American Classic Cars

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Tri-Power 4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was Pontiac’s first foray into the personal luxury segment, but as often was the case with Pontiac automobiles, there was an emphasis on performance as well. The 1964 Grand Prix was an extension of the prior… more»

1-Of-1,038: 1963 Ford Galaxie Q-Code 427 4-Speed

Horsepower wars began well before the “classic muscle car.” Typified in the 1964 GTO, the Classic Muscle Car can be narrowly defined as a dedicated performance package utilizing the engine from a full-sized car in a mid-sized body. Of… more»

1948 Chevrolet 3604 Pickup Survivor

Like all the U.S. vehicle manufacturers, Chevrolet came out of the war effort in 1946 looking to make up for lost time. This was especially true of the truck market because of pent-up demand in both the consumer and… more»

BF AUCTION: 1959 Devin V12 Special

UPDATE – Upon request, the seller sent us a video of the car driving on the street! The V12 sounds fantastic and it appears to run nicely. It might look like it was built by a company like Ferrari… more»

No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang GT

This 1993 Ford Mustang GT was found in the proverbial storage unit lock-up, discarded after its longtime owner could no longer afford to pay the accumulated debt from almost 18 years of secured parking. The Mustang was forfeited with… more»

Modified By Royal: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO

The Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO was a rare beast in 1971 as only 2,116 of them were built; 1,231 of those came with automatic transmission. What differentiates this car further was that it was delivered to Royal Pontiac,… more»

One-Owner Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G10 Van

It’s rare to find a one-owner example of anything made in the 1970s, but a van that could be used for multiple purposes, from carpentry to camping, typically always has more than one caretaker. Not this time: this short-wheelbase… more»

One-Of-One: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra

The Cobra name has been slapped on various Mustang products over the years, with a variety of results. Sometimes, the Cobra nameplate was as intimidating as it sounds, with ferocious performance and white-knuckle handling. Others – like this early… more»

Stock Islander Edition: 1992 Jeep Wrangler

Just a few days ago, we featured an exceedingly clean Jeep Wranger of the YJ generation, with a hefty asking price due to its shockingly low mileage. This one may be a better bet for a truck you can… more»

Rusty Mail Carrier: 1963 Studebaker Transtar Zip Van

1963 was the year that the United States Postal Service began using zip codes to help streamline the mail delivery process. And it was also the year the USPS placed an order with Studebaker Corporation for a series of… more»

Dusty 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia

The Mustang went on a diet in 1974 when Ford launched the Pinto-based Mustang II. It was an attempt to get back to the car’s roots as a smaller, nimbler model. The move worked as sales increased, but some… more»

Super Six Survivor: 1978 Dodge Aspen

We don’t often see cars that have been set up for towing here, especially ones with an automatic transmission. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a special gearbox between the differential and transmission so it can be towed behind a… more»

Chevy V8 Swapped: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

The Classic was the journeyman Rambler model from 1961-66, replacing the former Rebel. The second generation of the Classic ran from 1963-64 and Motor Trend magazine was so impressed by the line that they gave it the “Car of… more»

BF Exclusive: 1963 Chrysler New Yorker

I recently had the opportunity to visit a barn find project car on the island of Chappaquiddick, which is located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a 1963 Chrysler New Yorker that has been in the seller’s family… more»

44k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7 Survivor

Deciding to part with a classic car can be a difficult choice to make. However, when that car is 52-years-old and has been part of the family since new, that ramps it up a notch. That is also the… more»

Rust-Free V8: 1966 Ford Mustang

Decisions, decisions. If you bought this rust-free 1966 Mustang, would you treat it to a light cosmetic restoration, or would you drive it as an original survivor? Both scenarios are realistic options because while it would look stunning with… more»

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