The Chevy Camaro had a banner sales year in 1978, crushing the Ford Mustang for one of the few times that would happen. The Mustang was still a subcompact having its roots tied to the Ford Pinto. The Camaro’s… more»
Muscle Cars
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO
A Pontiac GTO is often near the top of the list of those searching for a vintage GM muscle car to take on as a project, and this 1965 model sure seems to tick a lot of the right… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Disassembled 25 Years: 1970 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was Plymouth’s premium muscle car from 1967 to 1971. It was a step up in trim from the budget-minded Road Runner and came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The seller has owned this… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Living in the Weeds: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport in 1961, and it was largely a stylish muscle car. The company adjusted its strategy the next year to make it just an appearance option and sales went through the roof. Nearly 100,000 copies… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 442: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Pro/Am
The Firebird was Pontiac’s gateway into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1967, it enjoyed a 35-year run. The third generation was produced from 1982 to 1992 and included a limited number of Pro/Am conversions made by Choo… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original 454: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
If everything checks out properly on this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, this one might be a worthy contender for those in the market for an early-seventies C3, as not only does it retain the numbers-matching big block and transmission but… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
There was a time when a gold-colored anything was very much in style. From gold badges to gold “editions,” automotive manufacturers were not afraid to give a car the bronze treatment. Of course, like most fads, gold went out of style… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Sundance Edition: 1974 Plymouth Satellite
From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size automobile. It was based on the B-bodied platform that supported the Belvedere, Coronet, Charger, and other of Chrysler’s intermediate products. From 1971 to the end of the series in… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
23k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
It is often said that a change is as good as a holiday, and that might be the case with this 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. It is an unmolested survivor with an extraordinarily low odometer reading. Its presentation… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
340-Power and No Reserve: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
With all the spunk the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda and especially the ‘Cuda had to offer when it was introduced as a 1970 model, some of the magic was dwindling just a couple of short years later, with big blocks… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rolling Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird came to its natural conclusion in 1981. It was a 12-year run that also included the sporty Trans Am which had been made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movies. The… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
318 V8 4-Speed! 1973 Plymouth Duster
Though the decals on this 1973 Plymouth Duster say 340, the seller says it has a 318 cubic inch V8 (confirmed by the VIN). So, someone must have gotten optimistic back in the day and added the stickers to… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner was born in 1968, Plymouth’s version of a mid-size budget muscle car. It sold like hotcakes in its first three years, though sales tapered off in 1970 as the same body and styling were still in… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Testarossa Wannabe: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Turborossa
This Ferrari Testarossa replica is one of those creations that some admirers will probably fall in love with, while others would probably have preferred that the 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA which was unbodied to make this happen had… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Recently Revived: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 Tribute
I always find classics with a backstory interesting, and the history of this 1972 Plymouth Duster is quite sad. It started life as a mild-mannered budget daily driver, but its owner transformed it into a stunning Duster 340 Tribute…. more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
455 Powered: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
It is fair to say that by the mid-1970s, vehicles wearing badges previously reserved for iconic muscle cars were anything but muscular. Take this 1977 Oldsmobile 442 as a prime example. Its engine bay once housed a 350ci V8… more»
