Muscle Cars

Real SS Convertible? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

After the Pontiac GTO met with great success, Chevrolet would counter-program with the Chevelle SS 396. It became a series of its own from 1966 to 1968, reverting to option status in 1969. This 1970 Malibu convertible wears SS… more»

Three-Speed Manual? 1961 Chrysler 300 G

Every time I stumble upon one of these Chrysler letter cars, such as this 1961 Model G, I’m amazed that high-end Chrysler pushed full-size performance to the extent that they did. I always think of Chrysler, in this era,… more»

Yours To Preserve: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

I don’t really care that this 1967 Chevelle shown on ebay is not a muscle car. How often do you see one so original and pristine as this? If you’re in my camp on this one, then jump in… more»

409 Dual-Quad: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

I have long considered the 1960s the golden age in automotive history. The 1950s produced cars that were undeniably stunning with styling that became more futuristic as the decade progressed. However, the 1960s saw the rise of the horsepower… more»

Weekend Driver: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30

As long as the analysis is based solely on performance standards from the late seventies, the 1979 Hurst/Olds was a pretty good outcome even though it was the first-ever model to not offer a 455 under the hood.  Based… more»

Right-Hand-Drive! 1967 Dodge Charger

Who remembers “The Dodge Rebellion” commercials from the 1960s? That’s when Chrysler stepped up its game to attract more youthful buyers to its products and Dodge led the way as the “performance division” of the company. The new-for-1966 Charger… more»

69k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

If you yearn to park a classic muscle car in your garage and view this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 as a strong contender, I must warn you that you face stiff competition. It presents superbly as a one-owner… more»

America’s Other Sports Car? 1970 AMC AMX

Last week I penned this 1969 AMC Javelin post and it received a good deal of back-and-forth conversation regarding what to do with its six-cylinder engine. Some comments made mention of the similar, but different AMX, so I thought… more»

Rebuilt 400 V8 With Mods: 1967 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina was part of the Pontiac line-up for 30 years. For much of that time, it served as the gateway car into the full-size portfolio, like the luxurious Bonneville. This 1967 Catalina is a convertible that’s been idle… more»

Nice Numbers-Matching Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sales of Chevrolet’s sports car were on an upswing by the end of the sixties decade, with 38,762 finding homes for the 1969 edition alone, an increase of over 10,000 from the previous year.  But the numbers here are… more»

15-Year Project: 1969 Ford Torino GT

Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 as an upscale version of the Fairlane intermediate. Three years later, the Fairlane moniker would be retired altogether. The Torino GT was the sports model, not necessarily a muscle car, like the… more»

One Owner: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project

A known history. Many enthusiasts view that trait highly when choosing a candidate for a project build. The 1970 Dodge Super Bee is desirable, and this one ticks the history box as a one-owner classic. It features its original… more»

1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Project

The AMX was introduced in 1968 as a GT-style performance coupe whose close competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. In reality, it was a Javelin with 12 inches taken out of the wheelbase along with the back seat…. more»

Cheap Cruiser? 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85

The F85 began as Oldsmobile’s new compact car in 1961. It was promoted to mid-size status in 1964 and the Cutlass nameplate would quickly become a series of its own. The seller’s 1966 edition is said to run well… more»

513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»

Omaha Orange Roller: 1969 Plymouth Runner

There were quite a few sales success stories in the muscle car movement. None were more colorful than that of the Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “beep beep” horn. Introduced in 1968, it would turn in… more»

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