American Classic Cars

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Older Restoration: 1962 Mercury Comet

Most folks don’t know or remember that the Comet was original planned to be an Edsel product. That idea went out the window when Edsel folded, so the already-committed Comet was sold at Mercury dealers in 1960-61 without any… more»

No Reserve 390! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

Back in 1967, the Ford Motor Company offered all kinds of performance vehicles. Cobras and GT-series Mustangs (and I suppose the rare Ford GT itself) was for the young and rich. Broncos were just beginning to be thought of… more»

327/4 Speed: 1967 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

I know that we have many readers seeking an affordable project that they can tackle in a home workshop. If the vehicle in question also runs and drives, that is seen as a bonus. If you are one of… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Catalina

The early ‘60s Pontiacs are known for widening the front and rear tracks to push the wheels further apart from each other. Thus, the term “Wide Track” was capitalized on for years by Pontiac’s marketing folks. The Catalina was… more»

429 Powered: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible

This 1972 Ford LTD Convertible has so many positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It is a one-owner classic that appears to be well preserved. Summer is just around the corner, so it offers… more»

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Super Camaro

If you aren’t familiar with Don Yenko, he was a race car driver turned car dealer whose Pennsylvania dealership modified new Chevrolets into performance machines. In 1967 (the first year of the Camaro) Chevrolet began their COPO program. Customers… more»

Garage Find: 1962 Ford Falcon

The introduction of the Falcon in 1960 brought Ford into the new compact car game – and would provide a launching point for several other cars in the family, including the famous Mustang. The car was small, practical, and… more»

Nicest One Left? 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS

This car literally defines the Barn Finds category “Nicest One Left?” and once you click on the eBay link here and check out the dozens of great photos that the seller has provided, I think you’ll agree. This is… more»

Museum Piece! 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

It’s always refreshing to find a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, in this case, a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus, as opposed to its performance-themed sibling, the Road Runner.  But this Plymouth appears to have a trick… more»

Original 427 Block! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L68

With gleaming chrome on black primer, this first-year C3 (third-generation) Corvette looks ready to pounce. Fans of America’s Sports Car will immediately identify the chrome bumpers of the early C3 and the burly big block hood. Indeed this 1968… more»

30 Years Hidden: 1980 Jeep Wagoneer

With this listing, we’re going to have to use our imaginations. The archival footage of what looks like a very nice 1980 Jeep Wagoneer is all we have to go on, despite the seller spending most of the description… more»

Chop Top? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Let’s say you’re a casual old car lover, and the primary reason you’d want a ‘50s cruiser is to take leisurely Sunday drives. Not for you the car-show circuit and the judges looking at the stampings on the battery… more»

Running Project: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors got into the pony car game about the same time as General Motors. The Javelin (when flanked by the 2-seat GT version called the AMX) sold well enough by AMC standards. The car would see two generations… more»

Forgotten Project: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

If you’re like me, you can see potential in almost any project car. In fact, I’d say I get more excited when I see that the car in question has clearly been neglected and forgotten, as it makes me… more»

10k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

When it comes to saying more with less, sometimes the pictures do all the talking. In the case of this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra, with just 10,000 original miles, the pictures tell you almost everything you need to know…. more»

Garage Find: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

When you consider how many Jeep Grand Wagoneers still pop up for sale, evidently hidden in garages or barns, it’s truly amazing how many of these early SUVs Jeep must have sold back in the day. These things are… more»

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