American Classic Cars

GTO Tribute Potential: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Project

If you’ve been watching the market for mid-1960s Pontiacs, you already know how quickly clean, affordable project cars are disappearing. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans currently listed in Kingston offers an increasingly rare chance to pick up a solid foundation… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Jeep Cherokee Quadra-Trac

This 1976 Jeep Cherokee is a survivor that the current owner recently revived. The process was comprehensive, ensuring that the Jeep is a turnkey proposition. It features a V8 under the hood and the company’s excellent Quadra-Trac system for… more»

BF Exclusive: 1977 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Prototype

Oldsmobile sought to shake off its conservative image with the release of the Hurst/Olds. It combined a luxurious motoring experience with muscle car performance, appealing to a broad customer base. It planned a new model for 1977 but shelved… more»

Daily Driver 289 V8: 1965 Ford Mustang

Growing up in the 1960s was a great time – at least in terms of the automotive landscape. One of the most exciting debuts of the decade was the 1965 Ford Mustang, which was so successful that they built… more»

Truly Mint: 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue

It is a bold seller that describes their classic as “truly mint,” but that is the approach taken with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It has a genuine 64,000 miles on the clock, and the listing images seem… more»

20k-Mile Carport Find: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolets were all new cars. They were long and lean in appearance with “batwings” in the back, all supposedly because of the success of Chrysler’s Space Age “Forward Look” cars… more»

428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1969 Ford Cobra

Although some consider it a Torino variant, the lack of identifying badges confirms that this 1969 Ford is actually a Cobra, as stated in the company’s sales literature for that model year. To call it brutal would be an… more»

Basement Find: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman

I’m assuming a “garage basement” is a garage on the lower level of a split-level, or a “walk-out”-type house built on a slope with a basement and garage built into the hill, and an opening for a garage door?… more»

Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

By 1972, the noose was tightening around the neck of America’s beloved V8. Sadly, buyers were only beginning to grasp the scope of the misery that would define The Malaise Era. However, there were still performance options available during… more»

440-Equipped: 1972 Dodge Charger

Some classics are triumphs of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. That criticism can’t be leveled against this 1972 Dodge Charger, courtesy of the upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but… more»

9,422 Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

There are terms that I dislike using when describing classic cars, and “time capsule” sits near the top of the list. However, there seems to be no better way to describe this 1974 Pontiac Firebird than with those words…. more»

Fading Childhood Memories: 1974 Buick Century

As we roll into the holiday season, it is human nature to reflect on days past and loved ones who are no longer with us.  When I stumbled upon this ad for a 1974 Buick Century coupe for sale… more»

The Widow Maker: Vintage Titan 32″ Chainsaw

Two Scottish surgeons invented a small hand-powered bone saw with a small chain, and it was used to remove diseased bone. As painful as that sounds, it’s widely credited as being the first use of what we know today… more»

It Is Gorgeous! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

Like so many cars from this bicentennial era, Pontiac’s Grand Prix started packing on the pounds and adding to its girth by 1976. Not that it seemed to matter, as 228K of these personal luxury coupes rolled off of… more»

Solid But Needs Sorting: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Whether you’re selling a car, boasting about your accomplishments, or explaining to your boss why you’re late for work, honesty is always the best policy, and the owner here sounds very forthcoming about some of the issues with his… more»

304 V8 Swap! 1980 AMC Spirit

Being an AMC fan since childhood and having learned to drive in a Gremlin, I can’t say I was very excited to find out that the powers that be at American Motors Corporation had chosen to end production of… more»

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