Pontiac’s GTO defined the muscle car era, and many enthusiasts believe that “The Judge” variant was the badge’s crowning glory. It certainly lived up to the hype, delivering performance that satisfied all but the most hardened enthusiast. This 1970… more»
Muscle Cars
429-Powered: 1970 Mercury Cyclone
There is no substitute for cubic inches. This 1970 Mercury Cyclone demonstrates the truth behind that statement. Its engine bay houses a 429ci V8, delivering a mountain of power and torque. It means that even the lightest tickle of… more»
Bent and Bruised: 1970 Pontiac GTO 455 V8
The Pontiac GTO was the “leader of the pack” when it came to muscle cars in the 1960s. It reached peak sales of 100,000 units in 1966. But cooling demand, some caused by rising insurance premiums, brought that number… more»
Upgraded 440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It is undeniable that, from this angle, the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is an aggressive vehicle. Thankfully, it has the muscle to justify its looks, courtesy of the updated 440ci V8 under the hood. It presents beautifully and will… more»
C4 Coupe Driver: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
One of my bigger gripes with the Corvette community is how many cars seem to be modified with the intent to make the car louder and more eye-catching. The more subtle approach is what gets my attention, however, which… more»
Special Edition: 1966 Rambler American Rogue
In the mid-1960s, American Motors was trying to establish itself as something other than an econobox car company. One of its breakout models was the 1966 Rogue, introduced mid-year. Based on the American 440 2-door hardtop, it may have… more»
Clean Sleeper: 427-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
I always like seeing a basic Chevy two-door sedan with dog-dish hubcaps at a car show; they’re usually clean and well-restored, and they quite often have a big-block under the hood. The majority of them began life powered by… more»
Rare Buick Muscle: 1970 Gran Sport Stage 1
My first-ever experience riding in a bona fide muscle car was in a 1971 Buick Gran Sport, a day that changed life as I knew it at the rather young age of 14. It belonged to an older high… more»
Rock Solid Project: 1970 Pontiac Formula 400
Finding a true 1970 ½ Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 project is like uncovering hidden mid-century muscle royalty. Introduced during GM’s famous “1970 ½” mid-year rollout, these low-slung fastbacks brought sophisticated and gorgeous styling to the street. But in the… more»
Newly Restored Six-Pack: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s, Dodge offered three mid-sized muscle cars. The Charger R/T, which was a premium model with a “tunnelback” roof, the Super Bee, which was budget-minded like the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Coronet R/T, a derivative… more»
343 V8/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Javelin Project
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the growing “pony car” space. It ran for two generations and seven years (1968-70, 1971-74) before AMC (and Chrysler) exited the market. The seller has a 1969 edition with a 343 cubic… more»
Rare Bench Seat: 1969 Mercury Cougar
Several new competitors for the Ford Mustang to contend with entered the “pony car” market in 1967. And the Mercury Cougar was one of them. It was designed to be a little bigger and better equipped than the Mustang,… more»
Supercharged R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Rumor has it that the Studebaker Avanti was conceived on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1961. And rushed into production in 1962. Unfortunately, the company’s weak finances never gave the car a chance to succeed, and it… more»
Cheap Stage 1? 1969 Buick GS 400
Whoa, ho, ho, what do we have here? A clean 1969 Buick GS 400, with Stage 1 upgrades for only $23,500? Sound too good to be true? Actually, yes, but I’m still intrigued enough to take a closer look…. more»
6,648 Miles! 1987 Oldsmobile 442
All 1980s GM G-Body “Muscle Cars” are popular these days, as the kids of 1987 who wanted a Monte Carlo SS, Pontiac 2+2, Oldsmobile 442, or Buick Grand National are often in the position to finally buy one. The… more»
















