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1967 Camaro
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Chevrolet Camaro
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
Chevrolet finally responded to the Mustang with the legendary Camaro in September 1966. The new Camaro was introduced as a 1967 model and by the end of the model year, 220,906 Camaros were produced. The 1967 Camaro was hugely successful and this one model represented almost three percent of all car sales that year. The new Camaro came in either a sports coupe or a convertible. The sports coupe was available...
1969 Camaro
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Chevrolet Camaro
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
The Camaro received new sheet metal in 1969. The look was more angular than the two previous Camaros. Wheel wells were squared off, new front and rear ends were added and this all contributed to a longer and lower look. The interior was updated with square gauges and an optional tachometer. The last of the first generation Camaros even looked “faster” than the previous 1968 Camaro. Chevy offered buyers a plethora of...
1969 Chevelle
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Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Though exterior appearance did not change much from the 1968 Chevelle, the most drastic change in the Chevelle line for 1969 was in its series designations. The bottom-of-the-line 300 series disappeared altogether, and all wagons became sub-series. Therefore, only the 300 DeLuxe and Malibu remained as designated series for the line. Muscle car enthusiasts may have been upset to see the additional disappearance of the SS 396 Sport Coupe as its own...
1987 Grand National
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Buick Grand National
September 19, 2010
September 19, 2010
Buick announced that the Regal’s rear wheel drive platform was history and that 1987 was the last year the Grand National would be offered. Instead of going out with a whimper, Buick went all in, the 1987 Grand National returned with ten more horsepower but the real news was the earth chattering Buick GNX. The 1987 GNX dominated every standard production car on the planet. 1987 Buick Grand National The 1987...
1968 Chevelle
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Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
The 1968 Chevelle models boasted a distinctly changed body style that ushered the car into what has become known as its second generation. All 2-door models featured semi-fastback rooflines, with sedans featuring more of a curve at the rear window than previous models. After losing its most powerful options for a year, the most powerful engine of the SS 396 series (producing 375 horsepower) returned as an option helping set the stage...
1970 Super Bee
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Dodge Super Bee
April 28, 2009
April 28, 2009
The 1970 Coronet Super Bee featured a radical new nose design, an enticing new LOWER base price of $3074, and automatic membership in Dodge's Scat Pack of performance streetcars that included the Dodge Challenger and Charger. Also new for 1970, was the high impact paint colors such as Plum Crazy and Panther Pink. The Panther Pink ended up being the rarest color chosen for Super Bees with only 39 models ordered. Plum Crazy purple...
1970 Barracuda
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Plymouth Barracuda
December 14, 2008
December 14, 2008
The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was an instant classic. The design was muscular with its long hood and short rear deck. The new Barracuda was larger and wider than the previous model and best of all it could hold all the big block engines in Plymouth’s inventory. The Hemi and the 440ci big block could easily fit between the fender wells. The engine choices were plentiful with no less that eleven power plants...
1968 GTO
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Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
Five years in the row and GTO was unbeatable as the most desirable muscle of the 60’s. Marking the start of another successful generation of the famous ‘goat’, the 1968 Pontiac GTO received a heavy makeover. It was a new car both in terms of exterior and interior. With more voluptuous curves, the 1968 GTO is undoubtedly one of the sexiest muscles ever made. The new GTO used GM’s new split wheelbase...
1966 Chevelle
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Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Chevrolet responded once again to the ever-growing popularity of mid-sized cars with large engines by issuing the SS 396 exclusively with a large block V-8. While the rest of the Chevelle models retained the same standard engine (194 cubic inch six cylinder or 283 cubic inch V-8) and upgrade options(230 cubic inch six cylinder or 327 cubic inch V-8) they had contained since the 1964 introduction, every model in every series had the option...
1969 AMX
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AMC AMX
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
The 1969 AMX was little changed from the 1968 AMX. There was a new 140 mph speedometer and a tachometer with a larger face. Later in the year, AMC modified the dash panel. Other than that, the only differences were cosmetic. Leather upholstery became an option and a passenger grab handle was added. Different Models There were three versions offered in 1969: the standard AMX, the “Big Bad” AMX and...
