The mid-size muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was quickly followed by a similar (but smaller) push in the 1970s in the compact market segment. For example, Chevy had the Nova SS 350 (and 396) which led to the… more»
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Rusty Adventure: 1969 Chevrolet Nova V8
From 1962 to 1968, Chevrolet’s leading compact (remember, they also sold the Corvair) was branded the Chevy II. From 1969 forward, it became simply the Nova which had previously been the highest trim level. This ’69 Nova is a… more»
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GTO Alternative: 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37
Pontiac’s Tempest GT-37 answered the call for a budget brawler like Plymouth’s Road Runner. Many enthusiasts have never seen a GT-37, so take a look at this 1970 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 in Maple Lake Minnesota. Originally Sierra Yellow with… more»
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Future Find: Low-Mile 2004 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed
The fifth generation Pontiac GTO is a hugely overlooked member of the next class of collector cars. Like so many others, it was unfairly maligned when new based on its superficial qualities that collectors and enthusiasts deemed undesirable; namely,… more»
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Moving Sale: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Project
In the 1960s muscle car scene, General Motors had several formidable players. Pontiac had the GTO, Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS 396, Buick had the Skylark GS, and Oldsmobile had the 442 (aka 4-4-2). The latter was in production… more»
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Museum Find: 12k Mile 1987 Buick GNX!
GNX. They were three little letters that were enough to warm the hearts of American performance car enthusiasts. They signified that Detroit had found its mojo and that the muscle car was back with a vengeance. This 1987 GNX… more»
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Rare Muscle Car Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Built as either a Cutlass S or F-85, the 1970 Olds Rallye 350 was a one-year wonder. It was a “junior” level muscle car in that it didn’t require a big block to get the job done. But sales… more»
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Like-New: 18k Mile 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Every time I tell myself I don’t need a C4-chassis Corvette, I see an example like this that sucks me right back in. This is a very clean example of Chevrolet’s marquee muscle car, wearing a rarely seen paint… more»
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3,800 Mile 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
People typically have a clear opinion of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe and its Pontiac cousin. The general consensus seems to be that the Aerocoupe carries its unique styling more successfully than the Pontiac 2+2. Both cars were… more»
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First One Built! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible
Owning an ultra-rare classic is something to which many enthusiasts aspire. However, if the vehicle in question happens to be the first such car to roll off the line, it usually sits in a league of its own. That… more»
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Hurst/Olds Project: 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance teamed up to market the Hurst/Olds, a muscle car that was offered sporadically between 1968 and 1984. Over the duration, more than 16,500 copies would be produced, based on four generations of the mid-size Cutlass… more»
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4-Speed Sleeper! 1964 Pontiac Catalina
Boring looking tight? Oh sure, it’s incredibly clean but this 1964 Pontiac Catalina two-door stripper looks like something that your Uncle Herman, on your mother’s side, would have owned way back when. You know, drove it maybe 4K miles… more»
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Police Interceptor Project: 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
In addition to Chrysler, Ford was a big supplier of vehicles for police use. The LTD Crown Victoria from 1980 to 1991 was especially popular when equipped with the Police Package (aka Interceptor). These cars came with everything heavy-duty… more»
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Low-Mile Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Models once considered genuine muscle cars were finding the going tough by the mid-1980s. The double whammy of tighter emission and safety regulations had sapped engine power while adding weight. As manufacturers delved into the black arts of fuel… more»
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Spare Frame, Too! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Other than the introduction of a new engine, the 1962 Corvette was much like the 1961 Corvette. It was the last of the first generation C1 ‘Vettes and hit record sales numbers up to that point. This ’62 edition… more»
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Ramcharger 426 Wedge: 1965 Dodge Coronet 500
While some enthusiasts are irresistibly drawn toward classics that loudly and proudly announce their performance credentials, others prefer theirs with a touch of subtlety. That is the case with this 1965 Dodge Coronet 500. There is little to indicate… more»
