Category Archives: 1970s

Mr. Norm’s Van

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Did you know that Mr. Norm helped start the 70s van craze? Neither did I. From Golden State Performance:

Mr. Norm developed the conversion van concept as a substitute for the declining market share in muscle cars and scored another first. He opened a van department in the fleet office to supply the burgeoning van conversion business with vehicles. He purchased 280,000-sq. ft. of additional property to store the increasing automotive inventory. Grand Spaulding became the Number Two Dodge dealership in volume sales.

Anyway, check out this crazy van purchased off Mr. Norm’s lot in 1977. Via Moparts

Mr.-Norm's-Van

Win This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda!

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Here’s another great car being raffled off for a great cause. Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease and the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation is there to help. They are raffling off this awesome ’70 Cuda to raise money and there are just seven days left to buy tickets! This ‘Cuda was featured on Hot Rod Magazine TV and has a 2002 Dodge Viper GTS Engine mated to 6 speed Viper transmission. Check out some of the cool Mopars they have raffled off in the past!

1970Cuda

Dodge Charger and Challenger Most Popular Muscle Cars

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Most popular in terms of search traffic, anyway. That’s according to Cars-On-Line, who claims that 18.5% of buyers are searching for Chargers and 15.7% are searching for Challengers. This seems a bit high to me, but hey, there is no question that Chargers and Challengers are popular (nevermind the fact many people seem to confuse the two). I assume, too, that this would include late-model Chargers and Challengers. Anyway, I showed you that awesome Hemi Charger yesterday, so how about this beautiful purple 4-speed 1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE, for sale via Cars-On-Line.

Dodge Challenger

1971 Hemi GTX Factory Sunroof Car

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This car was just featured in the May issue of Muscle Car Review. It is a very rare sunroof car and is absolutely loaded with options. In fact, the owner claims it is the most expensive Hemi car ever produced–sticker was $6,592.75 (base price on a 1971 Plymouth GTX was $3,737). More pics after the jump–all taken a while ago at the Las Vegas Mopars At The Strip. Via Moparts

1971 Hemi GTX

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Stunning 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda on eBay

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The seller lists this heavily documented, fully restored Hemi ‘Cuda as “investment grade” and it seems to have everything going for it except the original engine. I love the Ivy Green Metallic with brown leather interior, but I’m guessing many collectors might find this combo less desirable than some of the high impact colors available that year. The car is listed at $189,900. Not chump change! More pics after the jump and be sure to check out the auction at eBay!

Update: didn’t make the reserve so it’s still on sale at the dealer’s website.

1970 Plymouth Hemicuda

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Crazy Pro Touring 1972 Plymouth Satellite on eBay

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This thing has all the goodies from modern 6.1 Hemi power to big Willwood brakes. Wheels are custom Boze Alloy with Yokohama Advan STs–235/55R18 front and 305/45R20 rear. External mods include a ’72 Road Runner grille and a tucked ’71 Road Runner bumper. I dig the fiberglass hood with the old school Air Grabber. See more pics after the jump and check out the auction at eBay!

Update: it got bid up to $35,300 but reserve not met. Is the pro touring thing played out?

1972 Plymouth Satellite Pro Touring

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