One specific genre of vehicle that has stood the test of time is muscle cars. While the build-up and cool-down from the golden years cover a few decades, it was really the late 1960s and early 1970s which produced the classics. Huge engines, unique designs, and straightforward power meant the average guy and girl could own world-class car performance, with a simple enough design to tinker with on the weekends. So, let’s check out some of the obvious and not-so-obvious standout old muscle cars that have stood the test of time.

Driving a muscle car is a unique experience. The rumble of the engine, the feel of the road, and the sense of power make for an unforgettable ride. And while some old muscle cars may not be as practical as modern vehicles, their raw horsepower and classic style make them stand out in a sea of bland cars on the road today.

AMC

AMX: This 2-seater sports car was introduced in 1968 and was designed to compete with the Corvette. The AMC AMX had a powerful 390cu V8 engine and a stylish design that made it stand out from other muscle cars of the time. The 1968 to 1970 models are the ones to look out for.

Javelin: The Javelin was a sporty coupe that was introduced in 1967. It was available with a variety of engines, ranging from a 232 cubic inch 6-cylinder to a 390 cubic inch V8. The Javelin was a popular car for racing and set a number of records on the drag strip.

Rebel: The Rebel was a full-size car that was introduced in 1967. It was available with a range of engines, including a 343 cubic inch V8 and a 390 cubic inch V8. The Rebel was known for its comfortable ride and smooth handling.

Hornet SC 360: The Hornet SC 360 was a compact car that was introduced in 1971. It was powered by a 360 cubic inch V8 engine and was designed to be a lightweight, high-performance car. The Hornet SC 360 was a popular car for racing and set several records on the drag strip.

Buick

Buick GS 455 Stage 1: The GS 455 Stage 1 was an upgraded version of the Buick Gran Sport that was introduced in 1970. It was powered by a 455 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 360 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. The GS 455 Stage 1 was known for its speed and acceleration and was one of the fastest muscle cars of its time.

Buick GS 400 (Stage 1): The GS 400 was a higher-end option of the Buick Gran Sport for 1968. It was powered by a 400 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 340 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. In 1970 the Stage 1 produced a 13.38 second quarter-mile at 105.50mph.

Buick GNX: The GNX was a high-performance version of the Buick Regal that was introduced in 1987. It was powered by a turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 engine that produced 276 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. The GNX was one of the fastest cars of its time. This was a rarity in the 1980s muscle cars scene.

Chevrolet

Chevelle SS 454: The Chevelle SS 454 was introduced in 1970. Powered by a 454 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, the SS 454 was arguably the king of the muscle cars. The Chevelle SS 454 still stands out as a shining example of the breed.

El Camino SS 454: The 1970 El Camino SS 454 was essentially a Chevelle SS 454 with lots of carry space at the back. It was powered by a 454 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The El Camino SS 454 combined utility and performance, still being overshadowed by many of its contemporaries.

Camaro Z/28: The Camaro Z/28 was a special performance package for the 1967 year. It was powered by a 302 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 290 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. Just 602 examples were bought by the public in 1967. But the template proved so popular, the model is still available today.

Camaro ZL1: The Camaro ZL1 was a special order vehicle through Chevrolet’s COPO system, producing the most potent and valuable car of its day. It was powered by an all-aluminium 427 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 430 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. Due to low sales numbers, the ZL1 is arguably one of the most collectable muscle cars around.

Nova SS: The Nova SS was introduced in 1963. It was available with a range of engines, including a 327 cubic inch V8 that produced 350 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. The Nova became a bone-defied muscle car in 1968, with a tough exterior, and plenty of options. The top of the pile is the Yenko Nova, with only 37 examples being produced.

Monte Carlo SS 454: The 1970 Monte Carlo SS 454 is a bit of a sleeper car, combining luxury and power. The car housed a 454 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 360 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The Monte Carlo may not have the street credibility of its contemporaries, but it sure has the power.

Yenko Camaro: The Yenko Camaro was a limited edition version of the Camaro. Don Yenko used the Chevrolet COPO ordering system to obtain the best engines, transmissions, and other parts available at the time. The highest-rated engine was a 427 cubic inch V8 that produced 425 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Due to each vehicle having the best of the best parts of the time, they were very expensive, thus only a handful was ever produced.

Dodge

Dodge Dart GTS: The Dart GTS is a great example of the idea of stuffing a huge engine in a small car. Dealers such as Norman Kraus (Mr. Norm), added a 440 cu. V8 (375hp) engine, making them competitive enough for NHRA Super Stock racing.

Charger Daytona: The Charger Daytona was adapted from the Dodge Charger in 1969 specifically for NASCAR racing. the most competitive engine was a 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 that produced 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. The car stood out with its huge nose cone and tail wing. Dubbed the ‘Winged Warrior,’ the Dodge Charger Daytona hit 200 mph in 1970, making the car the first in NASCAR history to do so.

Charger R/T: The Charger R/T was introduced as a performance package. Engine options included a a 440 cubic inch V8 producing 375 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. While the first Chargers came out in 1966, it wasn’t until 1968 with the B-body and the availability of the 440 Magnum and 426 Hemi V8 engines that hit the mark. Arguably the Charger R/T is most famous for starring in the 1968 movie Bullitt.

Dodge Super Bee: Spanning the years 1968 to 1971, the Dodge Super Bee was based on the Dodge Coronet, with added performance. It was available with a range of engines, including a 440 cubic inch V8 that produced 390 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. The Super Bee cost more and had better options than its Plymouth counterparts, with a 426 Hemi V8 being one of the options.

Ford

Mustang Boss 429: produced between 1969 to 1974 for NASCAR racing, the Mustang Boss 429 housed a 429 cubic inch V8 engine with 375 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. The engine was good for a 0 to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds time, and was the largest engines dropped into a Mustang at the time. The whole car had to be modified to accommodate the new engine, including the front suspension, shock towers, and hood.

Mustang Mach 1: The Mach 1 lasted from 1969 to 1978. Various engine options were available from the 351 cubic inch V8 to a 428 cubic inch V8. The car had a distinctive hood scoop, with early versions being the most prized.

Fairlane GTA: The Fairlane GTA was a performance variant of the Ford Fairlane available since 1955. Engine options ranged from a 390 cubic inch V8 to a 427 cubic inch V8, with the latter capable of producing 425 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. lots of performance options were available time such as tuned suspension, a limited-slip differential, and power front disc brakes.

Mercury

Cougar GT-E: produced between 1968 in 1970, the Cougar GT-E was available in either a 390 cubic inch V8 with 335 hp and 427 lb-ft of torque or a 428 cubic inch V8 with 360 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. With its distinctive styling, the Cougar may not be the most obvious performance muscle car, but it is definitely up there with the rest.

Oldsmobile

Oldsmobile 442: The Oldsmobile 442 was inspired by the Oldsmobile cutlass in 1964. The model gained its reputation from its 455 cubic inch V8 engine producing 370 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful cars of its time. The ‘442’ comes from the 4 barrel carburettor, 4 speed transmission, and dual exhaust.

442 W-30: The 442 was good enough in itself, but the Oldsmobile W-30 package added something extra. The package was designed for drag racing, so added features such as a highlift camshaft, aluminium intake manifolds, heavy duty suspension, and tuned exhaust system. The W-30 package also included styling upgrades such as ram air induction, fibreglass hood, along with bucket seats and a fancy steering wheel. Expect pay top dollar for one of these examples.

Plymouth

Fury 426 Hemi: The Fury 426 Hemi was capable of a 0 to 60 mph time in under 6 seconds. The engine was a 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 producing 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. The Hemi version was only built in limited numbers, making it a rare collector’s item today.

GTX 426 Hemi: Produced between 1967 and 1971, the Plymouth GTX 426 Hemi used a 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 with 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. Many performance upgrades are available on the options list along with luxury features such as power windows, power brakes and an upgraded audio system.

Plymouth Road Runner: The Plymouth Road Runner was produced from 1968 to 1980 as a muscle car for the masses. Based on the Plymouth Belvedere, the Roadrunner was a more basic offering, but still had the power. The 426cu. Hemi V8 was an option with 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. but you could also go for at the time the 383 cubic inch V8, which was still very capable. Many optional upgrades are available at the time like heavy-duty suspension, more powerful brakes and a performance exhaust system. most famously, the horn sound was based on the loony Tunes cartoon.

Plymouth Barracuda: The Plymouth Hemi Barracuda was built between 1964 in 1974. Arguably one of the most famous muscle cars around, the topline engine was the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 with 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque, and a 0 to 60 mph time of just over 5 seconds. The huge body design and wealth of options became a firm favourite in the muscle car community.

Plymouth Superbird: Just like the Dodge Daytona, the Plymouth Superbird was a ‘Winged Warrior’ based on the Plymouth Road Runner designed for NASCAR racing. The topline engine was the 426 cubic inch Hemi V8 with 425 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. While the Superbird is one of the most collectable muscle cars today, it didn’t sell well back in the day, looking more like an oddity compared to the rest of the pack.

Plymouth Duster 340: Produced between 1970 – 1976, the Plymouth Duster 340 was small in appearance with distinctive styling. The 340 cu. V8 was capable of 275 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, and was popular with enthusiasts of the time. The Duster was also a great example of the range of loud colors available at the time such as Plum Crazy Purple and Hemi Orange.

Pontiac

Pontiac GTO: The Pontiac GTO is one of America’s original muscle cars. General Motors produced the vehicle from 1964 to 1974, inspired by the Pontiac Tempest. The 389 cubic inch V8 version could produce 348 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque, but it was the 1968 and onwards styling that won over fans. The GTO was available with plenty of performance options such as Ram Air Induction and heavy-duty suspension, but eventually succumbed to early nineteen seventies emission regulations, insurance charges and the tastes of the time.

Pontiac Firebird: Firebird was originally introduced in 1967 as a direct answer to the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. Engines range from a 6-cylinder up to a 455cu. V8 with 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The Firebird essentially kept going up until 2002, showing its worth over the years. Most iconic from this model was the ‘screaming chicken’ decal on the hood

Grand Prix: Originally introduced as a luxury performance car in 1962, the Pontiac Grand Prix built up to have a 455 cu. V8 engine, along with its luxury accompaniments. This model may not fund the street credibility or sporty looks of the others, but it definitely had the engine performance.

Conclusion

If you’re interested in owning one of these classic American muscle cars, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, old muscle cars can be expensive and need a lot of ongoing maintenance, so it’s important to set a budget before you start shopping. Research and more research is needed for every potential muscle car purchase, along with ideally buying from a reputable source.

One option is to buy a muscle car which is in need of restoration. While you may initially pay less for the vehicle, you have to factor in obtaining all the parts and the time and work involved. Sometimes in life, buying the finished article is more cost-effective and less of a headache.

If you’re in the market for a classic American muscle car for sale, check out the most popular muscle car dealers and auction houses as a start point. The outlet you choose really depends on your budget. For instance, you could find a cheap base model on websites such as eBay. But most likely be prepared for some restoration work. If you require a vehicle that is numbers matching, in near original condition, and with loads of documentation, you will need to visit a specialist dealer or auction house.

When it comes to the best American muscle cars, opinions can vary. Some may argue that the 1970 Plymouth Superbird is the ultimate muscle car, while others may choose the Chevelle SS 454. And of course, the debate over the fastest muscle car continues, with the likes of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Charger Daytona vying for the title of the fastest muscle car in the world.

In conclusion, old muscle cars are an important part of muscle car history in America. They are a certain way of thinking and following the mindset of a certain template, i.e. There is no replacement for displacement in an ICE car, and obviously bigger is better.

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By Dave Ashton

Classic cars require a classic hobby. So, why not get started with the very old-school world of stamp collecting via the U.S. Postal Service’s ‘Pony Cars Forever collection.’

As you have guessed, the theme is American pony cars consisting of five classics including the 1969 AMC Javelin SST, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302.

The Pony Cars Forever collection will be launched at the 2022 Great American Stamp Show on August 25th, then available at post offices and through the Postal Service’s Web portal.

It’s understandable that given the task of picking only five classic pony/muscle cars, means some obvious choices were left out. Some sort of Mustang and Camaro are obvious, as with a Challenger. But, with only two choices left, would you have picked an AMC Javelin and a Mercury Cougar?

Some opinions online have already said there is the obvious exclusion of the Plymouth Barracuda. But, in fairness, there were a bunch of limited edition stamps back in 2013 featuring a Pontiac GTO, Shelby GT500, Dodge Daytona, Hemi Cuda, and obviously a 1970 Chevelle SS. Therefore, we should be celebrating the fact that these stamps are pushing muscle and pony cars to the front of mind of the general population. And, maybe, the inclusion of the Javelin and Cougar may inspire some to dig into the less obvious classics out there.

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In the ‘60s and the ‘70s, movies showed intense vehicle chasing scenes while the protagonist struggled to escape the villain’s clutches. The protagonist’s awesome-looking ride could go from zero to sixty miles/hours, and the antagonist was left rubbing their hands in disappointment. Have you ever wondered where those crazy classic vehicles went after that? From Pontiac GTO to Ford Mustang Mach 1, these beauties dominated the world of cars fifty years ago. They were called “muscle cars” – high-performing American inventions that became outdated in the early ‘70s. But some classic vehicle enthusiasts still own some of the remaining models. You can also purchase a muscle car today, and it comes with several benefits too.

It’s not apparent when the first muscle car was invented. Some have proposed that General Motors was the creator of the original 1949 vehicle Oldsmobile 88. However, others have disputed this claim whereas maintaining that these vehicles came into existence during the ‘60s for drag racing. These mid-sized cars had powerful engines, and they all – historically speaking – were rear-wheel drive. Different versions of these cars were produced in the future, including Mercury Cyclone, Plymouth Road Runner, and Dodge Super Bee. Well, there are – actually – more than a hundred options for you to choose from out there. And to convince you, we’ll explain some of the multiple benefits of owning a classic muscle car in 2021 for American connoisseurs:

1. Powerful engine

Muscle vehicles have a V8 engine that becomes the source of their excellent performance. Some of these beauties even have a V6 engine fitted inside that ensures optimal speed. While most muscle cars are fueled by petrol, some also come with diesel engines, and managing them is no easy feat. Are you worried you can’t troubleshoot such old engines? There’s no need to worry as this Diesel Engine Troubleshooting guide will help you eliminate all the issues. You can learn which problems affect your diesel engine, such as noise, overheating, plug issues, etc., and then fix them accordingly. Or a better option, let the experts deal with them.

2. Stylish façade

What’s the major attraction to purchase a classic? Enthusiasts prefer buying these vehicles for their stylish façade and elegant appearance. These beauties enhance the grace of their driver and make the owner look sophisticated. Also, these cars have a personality of their own, compelling you to purchase a classic muscle vehicle and join the community of car enthusiasts.

3. Attracts attention

Do you dream of riding in a vehicle that makes all the bystanders stare at you appreciatively? At the same time, their smartphones keep clicking pictures of that jaw-dropping ride? Buying a muscle vehicle will make this dream come true. Owning this classic can earn you the center of every conversation. Don’t be surprised if you receive a lot of phone numbers from admirers while making new friends.

4. Strong body

A muscle car doesn’t only offer a powerful engine but also a strong exterior. These cars are more rigid than your average vehicles since they were supposed to endure extreme conditions – weather and environment – during unpredictable situations. Their durability provides more security to a passenger as well. Thus, purchasing a classic muscle car becomes a solid investment.

5. Higher value

Modern vehicles start losing their value the moment you drive them out of the showroom. But your muscle car will retain its value for the long term. How ancient must your ride be for appreciation? Well, appreciation occurs after the vehicle has reached the summit of depreciation. If you’re purchasing a car that’s two/three decades old, it’s a collectible you’ve bought. In other words, you’ve made a fair investment. Also, restoring a classic ensures you getting your money back in the future.

6. Affordable parts

There’s one thing we know about American vehicles, i.e., their parts aren’t expensive. Not only are they affordable, but it isn’t challenging to find them either. Even some of the rarest models have parts available in the market. And you can construct famous versions after buying aftermarket bodies, engines, interior, and other stuff. Since we, fortunately, live in the age of the internet, communities created online can help you gather all the necessary parts to reconstruct your muscle car.

7. Easy registration

You can register your vehicle with antique plates as this method has merely some minor restrictions. It mostly depends on which state you’re residing in; however, you’ll have to make a one-time payment. Besides, you don’t have to fret about passing inspections as this requirement isn’t necessary under the antique grade. If you follow this method, then the insurance will be inexpensive as well. So, antiquity will ensure limited mileage that leads to lower insurance rates for muscle car enthusiasts.

8. Lower plate taxes

Purchasing antique vehicles seems expensive in the beginning. But this decision becomes very cost-effective in the future since old cars receive tax exemptions after a few decades. The duration is 40 years in the United Kingdom. In the United States, vehicles manufactured forty decades ago are also exempt from paying VED (road tax). So, if you’re buying a car belonging to 1981, taxes will be lower.

9. Muscle Car City

Owning a muscle vehicle may encourage you to participate in events for car enthusiasts. What kind of events can you join to extinguish your thirst for meeting like-minded individuals? Well, there’s an American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, Florida. You can witness the majesty of more than 250 classic muscle cars, some of which are pretty rare. This collection in its entirety is worth $32 million. Thus, owning these beauties helps you join a community.

10. Easy to learn

Are you worried about learning to drive your new muscle car? Don’t fret. Simplicity dominates these vehicles for modern-day drivers. The ignition system works as smoothly as you can expect. Teaching yourself how to drive this thing won’t be the problem here. But, if you’re still hesitant, purchase an old one first and try your driving skills on this model fearlessly.

Conclusion

Who owns a muscle car in today’s America? Statistics show that around five million Americans right now own classic vehicles. Most of them are baby boomers (people born between the ‘40s and the ‘60s). Also, over 90% of them are males who make $140,000 annually. But who should own a classic muscle car? It’s dependent on an individual’s interest and patriotism. You can see how these valuables remind people of the “golden age” of vehicles spanning 1964 to 1973. These highly-prized American products make owners proud. Also, muscle cars have powerful engines and strong exteriors as well as high market value. These reasons make it profitable for vehicle enthusiasts to own a muscle car.

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By Dave Ashton

The ubiquitous muscle car represents more than just a huge engine and stocky design. Back in the golden age of muscle cars, from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, these vehicles coincided with the space race and the height of rock ‘n’ roll. We were going to the moon baby, and we had the soundtrack to match. Add in some of the most powerful vehicles on the planet at the time, such as the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, and you end up with a heady mix. There were lots of vehicles to choose from back then, but what are the most popular muscle cars worldwide today, and how are muscle cars faring in today’s market?

Back in the nineteen sixties, the big three (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors) owned 89.6% of the market. These guys still produce the most popular muscle cars as we will come onto later. But the automotive scene is far different than in the mid to late last century. Today we will go through the most popular muscle cars worldwide and the possible future for our beloved muscle cars.

The Muscle Car Formula

A vehicle needs a specific set of criteria to be classed as a muscle car. The ideal recipe needs an American-made vehicle, a bass-rich V8 engine, two doors, rear-wheel drive, and two seats upfront and in the back. There are variations on the theme, along with the ‘Pony car’ sector, which is more strictly the Ford Mustang and Camaro. More loosely, the Chevy Corvette is a two-seater sports car and the Shelby Cobra was originally a British body with an American V8.

Back in the late 1960s when muscle car makers ruled, there were a plethora of brands to choose from. Many have gone the way of the Dodo, but living examples are very much rare collectible classics. Muscle car brands of the day included – AMC, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, and Shelby. Many of the designs were quite similar, but it was what was under the hood that counted.

Muscle Car Engines

The outer shell and even the interior of a car may leave you drooling, but it’s nothing without a potent engine. These original drag racers became more ‘plush’ as time went on, but the space race for the most power was equally as important. By roughly 1969, the no replacement for displacement concept had almost been pushed to its limits.

Ford had the Boss 429 V8, Chevrolet with the 454Ci. V8, and Mopars with the legendary 426 Hemi engine. Nostalgia shouldn’t be underestimated in the car world, which is why modern interpretations follow the same theme. Huge displacement V8 engines, but now with almost twice the horsepower. Owning a car in 1970 with 425HP or the Plymouth Superbird going round the NASCAR track at 200mph+, is still impressive today.

The Most Popular Muscle Cars Sold In The US

Tracking down the most popular muscle cars sold in the US from the current breed was the easiest task. It’s no surprise that Ford sells the most with the Mustang, followed by the Dodge Challenger and the Chevy Camaro. However, according to Goodcarbadcar.net the Dodge Challenger outsold the Ford Mustang with 5,631 units sold compared to 4,935 sold by Ford in December 2020.

Most Popular Muscle Cars Sold Worldwide

Tracking down non-US muscle car sales, along with the used market is a much harder proposition. Taking into account private sales is harder to quantify. However, auction websites and international shippers provide some data.

International muscle car sales are more important than ever to raise awareness of the breed and to keep the current inventory going. According to hagerty.com, 30,000 classic cars were shipped from American ports to European destinations in 2018.

Many of these American classics go to Sweden and Finland, with Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and France also been strong contenders. Many vehicles also go to the Netherlands and Germany, where they are distributed to surrounding countries. Popular types include muscle cars, pony cars, and classics from the 1950s and 1960s. One of the apparent reasons for so many exports is that the climate in the US is far better than in Europe. Thus, more solid examples are available from the US.

There’s also the fact that there are more variety and supply of vehicles in the US. The shipping costs are also very reasonable, making the US rich pickings for classic vehicles.

According to wcshipping.com, the Ford Mustang is the most popular vehicle to be exported to the likes of Europe, Australia, and Asia. 2nd is the Chevrolet Corvette, with the Chevrolet Camaro coming in 3rd and the Dodge Charger in 6th place.

For solely modern muscle cars, the Ford Mustang is romping ahead with sales in 140 countries. The Ford Mustang has done especially well in Europe being available in native hand drive. The Mustang has also been a big seller in China, being one of the best selling sports cars.

Popular Muscle Car Selling Websites

If you want to own your own muscle car, what are the most popular muscle car selling websites? These websites can be arguably split into specific and generic. Some websites specialize in buying and selling classic vehicles, while others sell a bit of everything. Both types have their pros and cons. Dedicated classic car websites generally list the more expensive examples, but also have the best aftermarket service and checks. Generic car websites are where you can find a bargain, but there is also less reassurance if anything goes wrong.

Dyler – This website is the newest of the bunch, but also a good port of call for overseas car buyers.

Mecum – Some of the rarest and most valuable muscle cars pass through this auction house.

Barrett-Jackson – Another auction house that specializes in ultra-rare and expensive muscle cars.

Hemmings – There are plenty of classic cars for sale on this website, being one of the most popular in the US.

ClassicCars.com – This website lists plenty of reasonable value vehicles, with a huge inventory.

Ebay Motors – For the sheer variety and size of the audience, you can’t beat eBay motors. You can search country centric versions of the website, and if you land on your feet, you can snag a very good value bargain.

Autotrader Classics – back in the days before the Internet, Auto Trader was the number 1 spot to find used vehicles. It was especially popular in the UK and Europe and is still one of the most respected in the US.

Conclusion

No matter if you want that one-off pristine classic or a beat-up restoration project, there is a muscle car out there for you. Muscle car prices have steadily increased over the years, making them a worthwhile investment for the future.

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Let’s be honest, searching online for your favorite muscle car is a common activity. We may be whimsically windowshopping or in the market for another car to clog up the driveway. Either way, there are a ridiculous amount of searches performed every month to find muscle cars online. The guys over at Budget Direct Car Insurance have compiled a list of the most searched muscle cars online and from each country.

Most Searched Muscle Cars

The full list comprises 50 vehicles, with the most searched monthly vehicle being the Pontiac Firebird in the United States with 111,000 monthly searches. Pontiac also claims the second spot with the GTO having 82,000 monthly searches from the United States. The next muscle car on the list is the Plymouth Barracuda at number 6 with 75,000 monthly searches from the United States. The AC Cobra also gets in the top 10 at number nine with 56,000 monthly searches from the United States.

The entry which was completely unexpected was at number 12 with the Pontiac Fiero having 48,000 searches per month in the United States. Although the Fiero was a small two seater built in the early eighties with a 2.5L engine, not exactly the height of the muscle car era, it’s still a very popular model.

The Pontiac Trans Am receives an entry at the 21st spot, but then it’s down to the 34th spot for the Plymouth Superbird, the Oldsmobile Cutlass at 43 and the Oldsmobile 442 at number 49.

The Pontiac Firebird: The Most Searched Discontinued Muscle Car

Nostalgia seems to play a big part in the number of searches performed online. The Pontiac Firebird has been front of mind for many years, mostly due to its numerous film and TV appearances. The Smokey and the Bandit movie franchise helped the car cement its iconic status. But then it leads to the question of why the Dodge Charger wasn’t included which was heavily featured in the Dukes of Hazard as the General Lee.

Most Search Vehicles by Decade

The list concerning the most-searched muscle cars by decade throws up some slightly different placings. The number 1 spot for the most desired extinct sixties car goes to the Pontiac Firebird again. But the Pontiac GTO comes in second place with the Plymouth Barracuda coming in 3rd and the AC Cobra number four. The top 10 in this category also features the AMC Javelin at number seven and the Mercury Cougar at number eight.

Conclusion

The fun thing about these types of lists is the unexpected entries. The average muscle fan would probably pick completely different contenders. But in reality, the vehicles that stay in people’s consciousness the most can be completely mundane. For instance, the AMC Pacer gains the overall number 15 position and the AMC Gremlin comes in at number 23. I wonder if the AMC Pacer gets so many searches as it was featured in the Wayne’s World movies.

On another note, and probably the most surprising entry is the British Reliant Robin at number 11, with the most searches coming from the United States. We think the reason why this quirky little three-wheeler car doesn’t have all its searches coming from it’s native UK is that the car was essentially s***t.

Yes, it looks cute, but the thing could roll over, at most had an 848 cc engine, but you could drive one with a motorcycle license. In the UK, the Reliable Robin hit popularity as it was heavily featured in the comedy series Only Fools and Horses(just do a search for ‘Reliant Robin Del Boy’).

Back to the story at hand, the Pontiac Firebird is clearly one of the most popular muscle cars. Although the car stopped production in 2002, it had a good run from 1967, featuring some of the most iconic shapes in car history. The ‘screaming chicken’ logo on the hood is also iconic, being almost a symbol for nineteen-seventies car culture.

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When most people are asked to name a typical James Bond vehicle, it is usually an Aston Martin DB5 or the submarine-like Lotus Esprit S1. On-screen Mr. Bond chewed through quite a few vehicles, but did you know he was also in the driving seat of a full-blown muscle car? The car in question was a 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible XR7 from the movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ which is now up for auction.

Background of the James Bond Mercury Cougar

The Mercury Cougar was the ride of Contessa Tracy di Vicenzo(Bond’s only wife), played by the late Dame Diana Rigg, which you first see in the movie when the car overtakes Bond on a Portuguese road in the vicinity of Guincho Beach. The Cougar with license plate 2318 TT 75(visitor plates), is next shown outside the Hotel Palácio Estoril, after which comes the big escape later in the film from Blofeld’s bad guys in the snowy climes of Switzerland. The car can also be spotted in other parts of the movie, such as when James does the most unlikely Bond thing of proposing and in a barn of all places.

The car can be easily spotted from its bright red color scheme and Kneissl White Star skis mounted across the rear window. There were apparently three vehicles used during filming, with one of them being originally owned by a Swedish private collector, then moved onto the Ian Fleming Foundation. However, according to the Bonhams listing, the Ian Fleming Foundation (IFF) says possibly four vehicles were used during filming, with one of them being scrapped after extensive damage during the ice race scene.

All three Cougar XR7s were built on February 6, 1969 as special order vehicles, then shipped over to the UK and registered on 13th February 1969. Each car was finished in Candy Apple Red, with a matching red interior and convertible tops. Each car was no slouch in the engine department having a 428-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V8 and fitted with a C-6 Select Shift automatic transmission.

Only 127 XR7 convertibles were ever made with 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air V8s, making the car a rarity even without the Bond associations.

Restoration

This particular example of the three or possibly four vehicles used in the movie was acquired by the present owner on 10th June 1990. A full restoration was completed in 2020 which involved a full body and engine rebuild. The full list of parts used is documented in the history file of the vehicle.

Below are some of the details from the Marti Report, which states only three vehicles were used during filming. The car has only been driven 20 miles since the restoration process.

428-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V-8 Engine
C-6 Select Shift Automatic Transmission
Red Paint, Ford #2008-A
Dark Red Leather Bucket Seats
3.50 Conventional Rear Axle
Color Keyed Floor Mats
Black Power Top w/Glass Backlite
F70X 14 Belted Raised White Letters Tires
Ram Air Induction
Console
Power Front Disc Brakes Tilt-Away Steering Wheel Power Steering
Hood Pins
AM Radio
Styled Steel Wheels Front Bumper Guards

Estimates for the final auction price are between $133,000 and $200,000 or €110,000-170,000.

