In the late 1960s, insurance companies were cracking down on muscle cars by raising premiums on youthful drivers. That led auto manufacturers to look for ways to get around the insurance gods. One avenue was to equip lighter compact… more»
Muscle Cars
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No Reserve SS454! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Back in late 1970, I attended a downtown auditorium new car show and muscle cars were still very popular, every manufacturer was present showing off their wares. There was a crowd that had converged around a 1971 Chevelle SS454… more»
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Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»
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Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»
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Affordable Driver! 1973 Dodge Challenger 340
Every now and then a car comes along that seems so reasonably priced I’ll wonder if it will last through my opportunity to share the details, and this 1973 Dodge Challenger here on Craigslist appears to be one such… more»
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Under $10k! 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
There’s something about seeing a classic like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye in such a dilapidated state that it makes my heart ache. These are stunning-looking cars, but this one has fallen upon hard times. The price looks tempting,… more»
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Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp
Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»
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2K Mile 1LE: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Third-generation Chevrolet Camaros have been making a turn as of late, picking up steam in the collector car marketplace as enthusiasts realize clean examples are hard to find. The Z28 with a 5-speed is a sought-after model these days,… more»
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Rare GT5: 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
While the De Tomaso Pantera is undoubtedly a sought-after performance car, it pops up fairly often for what is considered a limited-production specimen. However, when it comes to the more elusive model offerings, the GT5 is a hard-to-find version… more»
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No Reserve! 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
A good deal in the collector car world is rare these days, but this no reserve listing for a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra may be one such opportunity. That said, the current bid price of just over $30,000 isn’t… more»
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1 of 375? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Racer
The first-generation Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in 1968-70. Total production exceeded 172,000 copies, but most of them came with a 383 cubic inch V8. In 1969, in the 2-door hardtop body style, just 375 units came… more»
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Factory 383: 1968 Dodge Charger
This 1968 Dodge Charger is a sad sight at first glance, but you must look below the skin to appreciate what it offers. Although it has rust issues, it is a structurally sound classic with a 383ci V8 under… more»
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428 V8 4-Speed! 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet
Muscle cars were everywhere in 1969 and one of the most formidable was the Ford Torino Cobra Jet. With its 428 cubic inch V8 and optional ram air induction, these cars were hard to beat. This example looks almost… more»
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1 of 1,579: 1969 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
Blue Fire Metallic must’ve been a popular paint color with 1969 Plymouth Fury convertible owners because this is the third one in that gorgeous color with a contrasting white top that we’ve featured here on Barn Finds. When this… more»
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Surprise Packet: 1968 Dodge Charger
We’re often told never to judge a book by its cover, which is true with this 1968 Dodge Charger. It looks tired and weatherbeaten, but it can spring a surprise or two. The seller sank plenty of cash into… more»
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Parked For Years: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project
Even in basic form, the redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a fine-looking automobile, and with nearly 5 decades passing since the last one rolled off the assembly line in ’74, many of these cars have now been turned into… more»
