American Classic Cars

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Color Changed: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

Some enthusiasts fear the thought that their classic might blend into the background like an automotive chameleon. They have spent good money to park the car of their dreams in their garage, and having it overlooked at a show… more»

Original Color, Original Interior: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Plymouth Valiant grew up, it became the Barracuda. Produced from 1964 through 1974 in three generations, and serving as a template for three stylists (Elwood Engel, John Herlitz and Milt Antonick), the Barracuda was Chrysler’s attempt to… more»

Built on Day One: 1941 Willys MB Jeep

As America still struggled with the Great Depression, a new danger was emerging in Europe and the Pacific.  The country had made great sacrifices in what came to be called World War I.  However, a new global war was… more»

700 Lbs. Lighter: 26k-Mile 1979 Ford LTD Landau

Ford was two years behind General Motors in downsizing its full-size cars in 1979. Riding on a new Panther platform, the Ford LTD was now 15 inches shorter and 700 pounds lighter as part of the movement to squeeze… more»

Just Enough Left: 1934 Ford Sedan

Many feel that Ford produced the most beautiful low-priced cars in the prewar period.  One could make a good argument that the 1933-1934 Fords were the most beautiful of all the company’s products.  Consequently, they have been very popular… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, because, without you, we would cease to exist. Your comments provide praise where it is deserved, but also correct us when we make glaring mistakes. You are a seemingly… more»

60k Documented Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible

When Dodge released the Challenger in 1970, it offered something to appeal to every taste and budget. While some buyers focused on outright performance, the first owner of this Convertible craved luxury and comfort. It remains a genuine survivor… more»

Original 428-CJ Ram Air: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By the end of the 1960s, American manufacturers were deeply committed to the horsepower war, resulting in some of the most potent classics to grace our roads. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a perfect embodiment of that… more»

455 V8 Tri-Power: 1974 Pontiac GTO

After 10 years on the market, demand for the Pontiac GTO has been declining in recent outings. It wasn’t just the GTO that was on life support as the whole market segment had been shrinking the past couple of… more»

72k Mile 1969 Shelby GT350

The famous GT350 was known to be the high-performance version of the Mustang named after the renowned Carroll Shelby, though he wasn’t involved with the production of the 1969. 1,086 fastbacks were produced in 1969 making this a rare… more»

Tidy Driver: 1970 Jeepster Commando

We’ve recently seen a few examples of the Jeepster Commando crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1970 example stands out courtesy of its excellent presentation. It isn’t perfect, but it would need little to lift it to… more»

455/4-Speed: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project

This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has plenty of the right stuff going for it, but one drawback is that the engine is missing.  That’s a shame because if I’m understanding correctly, it would have been the V-Code 455 V8, the… more»

One-Year Model: 1966 Rambler Rebel

Though American Motors had used the nameplate before (1960), the Rebel moniker returned in 1966 as a sporty version of the Rambler Classic. With a revised roofline and available V8 engines, it inched AMC closer to playing in the… more»

Just Add Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

With the 1963 split-window coupe being one of the most desirable ‘Vettes from the C2 era, it’s not surprising that demand is high and supply is short, so to own a pair of them is one of the joys… more»

1977 Plymouth Gran Fury Brougham Survivor

Some of you surely remember the era when “color-keyed carpet” was listed on the standard features list, along with padded armrests – front and rear (!), not to mention a one-piece headliner. Fancy stuff! And that’s on the highest… more»

Sporty Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart GT

The GT joined the Dart lineup in 1965 as a sportier version of the Dodge compact. But it wouldn’t become a muscle car until 1968 when the GT Sport (or GTS) arrived. So, this 1968 Dart GT could have… more»

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