As any muscle car fan will ‘Dr. No,’ the 428(7L) Cobra Jet was a huge engine with 335hp and produced at the height of the golden muscle car era. The Cougar was originally marketed as an upmarket pony car and with plenty of power under the hood. So it made sense for this style and performance vehicle to be included in the movie. As you can see from the shot below, what we normally envisage as a burly, rough-and-tumble muscle car fits perfectly into the high-class scene. This shows that muscle cars of the time could be luxury, elegant cruisers, standing toe to toe with anything else on the market.

photo © Eon Productions, United Artists

If you can’t quite stretch to buying the original, then there is the option of buying a 1:43 scale version of the 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 on Ebay. There’s also a 1:64 scale version made by Johnny Lightning or a few variants made by Corgi, with a rather rare closed roof version also available at times.

Check out the Bonhams auction here.

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Performing mods on a muscle car is as old as the breed itself. It’s not just about the mechanical upgrades to make things faster and more reliable, but also the aesthetic. Usually this means tweaking design elements, so the body is more streamlined and uniform. However, some attempts at this procedure can go as wrong as a Hollywood star who’s had too much plastic surgery.

The other analogy could be those kids in school who just simply could not draw or create artwork. We either have it or we don’t. These are usually the type who with the best intentions, want to improve the look of a vehicle, but the process goes drastically wrong. A blast of inspiration, thousands of dollars later and months down the road results in an aberration, rather than a bespoke masterpiece.

Hopefully, some of these examples will give you inspiration as what not to do and the realization that the original car designers got in most cases the original designs pretty much spot on. Just to be upfront, you may need extensively shaded eyewear or a barf bag before viewing the following items.

The Proboscis Monkey Muscle Car

We featured this rather creative design in an article some time ago, which had uncanny similarities to a Proboscis Monkey. Underneath somewhere is a Pontiac Trans Am Firebird, which has clearly had a good amount of pennies spent on it in the past and was originally for sale for €14,500.

Each to their own when it comes to car taste, but some designs have a unanimous thumbs down. At the least, the pearlessence red paint job looks good quality, even if it does now remind me of a Baboon’s ass in heat.

I’m Exhausted….

The Mercury Grand Marquis maybe crow barred into the muscle car category, but this example shows the extremes of large exhausts. In reality, it may not even be the exhaust system. It could be an improvised rainmaking machine or one of those confetti cannons you see at concert.

Big exhausts equal a cool exhaust note, but there is a cut-off point. The cut-off point on this car should be right at the headers, which would at least make it driveable without sounding like two whales in conversation.

Abstract Car Designs

I simply have no idea what this car is, was meant to be or is trying to emulate. It strikes me as an abstract splat, with some fins, but just like those weird looking fish you see at the bottom of the ocean, it must have its purpose. Maybe it’s an art piece with an untold message or exactly as the designer intended. Whatever the reasonings, my brain simply doesn’t compute.

The Unicorn Mustang

Unicorns are lucky, right? So, why not turn a vintage Mustang into one and drag a trailer behind it. This is exactly the thought process with this Mustang, having a huge silver horn on the hood, silver and purple birds wing slapped onto the rear quarters and a psychedelic horsey color scheme.

If you look closely, the Unicon’s head on the front fender is meant to blend in with the huge horn on the hood. But, this would mean in real life the unicorn would have a horn that slanted off at 45 degrees. Better luck next time.

A GTO Too Far

When we first started this website, this was one of the first images we came across of a muscle car mod. At first it seems cool to have stacked up superchargers, but this thing is about as practical as a chocolate fireguard. It’s just the simple fact of having a tower of metal blocking your view, unbalancing the car and wanting to constantly rip itself free from the engine block.

If you’re going to go to the lengths and expense of stacking up superchargers like this, strap on some mini guns, huge rear wing and make it as outlandish as the supercharged stack. The shame here is that without the superchargers, this could be a great looking car. In this example, at least the changes can be easily reversed.

The Camaro Limo No-No

While other lists of this type highlight oversized donk cars, cars trying to be trucks, loud paint jobs and botched body kits. This example is to show that you should never turn a regular car into a limo.

Even when visually a car makes you slightly nauseous, if it can at least drive, it has some worth. When a car is always in danger of snapping in half at a moments notice, it’s time and expense down the drain. This Camaro was probably a good runner once in its life. Now it’s a disappointing mess that no one will buy, unless you want to turn it into a small, static motor home or lengthy garden shed. This Camaro is a whole heap of wrong and could of had the money and time spent on a few upgrades to make it a good everyday runner. Shame on you.

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By Dave Ashton

That’s right, a Mercury Comet Cyclone GT available for restoration at no cost, as long as you’re a young car enthusiast. The idea was born after watching Casey Putsch’s YouTube channel, which prompted the owner of the Cyclone GT to offer his car for free as inspiration for the younger types to get into the long tradition of restoring classic cars.

First a little back history about the story. Mike had a learning disability in school and it was the help of a seventh grade English teacher who spotted Mike’s mechanically inclined potential. The teacher provided Mike with the factory service manual to his own Mercury Cougar, from which he quickly went from failing pupil to A grades.

This is basically the starting point of Mike’s automotive career and now he wishes to pass on the same gesture. Basically, the Cyclone GT is available to a young car enthusiast who cannot afford a classic muscle car, but would love to work on one. Partnering with Casey Putsch of Genius Garage, they hope to find the right person to jump into this project.

As for the car itself, it is an all original, 1967 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT S-Code, with a 390ci. V8, originally producing 335HP and 427 lb.ft. of torque.

An amazing gesture and hopefully inspiration to others to provide the younger generation with donor vehicles. However, one of the major reasons why muscle cars are becoming less accessible, is just like other classic cars, their value is continually increasing. Which is making easy to work on cars less and less accessible. Vehicles which can be repaired with a basic toolkit rather than a laptop. Promoting basic mechanical skills and the sense of satisfaction when the project is complete.

It’s not just a skill set that is slowly dying out, but also the knock-on value and confidence of being able to repair basic mechanical items. There was a time when things were simply repaired to keep them going. Not thrown away or sold as soon as they break or get a little old. Which means this isn’t just about restoring an old muscle car, but also restoring a certain way of thinking. Maybe this will be inspiration for other vehicles to be accessible to the younger types to work on.

If you’re interested, then email GeniusGarage@Hotmail.com with the subject ‘musclecar.’ Explaining who you are, your plans for the car and why you are the ideal person. Deadlines for the email are March 31st 2020.

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By Dave Ashton

It’s hard to believe that the iconic Dodge Challenger is now 50 years old. To celebrate this landmark birthday, Dodge are releasing a 50th-anniversary limited edition model, with iconic shaker hood which will be ready for sale with December. Prices should land between $4995 – $5995, depending on the model type. The launch of this limited edition Challenger coincides with a year of great sales, having had their best third-quarter in 2019, with a healthy 66,716 being sold in 2018.

The original Challenger came out in the latter part of 1969, alongside the other E-body, Plymouth Barracuda. The idea was to compete against other pony cars of the time, such as the Mercury Cougar, Pontiac Firebird and even the Ford Mustang. Part of the success was the wide range of trims and engine options which ranged from a small 198ci. slant six, to the ubiquitous 426ci. V8 Hemi. Many of the current versions echo models of the past, still keeping the muscle car ethos, with features and performance expected of today.

The 50th Anniversary Edition package will be available on the GT RWD, R/T Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, and R/T Scat Pack Widebody versions, with the shaker hood coming to the R/T Scat Pack Widebody V8. The Shakers scoop will be color coded to the body, more in line with the look of vintage models.

As this Challenger is a special edition, it also has a bunch of other one-off features. These include ‘Gold School’ painted alloy wheels which change the look depending on the trim level and Brembo brakes finished in gunmetal. The interior will also feature a limited edition yellow themed gauge cluster, sepia stitching and carbon fiber accents. Just to remind everybody this is a 50th edition, there will be “50” logos throughout the car from the grille to the floor mats and even on the headlight housing.

Its also going to come in a range of colors, specifically ‘Gold Rush’ for this edition, along with some retro classics – Frostbite, Hellraisin, Sinamon Stick, TorRed, F8 Green, and Go Mango.

An obvious question at this point, if it’s limited edition, how many are being made? Dodger are producing 70 examples in each color and trim combo. Each of these having its own numbered dash placard.

As orders are being taken at the end of the year, deliveries will get to dealers by the early spring of 2020. This means that if you know a Dodge Challenger fan, this would make an ideal stocking filler for the holidays.

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Muscle cars, like any popular vehicle that has been around for a good few decades, have their up-and-down times with prices. The original muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 70’s are now in some cases moving from the classic to the antique car category. Those vehicles that are over 45 years old and still command a tidy sum. These can also be classed as post-war era vehicles (1948–1972)

In this regard, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a basic overview of the most popular muscle cars and general values. This will include both old and new muscle cars, but don’t take it as a be all and end all list. More to give a general guideline, so you know either how much your current classic is worth or is it worth buying into a certain vehicle.

General information
Buying into a classic muscle car can be done for a variety of reasons. The car you always longed for, an investment piece….many reasons. For any vehicle, there is a tick list of criteria which goes towards its ultimate value.
Condition and originality – the more original the parts, the better. From seating to engine elements, the more original, the higher the value.
Mileage – the lower, the better.
Age – not always a factor, but usually the older the better.
Rare options – base model cars fetch the least amount, while limited run vehicles with rare options fetch the most. Generally, it’s the popular makes and models, with a bunch of rarely chosen options that fetch the most money.

Modern Muscle
When it comes to modern muscle cars, we’re usually talking in the last 15 years or so. The four big contenders are the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang. The Camaro has been in production since 1967, with only a break between 2002-2010. There have been limited edition Camaros over modern years, such as the Z/28.

The Dodge Challenger, which is probably the nearest tip to a classic muscle car, came back in 2008, with some collectors models along the way, such as anniversary editions. But, its the Dodge Challenger Demon with 808HP and only 3,300 units produced which is a current favorite. The Dodge Charger also came back in 2006, with a few limited edition models along the way.

The Ford Mustang has been the longest running pony/muscle car, with loads of options to choose from. Standout models include the GT350 and GT500.

As a brief overview, here are some examples to whet your appetite.
Chevrolet
2015 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Concours = $50,000, Fair = $25,000
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary: Concours = $35,200, Fair = $12,100

Dodge
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Inaugural Edition: Concours = $44,000, Fair = $17,600
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: Concours = $165,000, Fair = $100,000

2009 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T: Concours = $26,300, Fair = $10,700
2009 Dodge Charger SRT-8 Super Bee: Concours = $38,000, Fair = $14,200

Ford
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca: Concours = $50,000, Fair = $29,900
2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet: Concours = $100,000, Fair = $45,000
2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake: Concours = $90,000, Fair = $50,000

Pricing guides
The links below should provide you with good variety of resources for finding car values, models and basic specs. of each vehicle. In no particular order, as some resources present the information better than others.

The National Automobile Dealers Association have appraisal guides for many vehicles. Free and easy to search.

Haggerty have a great valuation tool with different conditional prices, historic values and an overview of each vehicle.

Hemmings have a nice array of data, based on recent sales from the previous three years.
There are also classified ads. and guides on the website for further information.

The Historic Automobile Group International have their HAGI Index for tracking investment values.

The Collector Car Market Review tracks the value and prices of classic cars with an extensive database, featuring loads of information.

As for the information below, we searched Haggerty for the information. The site doesn’t just give high and low prices, but also historical data, amongst other things and a basic overview description of each vehicle. If the vehicles you are interested in is not in the limited selection below, check out Hagerty’s evaluation tool directly to find a specific make and model.

Classic muscle car prices
When it comes to classic muscle cars, those of the late 60s and early 70s, there’s simply loads to choose from. There were far more models back in the day and in some cases, it only took a few ticks of the option list to end up with a bona fide rarity.

As a basic list of the most popular muscle car makes back in the day, these include – AMC, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac and Shelby.

As for the top prices paid for vintage muscle cars, the top of the heap goes to a 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX2000 for a cool $13.75 million. Second, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 two-door coupe for $3.85 million. Third, a 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda convertible four-speed, in Hemi orange auctioned for $3.5 million. Lastly, in 1967 Corvette convertible L88 sold at auction for $3.2 million. Then again, you can pick up a good condition 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T for mid $45,000.

Below are a few examples of classic muscle cars to give an idea of the range of prices. There should be a make and model out there for everybody’s pocket if you shop around.

1969 American Motors AMX SS
Concours = $118,000, Fair = $48,900

A healthy two-door fastback with a 390ci./340hp 4bbl V8 engine.

1969 Buick GS 400
Concours = $67,700, Fair = $25,300

Based on the Skylark custom, the Buick GS has reasonable muscle car specs. A 350-ci. V8 with 4-barrel and 280 horsepower.

1970 Buick GSX Stage I
Concours = $194,000, Fair = $93,500

455ci/360hp V8 and a healthy amount of torque. Only 400 were produced, making this a definite collector’s item.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Concours = $134,000, Fair = $46,200

Featuring a LS6 454ci. V8 and 450 horsepower, the 1970’s Chevelle SS hit the peak of the muscle car era. In many ways you can’t go wrong with any year of Chevelle if you want a classic muscle car.

1969 Chevrolet Nova Yenko
Concours = $480,000, Fair = $253,000

Yenko Chevrolets basically stuffed the best performance parts onto a vehicle to make the most potent cars of the time. Very few were produced, which makes them surefire rarities. The Nova version had a 427ci./425hp 4bbl L72 V8 engine with only 38 produced.

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Concours = $236,000, Fair = $97,500

Sporting a healthy 440ci./390hp 3x2bbl V8 with the top of the tree, a 455 bhp 426 ci. Hemi V8. The Dodge Challenger came in many different variations, with many different options. If you’re not too bothered about complete originality, then you can pick up a 1970’s Challenger for the mid $45,000 mark.

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Concours = $130,000, Fair = $47,200

Ford being Ford, there are literally loads of different models and combinations over the years. Variations of the Mustang are the most popular, with the Mach 1 being one of many. At the top the Mach 1 had a 428ci./360hp 4bbl Super Cobra Jet V8 and although not the most classic shape of Mustang, still very valuable.

1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E
Concours = $151,000, Fair = $82,200

The Cougar had at the top a 428ci./335hp 4bbl V8, which had only 357 examples produced. Maybe not the most popular of muscle cars, but every bit as worthy.

1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Concours = $99,500, Fair = $30,800

A 400ci./360hp 4bbl V8, the 442 W30 was the hotter version of the 442, which also included the W-31 and W-32 options, which had only 300 examples built. Classic muscle car looks and features.

1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR
Concours = $110,000, Fair = $42,000

Sharing the same E body underpinnings of the Dodge Challenger, the Plymouth Barracuda is another standout vehicles from the muscle car era. The AAR had a 340ci./290hp 3x2bbl Six Pack V8 with 2,724 AAR Cudas being produced.

Hopefully this abbreviated list of muscle cars and their rough prices will give you an idea how some of the more rare models fair in the market.

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In the 1960’s, Ford basically ruled racetracks across the world. But in the streets of muscle car wars, Ford was still playing catch-up even with the Mustang. It wasn’t until Ford’s 1968 428 Cobra Jet, that gave Ford muscle cars were given serious street cred.
If you’re considering a muscle car, or simply want to learn more about these majestic vehicles keep reading. We got you covered with all the information you’d ever want to know about the top Ford muscle cars that defined a generation.

1. One of The Best Ford Muscle Cars: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E
This is one of the most overlooked performance cars from 1968. The 1968 Cougar GT-E, is one of the rarest cars and is incredibly valuable today, and we can see why.
If the Road Runner was at the top of bare-bones performance, then the Cougar GT-E would represent the other side of the muscle car spectrum with a price that reflects that. You do not want to overlook this powerhouse of a car.
A GT-E package would cost the buyer $1,311 alone, which is almost half of the price of an entire 383-powered Road Runner, when this car debuted in 1967.
When the Cougar debuted in 1967, Motor Trend named it Car of the Year. Which came as a shock, as many would assume that title would go to the more gussied up Mustang. These two cars do have the same engine.

2. 1968 Ford Fairlane Torino GT
It’s no shock that the late 1960’s inspired a rise of budget muscle cars that spread like wildfire. After the Road Runner’s success, every other muscle car manufacturer raced to get their cars on the streets ASAP.
Ford did not want to miss out and redesigned the Fairline Torino in 1968 with a Mustang like fastback that streamlined this car for NASCAR’s speedways. This car’s new shape came in a variety of engine, 289, 302, and also 390.
So Ford built 600 of these hardtops with a 428 Cobra Jet and C6 automatics. 193 of these cars come with a 3.91 rear axle ratio. The car itself doesn’t come with much decoration, simply a badge on its front fender.

3. 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
The turning point for the Ford Mercury Cougar happened in 1969 with the Mercury Cougar Eliminator. This car isn’t totally Mustang’s cousin, as it comes from Ford’s slightly more upscale division that came into its own this year. This car not only has a convertible, but also an Eliminator option giving this Cougar some fangs.
This car is longer, wider, and heavier than the 1968 version. The 1969 car has the same 111-inch wheelbase wit three more inches than the Mustang, which gives the Cougar more legroom.
This vehicle’s body has a different style than the Ford pony, with a sharp crease on the flanks from the nose to each side, This design ends just at the edge of the rear wheel arches, which is not that much different of a design from how the Buick Skylark stood out from the Chevy Chevelle.
Similar to the Mustang, the Mercury Cougar had a redesign in 1969, gaining 3.5 inches in length, and 3 inches of width. The Cougar Eliminator has a stripe down its flanks, sporting the word Eliminator with a sizeable rear wing like Mustangs and a hood scoop

4. 1969 Ford Talladega
This car is on its own mission. Ford was watching the taillights of faster cars like Mopar and GM muscle rivals in the 1960s and early 1970s. This car was named after NASCAR’s newest superspeedway, Talladega.
The 1969 Ford Talladega was Ford’s answer to Dodge’s Charger 500, so Ford built the street version of this car so it could qualify for racing. This car is similar to the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler.
For this car to be eligible to race, NASCAR only required Ford to build 500 units. Instead, Ford built 736 all with a C6 automatic, 428 CJ and a column shifter. To make the Talladega, Ford had to extend the Torino’s front ends by 15.5 inches, also adding a 30-degree slant and a grille that’s flush-mounted.
Ford then modified the rear bumper with a V-shape and mounted it, altering the rocker panels so the car would have an aerodynamic benefit. This design also staggered the rear shocks.
The design has a few emblems of T above the fake gas cap in the center of the tail and door handles. This vehicle comes in three colors, but all have black hoods.

5. 1970 Ford Torino Cobra
The Torino was the follow-up to Ford’s speedway superstars. While the 1968 and 1969 fastback Torino might not have done well on the racetrack, at a Ford dealership, this redesigned car jumped 52 percent in sales. Motor Trend even named this series the “Car of the Year.”
This new model was a little fragmented with a bolder look complete with a dozen various trim levels, many that were considered to be new. However, these resign really grabbed the attention of automotive media, making this car appeal to America’s high-performance set.
The Ford Torino Cobra also has strong mechanical DNA, making it the choice of several 429 big-blocks with Wide Oval tires, four manual gates, Competition Suspension, and a massive air scoop with 429CJ Ram Air.
This car also has a blacked out hood and grille, making this car the very height of in this factory-fast time period. This car also comes in a range of comfort options, giving the driver a level of personalization with this car.
The 1970 Torino is still a fastback, it just has the style and attitude to take on Road Runners and Chevy Chevelles. The Torino Cobra comes with three brand new 429 cubic-inch engines.

6. 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT
Falcons were barely new in Australia in 1975. Since 1960 Ford offered a series of Falcons, with the twin being the Falcon four-door sedans that were sold in America.
Since 1962, there were a few Austrailain market changes in design that were made in 1964. Ford of Australia started building its own signature auto-bodies under the Falcon name.
It was the 1965 Falcon XP that was a make it or break it car for Ford. This car ended paying off when it was put head to head with its nemesis on the Australian market, The Holden.
You might recognize the 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT as the car Mad Max drove, and you’d be right. But that’s not why this legendary Australian car is on our list. It’s because of this third-generation Falcon is legendary in performance for many reasons.
Not only does this car look awesome, but it’s also a cross between the 1970 Torino Cobra and the 1973 Mustang Fastback. This car isn’t much different than it’s a generation before, but it does have a new front end and a twin-scoop hood like a Mustang.
This car was made for gearheads, as it has a standard 351 Cleveland with 300 hp and a 380-pound torque. This is because of the lack of emission standards that were around when this car was made. These standards have since killed most performance cars in the United States.
The 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT is four-speed, with a nine-inch rear end that is fitted with tall gears.

7. Shelby Mustangs
The Shelby Mustang is a variant of the Ford Mustang that has higher performance value. This car was built by Shelby American from the years 1965 to 1968. Form 1969 to 1970, this car was then built by Ford.
After the 2005 introduction of the fifth generation Ford Mustang, the Shelby was revived as a newer high-performance model, only this time it was built and designed by Ford.
The famous 1965 Mustang Shelby GT 350, is a serious performance machine. Some buyers felt this car was too serious, so the next year the car replaced features like the fiberglass hood, adjustable Koni shocks, side-exit exhaust, and Detroit Locker rear diff were either removed, replaced, or just made optional.
There was even a Paxton supercharger option in the 1966 design. The GT 350s were ideal for the track. Later the GT 500s were ideal for drag racing, as they were fitted with a 428 big-block.
1967 and 1968 Shelbys were able to go on low 14 second runs of quarter miles. There was also an even faster KR model made as well.

8. 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
The 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lighting, looks a lot different than these other muscle cars mentioned, but don’t let its appearance fool you. This car can be drag raced at 13.62 seconds at 101.16 mph, making this the faster ride of these muscle cars, which is impressive for a 4670-pound two-wheel pick-up truck.
This car is the second generation of the SVT Lightning. You’ll see under its hood that there are hot rod steep sides. There’s also a supercharged 5.4-liter single overhead v-8 cam with a boost of eight pounds and 360 hp factory rating with 440 lb-ft torque.
These trucks use a four-speed automatic transmission, a column shifter, and 18 inches, 295mm wide tires. This truck costs about $30,000, from 1999 to 2004 more than 28,000 of these trucks were made.

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VIN: 9F91R562615
Engine: 428-4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V8
Transmission: C-6 Cruise-O-Matic 3 Speed Automatic
Exterior Color: Grabber Blue
Price: $75,000.00

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The ’69 Mercury Cougar Eliminator may not always be the obvious choice for collector’s muscle cars, but in top-notch condition it’s equally as worthy. It was Fords luxury muscle car with an air of European styling which was the aim here.
335Hp with 440 lb.ft. torque and a 1/4-mile time of 14.3 seconds was good for 1969. By 1970, the Cougar went the way of later 1970’s muscle cars, trying to be all luxury, but no power.

Technically, the 1969 Eliminator was not a model of it’s own but an option package. Two were available, the Eliminator Equipment Package and the Eliminator Décor Group. The Eliminator Equipment Package for $129.60 and gave lots of options like back bucket seats, Rallye clock and trip odometer, spoilers, blacked-out grille, functional hood scoop, stripes and 3.50:1 performance axle amongst others.

Ford made a few versions of the 428, but the 428 Cobra Jet with optional Ram Air which is the focus here. Not as much pep as the 427, but it still was useful on the road with a big block and plenty of torque.

Only 162 were made in 1969 which included a 428 Cobra Jet engine, select-Shift automatic transmission and Ram Air as per this example. This one was originally blue metallic with blue interior, but now in Competition Blue/Grabber blue and a black interior. The car comes with a Marti report to prove everything is correct, but obviously things like broadcast sheets and the like would be needed.

Hagerty value a ’69 Cougar Eliminator with a Cobra Jet as $86,500 in good condition. This one is in great condition, but loses points for the color change, different interior and while the under side is clean, it has touches of rust. The fang front end and blacked out grille make the Cougar Eliminator a fine example of late 60’s muscle car and would make a fine piece of rolling artwork as well as a future investment.

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By Dave Ashton

The 1971 movie Two Lane Blacktop is a road movie which isn’t just a look at vintage muscle cars in their historical settings, but also 102 minutes of how Route 66 used to look before the Interstate Highway era. The movie centers around mechanic (Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys), driver (James Taylor) and their 1955 Chevy 210 two-door. The movie also stars Laurie Bird(the girl), Warren Oates(GTO) and directed by Monte Hellman.

Without giving away the plot, the guys go from town to town earning their way through drag races with lots of moody interplay, reminiscent of the times. The film wasn’t a commercial success, but it’s definitely up there with similar classic road movies like Vanishing Point and Easy Rider. Esquire magazine were impressed enough with the movie, naming it ‘The Film of the Year.’ Having the strapline, ‘their lives begin at 140 mph’ still sounds extremely impressive in 2019. Filming took place from California to Tennessee, over a two-month period and was quite a low-budget film for its time. ‘Blacktop’ by the way means asphalt roads.

As you’d expect with an American road movie featuring lots of drag races from the early 70s, there’s plenty of muscle car eye candy along the way. The main stand out vehicle is a 1970 Pontiac GTO 455-ci. Mark IV Ram-Air in Orbit Orange, with Rally II” stripes and spoiler options(not the ‘Judge’ version) driven by Warren Oates(GTO). Two GTO’s were use during filming, been described by screenplay writer Rudy Wurlitzer as, ‘The GTO is the consumer car par excellence, a metaphor for the consumer culture. It’s absurd, but in a great way.’ The 1955 Chevy 210 on the other hand, was described as, ‘The Chevy is the artist’s car, made and created by people who are in love with the process of building a car.’

In no particular order, there are also two 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sports, a red 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1969 AMC Javelin, 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, 1969 Chevrolet Impala, 1969 Chevrolet Nova, 1970 Dodge Charger, 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1968 Dodge Coronet, 1967 Mercury Cougar, 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S, 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda, 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda, 1970 Plymouth Duster, 1967 Plymouth Fury, 1969 Plymouth Fury and a 1966 and 1967 Pontiac GTO. Basically, a bit of everything vintage muscle car wise thrown into this film.

Many reviews say the movie is understated, mostly sparse with minimal dialogue, but this is also a reflection of the open landscapes and the much slower pace of movies from this era, rather than the short, quick editing we are used to in present-day. As a fan of vintage muscle cars this film should definitely be on your watchlist.

Here’s a link to the film on online 
Available on Amazon 

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By Dave Ashton

When you talk about muscle cars and which are the good and bad picks, there are so many to choose from, as the breed goes back decades. In this category you can basically lump in pony cars, which include the Ford Mustang and Camaro and even from these two models there’s a huge variety to choose from.

Like any breed of car, there are some general guidelines to follow for which are the good and bad years, the engines are models to look out for and even certain options. But there are even caveats to what are considered the bad years of certain models, where people have given the utmost care to their vehicle and got the most from what they had or even converted them into something better. Generalizing, 80s and 90s aren’t exactly known for their outstanding performance, but many have been given upgraded powertrains, suspension and brakes and turned into a completely different beast. The upside of this route is that they are far cheaper than other models to buy into.

One of the overall considerations with vintage models is dealing with technology that is over 30 years old. This means no matter the make or model, it’s going to need a lot more TLC and constant maintenance there anything made in the last 10 years. In that respect, problems that were inherent in the original car, may be problems that arise in any vintage vehicle. It just goes with the territory.

So, here we move on to some of the general muscle cars which are considered good and bad picks, like if you were in the scenario of just laying down your cash and driving away a well maintained vehicle. If you want to really generalise about the good and bad, its generally accepted that the late 60s and early 70s muscle cars are the best picks for classic designs any huge displacement engines. The 80s and 90s had a few standout vehicles depending on your preference, but then we’re into the 2000’s and beyond for when the modern movement of muscle cars started to take hold with just as big displacement and modern handling.

These ‘buys’ and ‘avoids’ are generalisations as it’s always down to the individual vehicle, how they are maintained and what you get out of them personally.

Avoid
Buick Regal Sports Coupe – the second-generation models brought out some classics like the Grand National and GNX, but the Regal Sports Coupe was not in the same ballpark. Loads of maintenance and a luxury car with not the greatest performance.
Pontiac Grand Prix – quite a modern and stylish front-end, but too much torque for its platform and didn’t have the greatest of handling.
Early 80’s Chevrolet Camaro – the Fox body Mustang started to come into its own by the end of its generation, but the 1982 model was seriously underpowered. Like many Fox bodies, much better to replace the drive train and turn it into a street racer.
Chevrolet Monza – the car has a Italian Grand Prix circuit name, but an in line 4 made it weak and not the greatest with handling.
Second generation Mustang – it seems around the mid-1970s to the early 80s, muscle car design and engines just lost the plot. sleek designs turned into….well, something else and engine performance dropped like a stone. The Mustang II is an example of this – a V6 with weak performance and handling.
Chevrolet Vega – it tried to look like a second-generation Camaro, but was plagued with problems and was poorly built.
Mercury Capri RS Turbo – the same powertrain as the Mustang, but had terrible styling and design. Europe ironically had their own Capri from Ford at the same time, which was a success but really didn’t like the rain…..
Second generation Dodge Challenger and Charger – By 1975 it was almost like Dodge had a bang on the head and had completely forgotten how to make a muscle car. Both models tried to go down the luxury route with weak engines and completely different designs. Definitely the wilderness years.
Seventh generation Chevrolet Impala – the great vehicle of the late 60s and early 70s eventually suffered like the rest of the muscle car market, from emission controls, higher insurance and stuffed with smaller engines. But by 1994, it turned into a front wheel drive machine and a shadow of its past designs.

