If you wanted to get a 427 cubic inch V8 in a 1969 Camaro, you had to work with your dealer to custom order one for you. This went through COPO (Central Office Production Order), a special-order system that… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1978, the Pontiac Trans Am was riding a sales crest that started with the mid-1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That black Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds brought buyers into Pontiac dealers who saw demand grow by… more»
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1-of-1? 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
This 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible is a mystery machine. The company only produced 1,857 drop-top variants in that model year, making it a relatively rare beast. However, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. It… more»
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390 V8/4-Speed! 1970 AMC Rebel “The Machine”
In 1970, most muscle car buyers were shopping for Pontiac GTOs, Chevelle SS 396s, and Plymouth Road Runners. Only a couple of thousand customers wound up driving off with a Rebel Machine from their friendly American Motors dealership. The… more»
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Survivor 4-Speed: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Camaro is a name that looms large among American muscle car lovers. Ever since 1967, Chevrolet has battled with fans over what the Camaro should be, or even if it is to be at all. In the early eighties,… more»
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1 of 1,141: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»
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Road To Recovery! 1967 Kellison Astra X-300 GT
Kit cars have always been a fun subject when it comes to the DIY market segment of the auto hobby, with many of them hailing from the good old days back when you could find an inexpensive donor chassis… more»
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Huge Stash of 1970s Dodge Challengers
The single generation of the Dodge Challenger was modestly popular when new but is much more so today. Depending on the condition and powertrain, these cars are capable of commanding six-figure price tags some 50 years later. Here we… more»
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Might Be A Good Deal: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac introduced the 1970 Trans Am to the public on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. Typically, the new models for 1970 would have been introduced in the summer or fall of 1969. This caused many dealers… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
The 1960s muscle car war was in full swing by 1967, with Chrysler marques producing some of the most potent offerings available. This was graphically demonstrated by cars like this genuine 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T. It features the sector’s… more»
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Assembly Required: 1969 Dodge Charger
The seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger bought it assembled and complete with plans to restore it. But after taking the machine apart, other projects are taking priority, and the car has to go in its present state. So,… more»
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The Best Seventies Car? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
It seems that almost all of us have our prejudices over seventies cars. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a better car from that decade than a Camaro Z-28. From the gorgeous split bumper early models to the… more»
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Rare Optional Astroroof: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
Sometimes, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary in the classic world can only be separated by a single tick on an Order Form. Such is the case with this 1987 Oldsmobile 442. It is an undeniably tidy classic with… more»
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Dealer Edition: 1983 Mustang Dominator GT
We are all familiar with the Mustang GT but did you know that certain dealers created special packages for the Mustang? This example is the Mustang Dominator GT created and sold through Summit Ford in Lee Summit, Missouri. This… more»
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The Super Sport Returns! 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
After a twelve-year absence in the Monte Carlo lineup, the Super Sport was reintroduced in 1983 with unique front-end styling and a minimalist spoiler out back, along with European-influenced color coding all over the body. The SS run also… more»
