Tag: American muscle cars

From the Archive: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’73 Dodge Dart Sport that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The original Dodge Dart was made between 1958 and 1976 (model years between 1959 and 1976). This is from the fourth generation, which was made between 1966 and 1976 (model years between 1967 and 1976). The engine of this one is a 5.6 liter LA V8 that produces 240 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 122 mph. This Dart was auctioned off for $14,300.

From the Archive: 2007 Dodge Charger R/T Limo | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

Here’s a 2007 Dodge Charger R/T Limo that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. This is from the sixth generation (LX), which was made between 2005 and 2010 (model years between 2006 and 2010). The engine is a 5.7 liter Hemi EZB V8 that produces 340 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed automatic. This Charger was auctioned off for $35,200.

From the Archive: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’78 Pontiac Trans Am that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Pontiac Firebird is a muscle car that was made between February of 1967 and August of 2002. This is from the second generation, which was made between 1970 and 1981. The engine of this one is a 6.6 liter V8 that produces 185 horsepower. The transmission of this one is a 4-speed manual. This Trans Am was auctioned off for $41,800.

From the Archive: 1968 Dodge Charger | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’68 Dodge Charger that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The B-body Dodge Charger was made between 1966 and 1978. This is from the second generation, which was made between 1968 and 1970. The engine of this one is a 7.2 liter 4-barrel V8 that’s been modified with a BDS 671 supercharger and two Edelbrock 750 carburetors, but I’m not sure how powerful it is. The transmission of this one is a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic. This Charger was auctioned off for $38,500.

From the Archive: 2013 Corvette 427 60th Anniversary Edition | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a 2013 Corvette 427 60th Anniversary Edition that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. This is from the C6 generation, which was made between June of 2004 and February of 2013 (model years between 2005 and 2013). The 427 was made to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Corvette, and was only made for the 2013 model year. The 427 in the name refers to the displacement of the engine which is 427 cubic inches (7 liters). The engine is a 7 liter LS7 V8 that produces 505 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 190 mph.

From the Archive: Another ‘70 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is another ’70 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Oldsmobile Cutlass is a line of cars that was made between 1961 and 1999. This is from the third generation, which was made between 1968 and 1972. The engine is a 7.5 liter V8 that produces 365 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic. This 442 was auctioned off for $35,200.

From the Archive: 1969 Dodge Charger from Dukes of Hazzard | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’69 Dodge Charger that was used in the movie Dukes of Hazzard from 2005, and I saw it at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The B-body Dodge Charger was made between 1966 and 1978. This is from the second generation, which was made between 1968 and 1970. The engine of this one is a 6.3 liter 4-barrel V8 that produces 290 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 127 mph. This Charger was auctioned off for $60,500.

From the Archive: 2002 Corvette | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a 2002 Corvette that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. This is from the C5 generation, which was made between 1996 and 2003 (model years between 1997 and 2003). The engine is a 5.7 liter LS1 V8 that produces 350 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 6-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 179 mph. This Corvette was auctioned off for $30,800.

From the Archive: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

This is a ’70 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Oldsmobile Cutlass is a line of cars that was made between 1961 and 1999. This is from the third generation, which was made between 1968 and 1972. The engine is a 7.5 liter V8 that produces 365 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 3-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic. Only 2,933 of the convertible version were made in 1970. This 442 was auctioned off for $132,000.