Life can change without warning, forcing us to alter well-established plans. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which the seller purchased with visions of a restoration dancing in their head. However, the lure of a… more»
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Hemi Orange Project: 1971 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s… more»
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Rebuilt Original 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
While General Motors was focusing on its new Colonnade body styling for 1973, the folks at Hurst were also busy figuring out how to make it better, at least for the Oldsmobile division. Just under 1,100 examples of the… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1
While the 1960s are viewed by many as a golden age in automotive history, few would be willing to attach that label to the 1970s. Under mounting pressure from those in the seats of power, manufacturers focused on emissions… more»
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Original 440/4-Speed: 1968 Plymouth GTX
I have always considered the 1960s as the greatest decade in automotive history. Europe gave us icons like the Jaguar E-Type, while the release of the Ford Falcon GT and the Holden Monaro signalled the start of Australia’s horsepower… more»
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Rebuilt 440: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
Some people believe that because they are unable to wield a spanner, they are less worthy of being considered a classic car enthusiast. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is the passion we feel in our hearts… more»
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Four Cylinders and 61K Miles: 1984 Pontiac Firebird
When the third-generation F-bodies debuted in 1982, these new muscle cars were in stark contrast to the previous versions of the Camaro and Firebird. Saving weight, making aerodynamic advancements, and improving fuel economy were the major drivers of this… more»
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Running Rarity: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special
If you’re a car enthusiast, it’s always a fun time when a manufacturer develops a regional-specific example of your favorite auto, which is what happened for buyers of Ford’s pony car on the West Coast during the late sixties. … more»
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40K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
When I hear people complain about the lack of affordable hobby cars, I generally can commiserate with them. However, there’s no denying that there are still plenty of bargains out there, and you don’t even have to look that… more»
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27k Miles! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Many consider the 1970 model year to be the pinnacle of muscle car sales. After that, the combination of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for lower emissions took its toll on buyer interest. Chevrolet still built a flock… more»
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Sleeper Parts Car: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus debuted in 1985 as Ford’s new, front-wheel-drive, full-size family car. In a move to compete with Euro sedans like Mercedes and BMW, they added the SHO edition in 1989 – Super High Output. Borrowing from Yamaha, the… more»
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89k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-25
Even if the Malaise era of automobiles hadn’t quite arrived by 1975, it was just around the corner, making it all the more amazing that cars like the Hurst/Olds still existed. The Hurst association with Oldsmobile dates back to… more»
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Muscle Car Taxi? 1978 Checker 396 V8
For more than 20 years, Checker Motors supplied major U.S. cities with flocks of taxi cabs. The Checker “Taxi” was produced between 1961 and 1982, and some may still be in service today because they ran forever. The seller’s… more»
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H-Code 383: 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
There is something undeniably attractive about hitting the road on a sunny day aboard a classic Convertible. However, when that vehicle presents beautifully and features a potent V8 under the hood, many enthusiasts will find almost any excuse to… more»
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Big-Block Driver: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle with 4-Speed Power
Not every classic muscle car needs to be a flawless showpiece to be enjoyable, and this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle seems to embrace that idea honestly. Listed here on craigslist out of Tillicum, this Chevelle Malibu isn’t an SS and… more»
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German Built Kit Car: Kuhn Cobra Replica
Now, I’m not a dairy barn expert, but I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate that this Cobra kit car is sitting in a cinder block structure that used to house cows. The surroundings are intriguing,… more»