Buy
First generation Ford Mustang – this era produced the classic designs we know today and with many examples produced, even the base models are a classic to own. They also benefit from having loads of parts available to buy.
Second-generation Chevrolet Chevelle SS – a 1969-1970 with either a 396ci. or 454ci. V8 is arguably one of the most classic and iconic muscle cars around. Gorgeous design and huge, powerful engines.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette – the Sting Ray is a classic vintage design, with the 1963 model hitting the nail on the head for sleekness and performance.
1970 Plymouth Superbird – although they didn’t sell very well at the time, it is now one of the most standout muscle cars with such a recognisable design. You will need deep pockets to buy one in good condition these days.
Dodge Charger Daytona – just like the Superbird, this winged warrior is now an ultra rarity, especially with a Hemi engine. Distinctive design and amazingly fast for its time.
1987 Buick GNX – the 80s wasn’t a great time for the muscle car, but the Buick GX stood out with great performance and a distinctive 80’s look. A collectors item today and highly distinctive.
Chevrolet Nova – The great thing about the Nova is that its a great platform to be customised. A simple design and a solid performer, the best being the third generation vehicles. There are also plenty around for reasonable money. SS models being the most desirable, like many Chevy’s of the time.
Second generation Dodge Charger – the 1968 to 1970 Dodge Charger is probably one of the most recognisable muscle cars. With a 440ci. V8 it’s definitely the poster boy of this era of muscle cars.
Plymouth Barracuda – the third generation, going in pecking order from 1970-1974 are a classic design in the muscle car world and fetch some of the highest prices. You’ll need deep pockets to get hold of one of these.
Plymouth Road Runner – The Roadrunner is almost the standardbearer for the muscle car. Running from 1968 to 1974, the first two generations embodied everything you would want from a muscle car. Muscular looks and huge engines. The most distinctive probably being a 1969 or 1970 model with a 440ci. or 426 Hemi V8.

There are clearly loads more models which have to be evaluated on their own individual merits. These also include modern muscle cars from both Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet. Ford with the GT, GT350 and GT500, variations of the Dodge Challenger and Charger like the Hellcat and Chevrolet with the Camaro ZL1. Modern examples of muscle cars may be a better choice if you don’t want the ongoing maintenance of a vintage vehicle, but you can’t beat those old school muscle car designs and if well maintained can last you a lifetime.

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VIN: 8F91R574921
Engine: 428CJ
Transmission: 4spd Manual
Mileage: 46,136
Current bid: $12,750.00

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This may be a rusty example of a Mercury Cougar, but it sure is a rarity and is equipped with one of the biggest engines that can propel you in a straight line.

The listing gives a great back history to the car and lots of detail. Here are some of its pertinent points –
Bought new from Spitzer Motors in Elyria Ohio on 6-10-68.
This car was painted black over its original red paint and this is evident and visible under the current paint.
The 428CJ engine is date coded 9B6 (2-6-1969), none original to the car.
None original transmission.
None original 1969 intake and a factory service correct Cobra Jet Holley.
One of only 64 R-Code 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air 4spd Cougars made in 1968.
Has the super high 4:30 rear axle ratio 9” that was later called the “Drag Pack” option in 1969.
The ONLY 1968 Cougars produced with the factory staggered shock conversion.
This is also a disc brake delete car.

The engine was supposedly rebuilt less than 500 miles ago, but at the moment is a nonstarter. The bodywork as you can see has lots of rust, especially on the roof needing a full replacement. From the lengthy description, most of the rust seems to be external. At least the interior looks pretty intact, especially the seats. The powertrain maybe non-original, which will ultimately affect its price, but at least it’s pretty near date wise.

One good thing is that the car comes with a Marti report verifying its credentials and with ’68 Cougars possibly reaching $200k, all things considered, this could be a worthy restoration project.

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By Dave Ashton

Finding vital statistics on any muscle car has never been easier since the birth of the Internet. Before that, people had to wade through countless magazines, a limited supply of books and still some of the information may not be verified. We’ve got a much easier time today, but it’s still a good idea to have a few bookmarks of ways you can start an investigation for any type of muscle car at your fingertips.

Generic knowledge sites like Wikipedia are a good starting point, but its specialist websites that usually have the best nitty-gritty bits of information that are missed elsewhere. Below a breakdown of some of the resources you can start with when researching your own makes and models. We’ve also added links to our own website for each make. Another port of call is social media groups. Joining a few on the likes of Facebook for your particular make and model and asking a few questions, may not just uncover the information you need, but also get you involved with many like-minded people.

As another general plug on one of our past posts, you could try out our ultimate list of American muscle cars which gives a link to the majority of the main types of muscle cars.

AMC
For AMC vehicles TheAMCForum.com is a great place to stop for any AMC car from 1968 to 1974. Although a lot of the forum still has participation, many people have moved over to social media for discussion. Making things like Facebook groups a good stop off point. The forum still has tons of information which wont go out of date.

Buick
From young to old, you can find a lot of things on Buicks at the Sloan Museum.  It’s mainly a centre for Buick information, but you can find other stuff for vehicles produced in Flint, Michigan. You’re going to have to pay for the information, but that should also mean more accurate research. Individual car listings are also quite good these days in giving you production numbers and engine starts, basically as it verifies how much a car is worth.

Chevrolet
Chevy and GM have a lot of information to wade through, but one first stop could be the GM Heritage Center. The National Corvette Restorers Society is also good for production numbers. Being such a big carmaker there is also plenty of museums – the Chevrolet Hall of Fame, the Corvette Museum and the California Automobile Museum.

Mopar
The Mopar name is everything from the Fiat Chrysler group. An all-inclusive name for Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Imperial and DeSoto vehicles. Galen Govier is one of the foremost experts. Darrell Davis series of books is good for Dodge and Plymouths. Mymopar.com is not as maintained as it used to be, but its still got lots of old threads of information as a start point. You also have Allpar.com which has literally tons of information on Mopars.

Ford and Mercury
You can find lots of examples of Fords and Cougars(the cars, not the…….) or anything in general by Mercury to wade through. Marti Reports are the top paid service for anything Ford, also standard for official verification for selling a Ford vehicle.

Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile comes under the GM banner, as with Buick, Chevrolet and Pontiac, but better to seek out info. for the individual models. The GM Heritage Center have levels of records for a fee, but there are some free documents as here on the 442. Like most of the vehicles listed on our website we try to get as much information as possible, from engine sizes to production stats., so supplement this information, with social media user groups.

Pontiac
There are quite a few resources online for Pontiacs. Jim Mattison’s PHS Automotive Services is again a paid for service but will give you everything for your particular model. The GM Heritage Center is again a the port of call, as is the Pontiac-Oakland Museum.

Like all these resources above, its a good idea to double check the information on a few different websites before concluding your search. Paid for services should be the most accurate and should give you the stamp of approval when selling a car, but free resources can be as good for your own research. The lists of information is growing all the time, so hopefully the ones above will give you good start point.

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By Dave Ashton

The 2018 Goodwood Revival may not be the complete centre point Mecca for muscle cars with more European vehicles on show than anything, but the ones that do enter the racing provide as much entertainment as anything else out there today. This video gives you a compilation of all the vehicles thrown into the mix and a focus on how a bit of driving skill can save the day.

Expensive vintage vehicles flying round the course being driven by some top drivers is the order of the day, with lots of impressive saves. The standout here is the Mercury Cyclone. Blasting round the corners it looks like the Cyclone is about to lose control, but its heavy weight mass gets adjusted in time for an impressive save.

It’s great to see some of these vintage cars blast around the circuit, which is more visually entertaining than most newer vehicle races.

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By Dave Ashton

The Goodwood Festival Of Speed is a very British affair held at the Goodwood’s 12,000 acre estate every year and features various events including a huge variety of vintage vehicles. Many are very rare and many expensive.

As you would expect, many of the vehicles taking part are of European origin, but there are also American V8 types in the mix, some of the most popular being AC Cobras. The beauty here is seeing completely raw, barebones vehicles race each other as they would have done back in the day. In some respects more sedate a race, but also more thrilling as you’ll see below with the odd crash, smash and wheels falling off.

Past years have seen the ‘Vee-Power Sunday – The Americans‘ and like in the highlight video below a Mercury Cyclone showing how it can spin-off just as well as a Jaguar E type. In many ways it’s interesting to see how vintage muscle cars goe up against some of the European classics in a race. With such raw mechanicals, much is down to driving skill while trying to win a race not total an ultra expensive classic. Afterwards, you can even enjoy a nice cup of tea and cucumber sandwich.

There are plenty of unique and interesting cars on show including the Sadler Chevrolet Mk3 as below. To get a hint of the full festival, check out some of the videos below.

Sadler Chevrolet Mk3

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By Dave Ashton

Ok, The Batmobile can hardly be classed as a muscle car as in a mid-sized vehicle, with a large displacement engine available to the masses. Radar reflective black was probably the only color of choice for the caped Crusader, rather than Top Banana or Plum Crazy, but there are some muscle car similarities along the Batmobile’s history. This video gives you a quick rundown of all the Batmobiles starting from its first TV showing in 1943.

The first TV Batmobile was a 1939 Cadillac series 61 convertible. It also doubled as Bruce Wayne’s day car, but the audience had to kind of overlook that point. The next was a factory stock 1949 Mercury, still a bit sedate for Batman’s needs. A 1963 Batmobile was designed for promotional tours based on a 1956 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 chassis with a Oldsmoblle Rocket 324ci. V8 (that’s pretty muscle car like!).

It wasn’t until the 1966 TV series where the vehicle became very Bat like in appearance. It was based on a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept vehicle built by hand by the Ghia Body Works and became the most iconic Batmobile selling in 2013 for $4.2 million. It wasn’t until 1989 that the Batmobile made a return with a more up-to-date design and built at first on an Impala chassis.

The ‘Tumbler’ Batmobile from the The Dark Knight Trilogy onwards has different design inspirations, but you could argue the early Batmobiles took inspiration from the upcoming muscle car market. The question is would Batman have gone with a Hemi, GM big block or Ford engine back in the day?? Maybe he would have built his own in the form of a 427 Bat block……ahem.

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VIN: 0F91G526453
Exterior Color: Competition Orange
Current bid:US $8,600.00

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Muscle cars at a reasonable price are very rare these days, but this could be one of those listings. A 1970 Boss 302 Cougar is a rare beast with Boss 302 Eliminators made in 1970 fetching upwards of $60k+. However, this example needs a complete restoration along with an engine and transmission.

The description says that it’s missing most of the original Eliminator parts, there’s plenty of rust throughout the car and coupled with the missing engine and transmission means this Cougar has a long way back to full health. It’s not all bad news as the seller has located a Boss 302 service short block for $2800 if needed, and the Toploader 4 speed transmission should be easy to source.

Also, ‘The quarter panels and rear frame rails were replaced just above the axle.’ and ‘The staggered shock plate was removed but a nice original does come with the car.’ – Showing some work has been performed on the car. inside the dash and seats are there, just needing as much restoration of the rest of the car.

This Cougar Eliminator does come with a Marti Report saying its 1 of 1,233 with this paint code, and 1 of 92 with this paint/trim code. Yes, it’s a rarity and one for a reasonable price, but you will need a boatload of money to get this back in shipshape condition and a lot of patience.

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Muscle car fans spend a lot of time at car shows, just so they can get a glimpse of some of the most amazing high-performance automobiles. These vehicles are known for their powerful engines, high-performance driving and road-racing abilities. Contrary to belief, there are some muscle cars that are still very affordable. However, these vehicles may need to be modified and adjusted to make them perform better and improve their aesthetics. Below, are a selection of the most affordable classic muscle cars.

1973 Pontiac GTO
While the company designed its GTO with a 230-horsepower, V-8 engine, it did very little to make it aesthetically pleasing at the time. Only 4,806 Pontiac GTO were produced that year. To prevent the columns from toppling, Pontiac designed its GTO with a horizontal structure that extends all the way across the top. Today, the GTO has a value ranging between $12,150 and $20,800.

1970 Ford Torino GT
Ford began releasing its first models on the Toronto market in 1968 and continued producing them until 1976. The car gets its name from the Italian city Turin, which is also called Torino in Italian. The car is basically an updated version of Ford’s Fairlane that was produced between 1962 and 1970. While the Torino GT was extremely popular in America, it did not take long for their popularity to run its course. In fact, many Americans turned their interests to the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler and completely forget about the Torino GT. Today, the Ford Torino GT is valued between $11,950 and $15,900, making it a very affordable muscle car.

1971 AMC Hornet SC/360
The 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 has a 360-cu.in. V-8 engine. If you read any review from onlinecarparts.co.uk, you will discover that the vehicle is without a doubt one of the most popular amongst the masses. The vehicle was available with a Motorcraft 2100 two-barrel carburetor and 4300 four-barrel on top. Many Americans preferred the latter, because it was capable of producing up to 285-horsepower and 390-lbs.ft. or torque. Today, the 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 is valued anywhere between $22,800 and $31,400. While this price is a littler steeper than other muscle cars, this is considered affordable in the muscle car market.

1964 Dodge Dart Sport 360
Americans fell in love with the Dodge Dart Sport 360, because it was considered to be “the fastest sedan” of its time. Of course, it had some difficulties keeping up with the Corvette, but it did not have any problems putting the Trans Am to shame. Its 360-cu.in. V-8 engine is capable of producing up to 300 net horsepower. One feature that made the Dodge Dart Sport 360 stand out was the fact that its dual exhaust system was lacking a catalyst. This not only increased its overall horsepower, but it reduced the consumption of gas mileage. Today, the vehicle is valued between $5,200 and $8,500. This is what any muscle car guru would expect to pay for a muscle car in today’s market.

1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
As one of Chevrolet’s most popular 80s classics, the Camaro IROC-Z was an immediate hit in America. The car features a 5.0-liter V-8 engine, capable of producing up to 215-horsepower of torque. Today, the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is valued between $4,500 and $9,050. The Camaro IROC-Z was very similar to the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, which is valued between $5,475 and $8,650.

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By Dave Ashton

Engine: 429ci. V8
Transmission: 4 speed manual
3.50:1 Traction-Lok differential
69,000 miles
Price: $6500

The Mercury Cyclone is like one of those bands which wrote songs arguably as good as its contemporaries, but never got the same amount of recognition. Already under the shadow of the Mustang, Torino Cobra, Super Bee and Road Runner amongst others, the Mercury Cyclone didn’t convert into big sales, didn’t have a NASCAR showing in 1970 and Fords were marketed far more at the time. Add to the fact that 1970 arguably hit the zenith of vintage classic muscle cars with the likes of the Chevelle 454, Mercury’s Spotlight got pushed back a bit.

So you have all the muscle car attributes in a Cyclone, which can translate into having a worthy vintage muscle car for far less money than its contemporaries. This one is 1 of 1,695 base models made in 1970, with a 429 ci. V8 360 HP (not the Super Cobra Jet or Ram Air induction), numbers matching engine, 4 speed close ratio transmission and 31 spline 3.50TL rear end. The clutch went after 69,000 miles and presumably hasn’t moved since.

The condition is rough, but intact, with a seemingly complete interior, minus the Cougar console as it was from the factory and surface rust on the outer panels. If there is any rust lurking in the nether regions will be down to personal inspection. The car was built in November 1969 and according to the ad., ‘My friend’s Dad bought the car new 3 days after it hit the lot.’ This means that potentially there could be some nice documentation that comes with this Cyclone. It’s just none of this stuff is mentioned in the ad.

In mint condition this Cyclone may fetch you in the $20k region, which makes it a potential, worthy restoration candidate, but will need a close-up viewing to really get a handle on how much work is involved with this one. It is currently hanging out in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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By Dave Ashton

There are plenty of modd’ed Chargers out there, but if you want to be in the top 1%, you have to be something special. This is arguable case with the Tantrum 1970 Dodge Charger built by SpeedKore Performance in 2015.

The car is currently for sale at Fusion Luxury Motors, Chatsworth, California, with pricing on request meaning you’re going to have to part with a tasty sum to own this one. The price is going to be high, but that’s going to reflect the ridiculously high specs. and attention to detail.

At its heart the Tantrum has a 9.0L Mercury Marine V8, with two huge turbochargers going through a Tremec T-56 6 speed manual transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end producing a massive 1,650 horsepower. Much of the body panels are formed from carbon fibre, with a solid block of aluminium milled and used for the grille. A custom chassis was built to handle all the power and includes a built-in roll cage. a custom interior gives a happy balance between the classic and modern, with heaps more carbon fibre and leather trim throughout.

It’s recommended to check out all the example images on the jamesedition website. If you’re a fan of carbon fibre, all the close images should make you weak at the knees.

The car still only has 41 miles on the clock, which means all those horses haven’t been put to full use as yet. The question is are you to the one to unleash all these horses for a good sprint?

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VIN: 0F91M530662
Engine: 351 Cleveland 4v V8
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Toploader
Exterior Color: Competition Green
Mileage: 88,464
Price:US $69,900.00

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The Mercury Cougar may have sat in the shadow of the Mustang and Thunderbird, but the car has a long history from 1967-1997, then 1999-2002. The first-generation models from 1967 to 1970 gave the most in the form of a classic muscle car, with models like the XR-7, GT package, XR7-G and Eliminator package. Although engine options, went up to the 427 cu in (7.0 L) FE V8, it was the 351ci. Cleveland V8 that was the most popular.

The Eliminator package brought a bunch of options above the basic models, – ‘blacked-out grille, special side stripes, front and rear spoilers, an optional Ram Air induction system, a full gauge package including tachometer, upgraded “Decor” interior trim, special high-back bucket seats, rally wheels, raised white letter tires, and a performance-tuned suspension and handling package.’

This example is just 1 of 17 Competition Green Eliminators still around built in 1970 out of the original 291, 56 of these with the 351C-4V and manual transmissions. the cars had a full rotisserie restoration over two years with all original parts, but with added electronic ignition, larger cam. and radial tires.

Mercury Cougars may not be the first choice for a classic muscle car, but the blacked out grille and overall design makes the Cougar as classic as any other muscle car. You’re probably paying top dollar here for a showroom restored vehicle, but it is as good as anything else out there.

Mechanics:
351ci Cleveland 4v Engine (#DOAE-J)
-290hp
-11.1 Flat Top Pistons W/ 11.1 Compression
Autolite 4350 4 Barrel Carburetor (#DOOF A B A 9h 11)
-Automatic Choke
Toploader 4-Speed Manual (#RUG AV 01979 1)
– Factory Installed Hurst Shifter & Rare Hurst 4-Speed T-Handle
-Date Code: K200
-C8ar 7006-Do W1
-Wide Ratio 28 Spline
Front Suspension: Coil Spring
Rear Suspension: Leaf Spring
Ford 9″ Rear End
-Ratio: 3.30:1
-Open Differential
-Date Code: C5aw 4668a 9l20
Brakes:
Front Power Disc
-Rear Power Drum
Exhaust: Dual Exhaust with Original Type Mufflers

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VIN: 8F93W555803
Engine: 427ci.
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 100
Exterior Color: Gold
Price:US $169,000.00

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It’s usually the other top muscle car brands that have asking prices over $100,000K. However, with the right set of rare tributes a Mercury Cougar can also fetch top dollar. Traditionally, Mercury vehicles are usually at the bottom end of the price spectrum, with XR-7 versions and the like asking around 30 to 40,000 dollar mark. Can this example we would be worth $169,000.00?

The listing itself really has no more details apart from it saying it won ‘3rd Place winner at the Mercury 50th Anniversary Show at Ford Headquarters in 2017.’ The website https://vmcboss.com/1968-cougar-427-gt-e-xr7 where it says you can find more images and details really just gives more images, so it’s really down to buyers potentially interested in this vehicle konwing what they’re looking at. The only other additional information, says ‘Purchased this car from eBay many years ago and finally finished the restoration.’ With these types of high priced listings you would expect more detail about the car, not less which means that interested parties will have to contact the seller for further details.

Checking online a 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E XR7 was sold at Barrett Jackson in 2011 for $181,500.00. Another at Owls Head auction estimation at $120,000 – $260,000.

The car has clearly been restored from the ground up and is worthy of its asking price. It’s just a shame that the vehicle doesn’t have more details with the listing.

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By Dave Ashton

You can argue that any vehicle broken down enough can be bought cheaply, but this video covers which muscle cars you can buy to get the most bang for your buck. 80’s and 90’s vehicles can still be bought for a reasonable amount these days, but this video focuses on vintage muscle cars and the not so popular models of the time which still have all the DNA of their more popular counterparts.

Take the 1969 to 70 Mercury Cougar. Built as a middle ground between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird. The XR7-G and GT-E models had the serious performance specs. with a 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air in the GT-E and a 427 V8 in the XR7. These were serious machines, but the more basic models which still have a reasonable sized V8 engine can still be picked up for good money compared to their contemporaries. Cougars also boast those really cool headlight cover, but like many late 60s and early 70s vehicles to suffer a bit from build quality.

Check out the video below and see if you agree with their choices. Would you include any other makes and models into the mix?

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Unsurprisingly, the muscle cars developed during the 20th century are not like the muscle cars of today. This means that it would be unfair to compare them with any of the modern performance cars that we currently cherish. However, it is fair to compare them to cars of the past and cars that were once considered as their rivals. As a side note, keep in mind that the 2009 Toyota Prius produced 98 horsepower.

1971-1975 Ford Maverick Grabber
The Ford Maverick was based off of the 1960 Ford Falcon, so this car was essentially a two-door sedan. The model was created in order to be an inexpensive and superior alternative to foreign brand cars. Although the Maverick did have a V8 option that produced 210 horsepower, the majority of the other engine options produced no more than 128 horsepower.

1974 Pontiac GTO
Unlike its predecessors, this GTO was not a line of its own but was rather a trim option of the Pontiac Ventura; Pontiac’s entry-level vehicle at the time. With a 5.7 liter V8 engine, this GTO only produced 200 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque. This was the last of the GTO’s during this time, as Pontiac did not make any more GTO’s for a long time following this model.

1976-1981 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
This Camaro is rumored to have been so slow during a car review that the magazine doing to review brought the car back to the Chevy dealership, thinking that something was wrong with the car. The Camaro Rally Sport produced 155 horsepower through an automatic transmission.

1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
A surprising car on this list, the Ford Mustang King Cobra was all bark and no bite. The King Cobra came with a 139 horsepower V8 engine and a plethora of visual “effects”. The car was modeled after a Ford Pinto and was not produced in large quantities. Due to limited amount of King Cobras produced, this car is currently known as a collectors item.

1980-1981 Mercury Capri Turbo RS
Released with an innovative engine control module, unlike the Mustang King Cobra, the Mercury Capri Turbo RS was developed by Ford and sold as a sibling of the Ford Mustang. This model is on our list due to the fact that the performance model of this Capri was known to be largely unreliable.

1980-81 Delorean DMC-12
Popularized by the Back to the Future series, as Doc’s car and Marty McFly’s vehicle of choice for time travel, the Delorean DMC-12 was mostly astonishing for its gullwing doors. The engine offered in the DMC-12, however, was not very astonishing; a Peugeot-Renault-Volvo 2.8L V6 engine that produced only 130 horsepower. Paired with an automatic transmission, the DMC-12 could accomplish 0-60 mph in 10.5 seconds.

1982 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1982 Trans Am belonged to the third generation of Pontiac Firebird. Known as KITT in the popular television series, Knight Rider, the 1982 Trans Am came standard with a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine that produced a whopping 90 horsepower. The V8 option, that the 1982 Trans Am was offered with, produced 145 horsepower.

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There’s nothing like looking at old car commercials. It’s not just about looking at vintage muscle cars also checking out the landscape of the day, how they were filmed, basically it’s like a little microcosm of Sociology to look back at how we were over 45+ years ago.

The first video is a small compilation which features the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang Mach 1, Lincoln Mercury Cougar and Plymouth Roadrunner. some of the techniques they used back then in a commercial are still around today, but having things like a cartoon of the Road Runner to advertise your product is not exactly common today.

Just check out some of the videos below and be fascinated by not just the vehicles but also the time capsules that these commercials truly are.

Muscle Car Commercials from 1969

1969 Dodge Charger – Original Color Commercial

1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 Commercial with Jean Claude Killy

1969 Ford Mustang TV Ad Commercial

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Commercial

1969 Pontiac Firebird Commercial

1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra TV Commercial

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1974 Pontiac GTO

The ’74 Pontiac GTO is widely considered the first muscle car. With such a standard set, the GTO was wildly successful. Going from an options package again, coming full circle. By this point, the original GTO no longer existed and Pontiac did their best to convince our parents otherwise. That’s why it’s number one on my list of the worst muscle cars ever made.

1976-77 Dodge Charger Daytona

Dodge committed the egregious act of name misappropriation by taking the name of the highly acclaimed Charger Daytona and assigned it to its wretched two-door personal luxury car hoping to sell a few more to the unsuspecting. The 1976-77 Charger Daytona was little more than a set of stripes, which is why it made number two on this list.

1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra

Here we have a car that’s a mishap on the Mustang’s otherwise nearly impeccable history. This example of poor execution is a punchline to jokes. The only good thing about this car was that you never had to change the

engine control module

in it. Mainly because it didn’t have one. I won’t kick a dead horse, so, let’s move on to the next muscle clunker.

1976-1980 Plymouth Volare Road Runner

Plymouth attached the Road Runner in a desperate effort to sell its abysmal mid-sized Volare coupe. The Road Runner was available with an optional 360 V8 that produced up to only 195 hp depending on model year. Ouch.

1978 AMC Gremlin GT

Upon its launch, the Gremlin was a genuinely polarizing car. Some loved the design; some hated it. By 1978, the model had been around for eight years, and the design had grown tired. AMC did their best in mid-season to keep their Gremlin alive by adding flared wheel openings, and aluminum overlay instrument panel. The public bought only 3,000 of these pigs with lipstick.

1982 Pontiac Trans Am

In the case of the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, what was under the hood didn’t match up to the exterior. That’s all I have on it.

1978-1979 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

In the 1960’s, the 4-4-2 was the name of Oldsmobile’s performance model. It’s hard to imagine how someone thought the name could stretch to the 1978 version. I call it a big fail, and that’s why it made my number seven on my list of the worst muscle cars ever made.

1972 Mercury Montego GT

The design was pleasant to look at, the pathetic 302 2-barrel was inadequate, especially in horsepower.

1976 Ford Maverick Stallion

This steed was notably lacking. This tasteless car is an unflattering reflection of the disco era. If you own one, shame on you.

Muscle cars spark a lot of enthusiasm as they present an embodiment of both power and visual beauty. The nine lemons we just covered together were severely lacking in these areas and will forever be considered atrocities in the history of muscle cars in my book. If you disagree with any of my sentiments, I look forward to hearing where you think I missed the mark!

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Engine: 302 J
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior: Madras Blue (13329)
Mileage: 118,000
Price: $15,000.00

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The Mercury Cougar has a long history going back to 1967 and went through eight generations up until its last gasp in 2002. The first generation like many muscle cars is seen as the most classic with arguably the best design and this example is no different.

This one is a classic XR7, I’m in great shape but doesn’t mention if it has been restored or well maintained over the years. The ad. says the only issues are –
‘Small oil leak at front cover
Excess play in steer control valve
Intermittent ignition fault (solenoid)
Front passenger side window crank knob missing
Handful of small chips and faint scratches in exterior paint
Three of the hub cap centers missing’

One of the main standout features for the Mercury Cougar is the hideaway headlights, which look incredible when down. Personally, I prefer the front-end design of the 1970 Mercury Cougar with a more smooth front end look, but the 68 isn’t that far behind.

This example has the intermediate 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 (4 barrel) engine, which won’t break the sound barrier, but will still give you the vintage ride experience.

In total, this 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 may not be the rarest muscle car out there or fetch the highest price, but for $15,000 you’re getting a lot of vintage muscle car for your money and in very good condition.

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Engine: 289 4V
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 42,056
Starting bid: $7,500.00

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Mercury Cougars are usually the least likely to fetch high prices in the muscle car world. However, in top condition, they are just as worthy as any other muscle car on the market for a fraction of the price.

