Muscle Cars

Abandoned in Texas: Tom Mitchell Collection

Urban explorers tend to trigger one of two reactions: you either love them or can’t stand them. With the line between trespassing and providing insight into parts of America most of us never see being very blurry at times,… more»

41k-Mile Survivor: 1984 Hurst/Olds

The Hurst/Olds was a performance/trim package on the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Through a partnership with Hurst Corp., the Hurst/Olds was offered sporadically between 1968 and 1984. The last iteration was in 1983/84 based on the Cutlass Supreme. These cars were… more»

Are You Brave Enough? 1984 Buick Grand National

Why does it feel so wrong to find a 1980s specialty/muscle car in decrepit condition? Perhaps because it doesn’t feel like it was so long ago that cars like the 1984 Buick Grand National shown here on ebay were… more»

1 of 549: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Project

The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

If you’re an enthusiast more focused on outright performance than total originality, you may find this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS irresistible. Its presentation is superb, but the star of the show is the updated V8 under the hood, delivering… more»

6k-Mile Engine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro Z/28 began in 1967 as Chevy’s entrant in the Trans Am division of the Sports Car Club of America. Production began slowly until it became recognized as the pony car’s leading performance machine. The second-generation Camaro arrived… more»

Nova SS Poncho? 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint

From 1964 to 1970, Pontiac did not have a compact car in its portfolio. The Tempest/LeMans had been promoted to mid-size status after the 1963 model year. With sales of the Chevy Nova running high, Pontiac was the first… more»

Factory Turbo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe

Much of the turbocharged Buick attention seems to center around the Regal T-Type and Grand National, and rightly so, as these were and still are fine offerings highly sought after by collectors.  However, one that pre-dates these is the… more»

396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Buying any secondhand car involves a degree of risk. That is especially true when the vehicle is a classic, because these typically represent a luxury purchase. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the car in question is all… more»

Mostly Complete Project: 1969 Ford Cobra SportsRoof

Big fastbacks from the 1960s tend to be stylistically polarizing; for example, look at opinions on the AMC Marlin and the first-generation Dodge Charger and tell me that their appeal is universal. On the other hand, the intermediate Ford… more»

39K Miles? 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This may not be popular, but I think of the last Monte Carlo being the 1988 model as seen here. After that, the iconic Monte Carlo shape or design was gone, given way to the 1990s melted-bar-of-soap era. This… more»

Original 340 Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger

There certainly aren’t very many E-Bodies that Dodge fans would consider not worth saving, and I’m in no way suggesting that this 1972 Challenger shouldn’t be.  At some point, the supply chain of projects is likely to begin drying… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

Releasing a special edition of a niche model is a high-risk strategy. However, Pontiac rolled the dice in 1969 when it produced “The Judge” version of its iconic GTO. Buyers eagerly embraced The Judge, and it has become one… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT

There’s something satisfying about finding a project car that hasn’t been picked over or left to decay outdoors—and this 1970 Ford Torino GT, now listed on Barn Finds Auctions, fits that bill. Located in Stockbridge, Georgia, this classic muscle… more»

26k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The stunning presentation is easily understood once you discover that this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has a genuine 26,000 miles showing on its odometer. The first owner successfully combined a subtle, classy exterior paint shade with a drivetrain… more»

Low Miles and T-Tops! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

When the Monte Carlo was introduced as a 1970 model, it was billed as the first personal luxury car offered by Chevrolet, and the timing was excellent, as this segment was becoming more popular in the auto industry.  Although… more»

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