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Former Drag Racer: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

With all the buzz the more muscular versions of Chrysler’s E-Body cars receive nowadays, it’s easy to lose sight of how versatile they were as everyday drivers, at least for those not as inclined to push performance to the… more»

Time Capsule Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 4-Speed

When Pontiac rolled out the Firebird in 1967, it was their answer to the Mustang and Camaro, and they made sure it stood apart by offering big power right out of the gate. This first-year Firebird, now up for… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

Not every barn find needs to be a V8 fastback to get Mustang fans excited. This 1968 Ford Mustang coupe, spotted here on craigslist in Louisville, Colorado, is an all-original survivor showing just 58,000 miles. That mileage isn’t rolled… more»

First Year Hemi: 1953 Dodge Coronet

The Dodge Coronet received a complete redesign to begin its second generation of production in 1953, with the body displaying some sleeker and more modern styling.  In addition, the car also got a significant boost in performance, at least… more»

Sitting 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions.  Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429CJ

One of the most underrated performance Fords of the muscle car era has to be the 1970-71 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet. A contemporary Motor Trend road test pitted a 370-horsepower Cobra Jet Torino against an LS6 Chevelle… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»

4 Speed Project: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This Code 69 Brentwood Brown 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is still for sale and was sent to us by Curvette. The dealer listed it at $18,900 last month and has lowered the price to $16,900. That still may be… more»

Nitrous Fueled 11 Sec: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455

There are few cars that match the timeless beauty of the second generation Firebird. Pontiac built the second generation Firebird from 1970 to 1981 and offered it four models – the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. In… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake, especially if the object in question is a desirable classic car. Take this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner as a prime example. Its tired paint and healthy layer of surface… more»

Turbo Icon: 1987 Buick Grand National Project

The 1987 Buick Grand National is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its sinister all-black finish, turbocharged V6, and reputation for embarrassing Corvettes and Camaros at stoplights, it’s become one of the most sought-after performance cars… more»

Driver’s Dream: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has long been considered one of the most desirable first-generation Mustangs, blending aggressive styling with serious performance. This example, listed here on eBay, is a genuine Mach 1 (63C code) that’s ready to… more»

Original Paint/Interior: 1965 Pontiac GTO

When Pontiac launched the GTO in 1964, executives expected to sell about 5,000 units per year. Instead, buyers purchased 32,000 units that year and 75,000 the following. Before you knew it, the competition was peddling their own versions of… more»

Mix And Match Body: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

When I think of a Rat Rod, combined parts from different makes in varying colors, conditions, and shapes come to mind, so calling this one the Rat Rod of Corvettes isn’t a fair assessment.  However, somebody has taken the… more»

Restoration-Ready Icon: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its low-slung lines, subtle fins, and unmistakable style, the T-Bird quickly became one of the most recognizable American cars of the 1950s. Now up for… more»

390 Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve only bought either black or white cars for my daily commutes, as has been the case with my last four.  Some of that mindset is probably a habit pattern, but another possible… more»

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