The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. It was introduced in 1968 and would be discontinued after 1971 while the RR would soldier on for a few more years. As was the case… more»
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Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
2 for 1: 1970 and 1971 Dodge Challenger Parts
Dodge came to the pony car game later than everyone else in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang started such a ruckus). Chrysler had developed a new E-body platform for the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge got to share… more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Dark Moss Green? 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
I don’t think that I get this entire “youse-ta-bee” thing. The seller of this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA states, “Very desirable dark moss green“. Well maybe it used to be at one time but it is no more. I’m… more»
Aug 5, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Humpty Dumpty: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
When this Chevy Camaro was built in 1969, the “pony car” was in its third year of production and solidly in second place behind the Ford Mustang in sales. This example may have been fairly rare as it is… more»
Jul 29, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Project Car Plus Parts! 1966 Pontiac GTO
The 1966 model run would be a watershed year for the Pontiac GTO. Not only did it become a series of its own (instead of an option), but it would also set a sales record of nearly 100,000 units…. more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Reassembly Required: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Barracuda was Plymouth’s “pony car” and actually beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964. But it never enjoyed the same level of success with 1970 being a high-water after a redesign finally gave it… more»
Jun 15, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Freshly Rebuilt: 1970 Chrysler 426 Hemi
One of the most coveted and legendary motors of the muscle car era was Chrysler’s 426ci Hemi V8. It offered mind-blowing performance, transforming an average car into one that commanded respect. The problem was they came with a healthy… more»
Jun 13, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap 1973 Volvo 1800ES Project
The Volvo 1800 and its variants enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961 to 1973. The last new iteration came in 1972 as something of a station wagon with a hatchback (the 1800ES). Total 1800 production was 47,500 vehicles, of… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Junkyard Rescue: 1967 Dodge Charger
The original Dodge Charger was a concept car that turned into a production vehicle in 1966. It might be thought of as something of a large “pony car” that was built on the mid-size B-body with a fastback roofline…. more»
Apr 9, 2023 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: Kaiser-Frazer Grille And Trim
UPDATE – Additional photos have been added below. The seller isn’t sure what year of car these grille and trim pieces go to, but they appear to be in excellent condition. Whether you are looking for replacement pieces for… more»
Mar 16, 2023 • For Sale • 55 Comments
What To Do? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the Mustang was born in the Spring of 1964, the fastback version was not part of the line-up. That would arrive until a few months later when full-year 1965 production commenced in the Fall of 1964. When the… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Field Find: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Personal luxury coupes were getting their fair share of the market in the late sixties, with Lincoln re-introducing their Mark series for the ’69 model year to serve as Ford’s flagship offering for that segment. It was elegant, large,… more»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Out Of Body Experience: 1967 Corvette Chassis
Here’s an interesting one, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette frame, suspension, and drivetrain that could use some duds. And if you’re not a Corvette fan, then that old expression, “The Emporer has no clothes” may be appropriate. Actually, all of… more»
Feb 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Humpty Dumpty: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970 and sales increased by 50% to nearly 49,000 units. In that mix was the ‘Cuda performance hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission, a rare combination… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: Trio of 1970s Z Cars
Nissan followed up with the successful Datsun Fairlady roadster (or Sports in the USA) with the Fairlady Z, a small enclosed coupe that won the hearts of Western buyers. Better known in the States as the 240Z, 260Z, and… more»
