Maneuvering into the muscle car market with the Plymouth Valiant entailed a few contortions. The division packed plenty of excitement into its best-known models – the Barracuda, Superbird, and Road Runner – but as insurance and gas costs rose,… more»
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Carport Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Road Runner, a budget-minded muscle car. For its first three years (1968-70), the Super Bee was based on the Coronet. For its final outing in 1971, the Dodge Charger was… more»
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Dirty 4 Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This is Part 3 of our series on brown Trans Ams. Recently, we have reviewed a 1979 Heritage Brown Trans Am and a 1978 Chesterfield Brown Trans Am. This is a 1977 Brentwood Brown Trans Am. Pontiac changed the… more»
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Field Find Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the “pony car” field. The Challenger arrived in 1970, and the dealer network found buyers for 77,000 units. The R/T (Road/Track) model was 25% of the headcount, with a… more»
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Brown is Beautiful: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Earlier, we posted a listing of a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am painted in Code 69 Heritage Brown. Pontiac started offering different tones of brown on the Trans Am starting in 1977. I mentioned that my favorite variant of brown… more»
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440 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Here’s yet another 1970 Plymouth Road Runner that appears to have been rode hard and put away wet. It possesses a lot of the maladies that afflict this generation of Plymouth’s legendary budget muscle car, so let’s take a… more»
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Loaded Project: 1970 Plymouth Cuda
Whenever a Mopar comes with two fender tags, it’s a positive indication that this is a heavily optioned example, and this 1970 Plymouth Cuda here on eBay came from the factory with all sorts of goodies. However, that was… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Many enthusiasts place great stock in originality when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner deserves a close look if you fall into that category. The only non-original area is the retrimmed… more»
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Real SS? 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Some classics raise more questions than they answer, and such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Nova. The seller believes that it might be a genuine SS, but with no documentary evidence available to support that belief, the… more»
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Collector Quality: 1983 Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
Cars from the 1980s spent years in the classic wilderness as enthusiasts focused on earlier and later vehicles, which promised superior performance. However, the scene is ever-evolving, and cars like this 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary Edition now generate… more»
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SS Clone Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
This 1971 Chevy Chevelle project was on its way to becoming an SS 454 clone. But an engine and transmission have yet to be sourced, so they will have to be added to the buyer’s to-do list. Chevelle SS… more»
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Stored for Decades: 1965 Buick Riviera 425 Nailhead
Few cars embody Buick’s blend of elegance and muscle quite like the first-generation Riviera, and the 1965 model is widely considered the high point of the series. This particular example, finished in an uncommon shade of green and powered… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
With its iconic porthole hardtop and unmistakable mid-century lines, the 1956 Ford Thunderbird holds a special place in American automotive history. This example, offered at no reserve, is a particularly compelling survivor. Showing just 73,785 miles and equipped with… more»
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RAM Air Judge Clone: 1969 Pontiac GTO
To increase sales, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” performance/trim package on the GTO in 1969. Demand had begun to decline due to a flood of competition. The name was derived from Sammy Davis, Jr.’s comedy bit on Rowan & Martin’s… more»
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Faded Glory: 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
In 1980, Pontiac manufactured 50,896 Trans Ams and, of these, they produced 5,700 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Turbo Trans Am replicas, featuring distinctive paint, decals, and the oyster hobnail interior. This particular vehicle, that was sent to us by… more»
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Blown Beast: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Street
If you’ve been dreaming of a no-nonsense street machine with a throwback drag-strip attitude, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Street build may just hit the mark. Starting life as a real X33-code Z/28, this coupe has since undergone a… more»
