Dodge released the Charger in 1966, a slick fastback version of their B-bodied intermediates. To me, it resembled AMC’s Marlin, which went down a similar path for 1965-67. The first-gen Chargers were a modest success at 53,000 units across… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! This 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, now listed as a Barn Finds Auction in Oklahoma City, blends classic muscle-era styling with upgraded performance. Showing 84,925 miles and carrying a… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 454
UPDATE – The seller has added a walk-around and start-up video! The Chevrolet Chevelle is one of the world’s most iconic muscle cars, but this 1968 example takes that to a higher level. Its engine bay houses a potent… more»
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Barn Find 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Revived!
Back in 2020, reader Andy B sent us an incredible find. A neighbor’s uncle had parked this 1968 Shelby GT500 KR, and it remained hidden away for decades. It has recently emerged from its slumber to become one of… more»
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68K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Second-generation Firebirds have developed a strong following in recent years, and original examples are getting harder to find. This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, now listed on craigslist, is presented as a one-owner survivor with just 68,000 original miles and… more»
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Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
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Fresh 454 V8 Muscle: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
When General Motors redesigned and downsized its mid-size automobiles, the Chevrolet Chevelle dropped its main name. From 1978 forward, the intermediate was simply called a Malibu, the previous upgraded version of the Chevelle (that name had been around since… more»
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Heavy Chevy: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Produced for just two years (1971 and 1972), the Heavy Chevy was a “poor man’s” version of the Chevelle Super Sport. Heavy on graphics but light on creature comforts, it was a budget-minded muscle car whose main requirement was… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was usually Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car during its lengthy run from 1957 to 2005. In the 1960s, it rode on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina, providing passengers with more legroom and a smoother ride. This third-generation “Bonney”… more»
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Running 4-Speed Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
As with most projects, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has both pros and cons to consider, one of the former being that the engine and transmission are still factory components. It’s also currently running, and it’s a convertible, so I’m… more»
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Mostly Solid Driver: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
After the Coronet had served as a family unit in the brand’s lineup since 1949, Dodge closely monitored the popularity of muscle cars in the sixties and introduced the R/T version in 1967. It was indeed a satisfying performer,… more»
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Still In The Barn? 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
In 1970, Plymouth introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback version of the Valiant compact. It quickly began to sell well, including the Duster 340, a performance model. In 1971, Plymouth added the Twister option, which gave the car the… more»
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Original 440/4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
While the first-generation examples are cool and desirable Mopars, it wasn’t until the second gen came around in 1968 that things really started to take off in the right direction for the Dodge Charger. The demand for models made… more»
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Original 427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Besides a handful of minor cosmetic changes and wider wheels, the 1969 Corvette didn’t look much different from the previous model, but few changes were needed, since Chevrolet had already hit a home run with the new third-generation two-seater… more»
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Canadian Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While nearly 300,000 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupes were built in 1970, almost 26,000 were assembled by GM of Canada. They were all V8-powered and 3,300 were equipped as Z25 SS 396 models. The seller’s project car is said… more»
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SS/RS Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 4-Speed
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro remains one of the most sought-after muscle cars of its era, and this SS/RS 350 example represents a serious project for someone ready to take on a full restoration. Listed on eBay by a private… more»
