When the third-generation F-bodies debuted in 1982, these new muscle cars were in stark contrast to the previous versions of the Camaro and Firebird. Saving weight, making aerodynamic advancements, and improving fuel economy were the major drivers of this… more»
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Running Rarity: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special
If you’re a car enthusiast, it’s always a fun time when a manufacturer develops a regional-specific example of your favorite auto, which is what happened for buyers of Ford’s pony car on the West Coast during the late sixties. … more»
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40K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
When I hear people complain about the lack of affordable hobby cars, I generally can commiserate with them. However, there’s no denying that there are still plenty of bargains out there, and you don’t even have to look that… more»
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27k Miles! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Many consider the 1970 model year to be the pinnacle of muscle car sales. After that, the combination of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for lower emissions took its toll on buyer interest. Chevrolet still built a flock… more»
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Sleeper Parts Car: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus debuted in 1985 as Ford’s new, front-wheel-drive, full-size family car. In a move to compete with Euro sedans like Mercedes and BMW, they added the SHO edition in 1989 – Super High Output. Borrowing from Yamaha, the… more»
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89k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-25
Even if the Malaise era of automobiles hadn’t quite arrived by 1975, it was just around the corner, making it all the more amazing that cars like the Hurst/Olds still existed. The Hurst association with Oldsmobile dates back to… more»
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Muscle Car Taxi? 1978 Checker 396 V8
For more than 20 years, Checker Motors supplied major U.S. cities with flocks of taxi cabs. The Checker “Taxi” was produced between 1961 and 1982, and some may still be in service today because they ran forever. The seller’s… more»
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H-Code 383: 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about hitting the road on a sunny day aboard a classic Convertible. However, when that vehicle presents beautifully and features a potent V8 under the hood, many enthusiasts will find almost any excuse to… more»
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Big-Block Driver: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle with 4-Speed Power
Not every classic muscle car needs to be a flawless showpiece to be enjoyable, and this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle seems to embrace that idea honestly. Listed here on craigslist out of Tillicum, this Chevelle Malibu isn’t an SS and… more»
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German Built Kit Car: Kuhn Cobra Replica
Now, I’m not a dairy barn expert, but I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that this Cobra kit car is sitting in a cinder block structure that used to house cows. The surroundings are intriguing,… more»
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Gold Paint 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
The Cyclone was introduced in 1964 as the performance arm of the Mercury Comet. It was the equivalent of the Ford Falcon Sprint, and both quickly came into competition with the new Mustang, getting their doors blown off in… more»
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340 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Dodge redesigned the Dart compact in 1967, a move that helped boost sales for a car that would remain in production for nearly another decade. The GT continued as the sporty model (with the GTS being the performance iteration)…. more»
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One Year Only: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
When Plymouth introduced the Belvedere-based GTX in 1967, few people knew that it would be a one-year-only model. The badge remained on sale the following year, featuring an entirely new body sharing no sheetmetal with its predecessor. This ’67… more»
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W-30 455 V8: 1974 Oldsmobile 442
General Motors went all-in on mid-size muscle cars in 1964/65. That included the pioneering Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS 396, Buick Gran Sport, and the Oldsmobile 442 (aka 4-4-2). Though cars bearing the 442-brand continued to appear through 1991,… more»
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1986 Buick Grand National With 1,706 Original Miles!
If I were to choose a 1980s classic to park in my garage, the 1986 Buick Grand National would be a hands-down winner. I acknowledge that the ’87 GNX is a more potent package, but there is something about… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Some classics are so stunning that they leave you almost breathless. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac GTO. From its magnificent paint to the numbers-matching V8 under the hood, there seems to be nothing about this Pontiac… more»
