1976 Ford XC GT 351 Ute

You've seen it on Curbside Classic, you've seen it on Hooniverse, and now you can see it here. Uniquely Australian, Utes are car-based pickups, similar to our own pickup cars. This particular one is based on the XC Falcon, and has been made in to a sort of GT 351 clone (the package was never available). This car has been sitting on the Oregon coast for a while now, but hopefully its rarity (at least in the U.S.) means it will be saved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The second-generation Firebird, like the Camaro it was based on, made its debut in 1970, and would last for 11 years before it was retired. Performance started out strong, though dropped considerably throughout the seventies. Still, even in 1975, the Firebird was still available with 400 and 455 ci engines. This Formula's green paint and matching stripes date it instantly: a very 70s paint job for a very 70s car.

 

 

1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS

The El Camino was Chevy's pickup car, introduced in 1959 to compete with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Chevelle it was based on, the 3rd generation arrived in 1968, available in the high-performance SS 396 package. For 1969, the SS had the 396 again, with 265-375 HP, depending on how hot you wanted it. It's surprising--though awesome--to see a SS still on the job. This one's bed is filled with doors from a '60s Chevy Greenbrier van.

 

 

 

 

1979 Dodge L'il Red Express Truck

The L'il Red Express was special muscle-truck edition of Dodge's Adventurer 150. Produced in 1978 and '79 only, the truck's 360 V8 meant it was the fastest American car in 1978. The package added big chrome wheels, stacks, lots of wood, and gold pinstriping and signs on the doors. With only 5,118 made, the '79 truck is a rare sight today, but most that survive are in good shape, like the one here.

 

 

 

1970 Mercury Cyclone GT

1965 Chevrolet El Camino

1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

1969 Dodge Charger R/T

1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport

1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z