This 1997 Ford F350 is not just any pickup truck; no, it is a massive Centaurus conversion, complete with all the body cladding and extra accessories the aftermarket company saw fit to throw at it when it left the… more»
American Classic Cars
Oct 9, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet
Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»
Oct 9, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Project
The 1949 Ford was the automaker’s first new car since World War II. 1946-48 models were largely rehashed 1942s and just about everything was new about the car but the drivetrain. As the platform would be used for three… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
12k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series
If you wanted your Lincoln Continental “fully-loaded” in 1979, it was hard to go past the Collector’s Series. These came with every conceivable option and treated their owners like royalty. This particular car not only comes with all of… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
427 V8/4-speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
There is nothing wrong with buying a classic car that needs, well, nothing. This is especially true when it is one like this 1970 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that not only presents beautifully, but the engine bay… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve Roller: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
We are finding a lot of station wagons on Barn Finds as of late and they always seem to be a body style of interest. One of the more unique models offered was the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, like this… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1-of-7: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours 4-Speed
The Concours was the luxury version of the fourth generation Chevy Nova. Four-door sedans were a pretty common sight on the roadways. What wasn’t a common sight was to look inside an ordinary family sedan and see a 4-speed… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The owner of this 1958 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t give us a lot of information to work with, but he does say that this classic has great bones. When you look the car over, you find a Corvette that… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original V8: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside
When Chevrolet introduced their “Task Force” series in 1955, not only did it bring more modern styling, but it also brought with it the option of a V8 engine. This 1956 3100 Stepside features its original V8 and would… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage Find: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 383 4-Speed
Two cars are considered pioneers in the muscle car field. One is the Pontiac GTO and the other is the Plymouth Road Runner. The latter was positioned as a muscle car that was big on performance and low on… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1969 Dodge Daytona On Copart?
Nearly any second-generation Dodge Charger can be a virtual license to print money. The extreme Daytona version, called The Best In NASCAR by GoldenEagle, ranks among the most coveted and expensive rides of the classic muscle car era. This… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
348/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
The 1958 Impala led a bit of a star-crossed existence for many years. Coming on the heels of the uber-successful tri-fives (’55-’57), it was a radical change, to say the least. The “And now for my next trick…” proffering… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 47 Comments
1,353 Mile 1969 Plymouth HEMI Road Runner!!!
Try this exercise: write a completely fictional listing for an amazing muscle car. First of all, make it a Mopar with Hemi power; nothing’s more epic than popping the hood and seeing that Elephant motor with the plug wires… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
29k Mile Survivor: 1960 Plymouth Belvedere
When Chrysler rolled out their “Forward Look” models for 1957, the sales slogan was “Suddenly, It’s 1960!” Then 1960 came along and what were they to do for an encore? Compared to their then-recent predecessors, the 1960 full-size Plymouths… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Convertible: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
Here’s another to add to the list of formerly unbeknownst to me, a 1981 Pontiac Firebird TransAm convertible. I have encountered Gen-II “F” bodies that are topless but they were of the backyard, Sawzall variety, and certainly not professionally… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Low-Mile Driver: 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
Automotive styling tends to evolve, and many trends will go in and out of fashion numerous times over the years. Bodies will be square and angular. They will then become softer and more rounded before heading back towards the… more»
