
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Former Electric Vehicle? 42k Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova
This ’72 Chevy Nova is a two-owner car, and the first family had it for 45 years. It’s been treated to a frame-on restoration and upgraded from stock, having once spent time as an EV (electric vehicle; we don’t… more»
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Drop Top 4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
1968 was only the second year model for the Chevrolet Camaro, and the car started out so strong that Chevy only made a few minor tweaks from the initial 1967 offering. One of the more noticeable differences between the… more»
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1 of 678: 1970 Buick GSX
Between 1970-72, the GSX was the grandaddy of the Gran Sports from that era. They were created to put Buick on par with the high end of the rest of GM’s mid-size performance cars, like the GTO Judge. Production… more»
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Rare Anniversary Model: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350
It seems some manufacturers can’t help but make too much of a good thing, as the commemorative Fox body Mustang GT350 goes to show us. This is a 1984 Ford Mustang 20th Anniversary edition, otherwise known as a GT350… more»
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Rare 400/4-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This Cameo White 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is drawing strong attention here on eBay. The Trans Am is equipped with a 400 cubic inch V8 engine backed by a 4-speed transmission. There are two days remaining in the auction… more»
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Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
Packard automobiles built-in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that storied name, which dated to 1899. One of those cars was the Packard Hawk, a Studebaker Golden Hawk with a “fish mouth” grille. But… more»
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Sidelined 43 Years: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
In 1963, the Grand Prix was in its second year as Pontiac’s performance-oriented personal luxury car. It replaced the Ventura in that role and had a sporty interior with bucket seats and a center console. This edition hasn’t run… more»
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Original 383! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Partially sunk in red clay, this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner in Lexington, South Carolina sports a black eye from a bar fight. Well maybe it’s just missing a headlight and some trim, but don’t start the eight-count on this… more»
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SS Tribute Project? 1972 Chevelle Malibu
This ’72 Chevelle was a father/son project back in the 1990s. Considerable work was done back then to upgrade the car and more work is still needed now, especially with the engine. The seller doesn’t know if this car… more»
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Running 383 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
When Chrysler redesigned their B-bodied intermediates for 1968, the Dodge Charger would be one of the big winners. Sales shot up from just 16,000 units to 96,100 automobiles. This ’68 Charger project looks like it’s well on its way… more»
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Nicer Than It Looks? 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “S”
For five years in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass would be the best-selling car in America. Quite an accomplishment for an automobile that began as a compact (F-85) in the early 1960s. By 1968 and the third… more»
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C3 Big Block Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s not every day you get the chance to meet your heroes, but in the case of one Motor Trend editor, he was tipped off to a garage find Corvette that had just been discovered and was able to… more»
