Muscle Cars

Rolling Shell: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA

Even though new competition had arrived in 1967 (Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar), the Ford Mustang “pony car” was still a big seller. 472,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, with just 5% or 24,000 having the… more»

Bench Seat Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Even though the Chevelle SS 396 was no longer a separate series after 1968, it continued to sell well. Some 53,600 of them were built in 1970 along with another 8,700 with the new SS 454 option. The seller’s… more»

Safari Build: 1980 Avanti II

This 1980 Avanti II has been given a treatment we don’t often see with vehicles produced by this unusual American company. The Avanti underwent numerous transformations over the years, in both terms of styling and powerplants, but there’s no… more»

Barn Find Beast: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9

I have said multiple times over the last year that I am swearing off major projects. As it stands, my last big restoration is nearing the proverbial finish line, which is the junkyard rescue 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth… more»

1 Of 500: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Project

Just the mention of a Boss 429 Mustang is enough to bring tears of joy to most blue oval fans, and rightfully so, as not only are these Fords fast but they’re also scarce and highly sought after.  The… more»

1 of 200: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

The Saleen brand has long been associated with building some of the most sought-after Ford Mustangs ever made. When the first examples showed up, they were a bit more restrained in terms of upgrades compared to the modern-day offerings,… more»

57k Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

If I could give an owner two pieces of advice when selling their classic, they would be to provide as many high-quality images as possible and supply clear and concise information that leaves nothing open to potential incorrect interpretation…. more»

318 V8 Crate Motor: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Although the Plymouth Barracuda was all-new in 1970, its wings were clipped after 1971 as a performance car. Before 1972, you could get a ‘Cuda with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8. After that, the 340 was the… more»

Rebuilt Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history, with muscle cars at the height of their power. Squeezing potent V8s under the hoods of relatively pedestrian models resulted in fire-breathing monsters with performance to satisfy all but… more»

455 V8 Rocket Ship: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass

General Motors downsized its mid-size cars in 1978 in response to the need to squeeze more miles out of a gallon of gasoline. That included the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass which became shorter and lighter and could get the job… more»

Rebuilt 400: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project

The term iconic is overused in the classic world, but there are few better than that to describe the Pontiac GTO. Considered the father of the muscle car sector, they are more popular today than when new. This 1968… more»

440/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Project

Some restorations are relatively straightforward, while others require deep commitment. This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T falls into the latter category because every area of this classic requires extensive TLC. There are rust issues, a tattered interior, and a V8… more»

American Classic Stash: Two Dodges and Three GMs

What does a 1947 Dodge D150 truck, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1967 Dodge Charger have in common? Not much other than they are all located in Albuquerque, New Mexico…. more»

Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced.  The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration.  Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»

Running 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE

Chrysler redesigned its B-bodied intermediates in 1971 and gave the two-doors separate styling from sedans and station wagons. All the hardtops became Chargers, and the rest were badged as Coronets. The seller’s car appears to be the high-end SE… more»

Four-Speed Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

The General Motors A-Body is, to many, the archetypal muscle car. Although the GTO is credited with launching the muscle car era, the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was nearly in lock step, with a surprisingly spry 330 cubic-inch small block in… more»

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