This Cougar maybe the base model with only a 289ci. engine, but it’s in great condition having been stored for the last 21 years. There only seems to be tiny bits of rust on this car and everything else seems to be in great condition considering its age. The engine is said to start and run well with no obvious leaks. other things like the retractable vacuum have lights and the A/C are still working fine, along with a very well-kept interior.

With only one day left on the bidding, the price is still sticking at $7500. Are you tempted?

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By Dave Ashton

It’s not very often that a huge hoard of classic muscle/pony cars come up for sale, but this is one such instance located in Houston, Texas. The majority of the vehicles you see here comprise of Mustangs, but there are absolutely loads to choose from and vehicles start as low as $100.

The ad. provides a huge list of the vehicles some of them already sold, but there are still many available in various conditions, but the seller is up front saying that there are a few builders, some with titles, many without, but many are for use as parts. With so many Ford Mustangs listed here, there has to be something for any Ford lover to bring back home.

Running through the list they have on the ad. there are some potentials, such as a 1969 Camaro RS, 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7, 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible, plus many more. Wondering round such a collection will be a great opportunity for any classic car lover, and you never know what you can find in a treasure trove such as this one.

It’s clear that these vehicles won’t last very long, so get on down to Texas or drop the seller an email via the link here on craigslist.

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The Mercury Cougar 1967-1970 is arguably one of the unsung heroes from the muscle car days and even with a brief hiatus from 1997 to 1999 and it’s last years as a generic car, the original generation is still a standout vehicle and a worthy purchase in the muscle car world.

First generation from 1967 to 1970
Released on September 30, 1966 , the first Cougar had a definitive lock with a new sheet metal outside and distinctive electric shaver grille, license plate surrounds, concealed rear taillights taken from the Thunderbird. The styling was meant to imply a more European theme according to American tastes at the time.

1967 Mercury Cougar

Although the Mercury Cougar had still quite a sizeable engine up to 1979 in its fourth generation, it was the first generation which seem to get it right. Seen as bigger version of the Ford Mustang with a 3 inch longer wheelbase, the Mercury Cougar was a more luxurious vehicle. The two models available were the base and the XR-7 with the GT option.

Engines were available from a 289cu.(4.7L) up to a mighty 427cu.(7L) V8. The XR-7 package included a simulated wood dash, wood-rimmed steering wheel, black competition instruments, overhead console, leather-covered T-type handle transmission shifter, with leather vinyl seating.

The vacuum canister powered covered headlights were only available for this generation

The other package available was the GT which added an additional $323 to the price. This included a 390 cu./335HP FE series V8 engine with firmer, upgraded suspension with solid rear brushings and stiffer springs incorporating a hook and eye joint, upgraded power front disc brakes, low restriction exhaust system, 8.95 × 14 Wide Oval tires, 0.84 inch anti roll bar.

The FE series V8 engine had a mild cam with street type valve timing, hydraulic lifters, Holley C70F carb. and a 10.5:1 compression ratio. This was coupled to either a three or four speed manual transmission or a three speed Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission with manual shift for downshifting to second gear below the 70 mph range of office gear below 20 mph range. The GT itself came with a manual transmission and 3.00:1 or optional 3.25:1 ‘Power Transfer’ rear end.

As a more luxurious version of the Mustang, the Cougar won Motor Trends car of the year in 1967.

Factory exterior colors included:
Onyx
Madras Blue
Diamond Blue
Glacier Blue
Caribbean Blue
Wellington Blue
Nordic Blue
Sea Foam Green
Augusta Green
Lime Frost
Grecian Gold
Fawn
Saxony
Black Cherry
Cardinal Red
Polar White

Factory interior colors included:
Aqua
Black
Light Ivy Gold
Parchment
Saddle
Light Blue
Dark Red
Nugget Gold
Dark Blue
Dark Ivy Gold

Production numbers for this year were 116,620 standard hard tops, 27,221 XR-7 hard tops and 7,412 bench seat versions.

1968 Mercury Cougar

1968 saw the Mercury include federally made side marker lights and shoulder belts. Three extra engines are added to the lineup, which included a 302 cu. , 428 cu. and a 427 cu. V8, all with four barrel carbs. A 289cu. engine was the standard on base models. The ’68 model also includes an electric sunroof and tilt away steering wheel.

The 428 Cobra Jet was good for 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and could do the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 103mph.

XR7-G
The other performance package came in the form of the XR7-G made for Dan Gurney, with only 619, produced, 188 Hertz editions and only 14 with the 428 CJ engine and 85 XR7-G’s wih a 302 cu., 146 with a 302cu./235hp and only 14 with a 428-cu./335hp Cobra Jet V8 4.13 x 3.98-inch bore and stroke, 4 barrel carb. and a dual exhaust system. Options included a fiber glass hood scoop, sunroof, racing mirrors, hood pins, FR70-14 tires, four exhaust tips and ‘G’ Cougar emblems and badging on the instrument panel, grille, deck lid and the roof pillar.
Check this link for a full rundown of the XR7-G options.
This option cost $666.95.

GT-E package
This package was available on the base car and the XR-7 with a total of 394 being produced in this year. The 428cu. replaced the fourth to 7 with an official 335hp, but more like 390 bhp.

Production numbers for this year were Convertibles 5,796, XR-7 2D Hardtop 23,918 and XR-7 Convertibles 4,024 and the total for all variations 113,720.

1969 Mercury Cougar

A convertible was available for the base model or the XR-7 this year being now very collectable. the Grill now had horizontal bars rather than vertical with concave taillights. body styling included a very cool sweep from the nose to the rear wheel well.

Performance packages for this year included the Eliminator Equipment Package for $129.60 centered around a Windsor 351cu./290 bhp V8 engine, optional 302cu. 290HP V8 and a 428 Cobra Jet with a choice of Ram Air and performance rear end 3.50:1.

Extras for the package included a high back bucket seats, F70x14 inch Goodyear Polyglas tires with blank centre caps, unique dash and tach. with trip odometer and Rallye clock, 4.30:1 Detroit locker, front spoiler and rear wing, hood scoop which was functional, with the Ram Air option, blacked out grille, remote-control left-side mirror. The 428 Cobra Jet option had stiffer suspension, better antiroll bar and on manual transmission versions the left rear shock us move to behind the axle to counter hard acceleration. A 428 Cobra Jet could do 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and the quarter-mile and 14.1 seconds at 103 mph.
Only 2,250 Eliminators were produced this year, 4,024 XR-7 Convertbiles, 5,796 Standard Convertible, 1,615 Bench-seat hardtops, 23,918 XR-7 Hardtops and Standard Hardtops.

Engines for this year included the standard 351ci./250 hp , 351ci – 4V/290 hp, 390ci./320 hp V8, CJ 428ci./335hp (optional Ram Air) and Boss 302/290 hp. These are available in 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual and Auto (Merc-O-Matic) transmissions.

Two very rare Cougars were built for ‘Fast Eddie’ Schartman and ‘Dyno’ Don Nicholson with a Boss 429 V8, both being possible of the rarest Cougars around.

A Cougar Sports Special was available this year with unique features such as pin striping, distinctive turbine style wheel covers, side scoops and rocker panel moldings. the same interior and performance options are available apart from the Boss 302 engine. As no exterior badging gave the Sports Special away, it’s down to the experts to spot one of these beauties.

Factory exterior colors included:
Black
Maroon
Dark Ivy Green
Pastel Gray
Light Aqua
Dark Aqua
Light Green
Medium Lime
Dark Orchid
White
Medium Blue
Medium Gold
Red
Yellow
Dark Blue
Burnt Orange
Light Ivy Yellow
Competition Orange
Medium Green
Bright Blue
Light Blue
Yellow (Spring Cougar Color)

Factory interior colors included:
Aqua
Black
Ivy Gold Parchment
Saddle
Dark Red
Dark Blue
Dark Ivy Gold
White
Blue
Red

1970 Mercury Cougar

The 1970 model carried on from the 1969 version, but with a more protruding center hood extension and a grill which is more like 6768 versions. blocking steering columns appeared as with taillight bezels, high-backed bucket seats, front bumper and front fender extensions.

The Eliminator performance package was still available this year with much more bold graphics and a black hood scoop. You also got independent ball joints and coil springs, longitudinal leaf springs, gear ratio of 3.25:1, single lower control arm and upper A-type arm for better handling. for this year, the eliminator was also available in six colors which included speciality colors and Pastel Blue, Competition blue, Competition gold, Competition yellow, Competition green and Competition orange. 2,267 Eliminators were made in this year with no convertibles made.

The 351cu./300 hp four-barrel carb. ‘Cleveland’ V8 was available this year, along with the two barrel Windsor engine for the base model. The Standard 351ci., 351ci – 4V, Boss 302 and a 428 CJ.

The interior was treated to new upholstery which included a houndstooth check pattern, Black Comfort Weave, white Comfort Weave and Blue Comfort Weave along with the standard interiors.

Production this year saw 49,479 standard hard tops, 18,565 XR-7 Hardtops, 2,322 Standard Convertibles, 1,977 XR-7 Convertibles.

By 1971, the Mercury Cougar was completely restyled and re-designed for its second-generation, doing away with its muscle car roots and going for a complete luxury car styling. The car continued on through eight generations up until 2002. However, it was the first generation that produced the most legendary Cougars and models can still be found in very good condition for a reasonable price compared to their other muscle car counterparts. This won’t last for long, so if you are in the market for a fantastic muscle car you may want to consider a Mercury Cougar.

For example, here is a 1968 Mercury Cougar Dan Gurney Special going for $25,000, with only 32,000 miles on the clock in excellent condition as of 2.6.17.

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By Dave Ashton

The beauty of a rat rod is from a distance the car doesn’t look like much, but under the skin it can be as powerful as anything else out there. This 1962 Mercury Comet shows this fact very well with a retrofitted 429 engine, not available in its original 62 year. 1962 was the first generation of the Mercury Comet, originally introduced in 1960.

The increase in power and performance gives this Comet the ability to hit the eighth mile in 6.11 seconds at 115mph, with its tubular chassis and other minor improvements such as the rear wing which came from an old tin roof off an old barn.

This race comes from Lights Out 8, Georgia and is a great testament to show raw displacement. It’s also a fine show of what you can do with any type of ratty muscle car.

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By Dave Ashton

Although sales of brand-new vehicle seems to be slowing, the classic muscle car market is as buoyant as ever. Even base models of the classics are slowly increasing in value, so now is a great time to start investing.

Examples
Checking the Hagerty valuation tool, A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 has increased in value for a #1 Concours condition car from the low $70k to high $80k in 3 years. The same proportions of increase for a fair condition vehicle.

The classics such as a Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Barracuda and Shelby‘s always will fetch high values, especially for the prime years from 1969 to 71. You can’t go wrong with any of the pony cars such as a Mustang or Camaro, with plenty on the second-hand market from project vehicles to pristine examples. Vehicles such as Oldsmobile and Mercury’s give you the best bang for your buck, as they don’t have as big a following in great condition examples can be got for a base price from the other models.

The other great driving forces for investing in a classic muscle car gives you the pleasure of the driving experience along with the investment. You may not take an original Pontiac GTO out for a drive every day, you can still enjoy the vehicle to its fullest whenever you please. There are other factors such is the enjoyment of maintaining working on the vehicle, attending shows, driving and even racing the cars.

Over in Australia the of the great continent for muscle car fans, a 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III went under the hammer recently for $500,000, a 1969 Ford Falcon XW GTHO Phase I for $201,000 and a 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 428ci Cobra Jet V8 for $170k.

Keeping an eye on the market for a little while before you invest is a good idea while checking the sales listings and valuation tools regularly. Now there has never been a better time to invest in a muscle car.

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By Dave Ashton

An article written at auto123.com states the case of ‘Do Muscle Cars Still Exist?’ which in some respects is quite puzzling, but I understand the train of thought.

The article gives a brief background into the conception of the muscle car and how pony cars such as the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro often gets lumped in with the same definition. Today rightfully, it would be almost impossible to recreate the amazing array of muscle cars that we had in the 60s and early 70s, but that is truly down to the golden period in time when so many manufacturers and models seem to coincide. Back then, we had AMC, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac and Shelby producing golden greats. As companies get swallowed up and integrated, so do their golden models, but not forgotten.

It’s true that the nearest to a purebred muscle car these days comes in the form of the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. The Dodge Charger in four-door form simply misses out due to its two extra doors, but even though the lineup is far fewer now than in the past, muscle cars are still alive and well and the vintage market is still amazingly strong even after 40+ years.

The big three muscle car makers are still producing some of the classics such as the Mustang Cobra Jet and Challenger Drag Pack, but per scarcity and limited numbers doesn’t mean that the muscle car breed itself is not as strong as it has ever been. We just have less makers.

New muscle cars are here to stay
We really have to thank Dodge for the introduction of the SRT hellcat and the Dodge Demon, which has definitely given the muscle car world a shot in the arm and brought back some of the horsepower wars and the excitement, stuffing as much power into what will be a regular roadgoing coupe. movie franchises such as the Fast and the Furious and the Transformers have also pushed muscle cars into the present day.

The Ford Mustang now available in right-hand drive now means that Europe and the like can experience a muscle/pony car on my own terms and from recent reports sales of the new Mustang was starting to outstrip domestic vehicles.

Adapt with the times
Like any range of vehicles that have been around for the length of time of muscle cars, they have to adapt to the latest automotive environment. All the big three now offer four-cylinder versions of their muscle cars, but the mighty V8 still stands tall along all their lineups.

It’s likely that we won’t see again the complete array of muscle car makers that we did from the 60s and 70s, but we will start to see old model names start to reappear just as we did with the Dodge Demon. The muscle car market will keep on thriving as long as people have a need for speed and raw engine power that can reach supercar levels in a production vehicle.

Long live the muscle car!

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Engine: 351 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 90,400
Exterior Color: Glacier Blue
VIN: 0F91H552947
Price: $22,900.00

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It’s a shame the Mercury Cougar is not more popular as it’s a fine example from the classic muscle car period, especially with that unique fronend. probably a good thing for many Cougar fans as it means asking prices are far lower than some of its contemporaries.
This one is in fine condition and worth every penny.

Just check out the spec list below –
‘Matching Numbers 351 V8 Engine, FMX Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Brakes, 2.75 Rear Axle, AM/FM Radio W/ CD Changer, Console, Wood Steering Wheel, Rear Spoiler, Working Hideaway Headlights, Glacier Blue Exterior, White Bucket Seat Interior, Chrome Magnum Wheels With New BFG Tires, Electronic Ignition, Professional Restoration With No Short Cuts, Quality Paint And Body Throughout, New Brake And Suspension Components, All New Vacuum Lines For Headlights, Aluminum Radiator, New Carburetor, Runs Out Strong, Have Receipts, Shop Manuals And Marti Report!’

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There is no better time to invest in a classic muscle car with the big V8 market steadily increasing in value year-on-year. There are plenty of examples out that the rarest option vehicles will always fetch the most money, but you can still invest in reasonable vehicle and watch its value increase along with enjoying one of the most potent rides from the late 60s to early 70s.

The American muscle car is essentially a mid-size vehicle with a large displacement engine built from the mid-60s to the early 70s with a V8 engine. Here are some muscle cars which may seem obvious or not, which are slowly increasing in value year-on-year.

1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 Hardtop

This 1969 Firebird came with a 400ci. V8 with roughly 330 HP back in the day and was a great rival for the Chevrolet Camaro. Prime examples can reach $50,000+ with project vehicles being anything from $14,000+.

1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The Dodge Charger is arguably the most iconic of the muscle cars and although the prices are rising dramatically, you can still pick up an example from between $40,000 – $93,200 for an R/T model. You can check out its current pricing here.

1968 Pontiac GTO Base Hardtop

The Pontiac GTO was the original muscle car, with a 68 been the second generation version. The styling was more towards the classic muscle car area and featured a 400 cid big block. values of even the base models have gone up dramatically in the last year or so with average models fetching around $20,000 up to anything like $70,000 for quality example. The 1968 Pontiac GTO Judge is possibly one of the highlights of this year.

1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E Hardtop

The Mercury Cougar has a mean looking front and and more luxury than a Ford Mustang of its day. Fitted with a four barrel 427 cid V8 engine, these examples are hard to come by easily reaching hundred and $50,000 in fine condition, but a base model 68 Mercury Cougar will still give you plenty of value for your money.

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Phew, I’ve been a busy little bunny putting this list together for you all for the ultimate muscle cars list, mainly so you can quickly find each muscle car more easily on the website.
You can find all this information very easily via the website ‘search,’ but there is nothing like seeing a list of information, finding the bits you want and expanded on that information.
If there are any omissions here, please leave a comment and we will add the vehicle, so this becomes the best online resource for finding your favorite muscle cars.

If you need any parts for your muscle car, visit our Muscle Car Parts page. We have a nice list of suppliers who specialize in the most common muscle car parts and some of the more rare types.

We also compile our daily finds of the best muscle cars buys, which you can find on our home page daily or a complete listings here.

You can use the list below for your own research, muscle car prices, muscle car news or just to look at some cool muscle car pictures!

Full-size Muscle Cars

1962–1970 Buick Wildcat
1966–1973 Buick Riviera GS until 1972, then Riviera GS Stage 1 models
1965–1974 Chevrolet Impala SS until 1969, then any high HP-engined models
1965–1974 Chevrolet Bel Air along with Chevrolet Biscayne and Chevrolet Caprice
1965-1971 Chrysler 300 non-letter series
1960–1973 Dodge Polara along with other full size C Body Vehicles
1965–1974 Ford Galaxie
1962–1967 Mercury S-55 (1964 and 1965 badged as Marauder)
1963–1970 Mercury Marauder (1966 and 1967 as S-55)
1961–1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
1964–1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar I
1969–1974 Plymouth Fury GT
1960–1963 Pontiac Ventura
1964–1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

Mid-size Muscle Cars

1967–1970 AMC Rebel The Machine
1971–1973 AMC Matador The Machine
1965–1972 Buick Skylark Grand Sport & Buick GSX
1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1966–1974 Dodge Charger 500, R/T & SE
1968–1971 Dodge Super Bee
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GT, GTA, and Cobra
1968–1974 Ford Torino (GT, Cobra, and Talladega)
1966–1972 Mercury Cyclone and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II
1968–1972 Oldsmobile 442
1968–1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (“Ram-Rod” 350, Rallye 350, W31, SX)
1967–1971 Plymouth GTX
1968–1974 Plymouth Road Runner
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1964–1973 Pontiac GTO
1968-1971 Pontiac Tempest GT-37
1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am
1969–1974 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Compact Muscle Cars

1969 AMC SC/Rambler
1971 AMC Hornet SC 360
1966–1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
1967–1976 Dodge Dart GT, GTS, Swinger & Demon
1970–1976 Plymouth Duster Gold Duster & Twister
1966–1979 Ford Falcon Sports Coupe
1970–1975 Ford Maverick Grabber
1971–1975 Mercury Comet GT
1973–1974 Oldsmobile Omega S
1973–1974 Buick Apollo GSX
1974 Pontiac GTO

Pony Muscle Cars

1968–1970 AMC AMX
1968–1974 AMC Javelin SST
1967–1974 Chevrolet Camaro RS, Z/28 & SS
1967–1969 Yenko Camaro 427
1969–1974 Dodge Challenger SE, R/T & T/A
1964–1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1, Boss 429, Boss 302 & Boss 351
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500
1967–1973 Mercury Cougar GT, XR-7 & Eliminator
1967–1974 Plymouth Barracuda BP, BS & ‘Cuda
1967–1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

A-Z of American Muscle Cars

A
AMC muscle cars
1968–1970 AMC AMX
1968–1974 AMC Javelin SST
1970–1971 AMC Rebel
1970 AMC AMC Rebel
1970–1971 AMC Matador
1969 AMC SC/Rambler
1965-1967 AMC Rambler Marlin
1971 AMC Hornet SC 360

B
Buick muscle cars
1965–1969 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
1963–1993 Buick Riviera
1965–1975 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
1972–1975 Riviera GS Stage 1
1968–1974 Buick Gran Sport and GTX
1962–1970 Buick Wildcat
1968–1969 Buick Gran Sport
1970–1974 Buick GSX
1974 Buick Apollo GSX
1969 Buick GS 400

C
Chevrolet/GM Motors muscle cars
1961–1970 Chevrolet Impala
1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle
1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
1964-1973 Chevrolet El Camino
1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro
1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1967 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1
1953-Current Chevrolet Corvette
1962–1976 Chevrolet Nova
1966–1967 Chevrolet II Nova
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 369
1961–1976 Chevrolet Impala SS
1958–1975 Chevrolet Bel Air
1965–1976 Chevrolet Caprice
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454

Chrysler muscle cars
1965–1974 Chrysler Newport
1955–1965 Chrysler 300 (B 372 engine)
1959–1971 Chrysler Town and Country (B 372 engine)

D
Dodge muscle cars
1962–1965 Dodge Dart
1962–1965 Dodge Dart GT
1962–1965 Dodge Dart GTS
1962–1965 Dodge Dart Swinger
1962–1965 Dodge Dart Demon
1963-1965 Dodge Custom 880
1968–1979, 1965–1966 Dodge Coronet
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
1966–1974 Dodge Charger
1968 Dodge Charger 440
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
1969 Dodge Charger 500
1968–1971 Dodge Super Bee
1970–1974 Dodge Challenger
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
1960–1973 Dodge Polara
1971-1972 Dodge Demon

F
Ford muscle cars
1964–1965 Ford Thunderbolt 427
1959–1969 Ford Galaxie
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane
1968–1974 Ford Torino
1968–1974 Ford Torino (GT, Cobra, and Talladega, Cobra Jet Ram Air 429, Drag Pack )
1969 Ford Torino Talladega
1965–2004 Ford Mustang
1971-1973 Ford Mustang 302
1971-1973 Ford Mustang 351
1967–1971 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
1969–1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1969–1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GT
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GTA
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt 427
1967 Ford fairline 427
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra
1964–1969 Ford Falcon
1967–1979 Ford Ranchero Truck
1964-1969 Ford GT40

G
GMC muscle cars
1971–1977 GMC Sprint
1978–1987 GMC Caballero

M
Mercury muscle cars
1966–1972 Mercury Cyclone
1967–1970 Mercury Cougar
1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E
1967 – Mercury Cougar XR7
1969–1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
1962–1967 Mercury S-55 (1964-1965 Marauder)
1959–1974 Mercury Monterey
1970–1971 Mercury Montego
1964–1977 Mercury Comet
1970 Mercury Cyclone spoiler

O
Oldsmobile muscle cars
1968–1971 Oldsmobile 442
1961–1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Ram-Rod” 350
1969–1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31
1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
1974 Oldsmobile Omega S
1970 Oldsmobile 442
1963 Oldsmobile Starfire

P
Plymouth muscle cars
1962–1965 Plymouth Fury 413,
1962–1965 Plymouth Fury 426 Max Wedge
1962–1965 Plymouth Fury 426 Hemi
1963–1976 Plymouth Belvedere
1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX
1962–1971 Plymouth Sport Fury
1967–1971 Plymouth GTX
1968–1974 Plymouth Road Runner
1968 Plymouth Road Runner 446 BBL
1964–1974 Plymouth Barracuda
1971 Plymouth cuda 383
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1970–1976 Plymouth Duster

Pontiac muscle cars
1961 – 1991 Pontiac Tempest
1962 – 1981 Pontiac Le Mans
1964 – 1974 Pontiac GTO
1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
1967 – 2002 Pontiac Firebird
1967 – 2002 Pontiac Trans Am
1950-1981 Pontiac Catalina

S
Shelby muscle cars
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350H
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350R
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT500
1965 Shelby AC Cobra

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Today we have three great muscle car picks for you. check them out below.

1970 Plymouth Barracuda B7 Blue Covertible 383

Engine: 383HP 4 barrel
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior Color: Blue B7
Mileage: 3,700
Price: $89,900.00

Fully restored with only 3700 miles since restoration.
‘Only known issue rear window on convertible top partially cloudy.’

Vin decode BS27N0B297xxx
BS Barracuda special Cuda
27 Covertible
N 383 4 barrel
0 1970
B Hamtramck, Michigan

Fender Tag Decode

V6X Black Stripe
Y05 US Specs
M25 Wide sill Mouldings
M31 Belt Mouldings
M88 Lower Decl Lid Moulding
N41 Dual Exhaust
N42 Chrome Exhaust Tips
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V3W Black Convertible Top
B51 Power Disc Brakes
C16 Wood Center Console Bucket Seats
C55 Bucket Seats
J45 Hood Pins
J54 Sport hood (rallye)
EB7 exterior B7 Blue
H6X9 High Trim Vinyl Bucket Seats
E63 383 4 barrel 335 hp (period correct non matching numbers)
D32 HD 727Automatic

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1969 Mercury Cyclone 428ci Cobra Jet V8

Engine: 428 Cobra Jet V8
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Price: $49,900.00

428ci Cobra Jet V8 Engine (#: 2C11)
Holley Carb
-750 CFM
Toploader 4-Speed Manual Transmission (#: RUG AU 012007)
-31 Spline
Front Independent Suspension
-Newer Ball Joints
Rear Leaf Spring Suspension
-New Staggered Shocks
Ford 9″ Rear End
-Ratio: 3.50:1
-Posi Trac
-Casting Date: 9G26
Brakes:
-POWER Disc
-POWER Drum
Exhaust:
-Stock Heads
-Dual Exhaust System w/ FlowMaster Mufflers
Key Components:
-Stock Appearing Distributor
-New Gas Tank
-Ford Radiator
-Ram Air Intake
Cosmetics:
-‘Powered By Ford’ Valve Covers
-Firewall Is Clean & Nicely Painted

Body:

Bronze Paint Finish w/ Black Body Stripes
Hood Fits Nicely w/ Fenders
Doors Fit Nicely w/ Fenders
Door Lips & Jambs Look Great
Chrome Bumpers are In Great Shape
Inside Trunk Is Clean
-Inner Wheel Housings Look Great
-Trunk Floors are Solid
-Full Spare
-Floor Mat
Undercarriage Looks Great
-Frame Is Solid
-Floorboards are In Great Shape
-Pinch Weld Is In Great Shape
Wheels: Magnum 500 15″
Front Tires: Kelly Charger 215/65R15
Rear Tires: Kelly Charger 255/60R15

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1969 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 2-Door Convertible

Engine: Rocket 350ci 2-bbl
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 105,634
Aztec Gold Poly paint
Price: $9,500.00

This car does have a few issues from small fender bender patch up and the small oil leak. Otherwise, the car is in fine condition.

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By Dave Ashton

This is a good video to feature as it highlights some muscle cars which you wouldn’t necessarily expect to be in a list like this one. The word ‘obscure’ definitely relates to the these vehicles.

You get first up the AMC Javelin which is not always on everyone’s radar, but is still quoted as one of those affordable muscle cars which are still a bunch of fun, but not always the most popular. The Mercury Cyclone is another example featured here, but the likes of the Studebaker Super Lark was unexpected, especially with it being quoted as the first muscle car ever built (do you agree with this or not?). You can check out more information about this car here.

The other anomaly here is the Oldsmobile Vista cruiser. In 1974 you got a 455(7.5L) V8 engine in what is on the surface a straightforward grocery getter. A definite sleeper.

If you want a quick dip into a few obscure vehicles not necessarily linked with traditional muscle cars, then check out this video.

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Buying a muscle car vintage or new can be very daunting, especially if you’re new to the field.
Here we will try and outline some of the best places you can purchase a muscle car and what to look for.

Some of the best places to buy a muscle car can be simply in your local area. The main reason for this is that you can visit the vehicle and give it an inspection as soon as possible. Even though we have the Internet today, nothing beats seeing a car first hand.

We are obviously going to recommend our own daily finds which we post in our muscle cars for sale section, but there are many places online where you can track down classic or new muscle cars. In our muscle cars for sale section we have outlined things to look for and check, especially with vintage muscle cars. Information and knowledge is key here, so it’s always recommended to contact somebody who knows about your specific make and model and the intricacies of what makes a good and bad purchase, ideally somebody you owns or has owned that vehicle in the past. It’s the tiny things that can count here like rare options, what can specifically go wrong with each model and now hard it is to source parts.

If you don’t know anyone in your area who is knowledgeable on muscle cars, a good idea is to hook up with a local car club and ask for their resident muscle car expert. If you’re nice and polite and say you just need somebody to review a car for you, i’m sure they will help. just be careful they don’t grab your hard worked find for themselves!

Everything about buying a muscle car really stems from your initial budget. If money is no object, then the big auction houses like Barrett Jackson, Mecum and the like usually feature the rarest vehicles, but you will obviously pay the highest dividends, not always, but generalising, top auctions are for those with the deepest pockets.

Independent dealers are littered around the internet giving various prices for different makes and models. However, Ebay motors is still a great starting point, even if it’s just for research and finding out various prices.
Reputable muscle car dealers, which usually sell the best in vintage include places like Vanguard motors, RK Motors if you have deep pockets and Fossil Motors who always seem to have a big inventory. You can check out other generic muscle car listings such as Auto Trader , which have many listings and is great for research and even craigslist if you want to pick up a restoration project, but this can come with many caveats for the money.

