Muscle Cars

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»

1 of 30: 1999 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500

Based on the Firebird, the Pontiac Trans Am was one of the most successful of the “pony cars.” It arrived on the scene in 1969 and stayed around until 2002. To commemorate the auto’s 30th anniversary, a special edition… more»

Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible

Outstanding in its field, literally, this 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible would be a nice project if it isn’t too far gone, rust-wise. With no underside photos, it’s impossible to tell, but clearly, it’s been sitting in that spot… more»

G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner

Sunliner was the name Ford applied to its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. For most of that time, it was part of the Galaxie 500 series which debuted in 1959 to compete against the Chevy Impala. This 1962… more»

1 Of 135: 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird

When considering what makes an automobile iconic, it stands to reason numerous scenarios play a big part in any vehicle deemed necessary in its history.  Going back to the early twentieth century, the Ford Model T might be considered… more»

51K Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro

Do you ever notice the modern-day equivalent of a base model Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro while in traffic? In other words, something along the lines an EcoBoost-equipped Mustang or a Camaro with the V6. Chances are, you wouldn’t,… more»

Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs

The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»

Upscale E-Body Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

I was only five when the third and final generation of the Barracuda began arriving at Plymouth dealers back in 1970.  Although it might have taken a couple of more years before my passion for E-Bodies fully sank in,… more»

Barn Find Rarity: 1969 AMC AMX

The advent of the 1960s was not kind to American Motors Corporation. The company was known for family economy cars, and its demographic was aging. Sure, the Rambler was a strong seller, but AMC was watching its fortunes sift… more»

Abandoned Project: 1970 Ford Torino GT Sportsroof

Packed with new parts and rebuilt components, then sold for health reasons before the job was completed, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is a sad testament to the rigors of restoration. It’s not unusual to spend years of your… more»

Numbers Matching 409! 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

If you were to create a list of iconic automobiles of the 1960s, would the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport make the list? Especially one with the 409 cubic inch V8 engine, like in this 1963 edition? The engine and… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4-speed

Pontiac built and sold the most Trans Ams in history in 1979. However, most cars were equipped with the L80 403 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8 that came with an automatic transmission only. This was not a bad engine but… more»

Highly Original: 1966 Dodge Charger

The year 1966 was where the fun began for Dodge’s legendary muscle car, at least one of them anyway, as that’s when the new Charger model debuted. However, during the earlier days, it was considered more of a luxurious… more»

Please Be Real: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

When it comes to classic cars, some are created more equal than others. Vehicles like this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 justify the muscle car tag in almost any form. However, performance lifts to a higher level if the… more»

Ram Air III? 1969 Pontiac GTO 400 4-Speed

More than five years after its introduction, the Pontiac GTO was still a frontrunner in the mid-size muscle car market. However, sales were on the decline by 1969 as every competitor had their own version of the genre, so… more»

Pontiac Trans Am Stash for Sale!

There comes the point when many of us have to cry “Uncle!” on a project or set of projects and agree that it’s time to sell. Now, there are plenty more who never come to that point, and we… more»

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