Thanks to the 1973 OPEC oil embargo and the resulting shift to smaller cars, Chevy’s venerable Nova had its best sales year in 1974. While a lot of buyers went after six-cylinder gas sippers, 10% of buyers that year… more»
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Survivor with a Spare Block: 1966 Plymouth Satellite 383
This 1966 Plymouth Satellite is a rust-free, unrestored survivor that’s spent its life in California, Indiana, and most recently Wisconsin. Now offered by a private seller here on eBay, it’s a true-blue example of mid-’60s Mopar muscle, complete with… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
Few classics offer a better entry point into vintage car ownership than a first-generation Mustang, and this 1967 coupe has all the right qualities to make it your next fun project. With its original 200ci inline-six and C4 automatic… more»
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Triple Blue Beauty: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
Convertible A-body Mopars are always a treat to find—especially when they’re as well-documented and solid as this one. Up for sale here on craigslist in Everett, Washington is a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible in stunning triple blue (blue paint,… more»
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Oregon State SSP: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
The appeal of a muscle car that was formerly used to stop people like us from speeding is a phenomenon I will never fully understand. It’s like wanting to work for the IRS after being audited; why on Earth… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac GTO
It would be easy to take one look at this 1970 Pontiac GTO and dismiss it immediately. That could be a mistake, because it offers a surprising amount to potential buyers. It will require work if it is to… more»
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Heavy Chevy 4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Muscle car sales peaked in 1969/70 as insurance companies were on the hunt to raise premiums on performance cars. To recapture sales, Chevrolet introduced the Heavy Chevy in 1971, a car that resembled a Super Sport but lacked the… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1973 AMC Javelin 360 V8
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry in the “pony car” market and was in production from 1968 to 1974. Only one major restyle was done in 1971, so the seller’s ’73 edition maintains the “eyebrows” over the front wheel… more»
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20th Anniversary Turbo: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am
When we look back at some of the more notable muscle cars made in the last few decades, it’s hard to deny the impact of the vehicles powered by the turbocharged Buick V6. This engine turned the automotive world… more»
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Rebuilt/Refreshed: 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
The Dodge Dart was a popular compact car in the late 1960s – except with younger buyers. So, in 1969, they took the 2-door hardtop, added the Swinger name to it, and went after that segment of the market…. more»
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Second-Generation Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
Surrounded by such yardmates as a VW Beetle, a Pontiac LeMans, a Cadillac Allante, and several other lawn-art autos sits this 1969 Dodge Charger, and although this one looks like it has probably been off the road for decades,… more»
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Heritage Brown: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac started offering Trans Ams in various shades of brown starting in 1977. My favorite is 1978 which was called Chesterfield Brown and almost looks copper. It has some metallic flake in the paint. In 1979, Pontiac offered Code… more»
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Celebrity-Owned Fox: 1990 Saleen Mustang #144
This 1990 Saleen Mustang is already a collectible piece of Fox-body history, but its celebrity ownership makes it even more desirable—it reportedly belonged to baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. Showing just 44,000 original miles, this Saleen is said to… more»
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Rebuilt 440 V8: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1972 model year was not a good one for muscle car fans. Emissions detuning was in full swing, so compression ratios were down. And engine output was now measured as SAE net, so horsepower looked even less impressive…. more»
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30 Years Same Owner: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
Ford shifted the Fairlane nameplate to a new mid-size car in 1962, filling a void between the full-size Galaxie and compact Falcon. The car received its first redesign in 1966 and gained stacked headlights like the senior Fords. This… more»
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Original Paint Muscle- 1970 Mustang Fastback
As prices for classic cars continue to stabilize, a few models still command premium sale amounts. One of these models is the Ford Mustang, and specifically the 1st-gen fastback models. For your viewing pleasure, we have a 1970 Ford… more»
