The second generation of the Pontiac GTO started with a bang in 1968, selling 88,000 copies (not a record, but way up there). All of General Motors’ mid-size cars had been redesigned and had rounder looks than before. This… more»
Muscle Cars
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap WS4 Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Most Trans Ams sell for more when painted black. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a roller and the black paint is pretty faded. Located in San Antonio, Texas, it is clearly a project and is listed here on… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
340 V8 Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth’s “budget” muscle car, the Road Runner, was treated to its first redesign in 1971. And – as a nod to changing demand in the performance sector – Chrysler’s 340 cubic inch small-block V8 became available in the auto… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restored W-30 Clone? 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s mid-size muscle car market. And it would remain a fixture there through the end of rear-wheel-drive in these hot cars (1987). Its name is commonly considered an abbreviation for… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Factory 454-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Hitting dealer lots for the first time as a 1970 model, Chevrolet’s timing for their new Monte Carlo couldn’t have been much better. As the new decade arrived, the writing was already beginning to appear on the wall for… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dual-Quad 409: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Determining the most significant quality of some classics can be more challenging than for others. Take this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS as an example. It presents superbly, with no rust or other problems. The mechanical configuration is the most… more»
Mar 19, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
396 Drop-Top Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
There were at least two record-setting automobiles built in 1965. One was the new Mustang, which Ford no doubt sold many more than they anticipated. Another was the Chevrolet Impala, which saw sales exceed one million units for the… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
T-Tops and 375 HP: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the year when numerous GM offerings became the victims of downsizing, losing a considerable amount of size and weight in the process, although the Oldsmobile Cutlass retained its fourth-generation styling for one more year before it too… more»
Mar 18, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older Restoration: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
The Dodge Charger was one of the hottest cars of the late 1960s. From 1968 to 1970, Dodge built nearly 225,000 of them – many carrying the coveted R/T badging. We’re told this 1969 example was previously restored and… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • Auctions • 48 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
When it comes to low mileage claims, documentation is king. Well, the seller of this 1978 Corvette Pace Car believes the car has only covered 10,336 miles and they claim to have the documentation to back that up. It’s… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Last Driven 40 Years: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350
The GT350 was a Mustang fastback that was built as a collaboration between Ford and Shelby American, Carroll Shelby’s company. Shelby was heavily involved in 1965-67, whereas Ford took control from 1968 to 1970. To some, the original 1965-66… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Plymouth Cuda Project
The Third Generation Barracuda range remains one of the most attractive vehicles to roll off an American production line. The low roofline and muscular stance, especially in ‘Cuda guise, makes them a firm favorite among Mopar enthusiasts. This 1973… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older Repaint: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 model year was a big one for the Plymouth Barracuda. It finally got its own E-body platform, shedding the roots it had with the Valiant compact since 1964. Sales jumped by 50% in the first year and… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Owner and Low Miles! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It’s hard to believe that the 1973 Ford Mustang is the same car as the original 1965. Well, all the sheet metal is different and it’s 800 lbs. heavier, but they rode on essentially the same platform. The automobile… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 of 1,552: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Supercharged!
The Avanti is one of those cars that you have to wonder how successful it could have been if Studebaker had stayed afloat. Sure, there was the reincarnated Avanti II, but they were mostly powered by Chevrolet V8s. This… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
GTX Tribute Project? 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite
The Satellite joined the Belvedere ranks in 1965 as Plymouth’s top mid-size car. The Sport Satellite arrived in 1968 (bucket seats in coupes and convertibles) with a higher level of trim and would remain in the hunt for three… more»
