Tony Primo sent us this listing for a 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. As the 1970s progressed, the muscle car went into survival mode. The American muscle car was suffocated under the weight of strict federal emissions mandates, unleaded fuel requirements,… more»
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Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
Long before the GTO cemented Pontiac’s reputation as a performance powerhouse, there was the Super Duty Program. Beginning in 1959, it allowed private racing teams to purchase lightweight body panels and high-performance mechanical components for use in drag racing…. more»
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4-Speed Sleeper: 1965 Dodge Dart GT
Often, when we cover Dart GTs, it’s the ’68-’70 edition that gets all the attention. Styling is always subjective, of course, but the third-gen (’63-’66), such as today’s ’65 subject, is a bit, well, you know, ungainly looking, and… more»
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36k Miles: Original 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula
During the second generation of the Pontiac Firebird, the Formula was a bridge between the standard/Esprit models and the Trans Am. As such, in 1972, a 350 cubic inch V8 was standard with 400s and 455s being optional. The… more»
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Same Owner 50 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s through 1972, the Biscayne served as Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. If you were looking for roomy, budget-minded transportation, this 1960 Biscayne was the ticket. It’s a basic 2-door sedan that its owner of 50 years… more»
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Two Owners: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Born in 1966, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme joined the growing personal luxury car market that it took full advantage of by the 1970s. By 1970, it was on an equal footing with the Pontiac Grand Prix, riding on a… more»
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Supercharged Pro-Street 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When the freshly designed C3 Chevrolet Corvette hit the streets in 1968, it featured a fine selection of available engines, including both small blocks and more powerful larger offerings. However, those who desired a supercharger were on their own,… more»
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Rare 4-Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
The Chevelle was born in 1964 and was Chevrolet’s mid-size automobile through 1977. After that, the cars were downsized for better fuel economy, and the Chevelle name was dropped in favor of Malibu for the entire lineup. The seller… more»
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Rare Sunroof: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
Oldsmobile released its first Hurst/Olds in 1968. It decided to throw the badge a party in 1983, releasing a 15th Anniversary Edition that proved a sales success. Our featured Hurst/Olds is one of those cars, presenting nicely as a… more»
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440 Six-Barrel: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
The vehicle manufacturing industry has changed dramatically in the last sixty years. In some ways, it is for the better because technology has allowed companies to develop engines with more power per cubic inch than seemed possible in the… more»
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Beefy 430 MEL V8: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
After a three-year run as a 2-seat personal luxury car, the Ford Thunderbird gained a back seat in 1958, along with a bigger footprint. These cars, made from 1958 to 1960, would be known as the “Square Birds” and… more»
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Rare Muscle Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Considering what a mundane period the mid-seventies was in the domestic auto industry, it’s almost hard to believe a car like the Pontiac Can Am even existed, and it just barely did. Introduced midway through the 1977 cycle, the… more»
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Rolling Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Sometimes, it’s the pedigree that’s the strongest factor in making a car project promising, and that seems to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. This one’s going to need a comprehensive restoration, both cosmetically and mechanically, and… more»
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Genuine Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
It would be unfair to expect any survivor-grade classic with almost six decades under its belt to be perfect. That is certainly the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. If I were to pick a single word… more»
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Judge Tribute: 1970 Pontiac GTO
While it is quite common to find owners who have transformed more “pedestrian” vehicles into tributes to iconic classics, it is rarer to find someone who began that process with an inherently desirable vehicle. Such is the case with… more»
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5-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Here’s an example of a 1969 Chevelle that was bulked up on the performance meter without being turned into an SS 396 clone. It’s a Malibu Sport Coupe with a later 350 cubic inch V8 and a Tremec 5-speed… more»
