The muscle car movement was in full swing in the late 1960s and the Chevelle SS 396 was right upfront. Nearly 20% of all Chevelle production in 1969 were the SS 396 and most of those were 2-door sport… more»
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Police Car Suspension: 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
After eight years as a mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner shifted to the new Plymouth Volare platform for 1976. It would be largely an appearance option through the duration of the compact’s run until 1980. It would no… more»
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High-Mile Collectible: 1984 Buick Grand National
We all recognize by now that some listings for vintage cars shoot themselves right in the proverbial foot due to lack of information, bad photos, or both. In the case of this 1984 Buick Grand National, the pictures aren’t… more»
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Restorable SS 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet struck gold when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It caught on quickly as an appearance package and later dominated most of Chevy’s nameplates with big-block engines. This 1963 Impala has SS markings, so we assume it’s… more»
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Rare 383 Big-Block! 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
In the pantheon of Mopar muscle, I have to confess, the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite. I know, that sounds strange when you consider Chrysler Corp.’s performance portfolio in the late ’60s/early ’70s with cars like the Charger,… more»
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Pole Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
For nearly 20 years, the LeMans would carry the banner for Pontiac’s intermediates and spawn the popular GTO muscle car. Over three model years, Pontiac offered the LeMans Sport, which was a cross between a LeMans and a GTO,… more»
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English Corvette: 1980 Triumph TR8
I really didn’t want to show you this car. For years now, I’ve been aware of the fact that I need a V8 car in my collection. Fox bodies seemed too obvious, and the Europeans can’t build a V8… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7
There are few “finished” cars these days that make me want to go out and drain my bank account and hook up a trailer, but a car like this survivor-spec 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 with the supercharged six-cylinder mill… more»
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Big Block 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Upon first glance, this appears to be an original 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, as the seller of this vehicle states in the condition line that this vehicle is “untouched”. However, as you read on I think what he… more»
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Same Owner 25 Years: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The first generation of the Pontiac GTO is considered by many to have started the mid-size muscle car revolution of the 1960s. At some point, GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC all got into the game, but the GTO (or… more»
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Full-Size Muscle Car? 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I
The Oldsmobile Jetstar was a two-year model built-in 1964-65 to target the high-performance market. It was based on the upscale Starfire but with fewer amenities than its brother. It had the Starfire’s potent 394 cubic inch “Rocket V8” that… more»
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402 Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would enjoy a long run in the Chevy lineup, from 1970 and into the 2000s. It was Chevrolet’s first personal luxury that initially had ties to both the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac Grand Prix. This second-year… more»
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8,500 Mile GT5 Replica: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is a claimed warehouse find with just over 8,000 original miles. Despite being low mileage and presumably unmolested, the Pantera has since been heavily modified with a GT5 widebody kit adorned with the requisite flares… more»
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Ready For Finishing: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
My favorite year! No, not chronologically, I mean my favorite year Plymouth Road Runner. Sometimes, the first is the best and that’s how I vote on the ’68 edition. This Road Runner isn’t exactly a “runner” but it’s still… more»
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Hidden for 50 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette supposedly hasn’t been seen in 50 years, locked away in various garages for the last few decades. The car is equipped with a non-original 327 but also comes with the numbers-matching, partially-disassembled 283 engine block…. more»
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Stunning Martinique Blue: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac was hitting its stride in 1978 and improved on its ever-popular Trans Am model by increasing horsepower and offering the Trans Am in some new exterior colors. This car is painted in Martinique Blue which is a stunning… more»
