The Super Sport (SS) debuted in 1961 on the Chevy Impala and did so well that it became its own series in 1964. Earlier SS models could be had with most any engine/transmission combination, which explains why more than… more»
Race Cars
Dec 23, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Eegor The Eyesore! 1952 Kurtis Kraft Racer
Take a body and chassis from Indy 500 winning race car builder Kurtis Kraft, add one high-strung German Borgward racing engine, and you get something like this interesting vintage racer called “Eegore the Eyesore!” Virtually unchanged since the ’60s,… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Drag Race Prepped:1969 Chevrolet Big-Block Corvette
It was not unusual in the ’60s and ’70s to find a C2 or C3 Corvette set up for drag racing. I have to admit, I really never understood why. Wasn’t the ‘Vette supposed to be the refined road… more»
Dec 6, 2020 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Black Beauty: 1963 Ford 300 R-Code 427
In 1963, most people bought the Ford 300 because they didn’t want anything fancy or didn’t have the budget to get a Galaxie 500. However, a limited number of them – perhaps 50 – were assembled as factory-built race… more»
Nov 29, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Classifieds Find: 1941 Studebaker Stock Car
The development cycles of road cars and race cars are very similar. The big difference is that the development cycles of race cars tend to be significantly accelerated when compared to the road-going examples. Competition can be cut-throat, and… more»
Nov 26, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
$1,000,000?!! 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback
While it is possible to draw many parallels between the US and Australia’s muscle car scenes, much of what drove the market Down Under was motivated by motorsport success. Nowhere is this better encapsulated than in this 1977 Holden… more»
Nov 9, 2020 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Factory Racer! 1966 Ford Custom R-Code 427
I remember a time when people who bought Ford Custom or Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedans were usually of the “get off of my lawn” persona. And they were generally individuals that were, how should I say it, financially conservative…. more»
Nov 3, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Drag Racer
If you like a challenge, this highly desirable and conceivably rebuildable-to-stock 1964 Corvette convertible with hardtop, originally a 327 with 300 horsepower and a Muncie M20 four-speed transmission, could be a great winter project. It’s here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
Nov 1, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak With Zero Miles!
The 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is a relatively unassuming looking vehicle designed for serious competition use. It is also a modern classic that is coveted by serious performance enthusiasts. This car was placed into storage when it was… more»
Oct 28, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
TV Celebrity! 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 R/T
This 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T came across our Barn Finds tip line defined as “Crazy” but it actually looks more serious than crazy – and that’s serious about straight-line performance. A car with some celebrity TV status, this Dodge… more»
Oct 11, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Blast From The Past: 1956 Chevrolet Drag Car
When I first spied this ’56 Chevy hardtop, I thought I was transported back in time and was viewing a photo spread from a 1960’s edition of Hot Rod Magazine. And there is a good reason for that as… more»
Oct 10, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Former Race Car: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was something of a game changer in the muscle car market, once again putting big engines inside spartan cars. Under 30,000 Road Runner coupes were built for 1970 and this one was destined to become… more»
Sep 7, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Colt 45 Ford Mustang Funny Car Found!
If you came home with a vintage Mustang, the little woman might say something like, “oh no, not another one!” But if you came home with a vintage Mustang funny car, would you find your stuff out on the… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Formula Vee Race Car Package!
It’s amazing how one day, you notice a make or model of car you assumed would always be plentiful suddenly doesn’t exist in any significant quantity. Original, authentic Formula Vee race cars are one such model that I recall… more»
Aug 27, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Shopping Cart! 1955 Chevrolet Gasser
At the other end of the spectrum from the “sleeper,” a stealthy car that looks slow but will kick your fanny, you find the “Gasser!” From the unmuffled exhaust dumping out the front wheel openings to the race lettering,… more»
Aug 5, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Holman and Moody 1967 Ford Fairlane NASCAR Tribute
Finding a vintage race car in a barn or farmers field is something most of us dream about. But what if you can’t find the right project or can’t afford a real-deal race car? Well, you can do what… more»
