The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»
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Petty Blue H-Code: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
For most of the 1960s, the muscle car market focus was on mid-size automobiles like the Pontiac GTO. As the decade unfolded and into the 1970s, a shift began toward putting hot engines in compact cars, like the Chevy… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
In 1969, the Charger 500 became a contender in NASCAR with some styling tweaks designed to improve aerodynamics. That didn’t pan out too well, so the 500 became a variant of the regular production Charger lineup in 1970. This… more»
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Gigantic Green ‘Bird: 1973 Ford Thunderbird
A forest of green and a car so green it’s nearly camouflaged in the setting—that’s what Pat L has found for us. The vehicle in question is a 1973 Ford Thunderbird, Emerald Fire green with a complementing vinyl top… more»
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Was A 396/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
On paper, this one would appear like a classic American dream car. A first-year Chevrolet Camaro, 396 with a 4-Speed, a Super Sport model, plus it’s a convertible. But then reality set in, and you come to find out… more»
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Junkyard Rescue: 1967 Dodge Charger
The original Dodge Charger was a concept car that turned into a production vehicle in 1966. It might be thought of as something of a large “pony car” that was built on the mid-size B-body with a fastback roofline…. more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
Say what you will about the Ford Mustang II King Cobra: it may have been an unloved era of Ford’s muscle car, but it at least looked the part. The package was loud and proud, giving buyers some insane… more»
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Same Owner 50 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
In 1969, every major Chevrolet series (except for Corvair and Corvette) had a Super Sport offering: Nova, Camaro, Chevelle, and Impala. That should include the seller’s Camaro which appears to be a real-deal SS 350. It may be unusual… more»
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428 V8 Upgrade: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Ford Mustang got its second styling update in 1969 and it was more extensive than the one in 1967. Mach 1 was a new performance-oriented model and fastback production (that’s the only way the Mach 1 came) would… more»
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Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse
An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»
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Long Term Owner: 1980 Triumph TR8
Ah, the Triumph TR8: one of the most under-the-radar muscle cars ever built. The combination of classic British styling with a burly V8 never gets old, and the TR8 is definitely one to buy if you love the idea… more»
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Street Skinner Package: 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
We’ve already heaped plenty of praise on the C4 chassis Corvette ZR-1 (well, I have, at least) but this seemingly well-preserved example is a rare spec I’ve never heard of. The seller describes it was a “Street Skinner” package… more»
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1965 Front End: 1964 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top
UPDATE 6/18/23 — When we saw this car last month, it was entrusted with craigslist to sell at $10,000. Perhaps that didn’t work out, so now it’s here on eBay where just one bid of $5,000 has been cast… more»
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4-Speed Droptop: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
When Plymouth first introduced its Road Runner as a ’68 model, budget-minded muscle enthusiasts quickly took note and buyers seemed to love it, with the B-Body even earning Motor Trend’s coveted Car Of The Year award the following year… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Drop-Top
By 1972, the muscle car market that had been so hot in the late 1960s was cooling down. The 442 (or 4-4-2), Oldsmobile’s mid-size entry, was back to being an option on the F-85/Cutlass rather than a series of… more»
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Honest Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
A well-preserved version of a dream car, this 1970 Plymouth Super Bird represents nothing if not opportunity for someone who has always wanted to own a winged warrior. It’s up for sale by VanderBrink Auctions, with a current bid… more»