The more specific your needs for a muscle car, the more you will have to dig and hunt. If you’re interested in just a base model for example, a late 60s Mustang or Camaro, eBay is a good start point. However, if you have a big budget and you want a rare Plymouth Superbird with a Hemi engine and rare options, then you will probably need to visit some of the high-end dealers like listed above or the big auction houses.

There really isn’t a one-stop shop for the best muscle cars to buy online, so after you have defined your budget and shortlisted some makes and models, go through the links above and find some example vehicles. From there you can weigh up current prices , along with using the tried and trusted Haggety valuation tool, which will give you a rough idea of current prices and market trends.

The Haggett valuation tool should also be checked out for how much your particular make and model has gone up and down over time. Unless you are dead set on a certain car, it may not be advisable to invest in a vehicle that no body may want in the future. Prices rise and fall for any vehicle, but some stay more stable than others. you can’t go wrong with classics such as the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Road Runner, Mustangs and Camaros. Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford are the most common, but you can get a lot for your money if you consider models such as the Mercury Cougar for example.

The world of muscle cars is a fantastic realm and with a bit of research, you too could own one of these magnificent beasts. Shop around, do your research, set a budget and only then start to make a move.

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Exotic Muscle
In 1970, if we were discussing an American mid-mounted V8, we’d be talking about the legendary Ford GT40 and its battle with Ferrari at LeMans. However, the GT40’s production was extremely limited, and the cars were highly sought-after. The Pantera brought Italian-exotic looks and performance to the middle class; not only was the purchase price half that of comparable cars of the time, but the powertrain was far more reliable and less complex. The Pantera was powered by the Cleveland 351, a motor that was already well-known by the large majority of mechanics due to its use in the Ford Mustang. The Pantera was an exotic that DIY-guys could dive into; mechanical components were easily accessible though the rear deck lid, and parts could be ordered from any local Ford/Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Mike Drew, editor of Pantera Club Magazine, tells the story of how he changed a Pantera clutch in a hotel parking lot in just three hours, including beer-drinking time. Not a job you’d even consider undertaking in any other 1970 supercar.

Lee Iaccoca
Lee Iaccoca was a nationally-recognized marketing guru within the Ford Motor Company. His influence had much to do with the runaway success of the Ford Mustang, Ford Escort, and Lincoln Continental in the late 1960s. Named President of Ford Motor Company in 1970, Lee is credited with getting the Pantera program off the ground. After meeting with Alejandro DeTomaso, founder of Italian automaker DeTomaso, Lee recognized an opportunity. There was no real “exotic” car for the masses. He pounced on the opportunity and partnered with DeTomaso; the Pantera went from just an idea to actual units rolling off the production line in only nine months. In bringing the Pantera to life, Lee essentially created the “budget supercar” market segment. In 1970 there was no such thing as a $10,000 supercar. With it’s mid-mounted V8, ZF gearbox, four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension, magnesium wheels, and low-slung wedge-like shape, the Pantera had the makings of a true supercar at just half the price of comparable Italian examples. Because the Pantera’s internals were shared and already in mass production, development and production costs were way down and Ford was able to sell the Pantera at a relatively low price.

Iconic Period Styling Cues
The Pantera is an elegant, sexy, and sleek design; vastly different in appearance from the cars that had built the Ford brand in the late 1960s. Looking at the car today, it’s undoubtedly 1970s cool – with pop-up headlamps, a gated shifter, and Lamborghini Miura-esque side vents, it checks all the boxes. Designed by American Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, the Pantera incorporated styling cues from all across Tjaarda’s diverse design background, which included work with noted Italian automakers and kings-of-style Ferrari, Lancia, and Fiat.

Knowledgeble Fan Base
As any classic car owner will tell you, the internet is a phenomenal resource. Many classic cars have a strong following, and a dedicated online forum for owners to discuss their cars and help answer each others’ questions. The Pantera has a seriously dedicated following, and the Pantera Club has built up a reputation of being one of the most active car clubs in existence. Not only are there forums chalk-full of technological wisdom, but there’s also entertainment and camaraderie in the form of the Pantera Club magazine and routine events.

Market Potential
The Pantera occupies a unique space in the collector car market; with the overwhelming majority of classic sports cars, value is dictated by originality. The Pantera is different. Well-sorted, fully restored examples command similar money to original examples. For the longest time, the Pantera flew under the radar in the collector car world, overshadowed by the other wedge-shaped exotics of the early 1970s. Just recently has the Pantera really began to escalate in value; according to Hagerty, three years ago an “excellent” Pantera was a $55,000 car. Today, that same “excellent” car is worth $85,000. Fancy a Pantera? Better start hunting one down, that six-figure mark is approaching. And quickly, at that.

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By mark Weisseg

I picked this Mustang as the poster child of a classic muscle car rear end. What would you choose?

Is the rear of the car really that important? You cannot see it. When the latest Corvette was rolled out many people disliked the taillights. There said they looked like GM stole them off a Camaro or a Cobalt. The GM people were shocked. What’s the big deal? You cannot see them and they will grow on you. Yes, like red ants on a hot summer day in Georgia maybe.

So, is the ass end that important? Remember the Mercury Cougars with the long blinking taillights? Or the ’59 Caddy with the bullet lamps? How many others can you recall that really made you stop and look at them. Even the sweeping fins of an old Impala.

I just saw a new Caddy Escalade and the taillights are vertical and about four feet long each. They must be LED bulbs because they are blinding red. But we look at a rear end to tell the difference. At least that is what was a norm. For example, a 70 Road Runner has long rear lenses. The 69 has two squares. Easy to know the year. How about a ’66 Chevelle versus a 67 Chevelle? Easy, the 67 lenses wrap around more. You can fill in more examples.

Now, people are taking the classic hot rods and installing LED bulbs in them for a brighter light. There is a huge difference when you are done. Then, we all deal with the dreaded third brake light as they have become known as. At first they were placed in bad spots. They looks out of place but as usual the government knew what was best for you. Grunt grunt. Today they still are on our new cars but they look much better.

Should you add a third brake light on your classic? Should you install LED lights where the old 1157 Wagner bulb was? Should you go to h e double hockey sticks for doing so? Only you know what’s best for your ride of course. So, make a decision that best suits your desires.

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By David Ashton

The classic vehicle market can have its ups and downs as much as the stock market, but it seems over the past 12 months classic muscle cars have been buoyant across the range.

The rare optioned vehicles from the late 60s and early 70s seem to always remain a priority, but 70s and 80s vehicles are also steadily climbing in price.

If you check such online valuation tools such as Hagerty’s, you will see most makes and models from the classic era of muscle cars, the graphs have started to climb or at least stay buoyant for the last 12 months.

Some comments online stated that the buoyancy of the market for muscle cars is from the simplicity of the design compared to today’s vehicles and that manufacturers are making modern versions such as the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, which are helping the market immensely.
For example, a 1966 Shelby GT350 which are not as valuable as the 1965 model can be bought for less than $140,000. Not a small amount of money, but check the prices in a few years and you may be kicking yourself.

Mustangs are arguably some of the most popular pony/muscle cars out there. 1964 to 1968 Mustangs are hot property and are only going to go up in value.

The Mopar Brigade of Dodge and Plymouth with such models as the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Road Runner and Superbird are all highly collectable, especially with rare options. 1968 to 1971 models are the most desirable.

Although the most common makes are usually quoted, keep an eye out for such makes and models such as 70s Pontiacs – GTO and Trans AMs, Chevrolet Camaros and even move into the 80s with Ford Fox body Mustangs.
Mercury, Oldsmobile and AMC have their collectable models, such as the AMC Rebel the machine, Mercury Cougar and the Oldsmobile 442, but sticking with the most obvious makes and models will give you the best chance of a price rise.

The muscle car market seems like it has no signs of slowing down, so check out the obvious sources online to get an idea of pricing, such as eBay and research their current valuations with the Hagerty valuation tool.
If you’re thinking of buying a classic muscle car, now is possible the time to do it.

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This muscle car as one of the most distinctive grills of the muscle car era.

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By Mark Weisseg

For those of us that drove the 442, the 88, 98, and more it leaves a hole. Never did any of us think this car company would go the way of so many others.

Yes, the 442 became a joke but so did the Corvette, Mustang and Camaro at one time. Heck, the beloved Plymouth is gone, Mercury is gone, and Pontiac. It was a blood bath. I believe we all know why by now but it still leaves a hole.

Hundreds of car companies failed over the years but when you see it first hand it’s different. Now, I read the Buick is Consumer Reports top rated car. Gadzooks that is good news. I was sick of hearing about the great Honda Accord or the Toyota Camry. Seeing friends and family drive Hyundai’s, and Kia cars turns my stomach.

Count me as old fashioned but I like my Chevy, my Caddy, my Ford, my Jeep, my Dodge, my Plymouth and more in my driveway. Yes, we have had to fight but every fight has a reason. I never forgot the veterans of the Wars and what they fought for. It is part of me. My Grandfather in War one, Dad and his brother in Two, and a friend’s brother losing his life in Vietnam. Go to Washington DC and look at the memorials. Go to unknown soldier memorial, and go to the cemetery there in DC and you will leave a changed person. Long live the fast muscle cars from the 30’s to the early 70’s. The cars after that became fat and lazy but they were ours.

Luckily, we are now living in a time that is probably the best for muscle cars since the late 60s and early 70s, with newer models of muscle cars appearing all the time and maybe even some of the old extinct versions coming back to life.
Oldsmobile may not be one of them, but at the least, today’s muscle cars are some of the best there’s ever been.

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By David Ashton

Cougars don’t always get the same recognition as the rest of the Ford lineup, which is probably an advantage for potential Cougars buyers, maybe not for the owners though.
The car is located near San Jose, California.

The Dan Gurney special Package was simply some added chrome and a window sticker with Dan Gurney’s signature, but the fact is the name is attached to this car adds to its value of only $6000.

On first looks, the paintwork is obviously faded in areas but there is no sign of any major rust and the fact the vinyl top is still intact shows restoration work in the past or someone. going through the ad., it shows restoration work has been attempted, but the present owners moved on to another project.

The 289 CU. 4V engine has many new parts, with a rebuild 500 miles ago.

The interior also looks in great shape with the dash looking as it should do as per the upholstery.

The ad does outlines some of the things that do need fixing such as – ‘tranny leaks, some slippage still driveable though, no radio (in the trunk), car heater is bypassed (was leaking), needs paint. ‘

The car also comes with a Marti report which will add to its value, but summing up everything here comes in at $6000, which means with a bit of work you could have a fine classic muscle car on your hands.

Original ad. –
‘Original Dan Gurney Special (Marti Report) Excellent Condition, 289, 4V, C4 auto, PS, PB AC
Many New or Rebuilt Parts: rebuilt original 289 less than 500 miles, new Holley carburetor, new power steering system, new electronic ignition, new dual exhaust, new brakes, new tires, new suspension parts, new windshield, new front and rear window seals, factory AC with new AC parts (was working then compressor failed, new one in truck), new vinyl top, new rear seat upholstery, new headliner.

Interior in good shape and almost all switches, lights, and gauges work, clock works, sequential turn signals work, headlight doors work, speedometer works, installed temp, oil, and amp gauges. Has sport console (valuable piece) with bucket seats.

Things that need fixing: tranny leaks, some slippage still driveable though, no radio (in the trunk), car heater is bypassed (was leaking), needs paint.

Vin # 7F91A626514, Dataplate #s 65A, I, 2A, 20F, 53,1, W. ‘

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Muscle cars and WWE wrestling superstars seem to go hand in hand. It can be a number of factors from the muscle car moniker, being fast and loud and/or a total appreciation for the breed and what they represent.

Here we have a rundown of some of the more well-known faces from wrestling and some of their standout vehicles.

Hulk Hogan’s 1994 Dodge Viper

Arguably one of the most famous faces in wrestling, Mr. Hogan has a custom painted 1994 Dodge Viper in his renowned red and yellow colors.
The car has a Hulk mania logo and custom graphics.

Bill Goldberg’s 1970 Ford Mustang

Former WCW champion Bill Goldberg has obviously invested some of his earnings from the late 90s and early 2000 into some fine muscle cars.
This 1970 Ford Mustang SuperBoss 429 has 780 HP and is known as the ‘Lawman.’
Just one of the cars in his amazing collection.
Bill also owns a 1965 Shelby Cobra with a NASCAR motor, built by Birdie Elliot, brother of NASCAR driver Bill Elliot and a fine 1959 Chevy Biscayne as you can see in the video below.

John Cena’s 1966 Dodge Hemi Charger

John has a fine collection of vintage muscle cars which include a 1970s Buick GSX, 71 Plymouth Roadrunner, 1970 Plymouth Superbird, 66 Dodge Hemi-Charger, 71 Ford Torino GT, 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator and a 69 Dodge Daytona, with one of the standouts being this 1966 Dodge Hemi Charger.
A true raw muscle machine, just like its owner.

The Rock’s Chevrolet Chevelle

No stranger to muscle cars, having starred in the Fast and Furious franchise.
The car was driven in the movie Faster.
As with most movie cars, this one is a mishmash of a 71 chassis with 1971 and 1972 body panels, as they have to smash up so many cars during filming, it would be sacrilege to destroy a real one.

Ric Flair’s 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

A wild lifestyle should also equal owning a wild car and in Rick’s case, it’s a Chevy Camaro with matching white wheels.
The car has a Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger Kit, upgraded cam shaft, Detroit Speed Suspension and 578hp.
Unfortunately, the car went on sale in March of this year as you can see here on eBay.

Eddie Guerrero’s Buick Low Rider

Many Roesler have entered the ring in a flash car, but Eddie’s low rider always stole the show.

Andre the Giant’s 421 Pontiac Catalina

A 7ft. 4in. man weighing 500 pounds as in the case of Andre the Giant, you need an equally big car.
There are not that many images of the big man with what he drove, but one of the examples is this 421 Pontiac Catalina.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Steve has owned many vehicles over the years, from retro to new muscle cars. This video is just a short clip of some of his vehicles over the years.
Apparently, the first car he bought was a 1971 Pontiac Firebird formula, but also went on to a love of American trucks.

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By Mark Weisseg

Many of us learned how to tell the difference in models and makes by riding in our own cars.

Most of you will remember going on vacation as youngsters and your parents made up car games to keep you entertained. My folks did the same thing only with a twist. Mother would make up the game so the car did not become a fighting zone among us rats. But, we knew too much fighting and Dad would spin his head around like the exorcist and grit his teeth and say something that would loosen our bowels.

So, car games. No, not punching each other but we started out counting cars and colors and that got boring. So, we moved on to just guessing makes and models. We learned about cars quickly.

Dad actually enjoyed the game as well because if we saw a Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, Dad would tell us the rear window behind the rear seat would go up and down, just cool little factoids so we would not slaughter each other in the car. It killed time and it was fun. By the time I was a young teenager I could rattle off nearly anything on wheels.

While my sister glued her face to the window counting horses or cows ( we lived in the city) us guys looked for cars. I guess it was our first experience in car spotting and we got good at it.

Remember the old Cadillac ambulances? They used to be everywhere. Now, no where.
Remember milk trucks that the driver stood up while driving only balancing himself on a little pad, or a fire truck with a rear tiller driver?

My problem today in all my smarts is I have a hard time telling a Honda from a Kia or a Toyota from a Hyundai anymore.
Geez, in the old days an Oldsmobile was different than a Ford LTD and a Chevelle did not look like a Buick. This is in part why the young people don’t have that same fire in the belly to even drive anymore. I have heard of so many teenagers that now wait until they are 18 or so before they learn to drive. They mooch from Mommy or a friend. I can tell you folks I was illegally driving on the streets in my parents car at 14. Also, riding a motorcycle at the same age on the streets. When I went for my license at 16 the instructor complimented me on how good I was. I dare not tell him I had two years of experience at that point on city streets!

My parents made a couple of things very clear to us mooches at home. One, at age 16 you will get a license because we are not hauling your ass around anymore. Two, after high school you will either go to College and pay for it yourself or get a full time job and pay rent at home and notch up the chore responsibilities. That signaled all of us to get out at 18 and we did. Best thing they could have done for us as it taught us to fend for yourselves in the real world. No living in the basement in our pajamas. But, let’s return to car spotting.

We are going to be adding a daily muscle car spotting post to test your knowledge on these fine vehicles starting with an easy one today.

Can you guess the make, model and year of the muscle car featured in this post? Comment below.

Start the game and the loser cuts the grass.

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Some muscle cars are obvious favorites such as the Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger, but there are certain vehicles out there which were either produced in limited numbers or didn’t sell, which are still classics, just not that well known.

Here are a bunch of classic muscle cars which you may want to consider which are just out of the norm.

1. 1964 Studebaker Avanti R3

Built between 1962 and 1963, the Studebaker Avanti was a strange car in many ways.
Not exactly a muscle car, but it did have the early trades. A 289ci. engine with a supercharger and a winning time at Bonneville Salt Flats. It was a fast car, but never sold in great numbers.

2. 1965 Pontiac 2+2

The Pontiac 2+2, was made between 1964 in 1967, firstly as a trim option on the Pontiac Catalina, but then on the body chassis as a full-size car.
It had a 421ci. engine, good for 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds.
The ‘2+2’ came from European cars from the seating arrangement of two upfront and two in the back.
Fast and luxurious, it was ultimately overshadowed by other cars from the Pontiac line.

3. Mercury Comet Cyclone

The Mercury Comet Cyclone was produced between 1960 and 1977.
It housed a 289ci. engine, with 50 limited-edition versions having a 427ci. good for 425HP.
Originally based on the Ford Falcon, then the Ford Fairline. It had basic lines wasn’t the most popular of the Mercury lineup, but ironically one example driven by 91-year-old Florida woman, had over over 562,000 documented miles in 2012, only been retired as the lady started to have bad eyesight.

4. Ford Ranchero 500

This ride is on the list as it mainly overshadowed by its Chevy counterpart the El Camino. Produced between 1957 and 1979, the pickup went through 7 generation changes and was a solid mover in its day.
The most muscle version came in 1968 with a 428ci. V8 engine good for 335 HP.

5. Oldsmobile Rallye 350

When it comes to Oldsmobile, the 442 usually gets the limelight, but the 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350 should also be of note.
Only available in Sebring Yellow, it had color matching bumpers on wheels which gave it a custom look.
It had a fibreglass W-25 cowl induction hood with a350ci. V8.
Good for 15.27 seconds in the quarter mile at 94 mph.
Just over 3500 were sold in 1970 after a year of production.

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The Mercury Cyclone was produced between 1964 and 1971, mostly as two-door coupes or two-door convertibles.

The 1966 model was based on the Ford Fairline, with slight design changes from early years, with a more sculptured body and a 390 CID engine and two barrel carburettor.

‘My 1966 Mercury Cyclone (S-Code 390). Just finished the paint job to match my Highschool Cyclone from the late 60’s.’

This was the car before I started (1-1/2 years ago). It was a Fred Flintstone car (no floor boards). It had been partially worked on after being found in a barn after approximately 20 years (old papers in the trunk).

By Richard Paul Wilson Jr.

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The words luxury and muscle car aren’t unusually mutually associated. Back in the day, the luxury market usually went to Cadillac for those who wanted comfort and a huge wallowing boat. The muscle car guys wanted speed and performance and that was usually a more stripped out vehicle. But for a few short years the two integrated, where you could have luxury and performance in one package.

You could argue that the classics of the breed such as a Plymouth Road Runner, a Cuda, Challenger or Chevelle which did come in higher trim levels should be on this list, but this is to focus on those vehicles that were aimed at not the best quarter mile times per se, but to have the muscle and luxury in one. Stripped out and bare bones is not the order here.

1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

The Pontiac Grand Prix was big all round. A 428ci. engine with around 370 HP, a 118-inch wheelbase and a ton of sheet metal.
John De Lorean signed off the design, which had influences from the Tempest and Riviera. Front-end referenced prewar Pontiacs , with the rear being a hint to the Le Mans family.
For a full rundown of the car, check out Hemmings.com

1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

The Chevy Monte Carlo was always more of a luxury ride, until it got its ‘SS’ badging and a LS5 454ci. engine, which put in the luxury muscle car niche.
You could go from the base model, which had a load of extras options, which countered well, its main rival of the Ford Thunderbird, which cost nearly $5000 at the time.
Dual exhaust system, heavy duty suspension, with antiroll bars, Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, 10.25:1 compression and hydraulic-lifter camshaft made 360hp.
The 1970 model shared the same deck lid and windshield as the Chevelle, but the 6 foot long hood, round parking lamps were all Monte Carlo.
Options here included bucket seats, centre console and U14 Gauge Package.

1967 Mercury Cougar XR7

The XR7 seem to have proved its worth in the Mercury lineup as additions came about even up to its seventh generation, but the original is still the best.
Distinctive from its front grille, simulated wood dash and inspiration drawn from the Jaguar E-Type.
The covered headlights used a vacuum canister system to open and close the headlamp doors, discontinued in later models.
The Exar seven also has the advantage of being arguably the cheapest model to buy on this list.

1963 Studebaker Avanti

The Avanti always looked, well, kind of different, especially with the lack of front grille.
It was specifically aimed as a personal luxury coupe and came with a fibreglass body and a Paxton supercharged R2 289ci. Hawk engine delivering 240 HP.
It also featured a bottom breather design were air enters under the front of the car rather than through a grille.
It was also a last attempt by the Studebaker Corporation who closed their doors in 1963. only 1,200 were produced.

1967 Buick Riviera GS

Although not as pricey as the first-generation models, the 67 Buick Riviera has the power and comfort to fit well in both the muscle and luxury markets.
Another vehicle to stand against the Ford Thunderbird, the Riviera sported a 430ci. V8, with the GS getting upgraded suspension, Posi-Traction differential and upgraded tires to red lines or white stripes.
Before 30 CI engine made 360 HP with a compression ratio of 10.25:1.
You could have bench seats bucket seats at no extra cost and vinyl and cloth upholstery. Probably one of the best luxury muscle cars of the time.

Around 10,555 GS models of produce this year.

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By David Ashton

If you’re in the market for a muscle car, which is a bit out of the ordinary and won’t cost you the earth, this may be the ride for you.

Typically, being a Mercury it doesn’t have the pricetag of its muscle car cousins, what it does have is the same amount of rarity, coolness and originality.

13,812 Cyclone Gts were sold in 1966, this one being one of the very few left in this condition.

The exterior has a Fresh Spectra Blue Mica Metallic respray, competition stripes and Psycho Cyclone Logos.
It has dropped stones with flared wheels, color matched bumpers and a nice amount of chrome to finish off the look.

The engine is a 390ci. which sounds like it’s been freshly tuned with all-new parts. This flows through a Ford top loader four-speed transmission with a Hurst shifter.

The car even has the same original black licence plate of SCK 339 given to it in 1966.

The car is currently on sale at the moment on eBay for $19,900.00.
If you consider everything you get here, it’s almost quite the bargain.

Engine: 6.4L 6391CC 390Cu. In. V8
Transmission: Manual Top Loader 4 speed
Price: US $19,900.00

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When I first compiled this list, it was really for my own benefit so I could have a quick reference to all the major American muscle cars produced between the mid-60s and mid-70s. Basically, the most popular makes and years for that golden age of high displacement muscle machines. Now it’s time to pass it on to you good folks, so you have a quick reference to see the most popular muscle cars at a glance.
Now, I know there will be a few exceptions here and there missing, so if you see any that are not included, please comment below so that we can add them and make the best list on the Internet of all things muscle car. For the Ultimate list of muscle cars go here.

A
AMC muscle cars
1965–1966: Rambler/AMC Marlin
1965-1967  AMC Rambler Marlin
1968–1970  AMC AMX
1968/69    AMX 390
1968–1974  AMC Javelin
1969       AMC SC/Rambler
1970–1978: AMC Gremlin (..i know!)
1970–1971  AMC Rebel
1970       AMC rebel the machine
1970–1971  AMC Matador
1971       AMC Javelin AMX 401
1971       AMC Hornet SC 360

B
Buick muscle cars
1962–1970 Buick Wildcat
1963–1993 Buick Riviera
1965–1969 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
1965–1975 Buick Riviera Gran Sport
1966-1969 Buick GS 400 (stage 1)
1968–1974 Buick Gran Sport and GTX
1968–1969 Buick Gran Sport
1970–1974 Buick GSX
1970      Buick GS 455 Stage 1
1972–1975 Riviera GS Stage 1
1974      Buick Apollo GSX
1984-87   Grand National
1987      Buick GNX

C
Chevrolet/GM Motors muscle cars
1961–1970 Chevrolet Impala
1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle
1965–1973 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
1964-1973 Chevrolet El Camino
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro
1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
1967–2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
1953- Chevrolet Corvette
1962–1976 Chevrolet Nova
1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
1966–1967 Chevrolet II Nova
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 369
1961–1976 Chevrolet Impala SS
1968 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
1958–1975 Chevrolet Bel Air
1965–1976 Chevrolet Caprice
1967 Chevrolet Corvette stingray
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
1966 Chevrolet II SS
1966 Chevrolet II SS modified
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pace car
1968 Chevrolet Camaro pro Street
1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle pro Street
Chevrolet Corvair
1967 – 1969 Chevrolet Yenko/COPO Chevelle

Corvette BP racer
1954- Chevrolet Corvette

Chrysler muscle cars
1965–1974 Chrysler Newport
1955–1965 Chrysler 300 (B 372 engine)
1959–1971 Chrysler Town and Country (B 372 engine)
1963 Chrysler turbine

D
Dodge muscle cars
1969-1970 Dodge Daytona
1962–1965 Dodge Dart
1962–1965 Dodge Dart GT
1962–1965 Dodge Dart GTS
1962–1965 Dodge Dart Swinger
1962–1965 Dodge Dart Demon
1968 Dodge Hurst hemi Dart
1963-1965 Dodge Custom 880
1968–1979, 1965–1966 Dodge Coronet
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
1966–1974 Dodge Charger
1968 Dodge Charger 440
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
1969 Dodge Charger 500
1971 Dodge Charger R/T
1968–1971 Dodge Super Bee
1970–1974 Dodge Challenger
1966 Dodge Charger modified
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
1960–1973 Dodge Polara
1971-1972 Dodge Demon

DeSoto
1964–1971

F
Ford muscle cars
1964–1965 Ford Thunderbolt 427
1959–1969 Ford Galaxie
1968 Ford Galaxy 500
1966 Ford Galaxy 500 L
1963 Ford Galaxy 500 XL
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane
1968–1974 Ford Torino
1968–1974 Ford Torino (GT, Cobra, and Talladega, Cobra Jet Ram Air 429, Drag Pack )
1972 Ford Grand Torino Sport
1969 Ford Torino Talladega
1965–2004 Ford Mustang
1971-1973 Ford Mustang 302
1971-1973 Ford Mustang 351
1967–1971 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
1969–1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1969–1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1969      Ford Mustang Boss 429
1971      Ford Mustang Boss 351
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1965 Ford Mustang GT
1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GT
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane GTA
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
1964      Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt 427
1967 Ford fairline 427
1966–1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra
1964–1969 Ford Falcon
1963 Ford Falcon GT racer
1963 Ford Falcon racer
1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero
1967–1979 Ford Ranchero Truck
1964-1969 Ford GT40

G
GMC muscle cars
1971–1977 GMC Sprint
1978–1987 GMC Caballero

H
Hudson muscle cars

J
Jensen muscle cars
1962-1966 Jensen CV8

M
Mercury muscle cars
1966–1972 Mercury Cyclone
1969–1970 Mercury Cougar
1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E
1969–1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
1962–1967 Mercury S-55 (1964-1965 Marauder)
1959–1974 Mercury Monterey
1970–1971 Mercury Montego
1964–1977 Mercury Comet
1970 Mercury Cyclone spoiler

Mopars (parts, service and customer care within Chrysler Group.)(Dodge, Chrysler (any), Plymouth, Imperial, or DeSoto)

O
Oldsmobile muscle cars
1968–1971 Oldsmobile 442
1968 Oldsmobile 442 modified
1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Oldsmobile Hurst
1961–1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Ram-Rod” 350
1969–1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31
1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350
1974 Oldsmobile Omega S
1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
1966 Oldsmobile Tornado (maybe)
1972 Oldsmobile Vista cruiser

P
Plymouth muscle cars
1962–1965  Plymouth Fury 413,
1962–1965  Plymouth Fury 426 Max Wedge
1962–1965  Plymouth Fury 426 Hemi
1963–1976 Plymouth Belvedere
1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX
1962–1971 Plymouth Sport Fury
1967–1971 Plymouth GTX
1967 Plymouth GTX 426 hemi
1968–1974 Plymouth Road Runner
1968 Plymouth Road Runner 446 BBL
1964–1974 Plymouth Barracuda
1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda
1971 Plymouth cuda 383
1970 Plymouth Superbird
1970–1976 Plymouth Duster
1971 Plymouth Duster 340

Pontiac muscle cars
1961 – 1991 Pontiac Tempest
1962 – 1981 Pontiac Le Mans
1964 – 1974 Pontiac GTO
1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
1967 – 2002 Pontiac Firebird
1967 – 2002  Trans Am
1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
1968 Pontiac Firebird H.O.
1973 Pontiac Formula 400
1972 Pontiac GP Hurst SSJ
1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
1978 Pontiac Trans Am
1979 Pontiac Trans Am anniversary
1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD455

S
Shelby muscle cars
1968 Shelby GT 350
1963 Shelby/Cooper King Cobra
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350H
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT350R
1965–1970 Shelby Mustang GT500
1965 Shelby AC Cobra

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This is a fine example of a 1971 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible. 1,717 of the 62,864 Cougars built were convertibles, with only 22 with his paint code Black, Ford #1724-A and trim package.
This makes it one rare Mercury Cougar.

