American Classic Cars

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Rare 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie With A Rocket V8

  One of 604, the seller of this 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie wagon proclaims, and one of only five known to exist. I’m not sure how one accurately determines how many of a certain car are still in existence but… more»

1 of 73: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera

The Pantera was a mid-engine sports car produced by De Tomaso in Italy from 1971-92. They were available in the U.S. for about five years through a partnership with Ford. Most of the cars were powered by Ford’s 351… more»

454 V8: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport

The popular Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 and would continue to sell well. 72,000 of them were built that year followed by 63,000 more in 1967 before they were redesigned. Based on the… more»

Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird

The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»

Custom Van Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet G20

Certain vehicles are amazingly evocative of time and place. Can you picture a Chevy Vega without thinking of it lined up for fuel during the gas crisis? And here’s another Chevy, a 1979 G20 custom conversion van, that takes… more»

High Mileage Rarity: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen #586

This is one of those cars that every so often, makes me want to sell a few projects so I can park one of these in the garage. It’s a Fox body Saleen Mustang, one of a few hundred… more»

454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The owner of this 1971 Corvette Stingray rightly points out that if this car were immaculate, it would be offered at a far higher price than he has set. However, it needs some cosmetic work, so he has priced… more»

Chevrolets, Fords and More! Private Muscle Car Collection

The owner of a private collection of muscle cars and other vehicles is beginning to downsize and has appointed a curator who is responsible for selling at least nine automobiles – with more to follow later. The cars are… more»

No Reserve! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Every car model will reach what is known as the high-water mark. That is that moment when it reaches a peak, and for the Oldsmobile 442, 1970 was that year. General Motors released the shackles on Oldsmobile, and the… more»

19k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Nova

The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova would be its last as a rear-wheel drive compact. It began in 1962 as Chevrolet’s second entrant in that space (the first was the less conventional Corvair). Over the course of its… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

Blank canvas project cars are always good to find because it allows the new owner to let their imagination run riot. They can choose to perform a faithful restoration or to create the classic of their dreams. That is… more»

58k Miles: 1986 Saleen Mustang Barn Find

When is a barn find not a barn find? When it has been found sitting in a yard rather than a barn or a shed. That is the story of this 1986 Saleen Mustang. It isn’t perfect, but when… more»

1 of 94: 1968 Dodge Super Bee 426 Hemi

The Super Bee came out in 1968 as Dodge’s first “budget” muscle car, like the Road Runner was for Plymouth. Raw power was the order of the day and top dog was the 426 Hemi engine. 125 of those… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

I’m always drawn to classic cars with a history of long-term ownership, and this becomes more attractive when the vehicle in question is a 49-year-old classic that has had a single owner. That’s what this 1972 Corvette represents. During… more»

Same Family 40 Years: 1966 Ford LTD

In the mid-60s, Ford gambled that there was a void in the market for a luxurious medium-price car and created the Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea was a hit and soon copied by Chevrolet, AMC, Dodge and Plymouth. For… more»

Reassembly Required: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

It was the end of the line for the second-generation F-Body, and it was getting long in the tooth. Introduced mid-year 1970, the ’81 Camaro and Firebird were moving over, finally, for completely new replacements. Both models tried to… more»

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