Muscle Cars at the Ault Park Concours

I always look forward to the muscle car section of the annual Ault Park Concours d'Elegance. Probably because I grew up in the era but I've always loved those great classic muscle cars and how Detroit kept going bigger and badder. This year was a little disappointing; not because of the quality but because of the lack of quantity. This 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge is an example of the outstanding quality.

As is this next car, a one of a kind prototype for the 1969 GTO "Royal Bobcat." This super tuned Royal Pontiac sported a 500 horse power (yes, you read that correctly) tunnel port V 8 engine. Yeah, I want to drive this car.

Next is a 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T convertible. Many people don't think of Dodge when they think of muscle cars but this 440 cubic inch V 8 that boasts 375 horse power would like to argue that point.

Another Pontiac GTO on display was this 1967 convertible that was one of just under 3000 to be made with the 400 cubic inch V 8 with a two barrel carburetor.

Royal Plumb paint was only available for one year and is seen on this 1957 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. This car received an amazing 1000 points from the Chevrolet Club of America.

Here is a very rare 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. This is the only car to exist in this specific configuration. So unique is this car that it has appeared on the front cover of MoPar Action Magazine.

One of the least remembered pieces of muscle machinery was this 1970 AMC AMX Coupe. Lightweight for the day it was powered by a 390 cubic inch four barrel carburetor V 8. This is one of only 12 cars to have the "Big Bad Orange Go Package."

This 1967 Ford Fairlane GT convertible is the only one of its kind to have its specific options. Another often overlooked muscle car, this Fairlane could go from 0-60 in 6.9 seconds thanks to a 390 cubic inch V 8.

Last but not least at the muscle car display was this 1967 Ford Mustang GTA. The designation meant that this GT model sported an automatic transmission. It also had a 390 cubic inch V 8.