The car has had one repaint in its life and the original red carpet replaced with a black version.
The ad says that apart from these points, the car is completely original, including the convertible top. This is impressive in itself as its usually the convertible top is the first to go on these rides.

The car currently has new BF Goodrich Radial TA’s 245/70/15 tires and brand new Magnum 500’s to round off its features.

Clearly, this is an all original specimen and being a Mercury , it does have the overly expensive pricetag. Some of its competitors.

If you want a vintage and rare muscle car, which will not cost the earth, this is the one for you.

Engine: 351-2V V8
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 101,936
Price: US $29,500.00

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Peter Johnson

We all dream of finding an ultra rare muscle car in a barn somewhere, but rarely does anyone strike it so lucky as to find a bunch of them at once.
This happens to be the case with these guys.

Essentially, it’s the racing legends of the musclecar era, a Dodge Daytona, Ford Talladegas, Plymouth Superbirds, Dodge Charger 500 and a Mercury Cyclone.
Amazingly, most are still in relatively good shape.

The video doesn’t give any details about what happened to the cars, but we can only guess that from the video, it looks like some sort of car workshop they are housed in, so the guy guys who own the place have some sort of idea of how much the cars are worth or at least you would expect so.

It does go to show that these rarities are still out there.

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By David Ashton

Mercury Cougars have always been in the shadow of their more famous cousins, such as the Mustang, but for those in the know, these beasts are a great buy.

This one comes in a recently repainted Tiffany Blue, with the engine being upgraded to a 351 Cleveland, ‘with an aftermarket performance Edelbrock 4 barrel carb and intake manifold.’
The engine also sports a Pertronix Flame-Thrower distributor and coil, dual side exhaust with Glasspack mufflers, new brake system, new tires a new weatherstripping.

The interior and engine bay also look in good condition, especially with the close-up images.

In total, you could do far worse for your money, but here you get a classic muscle car from 1967, which has just as much prestige as anything else out there for the year.

Engine: 351 Cleveland 4BBL V8
Mileage: 79,000
Exterior Color: Tiffany Blue
Price: US $13,500.00

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By David Ashton

The sound of the mighty American V8 engine is like any great piece of music, it has a certain ‘something’ that other can’t replicate.

Here we have some great exhaust notes that come from a few Dodge Chargers, some from the GM fold and even a 1956 Mercury Monarch for your listening pleasure.

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This 1970 Mercury may be have a Cougar Eliminator visual clone package, but it does have a 351C numbers matching engine which have been completely rebuilt.

The rest of the car is in fine condition, from the flawless paintwork, to the interior and engine bay.

Mercury vehicles often get overlooked and overshadowed by their more popular counterparts, but given everything that comes with this ride, it may be worth considering as a buy and drive vehicle.

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Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 56,237
Price: US $23,900.00

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This is a rare 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7, 1 of 48 in dark aqua metallic.

The convertible top seems to have been replaced in the past from a black to a white version.

It sports an M Code 351 Windsor 4V, which the ad says, ‘are believed to be original to the car.’ It also has the Ford 90X-424A intake manifold and a new Edelbrock 600 cfm carb.

It also sounds like the A/C parts have not been installed, but do come with the car.

The ad says that the car was also restored by a previous owner, which sounds like taking the car back to its shell. Upgrades, including sandblasting of nearly the entire body, hot tanking of major body parts including doors and rear deck, installation of new floor pans and application of DP-90 and new paint.

The only near negative notes about this ride are the gas filler door bezel, which is from a 1970 Eliminator and both rear quarter panel extensions having ‘dimples’ where they have been over tightened in the past. These however are minor points when you consider everything about this car.

It comes with service records since 1973, so everything in total here at up to a fine purchase.

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Engine: 5.8L 351Cu. In. V8
Transmission: Automatic
Exterior Color: Dark Aqua
Mileage: 14,646
Price: US $25,000.00

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This pilot episode shows you a preview of what the guys will be up to on their MotorTrendOnDemand.com Channel.
That may be a paid service, but this at least gives you a preview into the stuff they will get up to.

Regular presenter David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich from Engine Masters show you here a three-day overhaul of a 351 Cleveland engine from a 1967 Mercury Cougar.

The rebuild is a way to show you a cheap way to do the job. As the video says, it is not the most kosher way to attempt this, but it’s cost-effective and to the point.

Nearly everything these guys produce is quality viewing, so check out this preview and if you like what they’re doing possibly check out their their MotorTrendOnDemand.com site.

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By Mark Weisseg

Wagons at one point in our past weren’t the coolest of vehicles.
I know because our family had wagons all the time. Dad loved them so much that at one point when all of us mooches moved out he bought himself a four door car, kept it for a few years and went back and bought another small wagon.

But, we had them all. Nine seaters, wind up window in the rear, an electric window in the rear, a seat facing forward and one with a seat facing backward. I guess with four kids he thought it was best but I can tell you a lot of my friends’ parents had wagons as well but many did not.

I recall Pontiac Catalinas, Ford Galaxie, Impala, Oldsmobiles, and so on. But we rolled in a wagon. Now, I admit it was cool when we towed our pop up camper to and from Florida. But, later in life I wanted the old man to buy a Lincoln Mark 8 or something cool as a reward for bringing us up right. No real long jail time for any of us.
But, I went with him one day and he starts looking at Dodge Aspen wagons. I was horrified. What the heck was he doing? He said he liked them and it might be a good car. Well, he did not buy it but he did buy a Mercury Marquis wagon which by then was a smaller wagon than the huge monsters we had in the 60’s and 70’s.
He and Mom just liked wagons. Us kids wanted Dad to have a Charger or some bad ass car but Father know best I guess because he stuck to the wagons for years. He went off the rails once and bought a four door Plymouth Fury that he liked and we did too. Well, we finally broke him of the wagons we thought. Wrong, after that four door he was back to the wagons.

Now, wagons are hot again. Whether it is patina or not the wagon has made a comeback. People drop in nice powerful engines, do the suspension right and you have yourself a modern day big cruiser wagon.
Now we see these wagons for what they truly were, classics, with good looks and a character all of their own.
It will be just like the kids of today. They want the latest and greatest things, but in another 40 years they too will love the wagons of today.

How sweet it is – again.

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This is a mighty fine 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 in all original condition.
The current owner has owned the car since 2005, and seems to have performed all the restoration on the vehicle.

You get initial peace of mind with this listing as it says a Marti Report is included, along with original buck tag, built sheets, door tag, dash VIN tag. Even if the car has rusted to oblivion, having these details always helps.

The car has its original powertrain with a 9” 31 spline locking rear axle. The engine has been recently rebuilt with the roughly 200 miles put on since the rebuild.

It sounds like the car has also had a repaint in recent years with the original factory paint.

The car has had some aspects of restoration done to the interior, with everything being kept original.

With a documented back history, this car is not cheap at $38,500.00, but considering everything you get it’s definitely a worthy buy.

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Engine: 428 Cobra Jet
Transmission: C6 Automatic.
Mileage: 48,000

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Firstly, this beast has been put together by SpeedKore Performance. The same guys who built the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda for the Fast and Furious 7 movie.

Completely customised, the first thing that stands out is the complete carbon fibre design. the look is very subtle, like most carbon fibre setups, but the customisation doesn’t and there.
Under the hood you find a 9.0L Mercury Marine offshore boat racing engine, twin-turbos producing 1650 HP. This goes through a Tremec six-speed manual, limited slip rear differential, huge intercooler and Michelin Sourced 345-series tires.

SpeedKore Performance stayed true to the original Charger design, while adding carbon fibre to most of the panels, enhancing the original charger’s design.

As Jay Leno says himself, the Dodge Charger is the bad guy’s car, just like in the movie Bullitt and when you’re able to drive a Charger like this one, who wants to be the good guy?

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Here we have another head-to-head drag race, this time between a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a small block engine and a Roush Mustang with an Eaton TVS 2300 Supercharger.
Personal the details that comes with the video about the specs of these cars, solar surface it seems like this is a foregone conclusion.

Mercury Cougars were up there with the best of the classic muscle cars, but you would think it couldn’t compare with a Supercharged Roush Mustang or could it?

The quarter-mile finishes with the Mustang doing 11.69 seconds at 118.93 MPH and the Cougar 11.02 seconds at 121.88 MPH.
Who would’ve thought it. But

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This is a matchup between two of the finest from the golden era of muscle cars.
We have a fine Mercury Cougar Eliminator versus a Chevrolet Chevelle.

The Kruger is less well known, but has arguably the more potent engine. The Chevelle has a 396ci. L78 with 375HP engine, but its reputation can’t be argued with.

Once both cars launch to quite respectable times, but the Chevelle gets there, just that bit faster at 12.54 Seconds at 113mph, with the Cougar coming in 12.86 seconds at 110mph.

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By Mark Weisseg

I am digging this picture of a driveway full of Mopar’s. So, the saying of the family that drives together, stays together has some ring to it. It must have been fun times at this house when these babies roared to life. I would bet everyone knew in the area about these cars. But, was that all so unusual? No, not really.

At our house my Dad had his Mopar, my older brother had his and then one day out of the blue my oldest brother who we all looked up to brought home a brand new ’71 Chevelle. The heavens rocked, the clouds thickened, the ground shook and we thought the eldest one had gone coo coo.
How could this happen? Where are the family values? How could he disgrace us? Could we ever face the church congregation again? What the heck was he thinking? He was in College so maybe he learned something us hicks did not know yet. Or, did College ruin my brother for life? Is education at the highest levels worth this? I can remember all of us just scratching our heads. We slowly approached the car and gently opened the doors expecting a two headed monster snake to come out and swallow us whole. So, we cracked the door open and man did it smell good. We never had a brand new car so now we know what they smell like. He started it up, showed us the gauges, and then took us for a ride. Gee, it rode smooth and with the 307 engine and automatic transmission the car seemed pretty nice.

But, Dad, my other brother and I still kept our distance for a while. I mean, if we touch it or get seen in it the neighbors will think we like it. So, we had better ease into this new development slowly.
Well, time went by and we welcomed my eldest brother back into the family after much discussion about him going off the reservation.

All these years later and the family has owned Fords, Mercury’s, Caddy’s, Mopar’s, motorcycles, and more.

The point is that back in those days, having one or more muscle cars on the driveway wasn’t uncommon. They were cars of their time, just as you may see a base model Dodge Charger, Challenger, Mustang, or even Camaro……maybe. Back then they felt more accessible, but in hindsight it seems incredible to see cars that can now fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars on one driveway.

You never know, keep your car for 40+ years and it too may be worth over 100,000 dollars, not a bad retirement fund…..

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By Mark Weisseg

By now I hope most of us know the story of the failed Ford Edsel. Some called it ugly back in the day while others called it ahead of its time. It’s an opinion that will continue forever. But, what did we learn from this issue back in the very late 50’s?

Well, we hope Ford Motor Company learned a lesson in designing and building what people want rather than shoving a product onto someone. There has been many, many huge flops over the years from well respected companies. It’s part of being in business. If a company never had a failure they would never learn or grow the business. Failure is good at times as it forces everyone involved to stop, take a breath, analyze what went wrong and do better the next time. Some, never learn. The ones that never learn are usually out of business at some point.

Just take a moment please to reflect on how many companies that were well respected large companies that have gone belly up in your life time. I never thought TWA, or Pan Am airlines would go away. Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Studebaker, Packard, AMC, Plymouth, and Mercury would be gone. Certainly there is always winners and losers in every game but in our hobby the costs are terrifically high if a model fails.
Just take one model like the Pontiac Ventura. A bad car and when you make several bad cars in a row the chances are something far worse will happen and it did. Attrition is part of the real world but you need to ask yourself how some winners seem to keep on winning.
Look at Cadillac. It was known as a old man’s car and the quality started slipping in the 80’s. The sales were falling and the cars were just not that good. But, GM and Caddy figure if they did not make a big chance and change the business model they too would go the way of many before them. So, they radically changed there old man image to a hip, younger set and watched the sales climb up. The competition is brutal in the market in which they compete but, they have come out on the other side. The trick for them and all car companies is to keep that edge.

I watched a TV show with Ed Welborn, the big fish at GM for styling and such. His story is such a good one. He stated he wrote GM when he was eight years old asking what it would take to work there in the future, designing cars. Someone of value answered the young boys letter and Mr. Welborn worked and educated himself to take the very difficult position he has today. That is to make sure GM designs and builds cars and trucks we all want to buy now and in the future. He is a guy I would love to meet as he appears to be passionate about what he does and how he does it. He knows if they screw up they will get another chance with consumers but if they continue to put out bad products the competition will eat them alive. It’s the car business and it’s always been that way.

So, again what do you think Ford learned from this Edsel? Clearly after this issue there were other turkeys designed and built but they learned from those mistakes as well. All of the car companies today battle everyday for your money. The cars are so remarkably good today it’s hard to find a bad one. Even base model cars is of great quality. I have rented, leased and owned a lot of cars over the years and I will state without any hesitation that the vehicles built today are top notch. Not that they don’t have an issue here or there but generally those issues arise from vendor quality not the car company. The car companies have to rely on vendors to design and build quality products that meet or exceed the OEM specs. Sometimes the vendor fails and the car company takes all the blame.

So, goodbye Edsel and the past troubles and hello to a new automotive world that will never get lazy again.

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The irony of the Playboy franchises that over the years they have featured some great articles on cars, made even more removing the Playboy model draped over the hood.

Here are some of the Playboy models from over the years with some standout muscle cars.

Donna Michelle Playmate of the year 1964 in a 1964 pink Ford Mustang.

Allison Parks 1966 Playmate of the Year, with a 1966 Dodge Charger.

Lisa Baker Playmate of the Year in 1967, with a Plymouth Barracuda.

Angela Dorian Playmate of the Year 1968, with a a pink AMC AMX.

Connie Kreski Playmate of the year 1969, in a 1969 with a Shelby GT500.

Claudia Jennings Playmate of the Year in 1970 with a pink Mercury Capri.

Liv Lindeland, Playmate of the year in 1972 with a pink De Tomaso Pantera.

Patti McGuire Playmate of the Year 1977, with a Dodge Charger SE Midnight Edition.

Donna Edmondson Playmate of the year 1987, with a a cherry red Corvette.

Heather Kozar Playmate of the Year in 1999, with a Shelby Cobra CSX 4000.

..and for good luck, Annalynne McCord and a Dodge Viper.

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Be honest, who doesn’t want to a ride that breathes flames. The problem is the practicalities.

This 1950 Mercury chopped lead sled has a Ls1 engine Twin Turbos and custom-built stainless heathers which are flamethrowers.
The car has a Camaro subframe, bagged, 4 link Camaro rear end, tuck & roll interior, four speed transmission, with all work being done by by Goerge Barris.

This is an incredible ride which is a sinister as it comes, the only question here is really the price at $85,000.00.
If you have that kind of money hanging around and you want a one-off vehicle, with flamethrowers, go for it!

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By Mark Weisseg

Back in the day if the standard Roadrunner wasn’t good enough for you Mopar offered the GTX. A step above the standard. I guess the Roadrunner was looked at as the everyday guys car and the GTX was the wealthy guys car. Certainly it had upgrades and yes you could get a GTX convertible but the engines were still the 383, 440, and big daddy Hemi.

Made between 1967 and 1971, the car was first introduced as a upgraded ‘Belvedere’ as the Belvedere GTX. It then moved over to the Roadrunner.
The GTX just had some finer touches and a bit more money was needed to own a GTX and Mopar sold plenty of them. I kind of thought of the GTX versus the Roadrunner as the Mercury Comet versus the Ford Falcon.

A few upgrades to make you feel special and maybe at resale time you would get your money back. But, back in the day the advantage pf the Roadrunner was to go in a straight line at a high rate of speed. The selling point of the GTX was to do the same but make the driver feel special that he or she was just not one of those cheap bums that bought a base car. Just like the Comet and Falcon story. Buy a Falcon and you are thrifty or cheap. Buy a Comet and you are wealthier and more established.

So, hats off to the GTX as I guess many cars have a better sibling if you desire to pay for some extra creature comforts. But when I bought my ’69 I was looking for the point A to point B car without all the flash. It just comes down to what you feel is important. Either way, both are great classic cars and certainly fast muscle cars of their era.

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Engine: Fresh 351 Windsor/400 HP
Transmission: 4 Speed Top Loader
Exterior Color: Mango Go! Pearl

BUY NOW 1970 Mercury Cougar

This 1970 Mercury Cougar ‘Helliminator’ has to be one of the finest we have ever seen. This probably has a lot to do with the fantastic ‘Fresh Mango Pearl Two stage paint’ paint job, also the complete restoration on this vehicle.

The car seems to have been completely reworked with stuff like a OEM style Hood scoop, Front Spoiler and stripes in contrasting Satin Black. Custom Helliminator graphics package, rebuilt Windsor engine, Edelbrock manifold, Holley carburetor, Chrome oil pan, high flow pick up, Flowmasters, Aluminum radiator, water pump, alternator, belts, mounts. basically, a complete upgrade throughout the car.

The other cool thing about this car is that some of the money will go to ‘Workshops for Warriors’ to aid veterans.

In all, a fantastic car at a great price.

The Current bid is at $26,600.00

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It never ceases to amaze me the amount of barn finds out there how some of the rarest muscle cars on the planet.

This video is of a undisclosed barn find in Illinois. The cars include such rarities as a Plymouth Superbird, Ford Torino Talladega, Dodge Charger 500, Mercury Cyclone and a Daytona.

The main takeaway here is that somebody has discovered this treasure trove and hopefully they will all get restored back to their former selves.

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By Mark Weisseg

I have not written much about the Ford Falcon or Mercury Comet so I better because I really liked them. They were the same car as it was the old trick the car companies did by rebadging a car with a different name even though it really was the same. Pure laziness by the American car companies for sure. The big three all did it and everyone knew but for the life of me I don’t understand why anyone paid more for the Comet versus the Falcon.

Dad had one of these in the early 60’s with the big powerhouse 140 six cylinder engine. His had a automatic transmission and it was an ok car. It was just too small for a growing family.

Today these light weights get our attention for a very good reason. They are light. Duh. Yes, take this very light automobile and shove in a big engine.
It has been done over and over because if you lift the hood there is plenty of room under there for nearly anything. The interior is easily modified for bucket seats and a shifter if you so desire and if you really want to go to the edge, look in the trunk.
Open that lid and you will see plenty of room for nitrous tanks or air ride compressors and more. I personally dig this car but throw a Falcon Ranchero my way and I really light up. There is one currently on Craigslist in my area for $2500.00 so I opened the ad. up looking and wishing for all good news. Well, it’s all bad news. The car is a shell and over the years people have hacked through this poor Ranchero something awful. It’s too bad as I was thinking about the ultimate sleeper car. Imagine, a Falcon two door comes up to you with little dish hubcaps and you find out the hard way I dropped in some huge crate engine. Gulp. Believe me when I say I read the ad more than once trying to convince myself there was enough there to justify this craziness but honestly the car might be a donor car at this point.

So, don’t forget about the little Falcon. It has really cool round taillights, a simple little grill but huge possibilities to either get her back to the way it was on the showroom floor or make your own classic muscle car.

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BUY NOW 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ

The problem with the Cyclone CJ is just the front end. It’s almost ahead of its time, looking like the muscle cars of the mid-70s. Ignore that and focus on the incredible engine and the rest of the car.
Fastback looks with one of the best Ford engines produced. Drop the same engine in a more popular model and you would easily double the asking price.
If you can live with that front end, buy this now.

Engine: 428 Cobra Jet V8.
Transmission Type: 4 Speed Manual.
Exterior Color: Blue Metallic.

Mechanics
Original Numbers Matching 428ci Cobra Jet Engine
Ram Air Air Cleaner
Ford Intake
Ford Radiator
MSD Distributor and Box
Original 4 Speed Manual Transmission
Power Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Headers
Flowmaster Mufflers
Ford 9″ Open Rear End with 3.55:1 Gears
New Bushings
Rear Air Shocks
Aftermarket Front Sway Bar

Body
Beautiful Blue Paint
Gorgeous Chrome Bumpers
Hood with Scoop and Pins
Very Nice Fit and Finish
Stainless Trim is in Great Shape
Nicely Painted Door Jambs and Lips
Solid Straight Body Work
Trunk Mounted Battery
Car Cover
Trunk is Solid and Nicely Painted
Undercarriage is Clean and Solid
Original Undercoating
Floors and Frame are Solid
New Magnum Wheels
225/60/15 Front, 275/60/15 Rear

Interior
Beautiful Black Interior
Bucket Seats
Console with Hurst Shifter
Door Panels are in Great Shape
Wood Grain Dash and Steering Wheel
Beautiful Gauges
Upholstery is in Great Shape
Package Tray with Speakers
Carpet and Headliner are in Great Shape

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Below we have some examples of under valued muscle cars which can be just as rare, as much fun to drive as their more expensive counterparts and at a fraction of the price.

Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

Produced between 1970 – 1971 the Mercury Cyclone had a 428ci. V8 engine, with an optional Super Cobra Jet 429ci. engine.
The problem with the car was that it was a Mercury, overshadowed by the rest of the Ford line and the front-end of the car looked too convoluted for the day.
If you can live with the looks of the front end, you will have a rather tasty muscle car, with a topline Ford engine for a fraction of the price of its contemporaries.

Dodge Dart

From 1968 to 1976, the Dodge Dart came in some cool packages. Shame the modern version couldn’t do the same.
The Swinger, Demon, Sport 340 and a Hemi Dart which are now super rare with high prices, were the fun packages of the time.
Today, you can pick up a great example of a Dodge Dart Swinger with a 340 wedge engine for around $22,000 or Dodge Dart Demon with a 340ci. engine for not much more.

Mercury Marauder

Between 1964 to 1965 and 1969 to 1970, the Mercury Marauder had more of a cruiser attitude, with some nice engines.
while most pristine examples with the best engines are ultra-rare and cost, you can still find early 60’s examples with a 390 V8 in the mid $20,000 bracket.

Buick Wildcat

The Wildcat began as an option for the 1962 Invicta and became its own model from 1962 to 1970 with a 401ci. or a 425ci. V8 engine. The second-generation engines went from a 425CID to a 455 CID V8.
Wildcats are becoming super rare, but they can still be found online for reasonable money.

AMC Javelin

AMC are one of those muscle car makes that are often overlooked. However, AMC fans know that examples like the Javelin and AMX models were fun muscle cars.
Manufactured between 1968-1970 and 1971-1974, you could get a 401 ci. V8 in the second generation Javelin, along with the ‘Go package’ for the most fun.
Like the rest of the muscle car pack, stick with late 60s and 1970 examples.

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Readers rides’ submissions usually come in the form of one vehicle, maybe two. we are lucky in this instance as Julio, a muscle car mechanic in Chile.
Julio works on a variety of vehicles, predominantly golden era muscle cars. He senses a selection which you can see here, in either completed state like the Chevelle, the engine popped out for a brush up and clean….that’s really complete strip down with all new internal parts.
Enjoy the images the great work Julio and his colleagues do, down in Chile.

‘Hello! I’m Julio from Coyhaique, Chile.’
‘Here are a Cougar 1967 standard, Corvette Stingray modified, 1956 Mercury Montclair and a 1969 Chevelle restomod.’

Julio A. Vargas Gallardo

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BUY NOW 1972 Mercury Montego Cyclone

Engine: 455cu./365hp V8 matching numbers.
Transmission: Automatic.
Color: Matador Red.
Mileage: 7,238.

Price: US $44,500.00

A 1970 Oldsmobile 442 is one of those muscle car examples that don’t get the same amount of press as the rest of the muscle car pack, but is as fine a vehicle as the rest.

This Oldsmobile 442 is numbers matching with an older restoration. It features Auto transmission, Factory AC, Power Steering and Power brakes. ready to be driven away.

If you’re an Oldsmobile fan or not, this is a fine example of the breed and will only go up in value in the coming years.

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BUY NOW 1972 Mercury Montego Cyclone

Engine: 429-4V/375hp.
Transmission: C6 Automatic.
Mileage: 46,160.
Exterior Color: Dark Green Metallic.
Price: US $29,500.00

This is a very rare and unusual 1972 Mercury Montego Cyclone.
The ad doesn’t come with much information, apart from it was a test car for Ford, which includes a deluxe Marti report and is all original condition.
The engine has been rebuilt with some internal upgrades, such as a 460 crank, forged pistons, mild cam and increase compression.
The cyclone model wasn’t really produced after 1971, so this is only a handful of vehicles with the same crosshairs incorporated into the grille, modeled after the previous body style Cyclones. proper emblems considered decals were used on the cyclone and there is no option list for this particular model. which means at this point it is a Montego, unclear if it is true Cyclone.

Comments for the add also say that as a Montego, it is probably one of 50 vehicles.

So, this vehicle is ultra-rare example, and one to note for the Montego fans, it is just unclear if it is true Cyclone…..hmmm.

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In our modern times of slower moving traffic, there is an argument for the muscle car being the ideal cruiser where you don’t necessarily need a condition one car or a rarity to get the same amount of joy.
From some of the land yachts of the 50s to some of the cheaper muscle cars of the 80s and 90s, you don’t have to spend a fortune to buy a fantastic summer cruiser.
The advantage here is that speed is not a pre-requisite. You need a V8 engine, but as this is about a cruiser, it means arguably you should be able to get more for your money.

Below are some possible picks to consider.

Chevrolet Bel Air Impala.

A 1957 or 1958 Chevy Bel-Air is usually the model to go for, with the bullet taillights and standout fins. It has the obvious V8 engine, and is probably the poster boy for the summer cruiser. Long, low and looking like it should always be featured in some sort of parade.

Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

The stretched out Cadillac is probably the most recognizable cruiser, huge in every way.
19 feet long, this car shouts cool elegance, especially in our modern times.

The Ford Thunderbird.

The classic 1955 to 1957 Thunderbirds fetch the most money, but you can get an ideal 70s Thunderbird cruiser for a reasonable price.
T-tops are the way to go, but many of the solid tops make a fine cruiser.

Dodge Challenger.

Just like the rest of the most popular makes from the muscle car market, Dodge Challenger prices are shooting up, but if you shop around, you can still find a base model for a reasonable price.
An example with a 383cu. engine will do the job, but there is nothing like the bigger 440cu. or legendary hemi engine to show your relaxed, cruising authority.

Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z.

Camaro IROCs are still in the price band where you can pick a decent model for a reasonable amount.
Without some serious upgrades, you’re not going to get record quarter-mile times, but you can get a reasonable cruiser, if you don’t mind the 80s and 90s styling.

1968 Chevrolet Corvette

As Corvettes have been produced are literally millions of years, there are plenty of examples out there which will service as a fine cruiser.
Late 60s models (C3) can be picked up for a reasonable price.
A 427 engine with side pipes are the coolest, but cost the most, but base models don’t have to break the bank.

There are other less common muscle car examples from Oldsmobile (442) and Mercury (Cougar, XR-7) that won’t break the bank and will act as a fine summer cruiser, but the message here is to be able to get a ride for a reasonable amount of money where you feel loud and proud.

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BUY NOW 1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible

Engine: 351cu. Windsor.
Transmission: Automatic.
Mileage: 76,706.
Exterior: charcoal metallic.
Price: US $24,900.00

Fully restored and repainted, this 1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible is a great example of a car in great condition which doesn’t have to break the bank.

The interior and exterior is in fine condition, with the mechanics sounding like they are very solid.
This type of muscle car is catching up with the rest of the pack slowly in terms of price, so it will all be a few short years before everybody catches on to the less well-known muscle car makes and models.

If you want a muscle car at a reasonable price, which you can enjoy straightaway, shortlist this one.

BUY NOW 1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible

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BUY NOW ON EBAY.

Engine: 406ci/405HP Marauder Tri Power V8.
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual.
Special Order “S.P” 4.11 Axle / Special Order DSO 0444.
Mileage: 2,249.
Current bid: US $20,100.00

I have been looking for one of these Mercury Montereys for ages and now one pops up for sale on eBay, hurrah!
They are not the most sought-after models in the world or most obvious first choice, but they are mighty rare objects. Imagine the situation of say a Plymouth Barracuda years before anyone took note of their true worth. Could be the same here…

This example is in need of a restoration, but the bodywork seems solid with surface rust on an interior that is not too shabby.
One aspect that should give piece of mind is the amount of information and images that come with this listing, giving at least the initial impression that this car needs to be given to somebody who will look after it and be its next custodian.

