The Hurst Olds Story, Part One
The story goes that Oldsmobile needed an image boost. Yes, Olds had the stalwart 442, but sales lagged behind the Pontiac GTO and Chevrolet Chevelle SS. To fight back, [...]
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1967-1969 Dodge Dart GTS
In this edition of Muscle Car Milestones, we’ll take a look at the 1967-1969 Dodge Dart GTS. It’s been said that good things come in small packages. The same can be said [...]
1968 Shelby GT500 KR
In this edition of Muscle Car Milestones, we’ll take a look at the 1968 Shelby GT500 KR. Shelby introduced the GT500 KR at the 1967 New York Auto Show. It was a mid-year [...]
1968-1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
The 1968-1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee is the focus of attention in this edition of Muscle Car Milestones. The late 1960s was a time when budget muscle cars were becoming [...]
The Mystique of the Pontiac GTO: Part 2
John DeLorean’s career was on a roller coaster ride in 1968. His recent promotion to division head at Pontiac gave him the distinction of being the youngest department head [...]
1967-1970 Shelby GT500
The 1967-1970 Shelby GT500 is the star in this edition of Muscle Car Milestones. Hot on the heels of the successful GT350, Shelby unleashed the GT500. It was based on [...]
1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt – The Return of a Legend
When car guys get together and talk cars, you can bet the subject will eventually turn to their favorite car chase movie. Many will say Smokey and the Bandit. Others will say [...]
1967-1971 Plymouth GTX
The 1967-1971 Plymouth GTX is the focus of this edition of Muscle Car Milestones. The GTX was Plymouth’s new “supercar” for 1967. Based on the Belvedere, the GTX came [...]
Lost Bullitt Mustang Found In a Mexican Scrapyard
Almost 50 years ago, one of the most famous car chases in movie history took place. In the movie Bullitt, Steve McQueen, aka Frank Bullitt, drove his 1968 Ford Mustang [...]
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 – Mecum Los Angeles Auction
Mecum’s upcoming Los Angeles auction will feature one of the rarest and most desirable Corvettes on the planet. This 1968 L88 Corvette will cross the auction block on [...]
Horsepower Memories 