Now we’re talkin’! Earlier in the week, I opined about the Ford Torino by stating, “As a subjective matter of taste, I gave the ’69 & ’69 Torino two-thumbs up, thought the ’70 & ’71 got good marks for… more»
American Classic Cars
Feb 28, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Shed Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible
Nearly 50 years ago, this car could have been your father’s Oldsmobile: the 1972 Delta 88 Royale convertible. It was big and beautiful and moderately equipped as to not take anything away from the luxurious 98 Series. This edition… more»
Feb 28, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
390 Shortbed: 1969 Ford F100 Ranger
It’s hard to go wrong with a short bed-anything these days, as vintage pickups continue to take off in price. Whether it’s a Ford, Chevy, or GMC, a pickup with short hindquarters is the one to buy. This 1969… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Turbocharged Survivor: 1986 Chrysler Laser XT
Turbocharged engine? Check. Rear window louvers? Check. T-top roof? Check. Well, it’s confirmed: your ultimate 80s vehicle is here. This 1986 Chrysler Laser XT is a turbocharged hot hatch we rarely see anymore in any condition, much less perfectly… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Driving Barn Find: 1983 AMC Spirit GT
When it comes to AMCs, most of us know by now the Spirit hatchback was the benefactor of performance packages designed to improve the looks and handling abilities of the standard model. The AMX trim gets all the glory… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Mechanic’s Special: 1962 International Harvester Scout 80
Scouts of seemingly every variety are desirable trucks at the moment, even if they’re tired projects like this one. The combination of rugged drivetrains and go-anywhere abilities rarely fails to catch the of enthusiasts, and Scouts in project-grade condition… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rat Rod or Restore? 1931 Ford Model AA
It’s hard to imagine a car with more body styles than a Ford Model A! Sure, the “T” would give it a run for its money but in the last year and a half, I have uncovered more variations… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Buried in the Brush: 1971 Ford Galaxie 500
From 1959 through 1974, the Galaxie 500 was constantly doing battle with the Chevy Impala as leading car in their bracket. The full-sized Fords would be redesigned for 1971, including the bread-n-butter 500. This 2-door hardtop with the same… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
R2 Supercharger! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
If you ask most any Studebaker aficionado what car their Holy Grail is, chances are that person would say the limited run Avanti with the supercharged engine. Only 4,643 Avanti’s were built for 1963-64 with 40 percent of those… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
2003 Ford Taurus With 441 Miles!
There are low mile vehicles and then there are low mile vehicles – this fourth-generation 2003 Ford Taurus is the latter. This car can be found listed here as a Barn Finds Classified and it truly looks like it… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Buyers searching for a 1st Generation pony car project usually begin to accept that most of the candidates they look at will have rust in one form or another. This 1969 Camaro has some spots of surface corrosion, but… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Just as Pepsi has always tried to outsell Coke, the Ford Galaxie had the same challenge with Chevy’s Impala in the 1960s. A case in point would be the 1965 model year. The Galaxie was restyled and had the… more»
Feb 27, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Convertible Conversion? 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
Finding a 1955 Chevrolet BelAir convertible is not that tough to do, there are many still in existence and absolutely coveted by collectors. But a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief convertible? Well, that’s a different animal entirely but today, courtesy… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
California LUV: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
Badge engineering was a big thing starting in the 1960s, or that’s when it really started to hit its stride. This isn’t a full list of countries, but British, French, German, and Japanese vehicles were often rebadged as American… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Dog Dish Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air 396
These days, the body color steel wheels and low-buck “dog dish” hub caps often accompany a giant tire-roasting engine, but no one would have wanted to cruise the town in this plain-looking Chevy it its day. The Bel Air… more»
Feb 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
351/4 Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Don’t be put off by the missing door on this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 because it has been refitted since these photos were taken. It is a project car that shows a mountain of promise because apart from having… more»