1969 GTO
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Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
Many consider 1969 as the last golden year for the muscle era. While Pontiac’s sales were a little overshadowed by the competitors, the image of the goat remained indestructible. By that year, Pontiac had developed a two-year restyle cycle. The design was a carry over from the previous year. Both the exterior and the interior remained largely unchanged. A few changes included removal or replacement of the emblem from several locations. The endure bumper...
1970 Challenger
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Dodge Challenger
February 04, 2012
February 04, 2012
The 1970 Challenger obviously shares many features with the restyled 1970 Barracuda, though a closer look reveals some differences between the Chrysler’s two entries into the pony car market. First is the Challenger’s larger stature. Through they are based on the same platform, the wheelbase for the Challenger was 110 inches, two inches longer than that of the Barracuda. Consequently, the Challenger is a couple of inches wider and longer, though height and interior...
1969 Barracuda
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Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
Changes for the last of this generation of the Plymouth Barracuda were cosmetically minor. The side light markers were rectangular instead of round, the grill was updated and the taillights were changed. The real news was under the hood. The engineers a Plymouth found a way to stuff a 440ci big block between the fenders. Plymouth also officially introduced the ‘Cuda in 1969. The ‘Cuda was a car for the straight line racer and...
1968 Camaro
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Chevrolet Camaro
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
Little changed for the second year of Camaro production. Minor changes were made to the front and rear of the car. The square headlights from the 1967 Camaro were replaced with rectangular ones. Side markers were added and the vents were removed from the windows. All minor stuff which says that overall the designers got it right the first time. Pony Car fans were well satisfied with the car also. In 1967, Chevrolet sold...
1970 AMX
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AMC AMX
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
The 1968 AMX and 1969 AMX models were very similar, but the AMX received significant styling changes for the 1970 model year. These changes included a different grille and hood, a new interior and different tail lights. The hood included a Ram-Air induction scoop that forced cool air into the engine compartment. On the sides of the car were simulated side exhaust pipes. Underneath the car was a new front suspension and two new...
1967 Chevelle
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Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Other than the introduction of the Camaro, which sold very well as it competed alongside other pony cars like the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet saw a sales slump in all other models. The Chevelle was no exception, with production dropping below 400,000, with a total of 369,100 cars produced. New features also included the availability of a vinyl top available in black or beige, as opposed to the black, blue and white options...
1974 Camaro
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Chevrolet Camaro
July 13, 2008
July 13, 2008
The 1974 Camaro receive significant changes to the front and rear of the car. The elegant chromed bumpers of the 1973 Camaro were replaced with aluminum-faced steel bumpers. These were necessary to meet stricter new federal safety standards. The new bumper system added weight to the car and added seven inches to the total length of the Camaro. Several more innovations included a seat belt system that wouldn’t let the engine to start unless...
Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
Appearance upgrades for 1968 included changes to the grill and the tail lights. For those choosing the Formula S Barracuda special hood plaques announced the engine size. The real news was the engine choices. The 273ci Commando was replaced with a larger 340ci V8 also designated as a “Commando”. The 340ci engine was designed to be a performance engine from the start and it proved a very good designed. Horsepower was...
Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
Changes for 1971 were relatively cosmetic with the addition of dual headlights up front and a new grill. ‘Cuda models received simulated louvers on the front grill. Otherwise the car was basically a carryover. With the deletion of the AAR ‘Cuda only three models remained. The base Barracuda, the luxury Gran Coupe and the performance orientated ‘Cuda. This was also the last year for the convertible option. The Gran Coupe continued as...
Chevrolet Camaro
July 13, 2008
July 13, 2008
The Super Sport option was not available in 1973. In its place was the LT or “Luxury Touring” model. The 1973 Camaro LT was aimed at the female market. Although performance options were available, most buyers of the Camaro LT were more interested in comforts and style than they were in performance. Most of the LT upgrades were appearance and comfort in nature. Some of the most significant upgrades were special badges, Hide-A-Way windshield...
