Muscle Cars

Restored 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340

The first muscle car era was winding down in 1973, but there were still some fast and fun options out there for people who liked leaving a couple stripes on the pavement every once in a while. The Charger… more»

Under 17K Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

When Steve Saleen began modifying Fox body Mustangs, you could buy one of his creations right off the showroom floor. The work performed by his firm was less performance-oriented than it’s become over the last few decades, but the… more»

Rare Aerocoupe: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

The Grand Prix 2+2 (aka Aerocoupe) was a limited production Pontiac that was intended to help race teams better compete in NASCAR. The cars needed aerodynamic help as Ford was cleaning their clocks on superspeedways. The results weren’t all… more»

SS/RS Rolling Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro arrived in 1967 to take market share away from the sensationally selling Ford Mustang (pony car). And it did an admirable job by finding 221,000 buyers in the first year. Located in a garage in Topeka,… more»

396 V8 Sleeper: 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne

The Biscayne was the Rodney Dangerfield (“I get no respect”) of Chevrolet cars. Produced from 1958 to 1975, it was Chevy’s entry-level full-size automobile that came with no frills and (usually) not much in the way of power. That… more»

1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack Project

The AMX was a GT-style, 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. Many think of it as a shortened Javelin (much like the Gremlin was to the Hornet), but that would be shortchanging the hot… more»

Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 project raises the question of how desirable an unusual set of factory specs makes a Mopar, especially when one of them is a 3-speed manual transmission, which doesn’t sound as rewarding in real driving… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Are you feeling brave? You are? But are you brave enough to tackle what will undoubtedly be a major restoration project? The classic in question is this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. It features what appears to be its original… more»

4-on-the-Floor: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro V8

The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro had an impressive 12-year run, from 1970 to 1981. And nearly 183,000 copies were built in 1976 alone, meaning that “iconic” might not be the best word to use in describing one…. more»

Just 34 Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3

In 1974, Chevrolet retired the Chevelle Super Sport and replaced it (more or less) with the Laguna S-3. Production numbers were somewhat low (less than 33,000 copies in three years), so an S-3 is harder to come across than… more»

Needs Finishing: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The prospect of a new project car is a time of elation for most car enthusiasts. We know that our garage will soon be filled with the high hopes that come with potentially being the one to revive a… more»

Leopard Skin Print: Custom 1994 Dodge Viper

One of the best ways to get into a car that is listed for a discount is to buy one that’s been modified. Of course, it’s a slippery slope in terms of how modified the vehicle in question is… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Plymouth GTX

The Plymouth Road Runner was a great choice for muscle car buyers on a tight budget, but for those who could afford to pay a little more, the GTX included a higher trim level as standard equipment.  More importantly,… more»

Parked in 1995: 1966 Dodge Charger

Hiding in this garage is a muscle car that will appeal to enthusiasts with a leaning towards Mopar products. This 1966 Dodge Charger spent decades in hiding, but the seller recently revived it and began the process of returning… more»

Rare A12 Six-Pack: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

In its sophomore year (1969), Plymouth’s Road Runner found more than 82,000 buyers. Many of them were happy with the base 383 cubic inch V8, but fewer than 800 opted for the mid-year A12 package, which came with a… more»

All Silver 10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Trans Am in 1979 with a special edition of its popular muscle car. In 1979, production reached 117,108, and Pontiac built 7,500 10th Anniversary Edition Trans Ams that featured unique two-tone paint… more»

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