Muscle Cars
Rare Shelby Project: Pair of 1989 Dodge Dakotas
The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup built from 1987 to 2009 and was the only truck in its class that offered an optional V8. Two of them from 1989 are presented as a package, one the low-production Shelby… more»
Parked Since ’82: 1968 AMC AMX Go Package
If American buyers sought a domestically produced two-seat high-performance car in 1968, most instinctively turned to Chevrolet’s Corvette. However, AMC changed the game when it introduced the AMX. It remained available for a mere three years, and our feature… more»
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Barn Find
The American muscle car scene hit its plateau in 1970, and the Chevelle Super Sport was at the top of its game. Besides the famous SS 396, it was joined by the SS 454, Chevy’s biggest engine up to… more»
Stored 42 Years: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler Project
When you thought of American Motors in the 1960s, economical compact cars often came to mind. Determined to change that perception, AMC entered the muscle car market later in that decade. One of those entries was the limited-run 1969… more»
500 HP Turbo: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was still looking fast on the outside in 1980, but engine choices were down to two by this time, or three if you count the mandatory California 305, and all were small blocks. The seller here… more»
LS6 454 V8 Sleeper! 1969 Chevrolet Nova
This 1969 Chevy Nova is unusual as it comes with many of the options you might find on a Super Sport without it being an SS. But the creativity continues as the original 250 hp, 350 cubic inch V8… more»
350hp/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
We always appreciate input from our readers because, without you, we wouldn’t be able to exercise our passion to write about classic cars. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for spotting this 1967… more»
Former Race Survivor: 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
The survival rate for former racing machinery is typically not high, with some sacrificing their key mechanical components to later vehicles as their competition days end. This 1964 Pontiac GTO is an exception to that rule. Not only has… more»
Solid Barn Find! 1969 Ford Torino 390 GT Coupe
Ford built about 30% of its 1969 Torino GT specimens in this two-door hardtop roof line (17,951 of 79,265 according to TorinoCobra), yet it seems like we see 19 out of 20 Sportsroof (fastback) cars today. Though not especially… more»
Worth Fixing? 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
There were several changes to the 2nd generation Pontiac Trans Am in 1977. First was the new front end with its “beak” nose. The 455 cubic inch V8 engine was no longer but Pontiac introduced the high performance W72… more»
Nice Rag Top Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to join the “pony car” movement – a full five years after the Ford Mustang stirred things up. The car was only in production for five years (1970 to 1974) before Chrysler… more»
Only 3,400 Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
In the mid-1980s, Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z, an option on the Camaro Z28. The car took advantage of the manufacturer’s association with the International Race of Champions, hence the IROC name. The 1986 edition would be the most popular… more»
Go Package Project: 1970 AMC AMX
The AMX was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. It was derived by taking the new Javelin pony car and cutting 12 inches out of the wheelbase, thus eliminating the rear seat…. more»
Rebuilt 455: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
Despite the 455 being near the end of its lifespan in the Pontiac Trans Am by 1975, it wasn’t quite there yet, with the 7.5-liter displacement option still holding on for one additional year before becoming history at the… more»
Highly Optioned! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 4-Speed
Usually, when we’re talking about the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, it’s the SS396 variant that gets all of the attention. Today’s subject, courtesy of barn finder T.J., is similar to that vaunted muscle car, but a bit different too –… more»
RS SS Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Except for the Plymouth Barracuda, the Ford Mustang owned the new “pony car” space from 1964 to 1966. Then 1967 arrived and brought the Chevy Camaro and a few others. The Camaro was the only one that came close… more»