A Mercury Monterey may not be your first choice of muscle car, but if you want to alter a rarity and something unique, you can’t do better than this ride.

‘In 1962, Mercury touted their mid-model-year introduced S-55 Monterey as a cross between a tiger and a kitten. This particular example is more of a tiger. A full-size car fit for drag strip duty, this mid-year model ’62 S-55 Mercury was special ordered with the optional $379.90 406 cubic inch Triple Carbureted V8 in addition to the special purpose 4.11 axle. This powerplant was Ford’s top performer, also known as a workhorse. This premium-fuel hungry solid-lifter V8 churns out 448 ft-lbs of full-size Merc-moving torque at 3500rpm & 405 horsepower at a substantial 5800 rpm according to 1962 factory specifications.’

‘Little information is available, but, according to vintage Mercury related literature, less than 125 Mercurys received either the 406/405HP (6V) High Performance Marauder V8 in late ’62 or the famous 427 4V available in early ’63. This particular Mercury is even more rare thanks to the Special Purpose 4.11 Axle option and 0444 DSO, specifications I have never personally seen in a vintage Ford or Mercury.’

‘Car Life magazine ran a performance test in their September, 1962 issue on a brand new G code Mercury Monterey S-55, detailing the strong performance of the top level Marauder series V8 engine. The special triple carbureted 406 engine propelled the substantial S-55 Convertible to 130 mph and 85 mph in the quarter mile with 3.50 gearing. Imagine the E.T.s with the Special Purpose 4.11 Axle? This big car moves. It was touted as a man’s car with power steering not even available with the high performance 406/405HP V8. Special heavy-duty suspension and 11-inch drum brakes were standard. The S-55 option was only available on the two door hardtop and the convertible.’

‘From the Motor Trend / October 1962 issue, as authored by Wayne Thomas,

” First Question: Does it go? Answer: YES, in every respect.
One performance gauge, our quarter-mile time, while impressive, was not truly indicative of the car’s competition capabilities. We ran with two persons aboard, mufflers and no attempt to speed tune. It was in honest street trim, and just a little extra tinkering would have raised the speed past the century mark and lowered elapsed time substantially. Even so, we had no complaints. We found that there was a best technique in achieving our fastest quarter-mile times We eased off the line at about 2500 rpm, avoiding wheelspin as much as possible, and pressed the accelerator to the floor, not instantly, but just fast enough to avoid loading the engine at the low end. After trying various shift points, we settled on 5800 rpm, the horsepower peak. With open headers, the factory recommends shifting at 6200. Oddly enough, the S-55 did not have a tachometer, one instrument the car really needed to avoid over-revving. We used our portable tach for the tests.”‘

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BUY NOW – 1971 MERCURY COUGAR XR7

Engine: 351 4V.
Transmission: Automatic.
Mileage: 61,787.
Price: US $17,500.00

This Mercury Cougar XR7, was found in a garage in 2011 in South Carolina, repainted in its original colour and the interior replaced. The car has the original drivetrain, the original roof and floor stickers.
It seems to have had a few other new parts such as a new fuel tank, belts and hoses, which means it is more of a daily driver.

It also comes with a Marti Report, which will always give peace of mind.

This example isn’t as rare as the first generation Cougars, arguably doesn’t have the classic muscle car design of the first generation, but it is very clean and a nice example of the breed at a reasonable price.
This car could easily make you a very nice, daily drive, muscle car cruiser.

BUY NOW – 1971 MERCURY COUGAR XR7

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The Mercury Cougar was built by the Mercury company from 1967 to 1997, then from 1999 to 2002, arguably the most collectible of the first generation from 1967 to 1970.
we don’t have much information on this example from Francisco, apart from here slowly built up car over the last year, to the point you see today.
Great work all round.

‘I have been working on this car for the last year. I replaced the floor panels, rear window and removed all the rust.’

‘This is the motor I have in my car. Clean and strong.’

by Francisco Aguinaga

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Of note, this is a fine 1968 Ford Torino, but it is a tribute.
It has the top-of-the-line 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine, a full restoration, it’s just the decision if the tribute factor is the big deal here for you or not.

Engine Description: 428 Cobra Jet V8.
Transmission: 4 Spd Manual.
Mileage: 61,863.
VIN: 8A42S113784.
Price: US $45,999.00

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Ford Torino Factory Specs
The Ford Torino was an intermediate automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. The car was named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian). The Torino was initially an upscale version of the intermediate sized Ford Fairlane, which Ford produced between 1962 and 1970. After 1968, the Fairlane name was retained for the base models with lower levels of trim than those models which wore the Torino name. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. By 1970 Torino had become the primary name for Ford’s intermediate, and the Fairlane was now a subseries of the Torino. In 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped altogether and all Ford intermediates were called Torino. This name was one of several originally proposed for the Mustang while in development. The Torino was essentially a twin to the Mercury Montego line.
Most Torinos were conventional cars, and generally the most popular models were the 4-door sedans and 2-door hardtops. However, Ford produced some high-performance versions of the Torino by fitting them with large powerful engines, such as the 428 cu in (7.0 L) and 429 cu in (7.0 L) “Cobra-Jet” engines. These cars are classified as muscle cars. Ford also chose the Torino as the base for its NASCAR entrants, and it has a successful racing heritage.

1968
In 1968 Ford Motor Company introduced its intermediate line with a new body and new styling. Along with the new body and styling came the new upscale series Torino. The Fairlane name continued to be used for lower level models, and the Torino was considered a sub-series to the Fairlane during this time. The 1968 Fairlane and Torino used the same wheelbases as its 1967 predecessor: 116 in (2,946 mm) on 2- and 4-door models, and 113 in (2,870 mm) for station wagon models.
Styling was all new for the 1968 Fairlane/Torino, and it was drastically changed from the 1967 models. The new intermediate had grown in size and weight, and a new fastback model was added. The front fascia featured a full width recessed grille, with horizontal quad headlights placed at the outer edges. Horizontal dividing bars were featured in the grille depending on the model. Parking lights were placed at the outer edge of the front fenders and wrapped around the corner to also act as side marker lights (a new requirement in 1968). The body sides were smooth with one horizontal body crease running just below the beltline from front to back. The taillights were rectangular in shape and vertically situated in the rear panel above the rear bumper. Reverse lights were located in the middle of the taillights, and small side marker lights were located on the rear edge of the quarter panel. Fastback models, which Ford called “SportsRoof,” featured a slightly concaved rear taillight panel unique to that body style. The new SportsRoof body style featured a gently sloped long roof line that extended to the edge of the trunk lid. This new fastback body style gave the Fairlane and the Torino excellent aerodynamics that would later prove to be advantageous on the race track.
Ford had 14 different models for its intermediate line for 1968. The base model was the “Fairlane”, which was available in a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and a 4-door station wagon. Next was the mid level “Fairlane 500”, which was available as a 2-door hardtop, 2-door fastback called SportsRoof, convertible, and a 4-door sedan and station wagon. This was followed by the top level “Torino” series, which consisted of a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and the Squire station wagon that featured wood grained applique. Finally, the “Torino GT”, the sporty version of the Fairlane 500 series, included a 2-door hardtop, SportsRoof, and a convertible.

The Fairlane/Torino continued to be constructed with unit-construction like the 1967 models. The new car continued to use the same suspension as 1967 models, which was coil springs pivot mounted on an upper control arm and a strut stabilized lower control arms in front, with long semi-elliptical leaf springs on a solid axle in rear. A heavy-duty suspension option was available for V8 powered cars, and included extra-heavy-duty springs and shocks. Steering was recirculating ball system, with power steering optional. All cars came standard with four-wheel drum brakes, although front disc brakes and power assist were options.

The interior on the Fairlane/Torino was all new for 1968. A new dashboard featured four equally sized round pods centred around the steering wheel. However, the pods did not contain a full set of gauges; rather an assortment of warning lights along with the speedometer and fuel gauge. The fuel gauge and temperature warning lights were in the first pod, a 120 mph (190 km/h) speedometer was located in the second pod from the left, alternator and oil pressure warning lights were in the third pod from the left and the fourth pod was blank. An optional tachometer was available, which would be located in the third pod, and an optional clock occupied the fourth pod. Ford offered many upholstery options, including a knitted vinyl option, called “comfortweave.” This unique option allowed the vinyl to “breathe” unlike conventional vinyl, offering more comfort in hot weather. Conforming to U.S. safety standards, there was much padding inside the Torino’s interior, which also featured shoulder belts for front outboard passengers on all cars built after December 31, 1967.
Ford had quite a variety of engine options for its intermediate line. All models came standard with a 200 cu in (3.3 L) six-cylinder engine, except for the Torino GT models, which came standard with a 302 cu in (4.9 L)-2V small block V8. Available engines included a 289 cu in (4.7 L)-2V small block V8, a 302 cu in (4.9 L)-2V (for all models other than the GT), a 390 cu in (6.4 L)-2V FE engine, and a 390 cu in (6.4 L)-4V FE engine. A 427 cu in (7.0 L)-4V FE engine was initially listed as an engine option for 1968, but was later removed and no Fairlanes or Torinos were actually produced with this engine during 1968. Introduced on April 1, 1968, the 428 cu in (7.0 L)-4V CJ (Cobra-Jet) FE engine became available as an engine option, but due to its mid-year introduction these engines are very rare. The 428-4V Cobra-Jet was by far the most potent engine available, but was said to be under-rated at 335 horsepower (250 kW).[3] The cars equipped with the 428 Cobra Jets had emblems borrowed from the full-sized Fords (a red-and-chrome badge reading “428”) mounted on the fenders behind the parking lamps. All models came standard with a three-speed manual transmission, while the Cruise-O-Matic automatic and four-speed manual transmissions were options.

The Torino model featured full colour-keyed carpeting, additional exterior and interior trim, and Torino crests on the ‘C’ pillar. The Torino GT’s standard features included bucket seats and a console, special name plaques and exterior trim, GT markings on wheel covers, and courtesy lights on the inside door panels. The Torino GT was also available with a GT handling suspension package, which included extra-heavy-duty springs and shocks, and a heavy-duty front anti-sway bar. Four-speed equipped cars had staggered rear shocks which help resist axle hop. GTs were available with a stripe option, which started as a ‘C’ shape at the edge of the front fender, and two body stripes extended the length of the car.
Although there were faster cars for 1968, the Torino GT when equipped properly offered an excellent combination of power and handling. In Car Life magazine’s test of a 1968 Torino GT SportsRoof equipped with a 390-4V, C-6, and 3.25:1 axle, they recorded a 0 – 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 7.7 seconds, and the quarter-mile (402 m) dragstrip time of 15.8 seconds at 90 mph (140 km/h). Motor Trend magazine wrote “Putting the car through quick and/or tight corners isn’t a matter of practiced art – it’s more like second nature for the GT” in their test of a 1968 Torino GT. Car and Driver magazine tested a 1968 Ford Torino GT equipped with the 428 CJ with Ram Air induction, C-6 Cruise-O-Matic, and 3.91:1 gears and recorded a quarter mile time of 14.2 seconds at 98.9 mph (159.2 km/h). Car and Driver wrote the Torino had “a 1-2 shift that broke the Wide-Ovals loose for at least a length. With a price tag of $306 for the Cobra-Jet option, Ford lovers have a reason to rejoice.”

As previously mentioned, station wagons came in three different models: “Fairlane”, “Fairlane 500”, and “Torino Squire.” All wagons came equipped with Ford’s “Magic Doorgate” two-way tailgate, and were available with an optional rear-facing third seat which increased the car’s carrying capacity from 6 to 8 people. Torino Squire models came standard with simulated woodgrain side panels, and had the more refined trim and upholstery of the Torino sedans. Unique station wagon options included a chrome roof rack and a power rear window.
1968 was a successful year for Torino with 172,083 units produced. Including Fairlane production, 371,787 cars were produced.[4] The Torino was well received by the automotive press and a 1968 Torino GT convertible was selected as the 1968 Indianapolis 500 pace car.

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By Mark Weisseg

Here is a classic car I always liked and it is not because of the name, although there is a connection.
These cars were made in the two door and four door version and came with a huge 460 V8 engine and of course a C6 transmission. It was a luxury car not a muscle car.
I guess who ever added the mag wheels to this car wants to believe it is a muscle car but, it isn’t.

What the car is or was is a competitor to the Caddy. Those two went at it all the time trying to out do one another. Cadillac was and is a completely different car company. They are no longer trying to get the rich old men or the elderly blue haired women to buy their cars.

Let’s focus on the Lincoln. The name and brand has been around it seems forever and right now the brand is hanging on for dear life. Sales are flat and the new 2017 Lincoln might be the last hope for the brand or Ford might call it a day.
I have seen the spy photos of the new Lincoln and it looks amazingly cool. But, the competition in that class is cut throat.
Cars that we never gave notice too are in that arena now trying like mad to get you to buy there fast, luxury cars. Did I say Fast luxury car? You bet I did and that is against everything we knew years ago.

The short history lesson here is cars were produced and sold in classes. Compact, mid size, large, and luxury. If you wanted that luxury car the list generally was Cadillac, Lincoln, Mercedes, and possibly a large Oldsmobile or Buick.
Buick and Pontiac are history now and Cadillac still is luxury where you can buy one off the showroom floor with over 600 hp. Mercedes has there luxury models and also have high horsepower. Lincoln is re-tooling and will bring back the Continental name. The car will be full of luxury items but again have a very fast, muscle car like engine.

It used to be if your Caddy had the 500 cubic inch engine the actual horsepower might have been 225. Same with the Lincoln and the 460 cubic inch engine. Big numbers but low horsepower.
When you stood on the gas pedal you could expect nearly nothing but a slow wind up engine. Today, these luxury cars have amazing speed and agility. They are not geared toward the old fogie guy anymore.
They want that middle aged guy or gal that wants luxury at its finest and the ponies to back it up. Such an amazing change from what we see in our picture.
I owned a 1974 Lincoln Town Car four door. The car must have been 23 feet long or so and when you ride in the back seat the driver seemed like he or she was in another vehicle. Everything was huge and the car was a land yacht of all land yachts. Today and in 2017 please go look at the new Lincoln and you will not even have a clue what the car was at one time.
If sales don’t pick up in a few years expect Lincoln to go the way of Mercury and I for one, would be sorry to see such a classic just go away.
What a history and what an interesting story.

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By Mark Weisseg

Hudson, Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Packard. AMC, Mercury, Saturn, Hummer and many more.

Some of these car makers had huge hits on there dockets. You know the names: Roadrunner, Superbird, 442, Hornet, GTO, and so on. So what the heck happened?

Well, by now every writer has written why they died off. Foreign competition, poor quality, pricing not right, dealership mistakes, and so on.
Most are true but I need to tell you as a car guy it bothers me. I know the cream rises to the top and not everyone can be a winner but how does a car company like Oldsmobile that built great cars let alone the 442 screw up so badly that GM pulled the plug?
Yes, GM has had some winners and currently have a rash of award winning trucks. But if anyone over age fifty stops and thinks about what has gone the list is very long.

When I worked for a large Diesel engine company, the Government decided to change the rules on how much pollution came out of the exhaust starting in 2002.
We knew the new rules and changed our processes and engines at a high cost. Then, as we finally started feeling good again Uncle Sam said more laws would be in place for 2004.
That was a big kick in the teeth and caused another major player to panic and build a bridge engine to get them up to speed because we all knew 2007 was another hurdle.
Sure as the sun rises and 2007 rolled in, we were ready. The costs to us was out of this world with training, development, and other associated costs. The new laws were really hurting us and the others but we were told we had to keep cleaning up the engines.
We also knew that 2010 was yet another point of concern as the engines at that stage had to be almost perfectly clean. In some cases the exhaust coming out may be cleaner than what was being drawn in. That law forced a big competitor to finally say enough is enough and they decided to buy an engine from another competitor.
Well, that competitor was using a lot of EPA credits and a system that nobody thought would really work day in and day out.
In the meantime our engines were purring along as we prepared and trained for this moment in time. Anyone using DEF fluid and the SCR systems passed the government testing. The competitor that the other guys went to were struggling so they sued the government and eventually lost the cases as they could not prove there system would work over a long period. To the disgust of the customers, they had a lot of breakdowns and warranty claims worth near a billion dollars. This company was in deep trouble and the buzzards were circling.

The solution for them was to buy engines from us because all of our engines were EPA compliant. They still buy engines from my former company but now have switched gears per se and build there own engines using the SCR way. Currently, it is the only system that meets the EPA’s regulations. No more Cat engines, no more Mercedes engines either.

Now, let’s go to the automobile. For years the car makers such as BMW, Mercedes, and other Diesel engine car makers were using DEF. That is diesel exhaust fluid.
You have a separate tank for the fluid and you do not need very much for an automobile. We found some BMW drivers had a 7-10 gallon tank for the fluid and might fill up every six months. Maybe. The driver has a gauge on the dash and could add this colorless, odorless, no harmful solution himself or wait for a dealer to do it at service time. The light pick up truck market used this design as well so the guy that had the dump truck delivering your mulch was using DEF. All to ensure quality air. No more black soot pouring out the tailpipes polluting everything in sight.

It all made perfect sense except the costs to change everything was out in the universe. My former employer understood the governments stand and embraced the change. No way we’re gonna cheat or not do what we were told to do.
The costs to us was out of this world and the public for the most part had no clue. It raised the price of a class 8 , that is a large diesel truck 8-15 thousand dollars per truck. And the dealer networks spent untold thousands training the technicians to work on these components.

Now, unless you have had your head under a rock you know about the VW Diesel engine mess.
If I got my facts correct a team at WVU of all places, discovered that when the VW engine was being tested it was performing within all the laws.

I hope now you have a different understand regarding my first few paragraphs on why some companies folded up the tent in the face of troubling waters while others forged ahead and to this day are successful enterprises.

Some just couldn’t adjust while other car companies tried to adjust but it was too late. Packard is such a story.
Before World War II a Packard was one of the best cars on the planet and if you had one you were special.
They invented several items we still use today. But, after the war they lost there footing and by the fifties they were destined to join forces with the dying Studebaker company to stay afloat.
Then Studebaker joined AMC to keep themselves from going under. Then, Chrysler with the push from the government bought AMC really for the rights to the Jeep line. But, it was over for Packard and Studebaker by then.
The two large, well respected companies would only be a memory. AMC would breath no more under Chrysler and we know what happened years later.
Fiat, once a bicycle company that turned into an auto maker bought them out and renamed themselves FCA. To this very day Fiat sales in the United States are horrible. In Italy they are fair.
If it were not for getting our government to basically push this deal Fiat and Chrysler may be gone by now. The saga continues as the head of FCA said he would like to merge FCA with GM. I am sure GM once they stopped laughing sent them a no thank you letter.

Concluding, what seem like a removal of certain cars from the market is due to simple factors like low sales, is usually behind the scenes a very complicated affair, with more subplots than the best arthouse cinema.

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By Mark Weisseg

Okay, you earned the joy of having two of the same car but just years apart. Kind of like the commercials on TV where anyone can enter and win two Corvettes, or two Challengers. One is brand new and has all the options while the other is a car from the past but fully restored and beautiful.

Let’s put the contest or drawing aside and look at real life. If you have this type of situation at home you really have hit the bells correctly. The mere thought of having say a 2016 Mustang and a 1966 Mustang side by side in your garage is more than most people could dream of. I have a friend who has a 70 Challenger convertible and his goal is to buy a new Challenger with a convertible so he can match them up. I believe the idea is very cool and few of us regular guys will get that opportunity.

Now, the hard part of course. Which one do you drive? You say it is an easy answer in that you will drive both and I happen to believe you, for a while. You see, as I have stated in the past I have older vehicles that I love for many reasons. I drive them and enjoy the heck out of them but I am also happy when I wheel into the driveway. They are tough on us older cats.

When I get behind the wheel of one of my newer classic muscle cars I love the better seating and steering as well as other creature comforts the older ones do not have. I love all my vehicles equally and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. But, some days the old bones just do not want to shift, steer, and brake an old truck. Some days I need the power under the hood, comfortable seats, and a nice stereo to smooth away life’s bumps.

So, to have two cars of the same but of another vintage would be just boss as we used to say in the 60’s, I believe the newer one would get more mileage. Please feel free to disagree because in an earlier article I stated I do not like guys showing up at our car shows with a 2015 car. We can see that car everyday , somewhere if we want to. But, if you have a 64 Mercury lightweight then “Come on down”.

In closing, I hope you get your dream and not from a contest. The odds must be out of this world. But, if you earn the money to actually buy these dream cars, please do so and enjoy and love them equally because you will be in rarified air.

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By Mark Weisseg

We discussed the Mercury Cougar before but it’s worth mentioning again.

Most of the Mercury Cougars had the 302 V8 or some stepped up to the 351C or 351W. C for the Cleveland plant and W for the Windsor plant. Both great engines of course. But, there was more.

Mercury had a 428 ready to go and it was a hit. My eldest brother was looking for a used car back in the early seventies and I went with him one day. He stumbled onto a white Cougar with a beautiful interior. Bucket seats, auto transmission, and a full load of options. So, he opens the hood and there it was, a 428 monster. I guess he expected a small V8, but he was getting a rocket engine. Of course I was egging him on to buy it but he was smarter than my sales pitch. He knew his fuel economy would be poor, the car would be bad in snow, and his insurance rates would skyrocket. Hence, he passed on that car and landed up buying a nice new Chevelle.

But the car was and is a winner. The hideaway headlights and the rear taillight package was unique. The car was competing against its own family in that the Mustang was a rival. The Cougar was to be a gentleman’s car, a businessman’s car, and it worked for a while. Then, like most cars Mercury saw a good thing and the car got larger and bulkier. The 302 became the standard power plant and the new Cougar also did well for a few years. But, Mercury was in trouble. They focused their attention on the older generation and cars like the Mercury Marquis became the standard. Mercury was saddled with the Lincoln’s at one dealership and that is what happened. The Lincoln Mercury crowd was gray or blue haired and Cougars were given the pink slip.

Today, we know Mercury is no more. Hard to imagine this once shining light is turned off forever. Now, Lincoln is fighting for its life and better start selling cars in better numbers or it may go the Mercury way. Let’s hope that never happens. Losing Mercury was bad enough.

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Engine: 351 (5.8 L) V8
Transmission: Automatic
Price: US $29,888.00 (6th Jan. 2015)

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The Mercury Cougar XR-7 was designed as a more luxurious muscle car, especially in convertible format.
This is a first generation car (1967-1970) and arguably the best looking.

The design of the Cougar changed throughout its first-generation, with the ’69 version having its grille switched from vertical to horizontal bars. This was also the first year of the convertible, making this one quite rare.
The 351 cu. engine was the standard and the middle of the range, with original engine choices going from the 289cu. to the mighty 427cu FE.

Definitely shortlist this one….

‘This Cougar was built on October 7, 1968 and features; 351 2-V V8 motor, FMX Select Shift automatic transmission (Code X), Holley carburetor, Yellow paint (Code W), saddle leather bucket seats (6F), new power convertible soft top with glass backlite, bucket seats, center console, Rim Blow steering wheel, power front disc brakes, power steering, RARE air-conditioning unit, AM/FM Radio with auxiliary capability, XR-7 floor mats, tinted glass, heavy duty suspension and full spare tire. ‘

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You could argue that the first Dodge Challenger was the ‘Dodge silver Challenger’ released in 1958 as a limited edition, but the Dodge Challenger we all know and love had its first generation in 1970 to 1974.

The first-generation Dodge Challenger was to capture some of the market from the Mustang and the Camaro, while also trying to take on the Mercury Cougar and Pontiac Firebird.

The exterior was designed by Carl Cameron from a sketch of his 1966 Charger prototype, especially using that car designs grille.
Arguably, coming a little late to the party, the Challenger couldn’t quite catch up with Mustang sales, but they did have the massive choice of any engine you could have in the Challenger with some of the rarest options being the most desirable today.

Over the years the Dodge Challenger and featured in many a TV show and movie, one of the most ubiquitous being the 1971 film ‘Vanishing Point’ which featured in 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum, which was later resurrected in Quentin Tarantino’s movie ‘Death Proof.’

Rarities for the year were not just the rare optioned cars but also the Dodge Challenger T/A (Trans Am), which to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans American Sedan Championship, Dodge had to produce a certain amount of road going cars with a destoked 340 engine.
A Western special was also produced the West Coast dealers which had a rear-exit exhaust system, Western special ID on the rear deck lid and the vacuum operated trunk release.

Engines
198 cu in (3.24 L) Slant 6 I6, 125 hp.
225 cu in (3.69 L) Slant 6 I6, 145 hp.
318 cu in (5.21 L) LA V8, 230 hp.
340 cu in (5.6 L) LA V8, 275 hp (1x4bbl), 290 hp(3×2 bbl)
360 cu in (5.9 L) LA V8
383 cu in (6.28 L) B V8 335 hp.
426 cu in (6.98 L) Hemi V8, 425 hp.
440 Magnum cu in (7.2 L) RB V8, 375 hp (1×4 bbl)
440 Six Pack 440 ci (3×2 bbl), 390 hp.

340 Six Pack- 0 to 60 MPH – 7.0 sec., Quarter Mile – 15.2 sec.
R/T 440 Six-Pack- 0 to 60 MPH – 6.2 sec., Quarter Mile – 13.7 sec @ 105 mph.
Hemi- 0 to 60 MPH -6.3 secs., Quarter Mile – 13.1 sec @ 107.1 mph.

Factory Exterior Colors:
Silver     A4
Light Blue     B3
Bright Blue     B5
Dark Blue     B7
Plum Crazy     C7
Bright Red     E5
Light Green     F4
Dark Green     F8
Sublime     J5
Green Go     J6
Go Mango     K2
Dark Burnt Orange     K5
Beige     L1
Panther Pink     M3
Dark Tan     T6
Hemi Orange     V2
White     W1
Black     X9
Bright Yellow     Y1
Cream     Y3
Light Gold     Y4

Factory Interior Colors:
Citron Gold Metallic
Puma Tan Metallic
Sunfire Orange Metallic
Bayou Green Metallic
Baltic Blue Metallic
Jewel Black

Production Numbers
Challenger: 2-Dr Hardtop V6 & V8 – 53,337.
Challenger: 2-Dr Sports Hardtop V6 & V8 – 6,584.
Challenger: 2-Dr Convertible V6 & V8 – 3,173.
Challenger R/T: 2-Dr Hardtop – 14,889.
Challenger R/T: 2-Dr Sports Hardtop – 3,979.
Challenger R/T: 2-Dr Convertible – 1,070.
Challenger T/A- 2-Dr Hardtop – 1,000+.

