Muscle Cars

Update: 1963 Plymouth Fury 426 Max Wedge

UPDATE – This 1963 Plymouth Fury 426 Max Wedge is for sale again and it can be found here on craigslist in Osakis, Minnesota where it was for sale last May. The seller has chopped the price a whopping… more»

Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Few sights are sadder than seeing a desirable and potent classic left to fend for itself, exposed to everything Mother Nature has to throw at it. That has been the fate of this 1970 Ford Torino GT. However, its… more»

55k Original Miles: One-Owner 1970 Dodge Charger

Selecting an appropriate Christmas gift can be challenging, and if your loved ones are struggling to find something perfect for you, showing them this 1970 Dodge Charger as a less-than-subtle hint might be worthwhile. There’s a lot to like… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX

Leaving the factory with a 375 HP 440 as standard equipment, there’s not much not to like about the 1969 Plymouth GTX, lovingly dubbed The Gentleman’s Muscle Car as the concept here was adding some luxurious touches to a… more»

Low Mileage B Body: 1979 Dodge Magnum

Finding what you consider to be a forever car and then realizing life has different plans for us is a familiar tale in this hobby. The seller of this claimed low mileage Dodge Magnum indicates he didn’t expect to… more»

Spotless Driver: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The American muscle car sector was shrinking rapidly by 1972 due to emission, safety, and insurance concerns. Some manufacturers kept the faith, but, in many cases, what had previously been a performance options package was reduced to little but… more»

10th Anniversary: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Pontiac celebrated the 10th year of the Trans Am with a special model known to Pontiac enthusiasts as the TATA. That stands for Tenth Anniversary Trans Am. 7,500 TATA’s were built in 1979 with 1,817 being built with the… more»

No Reserve Roller: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

Based on just appearance alone, if I had to pick a favorite year for the Ford Mustang Fastback, 1969 would rate high as that small additional window on the side and the quad headlights sure work well from a… more»

Rebuilt Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger

Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»

Upgraded 340/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger

There is probably no area of vehicle design that is more prone to evolving buyer taste than paint color. Black, White, Silver, and Gold have remained staples of the industry for decades, but others have come and gone. Darker… more»

Superbird Tribute? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth found instant success in 1968 when they launched the gimmicky Road Runner muscle car. The automobile would break sales expectations, especially in 1969 when more than 81,000 copies were delivered. This ’69 Road Runner has had the same… more»

Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 and by 1970 it superseded (and finally replaced) the Fairlane as the company’s intermediate product. The design of the 1970-71 models was inspired by supersonic jets of that era and were quite… more»

Rare in Yellow: Low-Mile 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28

When it comes to 3rd-generation Camaros, a few things matter more than others: color, options, and transmission. The rest of it is pretty standardized and doesn’t swing values much, but if you own a Camaro of this generation with… more»

440-Equipped: 1968 Dodge Charger With No Reserve!

Do you believe in fate? If you do and are searching for a Mopar classic, this 1968 Dodge Charger could be worth serious consideration. It is an immaculate classic with an upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. The seller… more»

Solid Restoration Candidate: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

Last week I covered this 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme that was being pawned off as a 442 performance variant but I had my doubts and so did all of you. One regular commenter noted that the car in question… more»

Tremec 5 Speed: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

    The second generation Pontiac Trans Am was a well designed car that was a great platform for many engines over its 12 year run. One of the most sought after features is to find a second generation… more»

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