No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

Some people consider the 1960s as the decade of the pony car, while others will argue strongly that it was the muscle car era. Both emerged during that period, and both deserve recognition. Pony cars like the Mustang, Camaro,… more»

Super Nice SSP! 1990 Ford Mustang LX

In the early 1980s, law enforcement officials consulted with Ford about building a lightweight police car package that would be nimbler than the big sedans they were using. These would supplement what they had, not replace them. As a… more»

383/4-Speed: 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 Hardtop

Defining the parameters of what is a genuine survivor can be challenging for some people. That could be the case with this 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 Hardtop. It presents beautifully but raises the question of whether a repaint in… more»

X-Code 390 V8: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Mercury Cougar was FOMOCO’s second entry in the “pony car” market that the Ford Mustang largely gets credited for starting. It came out in 1967, the same year the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird joined the race. The… more»

Graphics Galore: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II 5.0

With the mid-seventies approaching, automakers were facing all sorts of whammies when it came to offerings having anything to do with high performance.  A trio of issues including insurance premiums, rising fuel costs, and higher emission standards were all… more»

Collectible Bargain: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

We all consider ourselves car experts to some extent, whether about the best performing muscle car or the best handling import. But one segment I attempt to be an expert in is that of vehicles that are seemingly destined… more»

Stunning Older Restoration: 1965 Pontiac Le Mans

Some cars don’t age gracefully, and sometimes, a restored classic can suffer a similar fate. However, this 1965 Pontiac Le Mans is an exception because it still presents superbly sixteen years after it received a hefty dose of TLC…. more»

Duplicate Concept Car: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien

Ford and other automobile manufacturers were always developing concept cars. Some would inspire final production vehicles, while others would just be cool to look at. The Thunderbird Italien is an example of where an existing model was turned into… more»

Back From the Brink? 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T

In 1969, Dodge offered three mid-sized muscle cars built on the popular Chrysler B-body platform: the Super Bee, Charger R/T, and Coronet R/T. All of them could be had with a 440 cubic inch V8 (though the Super Bee… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix

Many people consider the Pontiac GTO the father of the muscle car, but if it is the main course, this 1962 Grand Prix might be the entree. It presents superbly, but what hides under the hood means it is… more»

Potent Family Sedan: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO

The Taurus was Ford’s mainstream automobile from 1986 to 2019, with six generations built in stretches. From the middle years of 1989 to 1999, Ford marketers saw the need for a performance sedan, perhaps to compete with imports, so… more»

Will It Run? 1987 Chevrolet Camaro

No keys, no problem? That’s the logic that’s at play with this dusty 1987 Chevrolet Camaro, which comes with no keys and really, no data on whether it’s a runner or otherwise worth rescuing. That may be part of… more»

409 Dual-Quad! 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Sitting on this trailer is a classic with a bit of a story to tell. The seller purchased it from the widow of the previous owner. It has sat since 2010 but is a solid beast that could be… more»

Rust-Free 1968 Mercury Cougar

The seller bought this clean-looking 1968 Mercury Cougar, for sale on eBay in Columbia, New Jersey “sight unseen” a dozen years ago because it was stated to be 99 percent rust-free and a former resident of Arizona. “Upon receiving… more»

No Ordinary Stang: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

To give it an edge in SCCA competition, Ford built the Mustang Boss 302 in 1969 and 1970. It was designed to conform to series requirements which limited the displacement of engines to 305 cubic inches. The 302 in… more»

Stunning Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

“Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” That was once the mantra adopted by many vehicle manufacturers as they clamored for motorsport success. However, the move towards a growing number of control components across various sedan-based categories has made that… more»

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