General Motors had four adversaries in the mid-size muscle car wars in the 1960s. Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS 396, Pontiac had the GTO, Buick had the GS, and Oldsmobile had the 4-4-2. The 4-4-2 name (pronounced “four-four-two”) was… more»
Muscle Cars
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All-Original J2 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
It’s debatable, but generally agreed upon that the first American muscle car was the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Relatively small, attainable, and powerful for its time, it was influential enough to inspire an entirely new genre of music, and… more»
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Original 440: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The passage of time can be kinder to some classics than others, while some can “dodge” the proverbial bullet. That last scenario could be the case with this 1968 Charger R/T. If the owner’s assessment is correct, it is… more»
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Driveway Find: 1968 Plymouth GTX
Introduced in 1967, the GTX was positioned as Plymouth’s upscale mid-size muscle car based on the Sport Satellite. A big 440 cubic inch V8 was standard, with a Hemi being the only way to upgrade. The GTX stuck around… more»
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V6 Throwback: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
When Ford introduced the Mustang II in 1974, it satisfied the need to get back to the car’s original roots and size. But it was largely an econobox that didn’t offer models with much performance for the buck. A… more»
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From Mecum to Donation: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
A few weeks ago, we featured a hot-rodded Pontiac Fiero offered up for sale with the tags from the auction it was purchased from still on the car. This 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is a recent charitable donation that is… more»
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383 V8 Racer! 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT
Chevrolet wasn’t afraid of trying different things, but they sometimes didn’t work quite as expected. Like the air-cooled, rear-engine compact Corvair that attracted later concerns over safety issues. Or the sub-compact Vega for which GM built an assembly plant,… more»
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Mini-Muscle Car: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
Between 1968-70, American Motors would offer three short-lived muscle cars. The first was the 1968-70 AMX, which was a 2-seat GT-style heart thumper. The last was the 1970 Rebel Machine, a limited production mid-size that was painted to look… more»
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LT RS 4 Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
What is more fun than driving a LT-1 powered 4 speed 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28? The car is located in Austin, Texas and is listed here on eBay. The car is bid to over $39,600 and the reserve has… more»
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No Reserve Real SS: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Pity the poor 1970 Chevrolet Nova (but not too much, there were 307K* built) but the Super Sport (SS) performance version was overshadowed by internal competition in the form of the Chevelle SS and the Camaro SS & Z28…. more»
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Four-Speed 500! 1970 Dodge Charger
Dodge hit a home run with its second generation Charger, and this 1969 Dodge Charger 500 in Lascassas, Tennessee is guaranteed to turn Mopar fans in your neighborhood green with envy. Offered here on eBay, the never-restored classic has… more»
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Tri-Power 4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO
When Pontiac introduced the mid-size GTO muscle car, the bean counters expected to sell just 5,000 copies in its first year, 1964. Instead, the number was more like 32,000 and would peak two years later at 97,000 units. This… more»
Barn Find Big Block: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Many of us have friends and colleagues who are into old cars, but we don’t always know it until we’re standing in their barn and looking at some forgotten project. That’s the story with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible,… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1969 Cheverolet Chevelle SS 396
Over the past decade, we’ve seen plenty of examples of the 1969 Chevelle SS 396 pass across our desks here at Barn Finds. Their condition tends to range from the pretty ratty and tired through to beautifully restored vehicles… more»
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1967 Plymouth GTX 440 4-Speed
Ah, the 1960s. It was an era when it seemed that every American manufacturer was willing to throw its hat into the ring to produce a muscle car. Generally, these cars prioritized hard-edged performance over comfort. However, there were… more»
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409 Dual Quad V8! 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
In 1961, Chevrolet only built a handful of bruisers with Super Sport (SS) badging. Sure, some muscle could still be had after that, but the SS went more mainstream in 1962, selling 99,000 copies in the process. That’s because… more»
