I have often opined on the success and popularity of GM’s A-body cars from ’68 to ’72. While the current marketplace prices for the performance versions (SS396, GTO, 442, and GS) are stratospheric, even the bread-and-butter models (Malibu, LeMans,… more»
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Rough but Running: 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be one of 11,554 Special Edition Trans Am built in 1979. Pontiac produced over 117,000 Trans Ams in the 1979 model year. This example would classify as fair to poor condition…. more»
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Hotter Than Stock: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Mitchell G. found this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with a Doug Nash 5 speed transmission here on Craigslist. The Trans Am is located in Brooklyn, New York and has several other upgrades. The seller is asking $36,000 and the… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
The Cyclone was a performance-oriented Mercury, in production from 1964 to 1971. At first, it was based on the compact Comet, then later as an extension of the mid-size Montego. In 1968, it found itself positioned between the Cougar… more»
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Cheapest on the Market: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
At first glance, this 1979 Pontiac Tenth Anniversary Edition Trans Am looks pretty appealing. Especially, since it is priced below market at $15,000. The car is located in Bay Shore, New York which is sometimes not a great climate… more»
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Restomod or just Mod: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula
When I think of a restomod, I look for a modern engine, modern suspension and other upgrades. The seller lists this car as a restomod and it does have some upgrades, like a Ford rear end, but not to… more»
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Luxury-Muscle Combo: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T SE Project
Right off the bat, Dodge introduced a performance package for the Charger as it began its second generation of production back in 1968. Known as the R/T, this one gave buyers a 440 V8 as standard equipment, which was… more»
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Stunning Turbine Copper 1967 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger arrived in 1966 as a quasi-personal luxury car with a performance twist. Using the same B-body platform as the Coronet, the Charger adopted a fastback look with four bucket seats to accommodate its passengers. This second-year… more»
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Rusty Roller: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1969, Chrysler had a host of muscle cars from which buyers could choose. At Dodge, they were the Coronet and Charger R/Ts, and at Plymouth, you had the Road Runner and GTX. All mid-size, B-bodied hot rods with… more»
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Beautiful In Blue: 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
I’ve had a “thing” for this vintage Dodge Dart for a long time. The fact that it’s a convertible just adds to its allure. This one’s a top-drawer 1968 GTS performance model and boy oh boy, it sure looks… more»
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383 V8 Sleeper! 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The venerable Chevrolet Nova got its first styling refresh in five years in 1973. Some of this was done to accommodate larger bumpers, but other adjustments were needed to feature a new hatchback model. The seller’s car is one… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
Ford launched the Ranchero as a “coupe utility” (Ute) in 1957, and it ran continuously through the 1979 model year. From 1966 forward, the Ranchero was based on the midsize Fairlane/Torino, including the “aerodynamic” 1970-71 models. The seller’s… more»
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Crate Motor Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Muscle car sales declined in the early 1970s thanks to rising insurance premiums. And demand was also stymied by lower compression ratios to reduce emissions output. So, it’s no surprise that 1973 Plymouth Road Runner sales couldn’t break 20,000… more»
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X66 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready… more»
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1974 Dodger Charger 440 Project
With Chrysler’s redesign of its B-bodied intermediates in 1971, the Charger took on an all-new look. That helped to lead to a record sales year in 1973. With few changes in 1974, sales dropped by more than one-third –… more»
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1 of 903: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevrolet Chevelle production numbers were stout in 1969, including more than 86,300 copies built with the Z25 Super Sport option. The seller’s car is likely rare as only 900 or so of them were produced in Canada (per the… more»
