Chevrolet released the Super Sport in 1961 as a performance version of the Impala. The following year, the car became more about style, and any Chevy drivetrain could be ordered. Demand began to decline as the decade wore on,… more»
Muscle Cars
Wrecked Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
This 1965 Chevy Chevelle Super Sport was a beautifully built restomod that was no doubt quite the performer. Unfortunately, the hot car was involved in an accident that ruined the front clip and right rear, and some frame damage… more»
4-Door 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Nova L79
Chevrolet hit a home run in 1966 with their high-performance L79-equipped (350 HP 327 CI V8) Chevy II and Nova. The thing is, the hi-po package was usually bestowed upon the Nova SS, an attractive two-door hardtop, and not… more»
BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
There is something especially tempting about a project that still looks like the car you remember being dragged out of the barn. This 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS spent roughly three decades under cover before being rediscovered in 2024, complete… more»
351 V8 Upgrade: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car in 1974. It had gotten big and bloated, so it morphed into a subcompact from 1974 to 1978. The timing was perfect for Mustang II sales given the OPEC oil embargo that had… more»
Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Tempest
The Super Duty was a limited-production Pontiac built for action on the racetrack. It used a souped-up 421 cubic inch V8 that was deposited in no more than 88 Catalinas and a dozen or so Tempests. Aluminum panels were… more»
Lots of New Parts: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes were afoot for America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, in 1973. It was the first year for the polyurethane front bumpers and the last for the chrome rear bumpers (new federal safety standards). Demand continued to be strong… more»
428/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
Some classics are more than a pretty face, possessing genuine performance credentials. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2. It isn’t perfect, but it presents as a driver-grade classic with a few visible rust issues…. more»
Recently Revived: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Theoretically, each successive generation of any automotive badge should bring noticeable improvements. Potential buyers should be able to look at these cars and say, “This car is better than its predecessor because…” before listing improvements. However, there is something… more»
Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
In the late 1960s, U.S. automakers saw another market developing for muscle cars – the compact. Because they were lighter in weight, you could make quite a stir using smaller engines that insurance companies might look on more favorably…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3
There is something appealing about a classic that doesn’t need to spend another decade in a garage before its next owner can enjoy it. This 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 recently emerged from roughly ten years of storage,… more»
Drop-Top Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There is nothing in the world that matches the experience of climbing aboard a classic Convertible for a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. If the vehicle in question has bulging muscles, that’s even better. This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible… more»
Potent 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
If you are unable to tackle a project build, you will either abandon your ownership dreams or purchase a turnkey classic to fulfill your heart’s desire. If you are determined to park something special in your garage, this 1970… more»
Ram Air/4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Some automotive experiments are doomed to fail, while others become sales successes and legends. John DeLorean tasted both extremes. He created his own brand, and the car bearing his name sent the company broke. However, his vision for the… more»
















