In The Weeds: 1986 Buick Grand National

The seller of this 1986 Buick Grand National parts car claims this was a running, driving example that simply quit on him after a gas station fill up. After multiple failed attempts by various mechanics, the Grand National was… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS

The 1965 Nova SS is one of those cars that could so easily slip under the performance car radar. However, a low weight coupled with reasonable engine power resulted in a car that provided lively performance. With only 9,100… more»

Is This Burnt Big-Block 1967 Corvette Worth Saving?

When you are looking at a classic car, sometimes it is vital not to judge a book by its cover. Barn Finder GC is a person who doesn’t judge, so thank you for referring this Corvette Sting Ray to… more»

1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda Garage Find!

It’s great to see an ad for a rare Mopar muscle car like this 1970 AAR ‘Cuda from a seller with an impeccable feedback record. They have written a very detailed listing as well. You can find the auction here… more»

77k Original Miles: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

With the Winter Solstice now having been and gone in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting longer. That means that Spring is just around the corner, and Summer isn’t far away. That makes now a pretty good time… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda

Are you sitting down? Good. This 1970 ‘Cuda is a car that is likely to make you want to drool over its specification, and possibly go a bit weak at the knees as well. The Galen Govier report confirms… more»

Package Deal: 1972 Dodge Challenger Projects

I was surprised to see this pair of Dodge Challenger projects in my neck of the woods and listed on the Boston-area craigslist pages. Old muscle car projects rarely come up for grabs, largely due to their vintage sheet… more»

Olds’ Hottest Number! 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

As Yard Art goes, this 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 is highly attractive. GM’s recognition that mid-sized muscle made for increased sales had kicked into gear by 1965, and the 4-4-2 included a number of upgrades to hit the mark. Oldmobile’s… more»

Garaged Goat: 1969 Pontiac GTO

65,454 “regular” Pontiac GTOs were produced in 1969, so even with a generous estimate of 10% survival there are fewer than 7,000 left. This example certainly needs some work, but has already received PHS documentation so you’ll know what… more»

Parked Since ’83: 1973 AMC AMX

This 1973 AMC AMX has been hidden from public view since 1983, and is now listed for sale with an asking price of $7,500. The seller claims it wears original paint and is “all original” with factory undercoating in… more»

True Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The Super Duty Trans Ams of the early 1970s tend to overshadow their Firebird Formula siblings, and rightfully so. But there’s something about the simplicity of those Formulas that makes them unique in their own right. This 1973 Firebird… more»

10 Second Kammback: 1973 Chevy Vega Drag Car

The rarely seen Chevy Vega Kammback is a favorite of mine, as the two-door wagon body is rarely seen but gave the entry-level Chevy some awesome proportions. Squared up and ready to launch, this stance works particularly well on… more»

Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang CS

While most of us tend to decry cars that bear some hallmarks of a bigger, badder sibling, without the bite under the hood, I make an exception for some truly rare examples. Take this 1968 Ford Mustang California Special:… more»

Real Deal: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project

While I spend a fair amount of time in junkyards, I haven’t gotten to the point where I’m inspecting pillaged bodies up close or cleaning off distorted body tags to ascertain the VIN and original options. This level of… more»

Never Drove It: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

Do you ever wish you had the time, space, and discipline to buy a collector car, throw it in your barn, wait 20 years, and then sell it for profit? I certainly do, but until I acquire both more… more»

Fresh Big Block: 1970 Dodge Charger 440

The owner of this 1970 Dodge Charger describes it as being fairly original and untouched. The car looks to be in generally good condition, and some work has been completed towards restoring it to its former glory. Located in… more»

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