American Classic Cars

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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Torino GT

This 1969 Ford Torino GT has led quite a life. It isn’t unusual to find these classic parked for many years, but this car has gone through the whole experience twice. It has recently been returned to active duty… more»

Parked For 15 Years: 1966 AMC Marlin

The Marlin was introduced by AMC as their “halo” model. Sadly, its lack of sales during its 3-year production run meant that it was more like a noose than a halo for the company. It wasn’t a bad car… more»

1 of 1812: 1959 Edsel Corsair

In college marketing classes around the country, the Edsel failure often comes up as part of a case study. While it certainly was not a great car, it wasn’t a bad car either. Ford’s marketing research missed the mark… more»

Ex-USAF Survivor: 1972 Ford Econoline Club Wagon

For more than 50 years, the Ford Econoline was a staple in the full-size van market. From 1961-2014, it served business fleets, tradesmen, organizations, and families with a straight-forward product. The second generation ran from 1969-74, which includes the… more»

Rare Ragtop! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 4-Speed

Beep Beep with the top down! Finding a ’70 Plymouth Road Runner to review is no big deal, there were about 43K produced, but finding a convertible version? How about a little over 800? I can’t remember the last… more»

1973 Chevrolet Nova SS With A 307?

Once a formidable, compact-sized muscle car, the Nova SS for 1973 had become an option package that included appearance items and a heavy-duty suspension. It could be had with any engine on the Nova hit parade, for which the… more»

1982 Dodge Ram Pickup With Only 15k Miles!

The seller of this 1982 Dodge Ram concludes their ad with this simple phrase: “No disappointments.” I can’t disagree as I’ve never seen a more original, low-mileage 1982 Dodge Ram. It’s available here on craigslist in Santa Cruz, California…. more»

8k Mile 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396!

If the fat steel wheels and bulbous Firestone drag tires don’t get your attention, this Chevy’s “SS 396” badges and roll bar add the punctuation mark. No doubt the lumpy idle of the solid-lifter L78 would separate the wolves… more»

Vintage Wrecker! 1936 Ford Tow Truck

So the question is, have we found a wrecker or a wreckee in the form of this 1936 Ford tow truck? There is no included information regarding the model, chassis, capacity, etc. as it pertains to this tow truck,… more»

Rare Mod Top: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

To borrow from a 1969 Plymouth ad: “Introducing the car you wear.” Again borrowing, for “anybody with a penchant for the different” I present this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Mod Top. It’s available here on craigslist in Westminster,… more»

Gentlemen’s Muscle Car: 1969 Plymouth GTX 440!

If you’d rather repair or replace rusty metal than chase down rare parts for your muscle car, check out this 1969 Plymouth GTX in Colorado Springs, Colorado! The listing here on craigslist shows most of the hard-to-find parts present… more»

No Reserve Rarity: 1959 Imperial LeBaron Southampton

Buying a new Imperial LeBaron Southampton in 1959 indicated one of two things. It told the world that you were a success and that you weren’t afraid to use your money to indulge your passion for luxury. Alternatively, it… more»

Rare Big Foot Edition: 1987 Ford F150 4×4

Few vehicles were as widely recognized as the original “Big Foot” monster truck that could be seen flying through the air of indoor arenas across the country or doing parade laps at major outdoor venues, so it’s of little… more»

Factory Drag Car: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Lightweight

There was once a time when car manufacturers were heavily involved in all facets of motorsport. Today they tend to function mostly as engine suppliers for various categories. In days gone by, they would manufacture full factory specials designed… more»

55k Mile 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454!

Chevrolet got into the personal luxury segment in 1970 with its new Monte Carlo. The car sold like hot cakes in its first year, so changes for the next year would be few, sharing its platform with Pontiac’s Grand… more»

59k Mile 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 4-Speed

The person who eventually buys this 1978 Camaro Z28 can be reasonably sure of one thing; There is not much of a chance that they will need to spend one red cent on this classic. That is because this… more»

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