Muscle Cars

NASCAR Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

Over a decade has passed since I last hung up my helmet and called time on my racing exploits, but I remain as passionate about motorsport as I have ever been. That makes classics like this 1986 Pontiac Grand… more»

1 of 1: 1972 Pontiac GTO 455 H/O

“Rare,” “special-order,” “one owner,” “low miles,” and “original” are terms often used to describe expensive vintage muscle cars. But you seldom see them used together to identify the same automobile. That’s the case with this Starlight Black 1972 Pontiac… more»

Bargain Priced: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

So what defines a bargain basement price? This 1978 Pontiac is located in Enid Oklahoma and has been stored since 1997. It is in rough shape but the seller is only asking $4,800. The paint is faded, it has… more»

Garage Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 442

There’s something undeniably attractive about purchasing a classic with a fascinating backstory. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 ticks that box, only recently emerging after a quarter-century hibernation. The engine bay now houses a 455ci V8, but the car’s numbers-matching engine… more»

Sheep In Lion’s Clothing? 1974 Dodge Dart Sport

Plymouth hit pay dirt in 1970 when they introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback derivative of the Valiant compact. Dodge lobbied for a carbon copy to sell in 1971 and designated it the Demon (Dart). That moniker created a… more»

Unrestored One-Owner 1970 Plymouth GTX

I am known among my loved ones as being somewhat indecisive, so it’s good that it’s not 1970 and I’m not in the market for a new muscle car, but if I were, I think I’d be comparison shopping… more»

Modern Day Cobra? 1999 Shelby Series 1

Oftentimes, performance cars seemingly have their reviews already written before being driven. In other words, expectations are often so high for sporting models that certain road test editors might incorrectly predict just how good car is going to be…. more»

9k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup.  In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»

Back Yard Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Four models were offered, including the “base” Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The Formula was a performance edition, overshadowed by the glitzier Trans… more»

Supercharged Rarity: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

You don’t just casually refer to a car as the “fastest production vehicle in the world.” That’s the kind of claim almost everyone will expect you to back up. And while the Studebaker-built Avanti didn’t exactly have the appearance… more»

Easy Project: Gen III Hemi-Powered 1969 Dodge Charger

The 1969 Charger pictured above, which is now for sale on eBay in Loveland, Ohio, looks for all the world like a mildly modified stocker, with a breathed-upon 318 and a slight rake to complement its Torq-Thrust wheels. Nope…. more»

Sitting 40 Years: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440

The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE describes this car as one heck of a barn find, and for ’73 standards, I have to agree that this is just about as fine as B-Bodies could be had for… more»

Aeroback 4-Speed: 1979 Oldsmobile 442

Some might say the late-seventies Cutlass Salon is among the least favorites of all Oldsmobiles ever to offer a 442 package, and this era certainly doesn’t get much recognition, as there don’t seem to be very many around these… more»

Turbocharged Duntov: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Aftermarket re-creations of the Chevrolet Corvette – particularly the C3 era – are a dime a dozen. There were numerous companies trying to capitalize on the striking styling and obvious enthusiasm for Chevrolet’s marquee sports car, but some of… more»

No Reserve 1969 Dodge Charger

Whenever possible, I’m typically a stickler for originality, and one who usually appreciates keeping a classic numbers-matching during a restoration.  However, this 1969 Dodge Charger here on eBay has me thinking differently, as it seems ripe not necessarily for… more»

No Rust! 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

1988 saw fewer than 1/3 of the Monte Carlos made compared to the 1982 model year, formerly the lowest production for the fourth-generation cars. It wasn’t a full production year, so that explains it. There were 16,204 SS versions… more»

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