2009 Camaro
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Chevrolet Camaro
March 20, 2009
March 20, 2009
It feels like the 1960’s all over again. Ford comes out with a wildly successful Mustang and Chevrolet and Dodge get their act together and design a pony car to compete. Dodge is building a handsome Challenger that take their cue from the classic 1970 Challenger and Chevy has dusted off the 1969 Camaro. Retro is definitely the trend for the pony car market and all three of these cars blend the best of...
Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Stylistically, little changed with the Chevelle between the 1964 and 1965 models. All models, including the wagons, grew a few inches in length (keeping the same 115-inch wheelbase) and added a few sleeker lines and additional trim options. The biggest change, in addition to the new DeLuxe series, was in engine options available. Standard engines stayed true to the 1964 models, with a 120 horsepower 194 cubic inch six cylinder, or 195...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
1970 is considered by auto historians as the pinnacle of the muscle car golden era. The GTO was heavily restyled and featured a front end design which is regarded as the best in the GTO series. Hidden headlights from the 1969 GTO were replaced with four exposed round headlamps that were wrapped in Endura bumper with blackened out twin grilles. There were new body creases with the rear end redesigned. 1970 was...
AMC AMX
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2011
The AMC AMX or American Motors Experiential as it was officially known made its first public appearance at a press review at the Dayton International Speedway in February 1968 and later that month at the Chicago Automobile Show. By March 1968 the car was available at AMC dealerships. The AMX was the little brother of the four seat AMC Javelin and due the weight savings of a shorter wheel base the car...
1970 Chevelle
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Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Not only did the 1970’s Chevelles usher in a new decade, they also saw the peak of muscle car performance. Other than name changes and some slight body style tweaks, the big news of the year for the Chevelle was the 454 cubic inch behemoth available in one of the two SS packages. The muscle car wars would never be the same again. Though it didn’t occur until late 1970, after the...
Chevrolet Camaro
July 13, 2008
July 13, 2008
The 1970 Camaro received a major style change. Gone was the old boxy shape in favor of a more European look. Chevrolet had some manufacturing difficulties and the car wasn’t released until late February 1970. The new design was a hit but due to the short production run, sales figures don’t truly represent the 1970 Camaros popularity. As usual, the Rally Sport or RS package was available on all three Camaro models....
Buick Grand National
December 14, 2008
December 14, 2008
People were beginning to take notice of the Grand National. The 1986 Buick Grand National was the third production year for the car and Buick made some significant upgrades to the 3.8 liter V6 Turbo engine. The Buick Turbo Engine Group developed an intercooler and a sequential port fuel injection system that noticeably increased both the horsepower and the torque of the Grand National. The 1984 and 1985 Grand National both produced 200 horsepower...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
The level of success achieved by the GTO in 1964 and 1965 was beyond imagination for GM and its rivals. 1966 had even better news for the Pontiac GTO. America’s hot favorite muscle car was now a full-fledged model rather than an option. Some major styling changes were made. Instead of an angular look, the 1966 Pontiac GTO flaunted seductive contours. The body style was famously known as the coke bottle style. ...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
Many people don’t know that the 1974 GTO is among the rarest ever produced. It’s fairly obvious why. The muscle car era was over by 1974. Sadly, almost no one cared either. High fuel costs, rising insurance rates and shifting attitudes doomed the market for nearly thirty years. Only in the last few years have muscle cars made a real comeback. Performance Another interesting fact that few people know is...
Plymouth GTX
June 19, 2008
June 19, 2008
The GTX along with all the mid-sized Plymouths and Dodges was restyled in 1968. This is the classic design that all muscle car lovers picture when they think of mopar muscle. The lines were smoothed and contoured to provide graceful transition from the front to the rear of the car. The new look was well received and sales were up considerably over the previous year. The GTX was still the top-of-the-line midsized...
