Gateway Classic Cars - Muscle Car Fan

Oldsmobile Super 88 1955 images

Cruise back to 1955 with the Oldsmobile Super 88, where muscle met style in a 324 CID V8 engine with a 4-speed automatic, making it the ultimate ride for getting milk—or outrunning dinosaurs! MCF tips its hat to Gateway Classic Cars for sharing these drool-worthy images. Feast your eyes on this parade of classic allure, from chrome grins to tailfin flips. Who knew a car could be this cool without even trying? It’s retro magic on wheels, guaranteed to make you wish your garage had a time machine.

Ford Deluxe Flower Car 1940 images

by Ross Mills

Step back in time with the 1940 Ford Deluxe Flower Car, a classic beauty that boasts a robust 239 CID V8 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of nostalgia with their horsepower. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we’ve got a gallery of images capturing this vintage gem in all its glory. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just someone who thinks flowers deserve a stylish ride, these pictures are bound to put a smile on your face!

Buick Invicta wagon 1962 images

by Ross Mills

In 1962, the Buick Invicta wagon turned heads with its factory-equipped 401 cu in nailhead V8 engine and two-speed turbine drive automatic transmission, making it the luxury cruiser of its time. The model in our spotlight is the legendary Air Ride Technologies “Airwagon” Invicta, famed for magazine stardom. Although it retains the original 401, it now boasts a four-speed automatic for a little extra zoom-zoom. Fancy a ride? This beauty is up for grabs – just click the link and make it yours!

AMC Eagle 1981 images

by Ross Mills

Behold the 1981 AMC Eagle, a car that’s as adventurous as an unplanned road trip with your in-laws! This classic beast boasts a 302 CID V8 engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, perfect for those who enjoy living life in the fast lane—or at least pretending to while stuck in traffic. A special shoutout to Gateway Classic Cars for providing these breathtaking images, capturing the Eagle’s majesty in all its vintage glory. Check out these photos and let your imagination take flight!

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1985 images

by Ross Mills

Get ready to rev up your nostalgia engines as we dive into the 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, complete with a 5.0L V8 engine that purrs more smoothly than a well-fed cat. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we’ve got images that will make you wish your driveway was just a tad bigger. From its sleek lines to the iconic T5 5-Speed Manual, this beauty is a blast from the past that proves some things really do get better with age, unlike that leftover pizza in your fridge.

Buick Riviera 1978 images

by Ross Mills

Feast your eyes on the 1978 Buick Riviera, a car so stylish it makes your grandpa’s old sedan look like an outdated jalopy. Under the hood, you’ll find a 403 CID V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission, ready to deliver that smooth ride you never knew you needed. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we have a gallery of images to drool over, showcasing every sleek curve and chrome detail. So, grab your aviators and imagine cruising down the boulevard in this classic beauty.

Dodge 880 Custom 1964 images

by Ross Mills

The Dodge Custom 880 of 1964 strutted onto the scene with a complete body makeover, leaving its predecessors feeling like outdated fashion. This model revved up Dodge’s success with 31,800 units, yet convertible versions were as elusive as a unicorn in a parking lot. A quirky gem, unique to Mopar, was the dash-mounted push-button shift mechanism—perfect for those who love their gear changes with a side of novelty. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we have images to prove this beauty wasn’t just a myth!

Plymouth Barracuda 1973 images

by Ross Mills

The 1973 Plymouth Barracuda rolled in with energy-absorbing bumpers to survive the urban jungle’s 5 mph love taps. Under the hood, the Barracuda offered the 318 and 340 engines initially, with a spicy 360 joining later, all adjusted to sip unleaded fuel and keep the EPA smiling. For those keen on doing the gear dance, a four-speed manual with a Hurst shifter was available for the 240 and 360, and, in a plot twist worthy of a detective novel, a few 318s snuck in with the same setup. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for the eye candy!

Ford Thunderbird 1956 images

by Ross Mills

Take a trip down memory lane with the classic 1956 Ford Thunderbird! This beauty, equipped with a 312 CID V8 engine and a 3-speed overdrive, is the automotive equivalent of a time machine. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, we’ve got a gallery of images that could make even the most modern car enthusiast swoon. Each photo is like a love letter to the golden age of cars, where chrome was king, and tailfins were the ultimate status symbol. So buckle up and enjoy the ride through automotive history!

Ford T Bucket 454 CID V8 1923 images

by Ross Mills

Get ready to rev up your nostalgia engines with this 1923 Ford T Bucket, a real-life star of the ’60s TV hit “77 Sunset Strip.” Known as the “Kookie Kar,” this hot rod isn’t just another look-a-like—it’s the genuine article! With its signature narrow front motorcycle wheels and beefy rear tires, this Model T is a classic in the world of custom cars. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars, you can feast your eyes on this iconic piece of automotive history. It’s like stepping into a time machine, minus the flux capacitor!

1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88-1975 images

by Ross Mills

The 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 was the belle of the ball with its Royale convertible—the only one in the Olds family. Under the hood, you could choose between the Rocket 350 or the beefy Rocket 455, both paired with a trusty 3-speed automatic. For those feeling adventurous, there was a Pontiac-sourced 400 CID V8, though it was as rare as finding a unicorn in your garage. Thanks to EPA mandates, the engines were detuned and dual exhausts became a thing of the past. The Royale convertible was in its final year, with 7,200 cruising off the assembly line into history.

Dodge Charger 1971 images

by Ross Mills

The 1971 Dodge Charger rolled out with a fresh look, as if it had just come from the muscle car spa. Now 115 inches long, it’s on a diet, shedding 2 inches but still packing a punch with six models to choose from. With 82,681 Chargers built, it was a roaring success, though only 85 brave souls got the Hemi engine and 277 the legendary 440 six-pack. It’s like finding the golden ticket in your chocolate bar! Shoutout to Gateway Classic Cars for the drool-worthy images.

Dodge Coronet R/T 1967 images

by Ross Mills

For the 1967 model year, Chrysler had a “hemi-tation” decree: the hemi engine was exclusive to muscle cars. But Dodge, always the rebel, secretly assembled a few ’67 Coronet sedans with the coveted hemi. Imagine cruising the streets in one of these rare beasts, feeling like the king of horsepower. Not just for the drag strip, these Coronets were available to the public, making them the unicorns of the muscle car world. Want to see one? Click the link and drool over those images!

Chevrolet Corvette 1971 images

by Ross Mills

Get ready to rev your engines and your nostalgia! Feast your eyes on the fully restored 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, now shining in its original “Hatch Green” glory. This beauty boasts a numbers-matching 350 CID V8 engine, lovingly bored and ported, and paired with a Turbo 400 automatic transmission. It’s a time capsule for Chevy purists, complete with all the bells and whistles of its era. At just $36,995, this classic could be yours—just don’t forget to bring your bell-bottoms!

Dodge Charger 1974 images

by Ross Mills

Step into the time machine and zoom back to 1974 with the iconic Dodge Charger, boasting a beastly 440 CI V8 engine that probably guzzles fuel like a thirsty marathon runner at a water station. This classic beauty, with its 3-speed automatic transmission, is captured in a series of images courtesy of the car aficionados at Gateway Classic Cars. It’s so sleek, even James Bond might consider trading in his Aston Martin. Don’t miss out on these vintage shots; they’re more fun than a disco dance-off!

Posts Tagged: Gateway Classic Cars