American Classic Cars

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Hemi Orange Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

When the Charger was introduced in 1966, it was both personal luxury and muscle car rolled into one. Sales of the automobile really took off when the car was redesigned in 1968 along with the rest of Chrysler’s intermediates,… more»

Time Capsule Coupe: 1977 Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillacs and their competitors at Lincoln are no stranger to being parked in the garage with nominal miles on the clock, saved as either potential collector’s items down the line, or simply unused due to their popularity among the… more»

Charity Drive: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan

We see a few classic cars that have been donated to various charities by generous owners, and this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Sedan is a perfect example. The owner purchased the vehicle when it was 2-years-old, and has recently… more»

Parked in 2006: 1969 Dodge Charger

Sometimes we will buy a classic car with all of the best intentions in the world, but life will get in the way. It is at this time that restoration projects will stall, often before they can even begin…. more»

Rare Aluminum Body: 1950 Muntz Jet

You don’t gain the nickname of “Madman” by following life’s conventional path. That was the case with Earl “Madman” Muntz. He was a man who was willing to take risks in both his business and private lives. As a… more»

1970 Dodge Super Bee Project

2-door muscle car projects are getting harder to find every day. Cars that only a decade ago would have sold for a couple of hundred dollars are now selling for a premium. This 1970 Dodge Super Bee can be… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS

Some classic cars can be mystery machines, and this 1973 Camaro Z28 is no exception. Someone has commenced the process of restoring this beast, but this has stalled. It was originally ordered with some nice optional extras, but how… more»

First Left Coast Build? 1968 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was introduced by Dodge in 1968 as the corporate cousin to the Plymouth Road Runner. Over the car’s four-year run, the Super Bee would not enjoy quite the sales success of the Road Runner, perhaps because… more»

Killer Patina? 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon

I went back on my word! I wasn’t going to use the “P” word in a title. I couldn’t help myself when I saw the seller’s description of his 1976 Ford Pinto “Squire” wagon. It just got away from… more»

Not Stock: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

Collector cars in slightly less than showroom condition seem like the best value going, as you’re still buying a vehicle with a reasonable shot at appreciating while not having to fork over mountains of cash for a time-capsule example… more»

No Reserve Chopper: 1946 Harley Davidson Servicar

This custom Harley-Davidson chopper began life as a now-rare Servicar, which was a clever concept that marketed motorcycles as a sort of service vehicle, born of out the company’s desperation to generate sales. Of course, the body that made… more»

Top Banana Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

The original Dodge Challenger was only around for five model years but left quite an impression – even 50 years later. The pony car market was already wearing thin when the Challenger came out in 1970 and growing safety… more»

Needs Finishing: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible

Tackling the restoration of a classic car can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true if every aspect of that vehicle is going to require work. That’s where cars like this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible can fit… more»

409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

The 3rd Generation of the Chevrolet Impala was sold between 1961 and 1964 and marked the badge’s transition from the be-finned cars of the late 1950s and the Coke-bottle styling that began to emerge in the late 1960s. This… more»

What’s It Worth? 1974 AMC Javelin

The Javelin was AMC’s primary entry in the hot pony car market of the late ‘60s. By the mid-70s, the market had changed and 1974 would be the last year of the car. This Javelin, likely finished in the… more»

K-Code Conversion: 1936 Ford Coupe

This 1936 Ford Coupe is an unfinished custom build. Its specifications aren’t radical, but it should still provide some noticeable performance improvements over a standard Coupe. It needs someone to finish the work, which appears to be mostly cosmetic…. more»

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