Muscle Cars

Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall.  The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books.  For Ford, the Mustang had… more»

302 V8 4-Barrel! 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

The Cyclone began life as the performance variant of the 1964 Mercury Comet. It moved to mid-size status in 1967 and shared the stage with the Montego when that intermediate was introduced in 1968. This Cyclone is said to… more»

Carburetor Fire Victim: 1972 Dodge Challenger

With pony and muscle car sales declining, Dodge dialed back its options for the Challenger in 1972. Gone were the big-block engines (383, 440, and 426 Hemi), with the 340 being the top engine. And the performance model, R/T,… more»

409 V8 4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Nowadays, the term “409” is thought by many to be a cleaning product. But in the 1960s, it stood for an awesome motor produced by Chevrolet. It even had a Beach Boys song recorded about it, “She’s so fine,… more»

28k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Is there any automotive experience better than hitting the road behind the wheel of an iconic muscle car? Actually, there is. The experience is heightened when the vehicle is a Convertible, providing a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. That is… more»

11,780 Original Miles: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

One of the unsung heroes of the 1990s enthusiast vehicle marketplace at the moment is the fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Unlike the third-gen models that have become increasingly popular in recent years, the middle 90s version seems to languish a… more»

Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts

The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»

Rolling Shell: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

Even though new competition had arrived in 1967 (Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar), the Ford Mustang “pony car” was still a big seller. 472,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, with just 5% or 24,000 having the… more»

Bench Seat Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Even though the Chevelle SS 396 was no longer a separate series after 1968, it continued to sell well. Some 53,600 of them were built in 1970 along with another 8,700 with the new SS 454 option. The seller’s… more»

Safari Build: 1980 Avanti II

This 1980 Avanti II has been given a treatment we don’t often see with vehicles produced by this unusual American company. The Avanti underwent numerous transformations over the years, in both terms of styling and powerplants, but there’s no… more»

Barn Find Beast: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

I have said multiple times over the last year that I am swearing off major projects. As it stands, my last big restoration is nearing the proverbial finish line, which is the junkyard rescue 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»

1 Of 500: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Project

Just the mention of a Boss 429 Mustang is enough to bring tears of joy to most blue oval fans, and rightfully so, as not only are these Fords fast but they’re also scarce and highly sought after.  The… more»

1 of 200: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

The Saleen brand has long been associated with building some of the most sought-after Ford Mustangs ever made. When the first examples showed up, they were a bit more restrained in terms of upgrades compared to the modern-day offerings,… more»

57k Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

If I could give an owner two pieces of advice when selling their classic, they would be to provide as many high-quality images as possible and supply clear and concise information that leaves nothing open to potential incorrect interpretation…. more»

318 V8 Crate Motor: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Although the Plymouth Barracuda was all-new in 1970, its wings were clipped after 1971 as a performance car. Before 1972, you could get a ‘Cuda with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8. After that, the 340 was the… more»

Rebuilt Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history, with muscle cars at the height of their power. Squeezing potent V8s under the hoods of relatively pedestrian models resulted in fire-breathing monsters with performance to satisfy all but… more»

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