383 V8 Sleeper! 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The venerable Chevrolet Nova got its first styling refresh in five years in 1973. Some of this was done to accommodate larger bumpers, but other adjustments were needed to feature a new hatchback model. The seller’s car is one… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT

  Ford launched the Ranchero as a “coupe utility” (Ute) in 1957, and it ran continuously through the 1979 model year. From 1966 forward, the Ranchero was based on the midsize Fairlane/Torino, including the “aerodynamic” 1970-71 models. The seller’s… more»

Crate Motor Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner

Muscle car sales declined in the early 1970s thanks to rising insurance premiums. And demand was also stymied by lower compression ratios to reduce emissions output. So, it’s no surprise that 1973 Plymouth Road Runner sales couldn’t break 20,000… more»

X66 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready… more»

1974 Dodger Charger 440 Project

With Chrysler’s redesign of its B-bodied intermediates in 1971, the Charger took on an all-new look. That helped to lead to a record sales year in 1973. With few changes in 1974, sales dropped by more than one-third –… more»

1 of 903: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Chevrolet Chevelle production numbers were stout in 1969, including more than 86,300 copies built with the Z25 Super Sport option. The seller’s car is likely rare as only 900 or so of them were produced in Canada (per the… more»

One-Owner 18k Mile 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Ram Air

2002 was the end of the road for the Firebird in the Pontiac lineup, after being a staple since the car’s introduction as a 1967 model.  The fourth and final generation had a long lifespan, from 1993 to 2002,… more»

The Ultimate Throwback? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Oh boy, this is an unusual one. Let’s face it, we’ve covered innumerable 1967 Chevrolet Camaros so it might be logical to suggest, “Why cover another?” Well, as Camaros go, the first gen ’67-’69, is my favorite, no doubt… more»

Road Runner Tribute: 1974 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth Road Runner entered the muscle car scene in 1968 and had a successful run for several years. But market conditions changed and – by 1974 – demand for the car had declined significantly. The seller (or someone… more»

Factory Big Block: 1971 GMC Sprint

As a college kid, I spent a summer working at the local automotive paint store as a delivery driver. One day, I showed up to find a derelict car parked in the corner of our gravel parking lot, a… more»

Dusty One Owner: 1968 Dodge Charger

The layer of dust covering this 1968 Dodge Charger suggests it hasn’t seen much recent action. The information supplied by the seller is limited, but it has generated plenty of interest. It seems that some people can see potential… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

By 1970, the American muscle car trend was reaching the end of the road. Manufacturers knew that tougher emission and safety regulations were just around the corner, while insurance companies also made life tough. It was against this backdrop… more»

Butterscotch Project: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

In the 1960s and 1970s, the Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were B-body mid-size muscle cars, focused on budget-minded performance enthusiasts. The Road Runner had a lengthy career and sold in… more»

1993 Ford Mustang Cobra and Two Other Fox Body Convertibles!

With the desirability of the Fox body Ford Mustangs seeming to be on the rise, now is a good time to own one, especially when it’s a 1993 Cobra with just 41,000 original miles.  However, owning four is much… more»

1 of 501: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project

This may be a rare 1971 Plymouth Barracuda though it’s in a mess today. That was a down year for the car in terms of production numbers and just 500 or so ‘Cudas were produced with a 383 cubic… more»

Subtle Sleeper: LS-Swapped 1976 Buick Century

Even if this 1976 Buick Century still had the V6 under the hood it was born with, just the beautiful outside appearance would be enough to make it an attention-getter.  Some great news is this one’s not just a… more»

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