Muscle Cars

48k Miles: Supercharged 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

If you like personal luxury coupes with a sporting bent, 1963 was one of the best years for the American auto industry. With the well-established T-Bird, the upstart Riviera, Pontiac’s dashing Grand Prix, and Studebaker’s last attempts to stay… more»

Starsky & Hutch Replica: 1976 Ford Gran Torino

Detective and police TV shows of the 1970s seemed to have a gimmick. A case in point is Starsky & Hutch, which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1979. Their gimmick was a glitzy 1976 Ford Gran Torino with… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO

John DeLorean always envisaged that Pontiac would become the performance marque within the General Motors empire, and in 1964, he made that dream a reality when the company released the GTO. It was the badge that created the muscle… more»

Original 400/4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac GTO

Rarity is often cited as ample justification for enthusiasts to undertake what could be a back-breaking restoration. However, at what point should we wave the white flag and declare that a classic is beyond salvation? That is the question… more»

Barn Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31

One of the most fascinating Oldsmobiles to roll off the line in Lansing was the Cutlass with the W-31 package and its 350 engine, a true all-around street sweeper. Car and Driver tested one in March 1969 and claimed that… more»

Red on Red RS: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro

You can joke all you want about Chevrolet Camaros and Pontiac Firebirds that aren’t the preferred enthusiast spec being hairdresser cars, as if the only way to buy a Camaro like this is with a manual gearbox and firm… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

No Reserve. They are two words that are guaranteed to draw the attention of enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. They signify that once the auction process ends, the highest bidder is guaranteed to become that… more»

1-of-1 R-Code: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra 428 CJ

According to the Marti report, this 1969 Ford Torino Cobra checked so many great boxes when new that it ended up being a one-of-one example, and I’m sure there’s going to be competition among blue oval fans for the… more»

62K Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevrolet Impala SS has long been a sought-after American classic from the middle 90s. This is not necessarily based solely on its credentials as a factory hot rod but also because it was one of the last times… more»

Original Hemi: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

Classics like this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T pose a unique set of challenges for Barn Finds writers. This isn’t because there is anything inherently wrong with this car. It is because there is so much that is right that… more»

22K Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 1970-1973 split bumper Camaro is a beautiful design. This 1973 Camaro Z28 is located in San Ramon, California and is said to be all numbers matching and only have 22k miles. I wonder if the dent in the… more»

No Reserve Roller: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

It’s become commonplace in the auto world to take a base model car and clone it into something more inspiring, which is exactly what the owner of this 1970 Plymouth Satellite originally had in mind.  Visions of a Road… more»

Donated 35th Anniversary: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Every now and again, a car shows up in the donation lanes that just shouldn’t be there. There’s no rhyme or reason to this; it could be the way an estate gets settled by the heirs, or a retired… more»

AutoRama Winner: 1979 Pontiac Formula

The 2nd generation Firebird looked good in just about whatever color they left the Pontiac factory. This 1979 Pontiac Formula left the factory in Code 63 Sierra Copper which was not available on the Trans Am. I think it… more»

Rare Convertible: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA 390

Years ago, I had a thing for Ford’s ’66 and ’67 Fairlane. The “thing” passed, and I moved on to others. But even back then, as is the case today, the convertible version was seldom seen—and that’s what caught… more»

’70s Custom Project: 1968 Dodge Charger

Metalflake paint was once a staple of the custom world. While some builders still favor its effect, others are drawn by the modern development of candy and pearl that offers an endless array of possibilities. It is unclear when… more»

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