Chrysler Corp.’s Airflow was an effort in aerodynamics that didn’t quite impress the buying public. Chrysler, DeSoto and Imperial all had their versions of the Airflow during the mid-1930s and pop culture ranks it just behind the Edsel as… more»
American Classic Cars
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Big Block Project: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
While not a GTA, this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL has a 390 cubic-inch big block and it looks like a great project car. And, you caught the “A” part of GTA so you know that this one has an… more»
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Shortbed Powerstroke Survivor: 1997 Ford F-250
This 1997 Ford F-250 may have over 170,000 miles, but that’s not all that significant on a truck of this vintage powered by the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel mill. The cosmetic condition is impressive for a truck of this era… more»
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Classic R/V! 1973 GMC Motorhome
This 1073 GMC Motorhome is an unfinished project that sounds like it was very much on its way to being a reliable cross-country cruiser before life or other events got in the way. Details like a rebuilt Oldsmobile 455… more»
Aug 9, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Winter Project? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Decision time. Take a look at this 1964 Corvette and make your own choice. Would you drive it as it currently stands, or would you restore it to its former glory? If it makes that decision any easier, the… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible
The 1949 Chieftain and Streamliner would be Pontiac’s first new designs since the end of World War II. The former would be the entry level model and the latter more upscale, but they shared the same new B-body and… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Early Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Many think the Ford Thunderbird was conceived to directly compete as a sportscar against the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it really was one of the first personal luxury cars on the market, albeit a two-seater. The T-Bird was named after… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Worth Restoring? 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon
1967. The year of the first Super Bowl. The year of the Apollo 1 fire. The year the first Boeing 737 took flight. The year the controversial Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour debuted on CBS. And the year that Oldsmobile… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
396 Parts Car: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet. They introduced their new full-size cars and the machines sold like hotcakes. Chevy set a sales record that year which hasn’t been beaten since. The Impala was enormously popular, especially as a… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 56 Comments
Van Life Candidate: Abandoned City Bus
Occasionally, you find solid gold in Facebook Marketplace, both in terms of forgotten projects and the wild descriptions that follow them. This name-less bus is an example of both as the seller clearly has no interest in something he… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner Specimen: 1977 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 Ton
This 1977 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton pickup is a cosmetic survivor in that its exterior appearance and cabin areas are all in shockingly nice condition. The Chevy has been with the first owners for quite some time, used extensively… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Post-War Patina! 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
There’s something to be said for the simple, no-frills workhorses that helped America get back on its feet after WWII. An engine, four wheels, crank windows and a heater – what more did we really NEED in those days?… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cheap SS? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The Monte Carlo is one of the most tenured nameplates in the Chevy lineup, having first appeared for 1970. For its entire production life, the car was Chevrolet’s version of the Pontiac Grand Prix in their brochures. This 1984… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve XJ: 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic
From 1983 to 2001, Jeep manufactured approximately 3 million units of the XJ-chassis Cherokee at production facilities around the globe. Because of its rugged and simple nature, this SUV is a popular choice for off-roaders, but this 1998 Jeep… more»
Aug 7, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
427 Dual Quad 4-Speed: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
Looks can be deceiving, this rather normal-looking Fairlane is in fact an extremely rare factory-built race car. The Ford Fairlane 500XL 427 is an important piece of automotive history. Power comes from the legendary 427 side oiler with dual… more»
