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»
Muscle Cars
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1987 Buick Grand National
Some classics invariably generate interest when they hit the market, and this 1987 Buick Grand National demonstrates that. It has received an incredible fifty-two bids, suggesting that people like what they see. However, the intense action leaves the current… more»
Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1963 Chevrolet 409 Biscayne Recreation
Back in 1963, if you were interested in Chevrolet power, that usually meant a Corvette. Yes, some drag raced them but that was hardly the ‘Vette’s station in life. There was no Camaro or Chevelle yet and the Chevy… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Real Super Sport: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Project
For the 1970 Chevelle Super Sport, engine choices ranged from excellent to better, with the 350 horsepower 396 coming in as the minimum that could be had in your SS. Optional was the L78 that provided an additional 25… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Bubbly Red: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455
At first glance, this car appears to be a rare 1973 Pontiac Formula 455. One of only 731 made in 1973 but it is actually an affordable tribute built from a 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit. Originally a California car,… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Factory 340/Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Gauging whether a classic is desirable is sometimes challenging, but this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda leaves no doubt. It has generated significant interest since hitting the market, but there could be some distance to go before it finds a… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Slant Six Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
With the fine selection of V8 engines available for the 1970 Dodge Challenger, it’s easy to forget that the entry-level powerplant was a Slant 6 of the 225 cubic inch variety, making 145 horsepower with a one-barrel carburetor. Oddly,… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1966 Chevelle Convertible Project
One of the saddest reasons for parting with a project is when an enthusiast faces a physical condition that prevents him from seeing their dream through to completion, and unfortunately, that’s what has happened with the owner of this… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Freshly Built 440 V8: 1967 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury was Plymouth’s version of the Chevy Impala SS and the Ford Galaxie 500/XL. It would arrive in 1959 and stick it out through 1971. Generally available as either a 2-door hardtop or convertible, things like bucket… more»
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Scat Pack Mopar: 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
It was 1967 and Dodge had a problem. In masterful anticipation of the market’s needs, Plymouth was ready to offer a low-priced muscle car, called the Road Runner. Buyers needed the Road Runner. Muscle cars had grown in size,… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Skyroof Option: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
Sometimes we have big plans and dreams, but then life gets in the way and we realize we aren’t ever going to get around to completing all of our projects. Long-time reader MB has decided it’s time to thin… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
409 Dual-Quad Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
After an abbreviated start in 1961, the Chevy Impala SS sold like hotcakes in 1962 thanks to a shift in focus. Style was chosen over muscle in the second year (although you could still put a beast under the… more»
Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Viper Truck: 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10
The Dodge Ram SRT-10 was perhaps one of the foremost reminders that Chrysler Corp. was committed to putting enthusiasts’ interests ahead of many other priorities. Over the years, Mopar has shown that they love a good hot rod as… more»
Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
After the sales bonanza that was 1965 and 1966, Ford Mustang sales began to decline beginning in 1967. That was natural in that serious competition had finally entered the field. To help turn the tide, Ford created the Mach… more»
Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Model J Project: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac moved the Grand Prix off the full-size Catalina platform in 1969 to its own new mid-size body and sales more than tripled. It was like a grand touring machine now with a new cockpit-style interior and a 400… more»
