The 1970s Dodge Demon (later renamed Dart Sport) was the equivalent of the Plymouth Duster. It was a fastback that offered a 340 cubic inch V8 in the muscle car category in 1971-73 (replaced by the 360 after that)…. more»
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Numbers Matching 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth GTX
In the late 1960s, Plymouth went in two directions with its mid-size muscle cars. The first, in 1967, was the GTX, targeted at the upscale market and coming standard with a 440-cubic-inch V8. The second, in 1968, was the… more»
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Lightning Rods Shifter: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Hurst Performance partnered with several automakers over the years, but its most notable may have been with Oldsmobile. Between 1968 and 1984, they partnered for 10 special editions, culminating in the 1983-84 models as the most popular. Those two… more»
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Worth Saving? 1969 Dodge Charger 383
Of all the cars that turn up here on Barn Finds, one of the most popular is the second-generation Dodge Charger. They were in demand when new, and today, even after 55+ years (thanks to The Dukes of Hazzard… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
When an E-Body shows up on the market at the $14,000 price point, it’s typically a hefty project, often not running, or sometimes a roller. However, this 1972 Dodge Challenger is reported as drivable, so the fact that it… more»
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39k-Mile Sting Ray: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The now-iconic “Split-Window” Corvette was gone in 1964, having been a one-year-wonder. Complaints about outward visibility caused Chevrolet to replace the two-piece rear glass with a single wrap-around one. Sales were not impacted, as the Corvette grew by another… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle quickly became the best-selling car in its class after its arrival in 1964. The car got a styling refresh in 1966, so changes in 1967 would involve mostly the grille and taillights. The Malibu was the… more»
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Red, White, and Rad: 1974 Spirit Of America Chevrolet Nova
Although the official U.S. Bicentennial birthday was still a couple of years away, Chevrolet got a head start on its celebration by introducing 4 special autos in 1974 to commemorate our Country’s independence, and probably also to help increase… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
The story of this 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a few twists and turns. It features a 389ci Tri-Power V8 under the hood, but the car doesn’t come with that motor. However, the deal includes a similar powerplant from… more»
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Wiring Harness Fire: 1969 Ford Mustang
The popular Ford Mustang received its second styling refresh in 1969, more distinctive than the one in 1967. And the car would have dual headlights as a one-year feature. The fastback became the most popular body style, now referred… more»
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Ragtop Rarity: 1967 Buick Gran Sport 400
Roll on back to 1967, and full-on muscle car wars are raging all over Detroit. At GM, the competition was heavily skewed toward the SS396 Chevelle vs. Pontiac’s GTO, with Oldsmobile’s 442 biting hard at the edges. So, what… more»
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Pole Barn Fire Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1955 Chevy Bel Air was apparently a nice restomod before it got caught up in a pole barm fire. Over the years, it had been treated to a 350 cubic inch V8, custom interior, and a vinyl roof,… more»
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Original 396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1970 was a fine year for most muscle cars, and Chevrolet truly hit a home run in that marketplace with their Chevelle Super Sport to begin the new decade. When the urge hits to take on a muscle project,… more»
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Rough Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Chevrolet Camaro was redesigned in 1970 after a successful first three years. The revised car arrived mid-year due to production delays, so the 1971 model year was the first 12-month run of the Gen 2s. This ’71 Super… more»
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Silver Special: 1964 Chrysler 300K
The Chrysler performance Letter Series was marketed between 1955 and 1965. Decked out like the upscale New Yorker, the letter cars were the forerunners of the muscle cars of the mid-1960s. Every year had a separate letter, and in… more»
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Second Generation Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
It takes years of experience to master the restoration skills required to turn out some of the museum-quality B-Body show pieces running around nowadays, and I totally get that being able to turn a vehicle into a rolling work… more»
