33k Mile 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

If the GTO wasn’t as tough as nails, to begin with, Pontiac added The Judge edition in 1969 with standard Ram Air induction. Unfortunately, the muscle car market peaked for most brands in 1970 and The Judge would only… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger arrived on the scene in 1970, the last of the “pony car” entrants. It was modestly successful the first year, but shrinking demand for performance cars beginning in 1971 hit sales of the Challenger especially hard…. more»

Driver-Quality Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Mustang

Between 1964 and 1966, Ford was working overtime to keep up with the demand for their new “pony car”, the Mustang. And sales would peak in ’66 at more than 607,000 copies. Beginning the following year, competition would flood… more»

4X4 Monster Truck! 1976 Ford F-250

I seem to remember Monster Trucks from way back in my youth, and that’s been a long time ago now so they’ve been around for quite some time.  Probably the most well-known example is Bigfoot, a 1974 Ford F-250… more»

Perfect Paint? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe

Although it isn’t a genuine muscle car, this 1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe makes the right impression courtesy of its spotless presentation and a healthy small-block under the hood. The vehicle has some minor flaws, but the photos and… more»

Highly Original 1970 Ford Bronco 302

  We see our share of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds, and they typically fall into three distinct categories. Some have been heavily modified, while others are riddled with significant rust problems. The third, and possibly worst, is… more»

Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout

So uncool it’s cool again. That’s what you get with this 1978 Pinto Runabout Hatchback, which we learned about thanks to a tip from Gunter Kramer. It’s located in San Andreas, CA (hopefully not on the fault, or you’d… more»

1967 Oldsmobile 442 With Only 61,000 Miles!

Although it might create some debate, it could be argued that General Motors was the “king” of muscle car production during the 1960s. Ford gave us the Mustang, Torino, and performance offerings from Mercury. Likewise, the stopwatch confirms that… more»

One-Owner Carport Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Based on the G-platform of the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970. It was Chevy’s first automobile marketed in the personal luxury space. It, too, would be quite successful though it wouldn’t peak in… more»

Sitting for 20 Years: 1980 Ford Mustang Cobra

While we sometimes get accustomed to the nature of dramatic YouTube overhauls where cars and trucks are seemingly transformed right before our eyes, sometimes the transformation phase is much less dramatic. After all, a car can be pulled out… more»

Traditional Build: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster

A funny thing happened to hot rods in the past decade or so.  Somehow, the trends slid away from Chip Foose and Boyd Coddington “billet” builds and returned to the traditional hot rod template that emerged before and after… more»

429 Cobra Jet Powered 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe

History shows that Henry and Edsel Ford could not have been two more different people. Henry was the practical engineer who was never happier than when he was operating one of the elegantly simple machines he had designed and… more»

Parked Since 1999: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom

Hiding under this cover is an American classic that has hibernated for nearly a quarter century. It is a 1969 Dodge Dart Custom, and its condition is impressive. The dry climate and storage mean it is a solid vehicle… more»

Daily Driver: 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

When a vintage vehicle becomes a daily driver, you have to be willing to make a few sacrifices along the way. The premise is exciting – you get to drive a vehicle that doesn’t have many competitors in the… more»

Stalled Restomod: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57) have long since been favorites of hot rodders to soup up and take out to the drag strip. This ’55 Bel Air 2-door sedan looks as though it’s either already served in that capacity or… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 62

For much of its 25 years in the Cadillac fold, the Series 62 was a step below the DeVille, which was the company’s biggest seller. In 1959, styling went to extremes and was only toned down minimally for 1960… more»

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