1969-1971 Mopar Codes    

Description
A01     69-71     Light Package
A02     69-71     Driver Aid Group
A03     69-70     Town & Country Group
A03     71 Only     Deluxe Light Package
A04     69-71     Basic (Radio) Group
A05     69-71     Protection Group
A06     69 Only     Sport Group
A06     69 Only     Air Conditioning Group
A07     69-70     Turnpike Package
A08     69 Only     Wagon Easy Entry Convenience Group
A09     71 Only     Concealed Headlamp Package
A11     69 only     Special Model XX29 Charger Daytona
A11     69 only     Special Model XX29 Charger 500
A12     69 only     440 Six Pack Engine Package
A12     70 only     Chrysler 300 Hurst
A13     70 only     Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
A13     69 only     440-4bbl Engine Package
A14     69 only     Chrysler/Plymouth Spring Special w/ vinyl top
A14     69-70     Spring Special Package
A15     69 only     Chrysler/Plymouth Spring Special wo/ vinyl top
A20     69 only     Dodge Fever Special Package
A21     70-71     Elastomeric Colored Front Bumper Package
A22     70-71     Elastomeric Colored Front & Rear Bumper Package
A24     70-71     Trunk & Spare Tire Dress-up
A28     71 only     Noise Reduction Package
A31     69-71     High Performance Axle Package  w/3.91 Ratio
A32     69-70     Super Performance Axle Package  w/4.10 Ratio
A33     69-71     Track Pak w/3.54 ratio
A34     69-70     Super Track Pak w/4.10 ratio
A35     69-71     H .D. Trailer Towing Package
A36     69-71     Performance Axle Package w/3.55 Ratio
A37     70-71     Taxi Package
A38     70-71     Police Package
A39     69 only     Dodge Spring Special A
A40     69 only     Dodge Spring Special B
A41     69 only     White Hat Special w/vinyl roof
A42     69 only     Dart Spring Special Package A
A43     69 only     Dart Spring Special Package B
A44     70-71     Rear Window Louver Package
A45     70-71     Front & Rear Spoiler Package
A46     69-71     Moulding Package
A47     69-70     Special Edition Package
A47     69 only     Special Dress-up Group I
A48     69-70     Dress  Up Package
A49     69 only     Special Dress-up Group II
A51     70 only     Sport Fury S-23
A51     71 only     Duster Twister Package
A52     70-71     Sport Fury GT
A53     70-71     Trans Am Package
A53     69 only     Formula S Package
A54     70-71     Colored Bumper Package
A55     69 only     Black Vinyl Trim Group
A55     70-71     Custom Trim Package
A56     69 only     ‘Cuda 340 Package
A57     69 only     ‘Cuda 383 Package
A58     69 only     Sport Grain Group
A59     71 only     Sizzler Package
A60     71 only     4-Speed Transmission Special Package
A61     71 only     Automatic Transmission Special Package
A62     69-71     Rallye Instrument Cluster Package
A63     70 only     Challenger Moulding Group
A65     70-71     Dart GT Package
A66     70 only     Challenger 340 Performance Package
A67     70-71     Backlight Louver Package
A73     70 only     Special Value Package – XH29 Charger
A78     69 only     Western Sport Special Package
A78     71 only     Formal Roof Package
A82     68-71     Police Ornamentation Group
A83     70-71     New York Taxi Package
A85     69 only     Front End Ornamentation Group
A85     71 only     Charger Topper Group
A86     69 only     Interior Decor Group
A87     69-71     Road Runner Decor Package
A88     70-71     Interior Decor Group
A91     70 only     Western Sport Special
A93     70-71     B & E Body Coupe Package
A94     70-71     Gold Duster Special Package
A94     71 only     Reminder Light Package
A95     70-71     Chrysler Spring Special
A97     71 only     Special Package
A97     70 only     Fury Spring Special A
A98     70 only     Fury Spring Special B
A99     71 only     Special Coupe Package
B11     69-71     H.D. Drum Brakes 10″ – Auto Adj. (A-Body)
B11     70-71     H.D. Drum Brakes 11″ – Auto Adj. (B+C+E Body)
B31     69-70     H.D. Drum Brakes 11″ – Manual Adj. (B+C Body)
B39     69 only     H.D. Metallic Brake Lining
B41     69-71     Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10″ RR Drum
B42     70 only     Front Disc Brakes w/H.D. 11″ RR Drum
B51     69-71     Power Brakes
B61     69-70     Brakes – Standard Drum
B64     71 only     4-Wheel Skid Control
CO4     69-71     Seat Belts – Delete All Standard
C13     69-70     Front Shoulder Belts
C14     69-71     Rear Shoulder Belts
C15     70 only     Deluxe Seat Belts
C16     69-71     Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C21     69-71     Center Front Seat Cushion
C22     69-70     Armrest Base-Painted
C23     69-71     Rear Armrests w/ashtray
C25     69 only     Left Head Restraint
C26     70-71     Consolette w/Formed Headlining
C28     69 only     Right Head Restraint
C31     69 only     Left & Right Head Restraints
C32     69-71     Delete Head Restraints
C34     69-71     Front Seat Shield
C37D     70 only     Richard Petty Blue (Special Order Paint)
C51     69-71     Bench Seat-Split 50/50
C52     71 only     Bench Seat
C55     69-71     Bucket Seats
C61     69-71     Bucket Seat Left Reclining
C62     69-71     Left-hand 6 way Adjustable Bucket Seat
C65     69-71     Air Foam Front Seat
C71     69-70     Air Foam Front & Rear Seat
C73     69 only     Fold Down Rear Seat
C81     69-71     Seat Spring – H.D. Front
C83     69-71     Seat Spring – H.D. Rear
C85     69-71     Seat Spring – H.D. Front & Rear
C91     69-71     Floor Mats – H.D. Front
C92     69-71     Floor Mats – Accessory Rubber
C93     69-71     Carpet
C94     69 only     Floor Mats Colored Keyed
C95     69-71     Floor Mats – H.D. Front & Rear Black
C96     69-71     Trunk Dress-Up Partial
C97     69-71     Trunk Dress-Up
CTD     69-71     Codes Continued on 2nd Fender Tag
D11     69-70     3 Speed Manual Transmission-Column Shift 6 Cyl.
D12     69-70     3 Speed Manual Transmission-Column Shift 8 Cyl.
D13     70-71     3 Speed Manual Transmission-Floor Shift
D21     69-71     4 Speed Manual Transmission
D31     69-71     A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
D32     69-71     Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
D34     69-71     Light Duty Automatic Transmission
D36     70-71     A727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
D41     69-71     Clutch H.D. 9 1/2″ Diameter
D49     69-71     Special Order Transmission
D51     69-71     2.76:1 Rear Axle Ratio
D53     69-71     3.23:1 Rear Axle Ratio
D55     69-71     2.45:1 Rear Axle Ratio
D56     69-71     3.54:1 Rear Axle Ratio
D57     69-71     3.91:1 Rear Axle Ratio
D58     69-71     4.10:1 Rear Axle Ratio
D69     69-71     Special Order Rear Axle
D91     69-71     Sure Grip Axle
E11     69 only     170 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder 115hp
E22     70-71     198 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder 125hp
E24     69-71     225 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder 145hp
E25     69-71     225 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder H.D. 145hp
E31     69 only     273 cid 2 barrel V8 190hp
E44     69-71     318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
E55     69-71     340 cid 4 barrel V8 275hp
E55     70-71     340 cid 3×2 barrel V8 290hp
E57     71     360 cid 2 barrel V8 255hp
E61     69-70     383 cid 2 barrel V8 290hp
E61     71 only     383 cid 2 barrel V8 275hp
E63     69-70     383 cid 4 barrel V8 H.P. 335hp
E63     71 only     400 cid 2 barrel V8 190hp
E65     71 only     383 cid 4 barrel V8 300hp
E74     69-71     426 Hemi 2×4 barrel V8 425hp
E85     69-71     440 cid 4 barrel V8 350hp
E86     69-71     440 cid 4 barrel V8 (High Performance) 375hp
E87     70-71     440 cid 3×2 barrel V8  (High Performance) 390hp
E91     70-71     Police Engine
END     69-71     End of Sales Codes
EN1     69-71     End of Sales Codes
EN2     69-71     End of Sales Codes
F01     70 only     440 cid 4 barrel police engine conversion package
F08     70-71     Trans Am Engine
F11     69

46 Amp Alternator (std with AC)
F11     70-71     50 Amp Alternator
F13     69-71     60 Amp Alternator
F15     69-71     65 Amp Alternator
F17     69-71     Radio Suppressor Package
F22     69-71     Battery 46 Amp Hour (Series 24 w/Green Caps)
F23     69-71     Battery 59 Amp Hour (Series 24 w/Yellow Caps)
F25     69-71     Battery 70 Amp Hour (Series 27 w/Red Caps)
F56     69-71

Antifreeze Tested -35º F
F95     69-71     Certified Speedometer
F96     69-71     Oil Pressure Gauge
G01     71     Heated Rear Window Defogger
G11     69-71     Tinted Glass (all)
G12     69-71     Tinted side glass
G15     69-71     Tinted Windshield
G18     69-71     Clear windshield (with ac)
G21     69-71     Clear Glass (with ac)
G24     69-70     Omit Vent Windows
G25     69-70     Add Vent Windows
G25     71 only     Manual Vent Wing
G30     69-71     Delete mirrors
G31     69-71     OS RH Manual Standard Mirror
G32     70-71     OS RH Manual Racing Mirror
G33     69     OS LH Remote Standard Mirror
G33     70-71     OS LH Remote Racing Mirror
G34     70-71     OS LH Remote Racing Mirror
G35     69-71     Delete Standard Outside Mirror
G36     70-71     OS Dual Racing Mirrors
G37     71     OS Dual Racing Mirrors
G41     70-71     Day/Night Inside Rear-View Mirror
G42     70-71     Non Day/Night Inside Rear-view Mirror
H11     69-70     Heater
H25     69-71     Heater Delete
H31     69-71     Rear Window Defogger
H41     71     Heater w/ Upper Level Vent
H51     69-71     Air Conditioning
J01     69-71     Driver Education Decal
J11     69-71     Glove Box Lock
J14     71     Delete Cigar Lighter
J15     69-71     Cigar Lighter
J21     69-71     Electric Clock
J24     71     Headlamp Washer
J25     69-71     3 Speed Wipers
J26     69-71     Tailgate Window Wiper/Washer
J31     69-71     Dual Horns
J32     69-71     Single Horn
J41     69-71     Pedal Dress Up
J45     69-71     Hood Tie Down Pins
J46     69-71     Locking Gas cap
J52     71     Inside Hood Release
J54     70-71     Sport Hood
J55     69-71     Undercoating with Hood Pad
J64     69-71     Instrument Panel Woodgrain
J68     70-71     Backlight Louvers
J78     70-71     Front Spoiler
J81     70-71     Rear Spoiler – Wing Type
J82     70-71     Rear Spoiler – Duck Wing
L05     69-71     Map Light
L06     70-71     Dome/Reading Lamp
L11     69-71     Glove Box Light
L15     69-71     Ash Receiver Lamp
L25     69-71     Trunk Lamp
L31     70-71     Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L34     70-71     Road Lights
L35     69-71     Cornering Lamps
L37     71     Concealed Headlamps
L42     70-71     Headlamp Time Delay
L61     69-71     Dome Lamp Switch Rear Doors
L65     69-71     Ignition Switch Lamp  /with time delay
L68     69-71     Auto Headlamp Dimmer
L71     69-71     Door Ajar Lamp
L72     69-71     Headlamp On Buzzer
L73     69-71     Seatbelt Unfastened Lamp
L75     70-71     Low Fuel Lamp
L76     70-71     Heater Controls Lamp
M05     69-71     Door edge moldings
M21     69-71     Roof drip rail moldings
M25     69-71     Wide sill moldings
M26     69-71     Wheel Lip Moldings
M27     70-71     Delete Wheel Lip Moldings
M28     70-71     Front Bumper Periphery
M31     69-70     Belt Moldings
M31     71 only     Belt and Hood Moldings
M33     69-71     Body Side Moldings
M36     71 only     Rear Bumper Periphery
M38     70-71     Decklid Finish Panel Moldings
M41     69-71     License Plate Frame
M42     70-71     Front Stone Shield Moldings
M43     69-71     Grille Trim Moldings
M44     70-71     Hood and Fender Moldings
M46     69-70     Simulated ¼ Scoops
M47     69 only     Hood Scoops – Simulated
M51     69-71     Power Sunroof w/Vinyl Roof
M71     70-71     Front Colored Bumper
M72     70-71     Rear Colored Bumper
M73     70-71     Front & Rear Colored Bumpers
M75     71 only     Rear Bumper Tape
M81     69-71     Front Bumper Guards
M83     69-71     Rear Bumper Guards
M84     69-71     Tail Step Sill Plate
M85     69-71     Front & Rear Bumper Guards
M88     70-71     Decklid Moldings Treatment
M91     69-71     Luggage Rack
M93     69-71     Body Side Moldings Delete
N23     70-71     Electronic Ignition System
N25     69-71     Engine Block Heater
N31     69-71     Optional Engine Compression Ratio
N41     69-71     Dual Exhaust
N42     70-71     Chrome Exhaust Tips
N44     70 only     Side Exhaust
N45     69-71     Hi Capacity Fan
N46     69-71     Medium Capacity Fan
N51     69-71     Maximum Engine Cooling
N65     69-71     7 Blade Torque Drive Fan
N75     69-71     Aux. Transmission Fluid Cooler
N77     71 only     Aux. Vacuum Reservoir
N78     68 only     Performance Gauge
N81     69-71     Fast Idle Control
N85     69-71     Tachometer
N88     69-71     Auto Speed Control
N94     70-71     Fiberglass Fresh Air Hood
N95     70-71     Emissions Control
N96     69-71     Fresh Air Hood
N97     69-71     Noise Reduction Package
N98     71 only     Exhaust Emissions Standards Label
P21     69-71     Power Front Bench Seat
P25     69-71     Power Left Front Seat
P28     69-71     Power Left/Right Front Seat
P31     69-71     Power Windows
P33     69-71     Power Vent Windows
P35     69-71     Power Tailgate Window
P37     70-71     Power Convertible Top
P41     69-71     Power Door Locks
P44     71 only     Power Lock Tailgate
P45     69-70     Power Deck Lid Release
R11     69-71     AM Radio (2 Watts)
R13     69-71     Deluxe AM Radio (5 1/2 Watts)
R18     69 only     Search Tune AM Radio (5 1/2 Watts)
R21     69-71     AM/FM Radio (5 1/2 Watts)
R22     69-71     AM Radio with 8 Track  (10 Watts)
R23     69-71     Search Tune AM/FM Radio (5 1/2 Watts)
R26     71 only     AM Radio with Cassette
R31     69-71     Rear Seat Speaker(s)
R32     70-71     Dual Rear Speakers
R33     70-71     Microphone
R35     69-71     AM/FM Stereo Radio  (10 Watts)
R36     70-71     AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
R37     70-71     AM/FM Stereo with 8 Track
R45     69-71     Oversize Manual Antenna
R48     69-71     Power Antenna
S11     69-71     Suspension H.D. without Sway Bar
S13     69-71     Suspension H.D. with Sway Bar
S15     69-71     Hemi Suspension with Sway Bar
S16     71 only     Suspension H.D. Police
S17     69-70     Reduced Rate Suspension
S21     71 only     Shocks H.D. 1″-Front / Monroe Load Levers Rear
S22     71 only     Shocks H.D. Monroe Front / Load Levers Rear
S25     69-71     Firm Ride Shocks 1″ Front & Rear
S28     69-71     Firm Ride Shocks 1″ Front  / 1 3/8″ Rear
S31     70-71     Front Sway Bar
S41     71 only     Rear Sway Bar
S61     69-71     Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
S62     69-71     Tilt Steering Column
S74     70-71     Quick Ratio Power Steering
S75     69 Only     Quick Ration Manual Steering
S76     69-70     Steering Wheel Horn Ring Full/Fleet
S77     69-71     Power Steering
S78     69-70     Full Horn Ring
S79     69-70     Lower ½ Horn Ring
S81     69-71     Premium Steering Wheel Woodgrained
S81     71 Only     Deluxe Padded Steering Wheel (B-Body)
S83     70-71     Rim Blow Woodgrained Steering Wheel (Rim Blow)
S84     71 only     “Tuff” Steering Wheel
T82     69     F70-15 White
T83     69     F70-14 Red
T85     69     F70-14 Red (Fiberglass Belted)
T86     70-71     F70-14 White
T87     69-71     F70-14 Raised White Letter
U01     70-71     E60-15 Raised White Letter (Front)
U01     70-71     G60-15 Raised White Letter (Rear)
U64     69     F70-15 White Stripe (Fiberglass belted)
U65     69     F70-15 Red Stripe (Fiberglass belted)
U7S     69     Special Order
U82     70-71     E60-15 Raised White Letter Polyglass
U86     71     G60-15 Raised White Letter Polyglass
V01     69-71     Mono Tone Paint Treatment
V02     69-71     Two Tone Paint Treatment
V05     69 Only     Paint Buffed
V08     69-71     Paint, Trim, and Vinyl Roof Edit Waiver
V09     69-71     Paint Special Order
V1*     69-71     Full Vinyl Top

* Missing digit represents color choices
A- Gunmetal
B- Blue
C- Black Alligator
F – Green
G – Black Gator Grain
H – Green Floral (Mod Top 1969 Dart/Coronet Only)
J – Walnut Pattern (1970 Only)
J – Paisley (1971 Only)
K – Walnut
L – Champagne
L – Parchment
M – Burgundy
P – Yellow Floral (Mod Top 1969 Barracuda Only)
P – Mod Yellow (Mod Top 1970 Barracuda Only)
Q – Blue and Green Floral (Mod Top 1969 Satellite Only)
Q – Mod Blue (Mod Top 1970 Barracuda Only)
T – Tan
W – White
X – Black
Y – Gold and Green Floral (Mod Top 1969 Barracuda Only)
Y – Gold
Y – Tortoise Grain
9 – Special Order (V19=Black on Superbird)

V21     69-71     Performance Hood Treatment
V22     70-71     Delete Sport Hood Treatment
V23     69-70     Paint – Delete Body Side
V24     70-71     Performance Hood Treatment w/CID
V3*     69-71     Convertible Top

* Missing digit represents color choices
W – White
X – Black
9 – Special Order

V4*     70     Body Side Stripe (Strobe Tape)

* Missing digit represents color choices
J – Lime Daylight Fluorescent
M – Pink Daylight Fluorescent
W – White
X – Black

V4*     71     Vinyl Canopy Roof (See V1* for Colors)
V5*     69-71     Body Side Molding
V6*     69-71     Longitudinal Stripes
V7*     69-70     Accent Stripes
V8*     69-71     Transverse Stripes
V9*     70     Bumble Bee Stripes
V9*     71     Longitudinal Stripes

V5* thru V9* Missing digit represents color choices
A- Gunmetal
B- Light Blue
C- Plum Crazy
D – Dark Blue
E – Bright Red
F – Green
H – Trans Am Black
J – Chartreuse
K – Go Mango Orange
M – Magenta (1970 Only)
M – Burgundy (1971 Only)
R – Red
T – Tan
V – Orange
W – White
X – Black
Y – Yellow
8 – Delete

W11     69-71     Deluxe Wheel Covers
W13     69     Class 2 Wheel Covers
W13     70     Deep Dish Wheel Covers
W13     71     Class 2 Wheel Covers
W15     69     Deep Dish Wheel Covers
W15     70-71     Wire Wheel Covers
W18     69-70     Simulated Mag Wheel Covers
W21     69     Road Wheels
W21     70-71     Rallye Wheels
W23     70-71     Road Wheels
W34     70-71     Collapsible Spare Tire
W55     71     Wheels Painted Body Color
Y05     69-70     Build to USA Specs
Y07     69-70     Build to Canada Specs
Y09     69-70     Build to Specs for Export
Y11     69-71     Domestic Publications
Y13     69-71     Dealer Demo
Y14     69-71     Sold Car
Y15     69-71     Direct Sale
Y16     69-71     Sales Bank
Y17     69-71     Corporate Lease Car System
Y22     69-71     Corporate Lease Car – Executive
Y28     69-71     Company Car/Public Relations
Y33     69-71     Fleet Sales
Y37     71     Outside Modification Vendor (Sunroof)
Y39     69-71     Special Order
Y54     69-71     Chrysler Management Employee Purchase
Y91     69-71     Show Car Finish A / Less Gas
Y92     69-70     Show Car Finish B / Less Gas
Y93     71     Show Car Finish B / Less Gas
Y97     70     Show Car Finish – 3 Gallons Gas

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The post 1970 Dodge Challenger Overview. appeared first on Muscle Car.

This TV show was a great overview of various types of muscle cars, clearly explaining the back history of the vehicles and giving you tons of examples.

This episode focuses on the Mercury Cougar, which was produced up to 2002, but it was between its introduction year of 1967 to 1970 where arguably the Cougar’s finest looking muscle car editions were produced.

It’s worth watching the whole video to get the full history of the amazing Mercury Cougar, but also to check out the other videos from the show to find out about other awesome muscle cars and their linage.

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By Mark Weisseg

Years ago I managed a group of guys in the automotive business. One of my employees now known as associates had a little Chevy Nova like this one above. The difference was he had the Chevy stock rally wheels, an automatic transmission, a AM radio, bench seats and under the hood a monster straight six cylinder. Oh the horror!

You see he inherited the car from an Uncle and he loved the car. It was even in the 80’s a spot on beautiful car. Flawless is the word that comes to my mind. Funny,we never thought at the time to lower it, slap on 20 inch wheels, and drop a monster 396 crate engine in it. You see the car was special as it was and he knew if he changed it he could never go back. I understood this as I have many original cars and remind myself they are only that way once. So, as tempting as it is to modify the car into something wild and crazy one must fight these demons at times and leave it alone.

Today, twenty five plus years later this friend still has his Nova and yes it is still original. He has a young son now and I would imagine he is schooling him to keep the car in the family and in its originality. Not every classic needs to be retro moded, chopped, channeled, tubbed, shaved, lowered, with a crate engine and a sonic boom stereo system. No, when I hit the shows I like to see a original Falcon, a Nova, or a Mercury Comet. It reminds me of simpler times when a guy could drive his car to a show and home again without worry of rain, a dust storm or the possibility of following a loaded garbage truck. Today I know guys that if there is rain on radar within 500 miles they will not pull the ride out. Because we all know it might melt. Or the guy at the show that hears a rumble of thunder and panics, folds up shop, and races home in terror for fear the liquid sunshine might touch the car.

Relax, I don’t like getting some of my cars wet with rain either but I don’t go into panic mode if it does. More power to the guys and gals who live and drive the classics and do not modify them to the point where it is hard to tell what is real and what is cloned. Horsepower is not everything but it sure makes it more fun at times. Lastly, at a show this past year I stumbled upon a Chrysler Imperial from the early 60’s. I stared at the dash for what seems like hours because it was a work of art. Chrome buttons, levers that slid, push button drive, an oblong steering wheel and the coolest gauge package I have ever seen. So, remember the classics are not about flowmaster, K&N filters, and other such gizmos. Stop, and look at the real classics that are untouched and you will remember how and why you fell in love in the first place.

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By Mark Weisseg

Again I take you back to SEMA two years ago and we were wandering around aimlessly trying to take it all in. Then, the two us old guys stumble on to this plum crazy Mopar. We lost ourselves in the paint detail, engine bay, and interior. The car was so flawless it was worthy of additional time to gawk at. I mean we had much more to do and see but Craig and I are old Mopar guys at heart even though I have strayed into other cars. But this car was just so nice we wanted to take it all in and swap a story or two about these cars.

You see, Dad started us on Superbirds, Chargers, Roadrunners, Demons, Hemi engines and more. So, we cut our teeth on these great cars of the sixties and seventies but I admit for me they fell out of favor when I saw a Dodge GLH and a Duster remained Roadrunner. So we both still have a very deep affection for the older Mopar’s and this rock and roll star hit the ball out of the park.

We question how they went from Cuda’s, Challengers, Chargers, and Roadrunners, to rehashed Darts, Dodge 200’s, and PT Cruisers. It was a fall from grace with the Plymouth name being dumped from the line up and the Dodge Ram becoming just Ram. Now, I read the CEO of Fiat Chrysler floated an idea to merge with General Motors. An unlikely marriage for sure but I could picture Dad rolling over in his grave.

We all know things change and at times it is hard to accept the changes. Just think of all the car names that are no longer with us. Let me throw you the bone and you finish the thought. AMC, Studebaker, Packard, Mercury, Cord, Auburn, Essex, and…….

Let’s hope moving forward the big guys don’t slap names like Cuda on a weak car that does not deserve the title. Challenger certainly got it right as did Mustang and Camaro. But, I will scream if I see another car named after a classic from the 60’s or 70’s without regard to its heritage.

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By Mark Weisseg

This picture is not a picture of my collection. Oh no, mine is much smaller. This collection is a friend of mine and the picture does not do it justice. At last count there were over 100 vehicles in there all of which have a special meaning. The building is heated and cooled and the air gets exchanged as needed.

Typical collection? Heck no, but this guy earned his money via hard work and decided this would be his pleasure. Yes, they run tours through the place with a guy leading the group who is more than just an employee. He is a friend, a partner, a worker and a invaluable asset to the care of the collection. Everyone here is nice, proud, and full of energy for our hobby. So, that’s the way it has to be right? Wrong.

Whether you have one car or a hundred it is not amount or the size for once. Size does not matter at all. What matters is if you have a Mercury Maruader with a 390 under the lid and you love it it then it’s your collection. Having one classic car costs money, time, energy, and more. More meaning something else you should have done like clean out the gutters lost out to you wiping down the valve covers or putting armor all on your interior – again.

Please do not get caught up with the guys you may know of or hear about that they have a storage building with twenty five sweet cars in it and you poor loser only have one. One is great and make the best of it. Take it to a show, drive it with a smile and share your happiness with others. The big boys are always out there. Let them have some fun but do not take your eye off your prize. At every show I will see some drop dead sweet car sleek in and think he has got the best. Sure enough 15 minutes later something else rolls in that is better and the first guy is bummed out. Let them worry about egos. Keep yours in check and enjoy whatever you have. Even if it has a few flaws in it- so what. It is yours and be proud of your wheels. Simply enjoy the hobby as it is meant to be for the regular folk.

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1967 was a big year in the muscle and pony car world with the roundabout releases of the Chevrolet Camaro and the Mercury Cougar.
Pontiac had to cope with something special to compete and it sure did with the Firebird.

This gorgeous example Firebird by Hugh Mcgillivray shows the Convertible/Roadster is every bit as good as it was 40+ years ago.

‘I’ve had this car since March 1986, restored it and finishing it in 1994.
Put a fresh Pontiac 400 in 2000. My son drove it to High School from 2000 to 2003(graduated 2002).
In 2004 my family bought aftermarket gauges and instrument panel and in 2005 I did a resto mod treatment, adding seats, 17″ wheels and tires, front air dam, twin hoop roll bar and tonnou cover making it a “Roadster”.
The “Bird” you see between the seats is a 69 side marker from a quarter panel and lights up.’

by Hugh Mcgillivray

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This incredible machine showcased at this years SEMA car show was quite honestly, one of the most impressive vehicles of the show and one of the most impressive Dodge Chargers we have ever seen.

The car was built by SpeedKore Performance, Port Washington, Wisconsin.
On close inspection you will see the intricacies and attention to detail in all aspects of this car.

Carbon fibre has been used extensively, from the front fenders, to the hood, valances and the molded front and rear ends.

A Custom grille was made to fit around the 2014 Challenger lights, which is just one of the custom aspects of this great machine.
Carbon fibre runs from the front to back quarters and only on close inspection do you see the use of carbon fibre, showing a subtle approach to this sinister beast.

The fun really starts when you start to look at the engine, which is a Mercury Marine engine, which is more at home in boats and watercraft. Previously, the company have worked on the LT5 V8 engine for the Nineties version of the Corvette ZR1, so they are no strangers to the automotive market.
This monster is a 9L, 90°, double overhead cam V8, with a pair of 94 mm turbochargers, out-of-the-box good for 1650HP.

If this isn’t now the current poster boy for muscle cars, we don’t know what is.

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By Mark Weisseg

Here is a car that for all its coolness just does not get much attention. There seems to be no reason why we cannot show a little more love to this beauty. Just look at the hideaway headlights, the long swooping body, the…. Wait, maybe that is it?

That long back end is cool as it can be. The car is big, I mean big. Sure you could have had Dodge plant a big 440 under the big long hood but it seems many just cannot feel the love for this car.

Other cars like this would be a Ford Torino, the AMC Matador ( yes, what’s a Matador) and possibly the old but proven Hudson Hornet. It seems consumers prefer shorter back ends like the 67 Mustang, 66 Corvette, or the 69 Cougar.

All the cars I mention are great looking cars with the Hudson coming to mind as a family from church would drive it every Sunday to say there prayers.

The bigger cars have so much to offer such as comfort, looks, cool features and power. The smaller of the fast backs offer all the same except they can fit in the garage easier and of course are easier to park. I mean we all dig the 59 Caddy with those giant fins but it’s hard to find a garage it will fit in anymore. And, if you think the Charger is too big its really not that big. Not when you compare it to the Cadillacs and Mercury’s of the day. The Charger just has the right stance, hideaway headlights, and one very interesting dash board. Most of us just don’t see many of these Chargers on the road so you don’t see many at the shows. It is a car I’d like to own for sure. With all the windows down on a nice summer night you could put about 6 kids in the back seat alone. Regardless of my attempt at humor you will turn heads and have a smooth ride, lots of power for your right foot, and the pleasure of knowing you are driving a very unique car.

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By Mark Weisseg

We all love Chargers, Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, Chevelle’s, and 32 Fords. These are easy to love and the car shows are stacked full of them. Big horsepower, shiny paint jobs, great wheel and tire combinations and of course, beautiful interiors.
But really, how many can look at it before you think , “ho hum”. Don’t get me wrong, I love those cars and many more, but lets us not forget the “other” cars out there that feel a bit lost in the shuffle.

Let me remind you of The Dodge Demon, the Javelin, the Mercury Cougar, the Olds 442 and more. You fill in the blanks. I love all old and classic cars and trucks but I get a bit weary of seeing the same vehicles every week. I tend to stop and look longer at the classic cars such as what I mentioned above. I mean a two seater AMX with a 390 is a rocket ship. The Olds 442 is a bit bulky but it is a great car and one just does not see enough of them anymore.

My hat is off to the guys and gals who find a car like I mentioned above and get that ride back to life. We all it is not cheap or easy to restore anything but parts are a bit tougher to find for a AMX versus a Mustang. So, I hope I made my point that we all love the classics as it reminds us of a different time of our lives.

Take a moment the next time you see one of these classics to thank the owner. Thank him or her for all the hard work and effort they exercised in order to keep our hobby alive. It’s that important.

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