American Classic Cars

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Mild To Wild! Midwest Projects

In the middle of Iowa lies a very eclectic collection of vehicles. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the collection, but there’s no doubt that almost anyone could find a cool project here. It’s unclear from… more»

Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE

The Dodge Charger, along with the rest of Chrysler’s intermediates, got redesigned for 1971. The new, fuselage styling helped boost sales, which increased by 25% over the year before. This was also the year that the detuning process began… more»

Original Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

The fourth generation of the Chevy Impala ran from 1965-70 and was quite successful sales-wise. 1967 saw a mid-way redesign that gave it a more enhanced “Coke bottle” shape. There would be only four inches difference in the length… more»

No Reserve Runner! 1972 Ford Bronco

Ford’s first-generation Bronco ignited a rebirth in recent years, with buyers paying well into the six figures for fully modernized customs. Factory-perfect restorations of the popular retro SUV bring big money too. Ford even revived the Western-themed SUV with… more»

Clean Slate? 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

Styling of the 1959 Chevies was radically different than the year before. The tailfins with cat’s eye rear lights made for an interesting look. Things were toned down for the better in 1960, but the car looked as though… more»

Upgraded Engine: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

The 1955-57 Chevrolets reset the industry standard for their more forward-thinking styling. And the new V8 that was at first only available in Corvettes and Bel Airs. The Bel Air would move to the top of the Chevy food… more»

Highly Original 1959 Rambler Six Custom

The Rambler Six was available from 1956 to 1960 but in 1958 they were given a bit of a redesign with sharper edges and corners, four headlights, and they jumped on the tailfin bandwagon, too. This gorgeous, almost-all-original 1959… more»

Dusty 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed!

You hate to see this, but a listing on craigslist claims that a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette needs to find a new home, and quickly, due to an illness in the family. The listing doesn’t offer many details, aside from… more»

289 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

By the end of the 1966 model year, Ford had sold more than 1.2 million copies of their new pony car phenom – and they did it in 2 ½ years! A commonly equipped ’66 Mustang came with a… more»

350 V8 Project: 1968 Chevelle Super Sport

The Chevelle Super Sport (SS 396) became a series of its own in 1968, including the sport coupe, convertible and El Camino pickup. Second generation Chevelles (1968-72) received an all-new sculpted body with tapered front fenders and rounded beltline…. more»

Pair Of Barn Finds: 1970s Chevrolet Impalas

The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala enjoyed a six-year run from 1971-76. They would be replaced by smaller renditions as the industry began its down-sizing phase. The cars would be little changed from year-to-year, with the exception of… more»

Field Find: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

The third generation Chevy Nova (1968-74) was the car’s most successful in terms of sales. In fact, in 1974, they enjoyed their best year, no doubt due to the OPEC oil embargo that saw buyers flocking to smaller cars…. more»

Rust-Free Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

There are plenty of enthusiasts who long to tackle a project build but lack the welding skills to tackle a classic with rust issues. This 1969 Camaro RS/SS could provide them with the perfect solution because any rust problems… more»

Barn Find Boss: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351

More often than not, classic cars that emerge from barns will show signs of deterioration and require significant work to return to their former glory. However, the occasional gem will surface, which is the case with this 1971 Mustang… more»

Restore or Part Out? 1967 Pontiac GTO

After a successful two years of being an option on the Tempest/LeMans, Pontiac promoted the GTO to series status in 1966. All of GM’s A-body intermediates were restyled that year, gaining more of a curvaceous look with kicked-up rear… more»

427 Tri-Power: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The person who buys this 1969 Corvette might not find themselves owning a totally original classic but will have a car that should possess enough power to satisfy almost anyone. No aspect of this vehicle has remained untouched, and… more»

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