Muscle Cars

Parked 20 Years Ago: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

A predictable thing happens when a car is left outside with a broken window, it rusts. This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada. The owner has had the car for 20 years waiting to… more»

39k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS

As the 1960s ended, more and more muscle car buyers were shifting to smaller platforms. If an Impala or Chevelle SS was more can than you wanted, you could order a Nova SS in 1969 with either a 350… more»

Parts Or Restore? 1971 Dodge Charger SE

This 1971 Dodge Charger SE has been off the road since 1978 and sitting in a yard in upstate New York, with the seller fully aware that this one’s quite rough.  So rough, in fact, that it was originally… more»

Rare Color Project: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

The AMC Rebel Machine was a one-year-wonder, built only during the 1970 model year. It was a mid-size muscle car, something of a larger follow-up to the SC/Rambler from the year before (it was based on the compact American)…. more»

Rare W31: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

In the 1960s (and later), the Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car, based on the Cutlass. And for certain years you could also order the Hurst/Olds edition. But you could also add some spice to a… more»

Lingenfelter Upgrades: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has more than a few things going for it, certainly enough that it stands out from the average C4 you find listed on craigslist or Marketplace. The big things are the following: it has low… more»

The Last 455: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30

In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models.  However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»

409 V8 – 20k Miles! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air was a Chevrolet staple across three decades beginning in the 1950s. But it would take a back seat to the Impala which would become the top series in 1959. The 1963 Bel Air was a mid-level… more»

Graveyard Carz Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth introduced the Road Runner in 1968 as a “budget” muscle car and it would achieve a lot of success into the 1970s. The hotrod would have its greatest sales momentum in 1969 as more than 77,000 copies were… more»

SS 396 Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS 396 was in production for many years beginning in 1965, but few remember it was a series of its own for just three of them. The car’s popularity brought it out of option territory from 1966… more»

1 of 732: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, got a new lease on life in 1970. Chrysler cooked up a new E-body platform that was unique to the “Cuda” and the new Dodge Challenger. The public responded enthusiastically at first with 1970… more»

Buy One, Get Two! Pair of 1971 Ford Mustangs

The styling of the first-generation Ford Mustang was updated in 1971 and was perhaps the slickest so far. But the cars were longer, lower, and wider than in 1964 – and some 800 lbs. heavier. The fastback had been… more»

Faded Feathers: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project

The popularity of the Pontiac Trans Am continued throughout the late seventies, with sales peaking at 116,535 units produced for the 1979 model year.  The design looked mean and muscular no matter what color the exterior was painted in,… more»

Cheap B-Body Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1974 Plymouth Road Runner may not be as desirable as some of the earlier models, but the cartoon car continued to hold on despite just about everything it stood for going south in the automotive market.  By this… more»

Fresh 429 V8 Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was introduced by Ford in 1969 to add some sizzle to the Mustang “pony car”. Its sales had been declining since 1966 due to increased competition and a market that was quickly becoming saturated. This 1973… more»

1 of 220 Sunroof Coupe! 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile

Despite this plain white specimen’s low-key appearance, nobody bought a Hurst/Olds as a sleeper. These white and gold beauties flaunted their performance intentions for all to see. If it checks out, this 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile in Medina, Ohio stands… more»

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