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                                                                             1984 Buick Grand National                         The 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 it's all black layout but the 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 not seem that impressive today but in 1...
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                                                                                1967 Pontiac Firebird 400                         The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built by Pontiac from 1967 to the 2002 model years. Designed as a muscle car to compete with the Mercury Cougar and Dodge Challenger, it was introduced February 23, 1967, the same model year as GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro. The first-generation Firebird had characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the  Chevrolet Camaro.                              The Firebird bumpers were integrated...
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                                                                                                                                                                 1968 Chevy Camaro                         The 1968 Camaro was similar to the 1967 design except that the side vent windows was  removed, side marker lights were added to the front and rear fenders, a more pointed grille and divided  taillights. The front running lights got changed from circular to oval. The Big Bl...
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                                                                                   Oldsmobile 442          When General Motors first released the Oldsmobile 442 in 1964 as an option package for the F-85s and Cutlasses. In 1968, they first made the 442 a standalone vehicle. The 442 was a highly sought-after muscle car model that was produced by Oldsmobile it was known for its enhanced performance, handling, and styling, positioning it a direct competitor to the Pontiac GTO.                Originally a trim package on the F-85 and Cutlass models, the 442 in the name stood for three things: A four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and some dual exhaust o...
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                                                                                 Blog Assignment           1962 to 1979 Chevy Nova Super Sport               The Chevy Nova SS was available in a coupe or convertible it offered a range of powerful V8  engines it is an American made classic muscle car. The SS package included a 350 cubic inch V8 to a 396  cubic inch V8 depending on the model year it came with bucket  seats, a center consol, and the SS  badging. Novas sported the SS badge until 1976, front disc brakes were optional on the 1968 Nova SS.                  The Chevy Nova is one of the most collectibl...
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