The Galaxie was the full size model offering from 1959 until 1974; the entry level carried the “Galaxie” badge with”500” the next step and “500 XL” denoting the top of the line. In 1965 the […]
AMC Matador could have been equipped with the 401 ci in. (6.6 L) V8 in 1974, but this is the last year this engine would be available to the general public. After ’74 the 401 was […]
The Dodge Dart is a little heavier than previously with a new rear impact absorbing bumper to match the front one and, as a result, the larger tail lights are moved above the bumper rather […]
Series II 1969 to 1971 The XKE Jaguar is still a British styled motor car but the exported versions have some changes from their domestic cousins. The Series II looks different with no glass covers […]
I have been toiling on my Barracuda project for the last seven years and have sworn to finish this ride before the height of the summer cruise season. Wish me luck. During the build it […]
The Shelby GT 350 is the moniker adopted for the 1966 Mustang models Carroll Shelby modifies. There were initially 252 units of ’65 Mustang ‘K’ code fastback delivered to Shelby American and the entire production of […]
The E body 1970 Dodge Challenger is a big hit this first year with 76,935 units produced. The sales dropped in succeeding years and there were a grand total of 185,437 Challenger models produced by the […]
It’s no secret that Muscle Car performance was on the decline after 1970 or so, but Pontiac engineers pressed on when they created the Super Duty Trans Am package, which was still a screamer in […]
There are changes for the 1973 Barracuda with the addition of the energy absorbing bumpers to meet 5 mph (8 km/h) government mandated impact regulations. The engines offered initially in ’73 are the 318 and […]
The 1975 Le Mans has the Pontiac Maximum Mileage System which adds a catalytic converter for cleaner emissions and better fuel economy-with improved drivability-according to the sales brochures of the day. The base engine offered […]
Sitting since atleast 1974, this 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire I would consider a Muscle Car, even though it was before the 1964 Pontiac GTO. It has an aluminum V8 with a factory Turbo and 4-speed manual […]
The Dodge Challenger is one of the most beloved muscle cars from the Golden Age of American performance. It looked great, had racing pedigree, and could be optioned with everything from a thrifty slant-six to […]
The XKE Jaguar was made between 1961 and 1974. This automobile is renowned for its good looks and high performance as well as moderate price. It rated as the top sports car of the 60’s […]
The Le Sabre is Buick Divisions only full sized “B” body car for the 1974 model year, while the Luxus badge replaces the discontinued Buick Centurion and Custom. The entry level engine is a 350 […]
The Dynamic 88 was a top seller for Oldsmobile for 15 years-from 1950 through 1974, The Dynamic 88 was an image leader for the company-its relatively light weight coupled with a powerful engine qualify it as […]
