For a time just before the Mustang premiered in the mid-1960’s, Ford Motor Company’s top franchise was the Thunderbird. After the first generation Thunderbird’s were produced, the T-Bird increased in size to become a mid-sized car. One of the most desirable of that second-generation of T-Birds was the 1959. It was the year that Ford…
The story line would make a great novel, yet the truth is more scintillating than fiction. Ford was plotting to dominate NASCAR with a Semi-Hemi motor that couldn’t be beat. NASCAR’s homologation rules required that Ford Motor Company had to build 500 vehicles to be sold to the public with the Boss 429 motor in…
Back in ’68 it didn’t matter what your budget was to buy a new car, Chrysler would put a Hemi in it for you. That meant you could buy the bargain priced muscle car like a Plymouth Road Runner, put a Hemi in it and just go drag racing. Since Hemi Road Runners were by…
The “Sarge” was built to lead younger generations back into the collector car hobby. That was the goal when the Rebuilding Generations movement built this pro-touring restomod Mustang. When it was showcased at SEMA in 2016, the “Sarge”, as this Mustang was nicknamed, was the result of a project to mentor young enthusiasts by pairing…
There is no question that this 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda is just about the most desirable classic muscle car in existence. A question always comes up, however, as to how to value this car. In 2007, at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottdale, a number of these hardtop Hemi Cudas were selling at $750,000. Since then…
There are some muscle car collectors who still think the first Plymouth ‘Cudas were produced in 1970. Actually, the first Barracuda to be christened with the ‘Cuda street slang name was produced by Plymouth in 1969. Most Mopar fans referred to the Barracuda by the nickname ‘Cuda. So in 1969 Plymouth picked up on the slang…
A true “Dream Car,” this 1969 Pontiac Trans Am stands the test of time and looks great doing it. Pontiac collectors may remember it as a feature car in Pontiac Enthusiasts and High Performance Pontiac magazines. It was crowned as a concours quality restoration at the 2008 Trans Am Nationals. Wait till you hear the…
Does anyone know how many LT1 Corvette roadsters were built in 1971? That question has been burning in my brain ever since I saw this 1971 Corvette LT1 Convertible as it was being listed for sale this week. When the big block muscle car era was coming to a close the Corvette LT1 became the…
On a pedestal of legendary proportions, history may record that the greatest of all muscle cars was the Hemi powered Dodge Daytona Charger. Made for only one year in 1969, the powerful Hemi Winged Warrior shocked the world with its audacious rear wing and purpose built aerodynamics. Chrysler made no attempt to hide the fact…
If one pulled up next to you, you wouldn’t know what it was. No badging, no emblems to designate the big block 427 under the hood. The COPO 427 Chevelle was a monster of a car gift wrapped from the factory for the race track. Now if you know the full story you realize that…