The muscle car movement of the 1960s reached a plateau in 1970, including the Pontiac GTO. Sales were tapering off due to higher insurance premiums (and later, higher gas prices). Pontiac built fewer than 4,000 GTO convertibles that year,… more»
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FBI Cruiser: 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Package
One of my bucket list cars to own has always been some sort of ex-government vehicle with a police package, a desire that dates back to at least 40 years ago when our hometown law enforcement precinct used to… more»
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New Under the Hood: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. A lot of hot cars were around in those days, like the Pontiac GTO Judge or Chevelle SS 454. But we can’t forget the AAR ‘Cuda… more»
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90K Mile Plain Jane: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
Back in the olden days, if you were looking for a new car you scanned the classifieds. All of the local dealers would have sale ads that invariably featured a car so devoid of options that no sane person… more»
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Perfect 19k Mile 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
While we could spend all day and half the night arguing the merits and detriments of special edition automobiles, one fact is indisputable: these cars are usually exceptionally well preserved. Anniversary cars, special editions of all manner, and pace… more»
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High School Time Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
If you didn’t live through them, I have no way to adequately explain to you the gearhead culture during the glorious seventies and eighties. If you were the kind of student in high school who carried around a Summit… more»
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36k-Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition
Some of our readers may only know of Burt Reynolds through Norm Macdonald’s portrayal of him in the hilarious SNL “Celebrity Jeopardy” skits in the mid-1990’s. But those of us old enough to remember the ’70’s remember Burt Reynolds… more»
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6,213 Original Miles: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
What’s amazing about the C4 generation of the classic Chevrolet Corvette is that you can still buy a time capsule example for $20,000 (or less). The Corvette shown here is one I believe we’ve seen before, as the color… more»
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409 V8: 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post
After two years of finned wonders, the full-size Chevrolets were restyled and less “space age” in their shape. The Bel Air continued as the middle-of-the-road offering, sandwiched between the Biscayne and Impala. The Super Sport and the 409 cubic… more»
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N.O.M.: 1967 Plymouth 440 GTX Project
One initial question might be, “Hey GTX, where ya been?” This 1967 example, while admittedly a bit rough, looks complete and original – you know, not messed with, which is an unusual phenomenon for a ’60s Mopar muscle car…. more»
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Running Project: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Witnessing the almost instant success Plymouth was enjoying from their new 1968 Road Runner offering, it didn’t take long for Dodge to get in on the low-budget muscle car action themselves, resulting in the Coronet-based Super Bee coming into… more»
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1-of-296: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible
Sometimes, mere words do not do justice to a classic car. At those times, we must sit back and absorb the visual splendor the supplied photos provide. Such is the case with this 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible. This… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Some restoration projects require greater dedication and commitment than others, and the new owner will need to draw a deep breath and dig deep into their wallet to return this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda to its former glory. However, its… more»
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Stunning Transformation! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was Chevrolet’s version of a Cadillac. Beginning as a trim upgrade on the Impala in 1965, it quickly became a series of its own. This 1968 edition combines luxury with performance using a numbers-matching 427 cubic inch… more»
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No Reserve 1970 AMC Javelin SST Project
The first generation AMC Javelin only lasted three years, beginning with the 1968 model and continuing through ’70 until the car got a major restyling for its second-gen in 1971. But before the more curvaceous body took over, for… more»
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One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»
