You may be thinking the same thing I did upon first glancing at this 1968 Dodge Charger, that it’s just another high-dollar, already pilfered project with oodles of rust for the next owner to contend with. The initial visual… more»
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Mar 7, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original 440 Magnum: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
I have sometimes wondered whether an owner can achieve perfection when embarking on a classic car restoration. That is the question posed by this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T. No aspect of this muscle car has escaped attention, with the… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
455 Powered: 1981 Pontiac Formula
Let’s face it, black paint on any second generation Pontiac Firebird improves its chances of a sale. This car is kind of an assemblage of parts both old and new. It is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula with a… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
455 V8 Rare Color: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s muscle car craze was the 442 (or 4-4-2). The accepted explanation for the name is that it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The seller’s 1969 edition may be rare… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Only 32k Miles: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 in an attempt to draw more youthful buyers to the otherwise “square” compact. As a 2-door hardtop, it replaced the 2-door sedan of the 1967-68 model years. This 1971 edition looks almost… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Just Out Of Storage: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440
The late 1960s probably represented the high water mark for the American muscle car sector, with virtually every mainstream manufacturer offering buyers compelling alternatives to consider. Plymouth brought its GTX to the party in 1967, although the badge underwent… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds
By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
7,400 Mile 1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car
The attraction between a certain element of the car community and the limited-edition runs of pace car tributes issued by domestic manufacturers is limited to a specific age demographic. These days, you don’t see much fanfare about major racing… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger
There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»
Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
LS1 Restomod: 1971 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the all-new Vega. A lot of planning went into the development of the automobile, but some glitches in execution prevented it from being one of General Motors’ biggest success stories…. more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Drag Strip Sleeper: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Catalina was Pontiac’s entry-level full-size car. They were by no means spartan and in 1966 came with a 389 cubic inch V8 as standard. This 1966 Catalina is a 2-door sedan, one of… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Motorless! 1986 Buick Grand National
By the late 1970s, US car makers were finally figuring out how to serve up performance after the regulatory purgatory of a few years earlier. Buick began its efforts with a turbocharged V6 Regal Sport Coupe in 1978, and… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked 25 Years: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
After a brief outing in 1959-60, the El Camino returned in 1964 as part of the Chevelle mid-size lineup. It was considered a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on an automobile platform rather than a truck. The Super… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88
When you compare it to how muscle cars were evolving during the following decade, this 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 doesn’t really look all that muscular on the outside, but when Olds introduced the 88 in 1949 a nice surprise… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Cross-Ram Project: 1964 Chrysler 300K
The Chrysler Letters Series cars of the 1950s and 1960s are considered by many to have started the muscle car movement (compared to the later Pontiac GTO). These were full-size cars loaded with plenty of performance and luxury. The… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
10th Anniversary Edition: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The first Trans Am was introduced in 1969 and 697 were built late in the year. Ten years later, Pontiac celebrated the 10th anniversary of the popular Trans Am model by creating a fully optioned 10th Anniversary Edition that… more»
