Muscle Cars

Driver’s Dream: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has long been considered one of the most desirable first-generation Mustangs, blending aggressive styling with serious performance. This example, listed here on eBay, is a genuine Mach 1 (63C code) that’s ready to… more»

Original Paint/Interior: 1965 Pontiac GTO

When Pontiac launched the GTO in 1964, executives expected to sell about 5,000 units per year. Instead, buyers purchased 32,000 units that year and 75,000 the following. Before you knew it, the competition was peddling their own versions of… more»

Mix And Match Body: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

When I think of a Rat Rod, combined parts from different makes in varying colors, conditions, and shapes come to mind, so calling this one the Rat Rod of Corvettes isn’t a fair assessment.  However, somebody has taken the… more»

Restoration-Ready Icon: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its low-slung lines, subtle fins, and unmistakable style, the T-Bird quickly became one of the most recognizable American cars of the 1950s. Now up for… more»

390 Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve only bought either black or white cars for my daily commutes, as has been the case with my last four.  Some of that mindset is probably a habit pattern, but another possible… more»

No Reserve: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

When the C5-era of the Chevrolet Corvette was introduced, it was a significant shift in the domestic sports car landscape. To be honest, I consider the C5 to be the last time a Corvette truly captured the attention of… more»

Restorable Muscle: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Edition

Pontiac’s Trans Am GTA was the top dog of the Firebird lineup in the late 1980s, combining style, technology, and performance into one of the most memorable F-bodies of the decade. Now, a rare 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA… more»

Dusty Muscle: 1999 Chevy Camaro SS

Fourth-generation Camaros are beginning to find their footing in the collector market, and when you’re talking about a genuine SS equipped with the SLP package, the appeal goes up several notches. This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS, listed here on… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1970 Pontiac Firebird

A quick glance at this 1970 Pontiac Firebird might lead potential buyers to think it’s a Formula model, but this one’s actually a base car that had the sporty hood added at some point in the past.  The seller… more»

Overhauled Turbo Coupe: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type

A few days ago, we featured a Buick LeSabre T-Type which showcased some of the confusion the company had in terms of its identity. Was it a luxury car company intended for older buyers who didn’t want to buy… more»

GTO Tribute: 1976 Pontiac Ventura 350 V8

Pontiac needed a smaller car to sell going into the 1970s. So, their solution was to go with a badge-engineered version of the tried-and-true Chevrolet Nova in 1971. The front clip was different, as were the taillights, and the… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion.  I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»

Barn-Kept Bruiser: 1968 AMC Javelin

American Motors joined the increasingly crowded “pony car” field in 1968 with two entries. One was the Javelin, which went head-to-head with the others in the space. The second was the AMX, a 2-seat GT-style car (Javelin-based) that was… more»

Genuine LS5/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

It is fair to say that there will never be another automotive decade like the 1960s. American manufacturers displayed their capabilities as Pony, Personal Luxury, and Muscle Cars seemed to provide something to appeal to all tastes. The trend… more»

Cheap B-Body Project: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Plymouth Fury got a redesign for the 1962 model, with these refreshed third-generation cars now riding on Chrysler’s new B-Body platform, along with the brand bringing back the Sport Fury trim package.  The hardtops also got a revised… more»

Special Order 440: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Are all classics created equal? That’s a loaded question to which there is no definitive answer. Regardless of what badge it wears, those who advocate for a particular vehicle will rightly identify some attribute that lifts it a rung… more»

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