The vehicle manufacturing industry has changed dramatically in the last sixty years. In some ways, it is for the better because technology has allowed companies to develop engines with more power per cubic inch than seemed possible in the… more»
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Beefy 430 MEL V8: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
After a three-year run as a 2-seat personal luxury car, the Ford Thunderbird gained a back seat in 1958, along with a bigger footprint. These cars, made from 1958 to 1960, would be known as the “Square Birds” and… more»
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Rare Muscle Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Considering what a mundane period the mid-seventies was in the domestic auto industry, it’s almost hard to believe a car like the Pontiac Can Am even existed, and it just barely did. Introduced midway through the 1977 cycle, the… more»
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Rolling Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Sometimes, it’s the pedigree that’s the strongest factor in making a car project promising, and that seems to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. This one’s going to need a comprehensive restoration, both cosmetically and mechanically, and… more»
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Genuine Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
It would be unfair to expect any survivor-grade classic with almost six decades under its belt to be perfect. That is certainly the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. If I were to pick a single word… more»
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Judge Tribute: 1970 Pontiac GTO
While it is quite common to find owners who have transformed more “pedestrian” vehicles into tributes to iconic classics, it is rarer to find someone who began that process with an inherently desirable vehicle. Such is the case with… more»
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5-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Here’s an example of a 1969 Chevelle that was bulked up on the performance meter without being turned into an SS 396 clone. It’s a Malibu Sport Coupe with a later 350 cubic inch V8 and a Tremec 5-speed… more»
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350-Powered: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
For the second-generation GM F-body Trans Am, the transition from the 1979 to the 1980 model year was visually very minor. From a drivetrain perspective, it represented one of the most drastic shifts in American performance history. As tightening… more»
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Rare Tri-Power: 1960 Ford Starliner Bubbletop
Ford introduced the Starliner in 1960, a Galaxie fastback with thin roof pillars. While competing with Chevrolet was likely the goal, Ford thought the design would be helpful in NASCAR. It was a two-year package, replaced in 1962 by… more»
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51K Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Few body styles evoke the visceral response of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Almost everyone over 50 has a story about a Trans Am. With its predatory front-end redesign, aggressive shaker scoop, and the bold, iconic “screaming chicken”… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth hit a home run in the muscle car marketplace when it introduced the Road Runner in 1968, offering a sporty car with a big block as standard equipment, yet still affordable enough in base form to be within… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Some sellers describe their classics as restored, but close inspection reveals enough changes that they could best be described as refurbished. There are no such dangers with this 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. The seller followed a faithful path during… more»
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Tuned-Up Drop-Top: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You only had to check out the Pontiac GTO’s production numbers to see that the muscle car market was shrinking by 1970. Sales were down by roughly half from 1969, and they were nothing like the heyday in 1966… more»
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World’s Finest? 1969 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX was an upscale mid-size muscle car sold as a separate series from 1967 to 1971. It was the big brother to the budget Road Runner that arrived in 1968. Like the Dodge Charger and Coronet R/Ts,… more»
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A Bargain? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Clone
Clones versus originals. A subject much debated by car folks! This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has been converted with some Road Runner parts into a cosmetic clone of one, and it’s even been given some improvements over the original. This… more»
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Supercharged Stingray! 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
In pure stock form, the 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is considered one of the more mundane performers from the C3 era, and it’s not one of the years that’s particularly sought after by collectors. However, there’s not much left mechanically… more»
