American Classic Cars

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Original Paint: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

When someone says the phrase “blue-chip muscle car” the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is usually on the list. Certainly, the LS6 Chevelle from 1970 is near the top with its 450 horsepower and rarity, however, even lower optioned cars like… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

On paper, this 1966 Corvette coupe looks like a great project — with one “rat” in the way. It’s listed for sale here on eBay with a buy it now of $38,500 but the seller is suggesting that you… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

The “Fox Body” Mustangs (1979-93) actually sold better than the first-generation pony cars of the 1960s, but not by much. But it took 14 years to do that rather than just six (1965-70). 1985 was the mid-way point, which… more»

Garage Find: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

I’ve always had a soft spot for Chevrolet’s ’66 Impala, I owned a convertible version for about seven years and it was one of my favorite cars. That being the case, when this ’66 convertible surfaced, I knew I… more»

Vintage Push Truck: 1962 Chevrolet Apache

Push trucks are an important part of hot rod history and they continue to be utilized to this day. At places like Bonneville, Death Valley, and Alvord, land-speed race cars need a little help to get going. Their tall… more»

Barn Find Stash: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has clearly been parked for some time based on the heavy coating of dust gracing every panel. The Corvette is in my neck of the woods, located in Plainville, Massachusetts, and it’s always intriguing to… more»

Turbo 5-Speed: 1988 Ford Thunderbird

For a short time, I was dead set on owning a Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. These are handsome cars, and of course, they are peak 80s when it comes to buying a vehicle that will always draw a crowd… more»

Blue Flame Survivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

“America’s Sports Car” has been used to describe the Chevy Corvette, which has been in production almost continuously since 1953 (there was no ’83 ‘Vette). The first three years of the car would set the stage for an automobile… more»

Nicest One Left? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The second generation of the Chevy Chevelle was popular when new and still in demand with collectors today. Probably because there were so many SS models that appeal to muscle car aficionados. While this particular coupe isn’t an SS… more»

Mach 1 Clone: 1970 Ford Mustang

Sometimes a classic car won’t be all that it seems. That is the case with this 1970 Ford Mustang. It is a car that would seem to have very few rust problems, which suggests that it could be a… more»

Sunburnt Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Unrestored, driver-quality Corvettes seem to be just a fraction of those we see on the road. If that’s what you’ve been looking for, this C2 is worth a look. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was sent in by a… more»

440 Six-Pack: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

Both Plymouth and Dodge gained a mid-size muscle car in 1968, Plymouth had the Road Runner while the Dodge got the Super Bee. The Super Bee was based on the Dodge Coronet two-door coupe and would be produced for… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

While the 4-4-2 (aka 442) came out the same year as the Pontiac GTO (1964), its following developed more slowly. It would not become its own series until 1968-71, which was during the heyday of the U.S. muscle car…. more»

Two Car Deal! 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle and SS396

There’s no faster way to become a ’66 Chevelle collector that buying two at the same time! This pair of aces in Rushville, New York could enrich the hand of the gambler willing to take on two cars for… more»

1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Survivor

Are you a good caretaker or like to maintain a very original car? This 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 may be of interest to you. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this 1981 Z28 is a 56,000 mile survivor. Painted in silver… more»

Ready To Restore: 1946 International Metro

Need a loaf of bread? How about a Marshall amplifier? (more on that one later) This 1946 International Harvester Metro is one of the most versatile vehicles of all time. Used by tradespeople and delivery services alike, there was… more»

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