
Sometimes I get lucky. Sometimes there are four muscle cars listed on AutoHunter that I enjoy selecting. I don’t have to lean on muscle, but the genre has ruled the collector car hobby in America for quite some time. Is this a bias worth fighting against, Keyboard Warrior?
The below AutoHunter Picks all have different pedigrees, from revisionist 1980s muscle to typical classic muscle, an incognito muscle car, and a homologation special. They all have their special traits and may tickle different parts of your enthusiast belly, but which one do you want now?
1985 Ford Mustang GT
This Mustang is part of the escalation of the performance wars in America after it dealt with low-horsepower POSs. For once, it seemed that 14-second ETs were a reality. Best of all, this car did it with a 302 engine, so it matched Boss 302 performance from only 15 years before. Impressive! And it would only get better from here.

But this 1985 Mustang GT is even more interesting than that. Here’s the tally:
- 1. 35,771 miles on the odometer
- 2. Canadian-market car
- 3. No radio ordered originally, so it has the delete plate
All of these are interesting on their own, but combined, they make for a sweet collector car for the Fox Mustang fan.

1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Holiday Coupe
We’ve had a lot of the 1968-69s lately, which is nice because they’re often overshadowed by the 1970-72s. Truth be told, every one of these are fine automobiles, though I’ve never gravitated to the 1972 version of any GM A-body. When it comes to the 1968s, what I like are the slim taillights, trim around the wheel wells, and rotary dials on the dashboard.

This 1968 4-4-2 features W30 equipment, like the Oldsmobile Air Induction and red fender wells, but it doesn’t seem to be a W30. It’s a four-speed, meaning it is powered by a 400/350, and the Teal Frost paint and matching interior look quite attractive. Since this Olds has been in the same family since new, it has been given love that few receive. Now it’s time for a new caretaker.

1972 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop
What was that I said about 1972s? Pontiac LeManses never had that black trim that was used on 1972 Buicks, Chevys, and Oldses, so I’m a bit less critical. What’s cool about ’72s is that Pontiac allowed you to order performance equipment on cars that were not GTOs, creating some interesting vehicles that weren’t available only two years before.

This 1972 LeMans may be one of those interesting vehicles. Though it features GTO badges and Judge stripes, it seems to be one of those cars ordered like a GTO, with the 400 four-barrel, but it’s not a GTO. That means it is one of 1,380 built, which included both the regular LeMans and those with the GT package. It also features the T41 Endura nose, console automatic, cruise control, and a tilt wheel. Buy the PHS and maybe you’ll find something interesting in its pedigree.

1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
When it comes to Barracudas, I may be in the minority because I’ve never been into these Trans-Am homologation specials—I’d prefer a regular ‘Cuda 340 or even a 383 Gran Coupe. Crazy? But when it comes to spec’ing out an AAR, I do like them with black vinyl tops because they look great with the black from the hood continuing on to the roof. Plus, if you want louvers, you need the top.

This 1970 AAR ‘Cuda has the black top and a whole bunch of other equipment, some of which has been added along the way, but I cannot fault anyone wanting to add AM/FM or front spoilers. It’s a real four-speed car listed in the AAR Registry and, yes, it’s a real FY1 Lemon Twist car. If you have seen “Pawn Stars Do America” (S2 E9), this ‘Cuda may seem familiar.