AMC Javelin
April 21, 2011
April 21, 2011
Car and Driver tested six pony cars in 1968 and declared the 1968 AMC Javelin SST as the best handling of the lot. The test included the 1968 Camaro SS, the 1968 Mustang 2+2 GT, the 1968 Cougar XR7, the 1968 Barracuda Formula S and the 1968 Firebird 400 HO. Beating such stiff competition was a real victory for American Motors. The test did reveal one weakness of the Javelin. Its 15.2 second quarter...
Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
Chevrolet created the Chevelle in 1964 as a mid-sized car to compete with the Ford Fairlane, and its Malibu Super Sport line hinted at what would put future Chevelle SS’s in the great American muscle car battles of the late 1960s and early 70s. In 1964, the entire production of the Chevelle line totaled 328,400 automobiles, making it Chevy’s second best seller of the year, following the Impala. The Malibu series was...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
By 1965, muscle-mania was everywhere. The 1964 Pontiac GTO was not the only muscle car on the roads. Almost every manufacturer came up with its own version to compete. In the meantime, Pontiac was already working on their improved and enhanced GTO for the year. With a new attractive makeover and optimized performance, the 1965 Pontiac GTO proved to be a bigger hit than the 1964 GTO. However, it was still an optional package...
Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
The Barracuda was completely restyled for 1967. The new car was longer, wider and lower and most importantly it was no longer a Valiant knock off. The new design was very clean and minimalist and the result was a sporty looking car. This was especially true of the “Sport Barracuda,” Plymouths name for the fastback. The new larger car could now hold a big block engine, but just barely. Power steering...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
1972 was indeed a tragic year for the Pontiac GTO. It lost it status as an independent model and was reverted to being a $353.88 option package for the LeMans and Lemans Sport. The Judge option, meeting an untimely death and was discontinued. And if this all wasn’t enough, the most drastic and the most tragic change was the drop in the engine power ratings due to a change in industry standard of measuring...
Chevrolet Camaro
July 13, 2008
July 13, 2008
Changes were relatively minor for 1971. The most noticeable were the addition of the high back bucket seats. Front disk brakes were added to the standard equipment lists along with floor carpeting. Performance was down slightly due to the engine modifications made to allow the use of unleaded fuel. The 1971 Camaro was offered again in three basic models. The standard that came with the 307ci V8 and a six cylinder engine...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
The year 1973 was very well the end of the once great GTO. It would be the last year that it would be featured as an option of the LeMan series as they would be reduced as an option of the compact Ventura GTO, the next year. There was a new government regulation due to which the Endura bumpers had to be removed from the car and had to be replaced by...
1964 GTO
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Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
The ‘GTO’, ‘the Goat’, ‘the Tiger’ or ‘the Great One’, the 1964 Pontiac GTO is considered as the car which sparked a new era of American muscle cars around the world. The car gets it name from the famous Ferrari 250 GTO which stands for Gran Turismo Omologato. During the 60s, GM was following a strict ‘anti-performance’ policy by prohibiting many of its divisions from participating in the development of race cars...
Pontiac GTO
November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011
Only a few cars in the automobile history have ever garnered so much popularity during their first generation as the Pontiac GTO. From a stunning start as an option for the Tempest in 1967 to an iconic end of the first generation in 1967, Pontiac GTO remained a history maker. The 1967 Pontiac GTO signified that the GTO was ready to move on to its next generation. The styling remained largely unchanged...
Chevrolet Chevelle
October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011
As the brochure quote above claimed, very little was changed about the Chevelle in 1971, though a front view of the car wouldn’t necessarily convey that sentiment. Gone are the sets of double headlights in favor of Power-Beam single-unit headlights borrowed from the Monte Carlo design. Additionally, the brochure stated, probably in part to explain the loss of the LS6, that the changes are directed at “safety, comfort, convenience, dependability, and keeping the air...
