American Classic Cars

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One-Owner: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Vintage station wagons are gaining popularity with collectors and few may be more collectible than the Olds Vista Cruiser (Chevy Nomad, excluded). These stand out from ordinary wagons because of their raised roof with fixed-glass and roof-mounted skylights over… more»

Parked In ’98: 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Hardtop

The previous owner of this 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Hardtop treated the vehicle to a complete restoration in the late 1990s. It was then parked under blankets in a barn in 1998 and has only just emerged. It has been… more»

1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Indy Pace Car

What if your best friend calls and says he found a 1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am Indy Pace Car for $2,500? Would you think that is a great deal or would you ask about the condition? Well, the picture… more»

All Original: 1968 Ford LTD 390 V8

My brother and I often wonder why full-size cars – especially one big-block equipped – like this 1968 Ford LTD haven’t achieved the same level of collectability as other classic cars. They typically make for a bargain buy, so… more»

Fresh Outta The Barn: 1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado

For many people, the attraction of treating a dusty and dirty barn find to a thorough clean can be an attractive proposition. That would seem to be the case with this 1986 Chevrolet Silverado Long Bed. Below the dust… more»

1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 Barn Find

The 1968-74 run of the Chevy Nova was quite popular, including the SS models. 1972 was the only time that a true SS was reflected in the VIN (check for a “K” in the code), meaning that the Nova… more»

390 Four-Speed GT! 1967 Ford Fairlane Project

Fans of garage sale jigsaw puzzles and classic muscle should definitely check out this red Ford. The 1967 Ford Fairlane GT in Decatur, Mississippi promises hours of entertainment and mystery for the new buyer. Simply click Buy It Now… more»

Rare Bird: 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk

One of the first products to come out of the Studebaker-Packard merger was the Studebaker Power Hawk. It was a V8 powered sedan positioned between the Flight Hawk (pillared) and Sky Hawk (non-pillared) two-door models. This one from 1956… more»

One Of 604: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

It wasn’t until 1970 that the Plymouth Barracuda would shake its heritage with the Valiant. From its introduction in ’64 and through ’69, the Barracuda shared the platform and some of its sheet metal with its compact cousin. But… more»

40k Mile 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe

This 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe is an original survivor that is in extremely nice condition. This is a classic that would suit the person who is hunting for a turn-key classic. It would seem to need nothing… more»

1 Of 80: 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Roadster

When you set the imaginations of two legendary designers like Bertone and Scaglione loose on the design of a sports car, the chances are that the result will be a vehicle of absolute beauty. That is the case with… more»

390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

I admit that I’m a sucker for a nice Mustang. While a ’66 Hardtop is high on my wish list, I wouldn’t say no if someone offered me this 1967 Fastback. Its presentation is first-rate, and it features a… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1940 Ford Pickup

This 1940 Ford Pickup has spent the majority of its life in the drier climes of Arizona. This has allowed it to remain a rust-free survivor with bags of character. The current owner has left this classic largely unchanged,… more»

No Reserve Rarity: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Flower Car

We’ve seen one or two Flower Cars appear across the desks here at Barn Finds over the years, but I believe that this is the first one based on a Chevrolet 210. Usually, funeral homes would opt for something… more»

Six-Cylinder Beauty: 1965 Ford Mustang

For its first two years, Ford couldn’t build enough Mustangs. In fact, they made nearly 1.3 million of them between its mid-1964 introduction and the end of the 1966 model year. The lion’s share were 2-door coupes and many… more»

19k Original Miles? 1973 Ford Mustang Grande

If you wanted a Mustang with a little more pizzazz in 1973, you may have opted for a Grande model. I don’t know if that’s what the original buyer of this one was looking for, but they and subsequent… more»

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