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426 Hemi Powered: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

With all the hoopla surrounding the introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964, it was overlooked that Plymouth, too, introduced the same kind of car – 17 days earlier. Just as the Mustang was derived from the Falcon, the… more»

Is It Real? 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty

“We Build Excitement” was the catchphrase for Pontiac, and that was certainly true when the 455 cu. in. Super Duty engine arrived on the scene in 1973. Against all odds – given the anti-horsepower climate at the time –… more»

Compact Muscle Project: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

Dodge offered three muscle cars in the late 1960s, two of which are well known and a third lesser so. In the mid-size arena, there was the Charger R/T and the Coronet R/T, while in the compact sector Dodge… more»

Concours d’Lemons Contender: 1977 Chevrolet Nova

If you haven’t heard of the Concours d’Lemons, this arrival of this Nova onto these pages is a perfect time to get acquainted with this august event. Celebrating the absolute worst of the automotive world – deficient engineering, wretched… more»

Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some enthusiasts hesitate when confronted with the prospect of taking on another person’s unfinished project, and their feelings are understandable. However, when the vehicle in question is this 1970 Mustang Mach 1, there should be no such qualms. The… more»

One of 208? 1989 Dodge Lancer Shelby Turbo

Sometimes a seller nails it in their online listing as far as having an incredible amount of good, readable information and also a ton of photos. This is one of those times and it makes everything right in my… more»

The Cobra in the Closet: 1964 Shelby Cobra

As we all know, many of us are here because we love the stories behind iconic cars and trucks. Even vehicles that aren’t significant for any particular reason, we still dig knowing what got them to where they are… more»

76k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics appear on the market with so many positive attributes it is impossible to determine their greatest strength. That is the case with this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller is only the car’s second owner. It has recently… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1949 Dodge Wayfarer

This 1949 Dodge Wayfarer had me at first glance! It’s a great-looking car that’s in excellent condition. Many domestic models from the post-war years tried to shake off their pre-war designs but the new styles still ended up being… more»

Low-Mile Rust-Free 1973 Ford Mustang Grande

I don’t know what our resident Ford and Ford Mustang expert and multiple Ford owner, Bob_in_TN, would think about a Grande version of a big last-year-first-generation Mustang but this appears to be a nice one. The seller has it… more»

1 Of 392: 1969 Dodge Charger 500

When it came to racing in the late ’60s, the 1969 Charger 500 didn’t do as well as Dodge had hoped on the NASCAR circuit.  But when it comes to production numbers for street versions of the Mopar aerodynamic… more»

Nothing But a Shell: 1970 Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

Does it seem like what you get when you buy a project car is becoming less and less with each passing day? Will we be down to acquiring a sheet-metal section with a VIN number and one dented front… more»

One Family Owned: 1984 Dodge Ram 4×4 Royal SE

A known ownership history is always a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. Regardless of the vehicle type, it provides an insight into its history and whether it may have suffered abuse during its life. That… more»

428 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Pontiac Bonneville

For most of the back half of the 20th Century, if you wanted Pontiac’s biggest and most luxurious car, you bought yourself a Bonneville. From 1957 through 2005, it set the standard for other full-size, well-appointed automobiles to follow…. more»

Donated To Charity: 1973 Ford Ranchero

Ford pioneered the “gentlemen’s pickup” in 1957 with the Ranchero. Based on the company’s 2-door station wagon, the product was more “civilized” that the F100 or other Ford trucks. Though different platforms and sizes were used over the years,… more»

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