Buick Grand National
December 14, 2008
December 14, 2008
The 1984 Buick Grand National served two purposes: first it showcased Buick’s new turbo charged 3.8 liter V6 engine and second it brought performance minded and youthful buyers into the Buick showrooms. The Grand National excelled at both. Not only was the car distinctive in its all black layout but the new engine backed up the aggressive looks.The new 3.8 liter turbo V6 produced 200 horsepower and 300 lbs-ft of torque. Those numbers may...
Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
The addition of mandated 5mph bumper guards was the only changes to the 1973 Barracuda. Nevertheless, sales increased slightly, largely the result of heavy promotion and the discounting of option prices. The six cylinder engine was dropped this year and the 340ci small block was only available with a two barrel carburetor.
Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
The dual headlights were done away with for 1972 and the taillights were change to round ones in the rear. The convertible and the Gran Coupe options were deleted also. Many of the engine options were also discontinued. The ‘Cuda was still great performance car but it wasn’t anything near the killer car it was a year before. The ‘Cuda still came with an upgraded suspension, heavy duty breaks and larger tires which allowed...
Plymouth GTX
February 22, 2009
February 22, 2009
For 1970, Plymouth updated the grill and the rear. Of all the front end treatments of this body style, the 1970 grill looks the best. Other changes included an updated hood with a much cleaner looking hood scoop. On the rear quarter panel a simulated scoop was added that detracted somewhat from the clean lines of the previous year. After four years, Plymouth finally added a third engine option to the GTX....
1966 Barracuda
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Plymouth Barracuda
February 04, 2012
February 04, 2012
With a restyle right around the corner for the 1967 model year, little was changed on the Barracuda. The minor revisions inside and outside came from the fact that the Valiant, the car the Barracuda was based on, received them as well. One of the most notable features was the revised front of the car, which featured full-size bumpers and a new and distinctive grille pattern. Taillights also were revised to update the exterior,...
1965 Barracuda
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Plymouth Barracuda
February 04, 2012
February 04, 2012
Other than the aforementioned changes in the above highlights, the 1965 Barracuda basically was a carryover of the 1964 inaugural edition of the car, aside from a slightly revised grille. While it was still similar to the Valiant line (including the official inclusion of the name), the 1965 Barracuda models were the first that began attempts to distinguish the car from its base platform. More specifically, the aim was to ensure the Barracuda was...
1964 Barracuda
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Plymouth Barracuda
February 04, 2012
February 04, 2012
The Ford Mustang is generally credited as being the first pony car – and as far as the pony car concept goes, it is – but the Barracuda was actually released on April 1, 1964, 16 days before the Mustang. As its name would suggest, the Barracuda obviously was based on the successful Plymouth Valiant line, and if you were looking straight at the front of either model, it would be difficult to tell...
Plymouth Barracuda
June 17, 2008
June 17, 2008
The 1974 Barracuda was the last of the great Plymouth pony cars. Changes were absence for 1974 with the exception of the engine options. The performance designed 340ci small block was replaced with a 360ci engine. The change was directly related to fuel economy and the larger engine actually saw a decrease in performance. The legacy of the Barracuda will live on in the new 2008 Dodge Challenger. One look at the...
Plymouth GTX
June 19, 2008
June 19, 2008
Changes to the GTX were relatively minor in 1969. The grill and the taillights were updated. A flat black treatment was added to the rocker panels and was accentuated with a thin red pinstripe. Above the black paint was a chrome strip that separated it from the main body color. The hood also had dual scoops. The Air Grabber option would make the hood scoops functional and allow the delivery of fresh air to...
2008 Challenger
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Dodge Challenger
February 02, 2009
February 02, 2009
The 2008 Challenger came in one model only, the top of the line Challenger SRT8. Only 6,400 were produced and they were sold before the first one arrived at the showroom. The classic lines, great performance and nostalgia all came together in this modern remake of the Dodge classic. Ford may have reintroduced the classic lines of the early muscle cars with the handsome 2005 Mustang, but Dodge set the standard. This car captured...
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