Muscle Cars

84-Mile Hemi Restoration: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

With the refresh of Chrysler’s B-body cars in 1965 as intermediates rather than full-size substitutes, the Satellite debuted. It was an upscale version of the Belvedere and would compete in the mid-size field through 1974. The seller has fully… more»

4-Speed Equipped: 1971 Ford Torino Cobra

What’s the best thing about this 1971 Ford Torino? It’s green! Yes, that’s my favorite hue, but I know that’s not the case with many BF commenters. No worries, this sharp-looking Cobra has a lot of other notable features,… more»

2 Engines: 1965 Pontiac GTO Project

Pontiac executives knew they had something special on their hands at the end of 1964. Instead of selling an anticipated 5,000 copies of the new mid-size GTO muscle car, they had found more than 32,000 buyers. And the jubilation… more»

Rare Tri-Power 4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The 1966 model year was the breakout season for Pontiac’s GTO. Finally, a series of its own, the GM division sold 97,000 copies of the GTO that year, a number that would not be bested. This ’66 GTO has… more»

W-30 350 V8: 1979 Hurst/Olds 61k Miles

Between 1968 and 1984 (sporadically), Oldsmobile offered eight model years of a low-production muscle car that included the Hurst shifter and name. The 1979 edition was the first outing where Oldsmobile built the car 100%. This ’79, one of… more»

350 Powered Pro Street Compact: 1979 Pontiac Sunbird

The Pontiac Sunbird isn’t one of those cars that typically still gets a lot of attention, at least not in stock form, unless it happens to be one of those that came from the factory with a 305 V8… more»

427 V8 Beast? 1969 Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in mid-1965 as a competitive match to Ford’s new LTD. Like the LTD was an extension of the Galaxie 500, the Caprice had the same initial relationship with the Impala. It was popular enough to… more»

New Steel Included: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner provides enthusiasts with the best of both worlds. It runs and drives exceptionally well, and the seller includes most of the steel required to return the car to a rust-free state during its cosmetic… more»

Final Year Model: 1971 Plymouth GTX

The 1971 model year marked the end of the line for the GTX as a standalone model. Plymouth would continue using the badge from 1972 until 1974, attaching it only to Road Runners ordered with a 440ci V8 under… more»

400/4-Speed: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible ticks most of the boxes enthusiasts seek from a classic car. Its presentation is first-rate, and its 400ci V8 is freshly rebuilt. Teaming that motor with a four-speed manual transmission maximizes this classic’s performance… more»

Really Red Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It’s often hard to predict when health issues will begin affecting one’s ability to complete a project, but sadly, that’s apparently what’s happening with the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.  When the time comes for someone else… more»

1 of 818: Wrecked 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

This 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite was a great car – until it came into contact with a deer or a telephone pole. Only 818 of these convertibles were produced, and the numbers are even fewer with a 383 cubic… more»

Muscle Truck Bargain? 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

A few days ago, I commented in a post about how the Dodge Ram SRT-10 was an underappreciated muscle truck, especially in terms of how much they sold for relative to the exotic powertrain under the hood. Thanks to… more»

Stunning First Year: 1964 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 F-85

Pontiac created a sensation when it introduced the GTO, which many would argue was the first muscle car. Oldsmobile responded quickly, releasing the 4-4-2 in 1964. It featured performance credentials with a focus on a luxurious motoring experience. This… more»

1 Of 150: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am MSE

Compared to a few of the earlier and later Pontiac Trans Am offerings, the MR MSE may not sound all that overwhelming by comparison.  However, by early to mid-eighties excitement standards, it provided a breath of fresh air to… more»

Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna S-3

Among the various GM A-Body offerings from the mid-seventies, the Chevrolet Laguna is one of the rarer models, and it doesn’t appear in the marketplace nearly as frequently as many of the others.  These were also popular on the… more»

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