The 4-4-2 began as just an option package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass back in ’64, but by the time the 1968 model rolled around, the car had earned the status of becoming its own model, a position it retained… more»
Muscle Cars
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
348 V8 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Project
For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolet was a different automobile than it had been the prior year. Chevy had moved on from its successful “Tri-Five” platform after 1957 with an all-new car in 1958. But… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
LT1 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 350 V8
The Chevy Corvette had its best sales performance in three years in 1972, yet it was little changed. Labor issues had affected production output in the prior two years, so perhaps some catching up had been done. Out of… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
390-Equipped: 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT
This 1966 Comet Cyclone GT shouldn’t exist as a Mercury. Ford developed the Comet alongside its Falcon as a compact offering in the fledgling Edsel range. However, when the fledgling flew in precisely the same way that a brick… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Field Find Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS/Z28
Buyers had to wait until February of 1970 for an all-new, second-generation Chevy Camaro. The pony car was improved in many ways and about 125,000 of them were sold in the abbreviated model year (1970, not 1970 ½ as… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
427 V8 Roller: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1965 model year was a major success for Chevrolet, starting with the sale of one million Impalas for the first time. And, the Corvette continued to be a hit in its own right at about 23,500 copies. They… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Former Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s not uncommon for an auto design to become far more appreciated as the years go by, and the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette with the split back window is a textbook case in point. This was the year the long-awaited… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Carousel Red Roller: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
Pontiac GTO was the self-appointed leader of the muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, an increase in competition (and rising insurance premiums) had sales moving backward by 1969. The company addressed this by introducing “The Judge” special edition,… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tent Find: 1977 Pontiac Can-Am
We are grateful that Tim C. is on the lookout for great Barn Finds and found this special car pictured under a tent. This non-running 1977 Pontiac Can Am that is located in Clearwater, Florida. The car looks like… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Disassembled Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The GT Equipment Group was an option on early Ford Mustangs that brought with it a V8 engine, tuned suspension, and some visual cues like striping and GT badges. When you ordered the GT with an automatic transmission, it… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
2k Original Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 Dale Earnhardt Edition
How do you rate the greatest of all time in any form of motorsport? Pure, raw statistics seem most straightforward, but do they tell the entire story? Lewis Hamilton has won more Grands Prix than any driver in Formula… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
400-Equipped Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
If you’ve been in the market for an early F-Body project, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird seems to tick several of the right boxes, not the least being it’s a first-year model. Sporting a droptop is also an appealing feature,… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
W72 400 4-Speed: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Red is a great color on performance cars and that is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It is located in Enid, Oklahoma and is being auctioned on eBay. Currently the bids have topped $15,600 but for… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 340/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
What separates a good project candidate from a great one? That’s a loaded question because the answer varies depending on who you ask. However, when a vehicle retains its numbers-matching drivetrain and is a rock-solid classic with its original… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Patina Pontiac: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1977, the only movie that did better in theaters than Smokey and the Bandit was Star Wars. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is not a “Bandit” or Y84 car but it is a black Trans Am, at least… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Spotless Driver: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport 360
It is undeniable that by the mid-1970s, tight emission regulations had sapped engine power. Once potent V8s developed a reputation for transforming fuel into noise, and outright performance seemed a thing of the past. However, companies like Dodge stepped… more»
