American Classic Cars

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Original 396! 1966 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

The majority of full-sized station wagons were sold as mundane forms of transport for the family. With a few notable exceptions, they did very little to instill a sense of excitement in their potential buyers. This 1966 Impala Wagon… more»

2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak With Zero Miles!

The 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is a relatively unassuming looking vehicle designed for serious competition use. It is also a modern classic that is coveted by serious performance enthusiasts. This car was placed into storage when it was… more»

Automotive Glamour: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Convertible

While British sports cars in the 1950s were aiming for the “size zero,” more angular and slender runway model type of vehicle designs, Buick was full steam ahead in quite the other direction: plus-sized, plush, sensuously round in all… more»

1 of 1,774: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible

The Dodge Boys introduced the Challenger for 1970, sharing a new pony car platform with Plymouth’s redesigned Barracuda. Both were hot looking cars and could be had in wild colors with large engines. The 1971 Challenger would be little… more»

1961 Pontiac Monte Carlo Concept Car

Back in the 1950s and 1960s, concept cars were usually built for a specific purpose and then sadly later destroyed. But occasionally one would escape the crusher, like this Monte Carlo 2-seat convertible by Pontiac from 1961. It gets… more»

3/4 Sized? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Shorty

It’s hard to imagine an auto line-up from the ’50s with more iconic lines than the tri-five Chevrolets, with arguably, a styling improvement progressing from 1955 through 1957.  That being the case, why take a ’56 Bel Air and… more»

Original Owner: 1966 Pontiac GTO Project

The Pontiac GTO is generally credited with starting the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s, and some may contest that claim. But all GM divisions except Cadillac would get in on the action as well as most every other… more»

Garage Find: 1957 Ford Skyliner

Here is a car that is as American as apple pie. While not a barn find in the strictest sense, this 1957 Ford Skyliner sure looks the part. These cars are not as instantly recognizable as their 1957 Chevrolet… more»

Highly Optioned: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

The 2nd Generation Ford Bronco was a radical departure from its predecessor in terms of appearance. The earlier model had an almost delicate and elegant appearance. Its successor was both bigger and more aggressive. This 1979 Bronco Ranger XLT… more»

440-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge came to the pony car party late, perhaps relying too much on the Charger to carry the Dodge banner in muscle car circles. 1970 was the first model year of the Challenger, which was based on the same… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Dodge Charger Project

In 1969, Dodge added the 500 to its Charger series. Their goal was to have an equivalent to Ford’s Torino Talladega model (NASCAR). Like its Blue Oval competitor, the 500 had a flat grille and a smooth back glass… more»

Perfect Patina? Crate-Powered 1968 Chevrolet C10

All right, Picasso, your canvas awaits.  This Arizona preserved, well-patina-d ’68 Chevy C-10 is not gonna be a factory showroom Concours-grade restoration. But oh what fun you could have in the restomod world!  This solid C-10 pickup is available… more»

HEMI Time Capsule: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Ok, get really serious about finding all the coins in the couches, get Mom’s oatmeal box of stashed cash in the pantry, then find the other $99,000 and run, no RUN, to buy this time-capsule-preserved 1969 Plymouth Road Runner… more»

1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 With NAPCO 4WD!

Before all truck manufacturers offered four-wheel-drive, NAPCO (Northwestern Auto Parts COmpany) of Minneapolis Minnesota sold kits to convert many two-wheel-drive trucks to 4WD using factory and OEM-quality components. By the time this 1958 Chevrolet Apache 3100 in Spring Grove,… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The Ford Mustang would get its first serious pony car competitor with the 1967 Chevy Camaro. Ford had a 1.2-million-unit head start, but the Camaro (and Firebird and Cougar) would at least put a dent in Mustang sales. This… more»

8,523 Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Barn Find!

This 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS has only 8,523 miles showing on its odometer. How this has happened is a story of tragedy, but we can hope that someone will have the opportunity to add a happy postscript to this… more»

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