The Chevelle SS 396 became one of the most popular mid-size muscle cars in the 1960s. Demand was enough to warrant the car’s promotion to series status in 1966. About 63,000 of the hot rods were produced in 1967,… more»
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Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
565 cid Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Nova
No high-schooler in the ’70s or ’80s ran body colored steel wheels with factory low-budget “dog dish” hubcaps like this 1970 Chevrolet Nova. That was like advertising you borrowed your Mom’s car for a night of striking out. Today,… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
ASC Conversion: 1989 Ford Mustang McLaren Convertible
The ASC McLaren Ford Mustang convertible is already a rarity these days, as it was produced in limited numbers when new. However, you can split a few key hairs to make it even more obscure if you look towards… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
For the 1968 model, the Chevrolet El Camino got a fresh new look, which included a slight stretch in length from the previous year. The Chevy also grew in its cool-factor potential as well, as ’68 was the first… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Boosted Performance: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
1979 saw a few exterior changes for the Pontiac Firebird, including a sleeker front end with the grilles moved down to help keep things cooler under the hood. However, it wasn’t until the following year that some major engine… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Aluminum Heads! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427
Normally, there would likely be no reason to cover, yet another, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette such as today’s Cleveland, Ohio discovery. We have reviewed a countless number of them here on BF so something would have to be pretty special… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Triple Black Treat: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
I must take my hat off to the current owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442. They acknowledge that the photos in their listing are poor, but show a willingness to forward better shots to interested parties. It is an… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
4-Speed Performer: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
At the end of the 1960s, mid-size muscle cars were starting to take it on the chin from insurance companies. That created opportunities for compact performance cars like the Chevy Nova Super Sport which came with small displacement engines…. more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Turbo Fox Body: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
It’s a no-brainer that just about any third-generation Mustang with a V8 stuffed under the hood is a desirable Fox body. However, one of the lesser-known performance offerings from this period is the SVO, which used turbo power to… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 25 Canadian? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
More than 272,000 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupes were built by Chevrolet in 1970. But, not all of them were made in the U.S. – nearly 30,000 were assembled by GM in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, including the seller’s edition. What… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Charger
For those seeking a B-Body with the most outrageous performance capabilities, 1972 probably isn’t the year, and the 318-equipped examples definitely fall short in terms of what you’re hoping to find under the hood. On the other hand, it’s… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Which Motor? 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Total originality is often a key selection criterion when assessing the relative worth of a desirable classic like this 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible. The closer it is to its factory form, the better its long-term investment potential will typically… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Q-Code Cobra Jet: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang in 1974, as the pony car got a major redesign going into its second generation of production. The all-new Mustang II was smaller and more fuel efficient, and the timing… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
500 Horsepower! 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Hiding in this garage is a 1971 Plymouth Road Runner that is anything but average. It would have offered respectable performance in its original form, but the seller has transformed it into a classic that doesn’t ask for respect…it… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Squeaky Clean Muscle Car: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Oldsmobile was one of the first to join Pontiac in the mid-size muscle car movement. Similar to the GTO, the 4-4-2 (aka 442) initially was an acronym for a 4-barrel carburetor, a 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
There have been many thousands of pages written about the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a homologation special for NASCAR competition. However, I am sure if you scroll through those articles, you will struggle to find the word “subtle” used to… more»
