American Classic Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

Not bad for 106! 1916 Dodge Brothers Touring Convertible

It’s impossible to see an early Dodge Brothers car without picturing the punishing “Oil Field Dodge” promotional film in which a hard top version endures a punishing day in the life of an early automobile. The vintage movie gives… more»

Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon

In 1969, there were four tiers of full-sized wagons, the Brookview (Biscayne), the Townsman (Bel Air). Kingswood (Impala) and Kingswood Estate (Caprice). The seller’s transport is a well-worn example of the Caprice-style wagon that may have a running 396… more»

Rare 273/4-Speed! 1967 Dodge Dart GT

Too bad this 1967 Dart GT is on the other side of the country, it’s one that I would like to see up close and personal! As I stated in this 1968 Dart write-up about a month ago, the… more»

UPDATE: The Frankentina Holman-Moody Cortina

UPDATE – Reader Chip tipped us off that this Cortina has been relisted again. It’s been on the market off and on for the past 9 years or so, but the seller has a big development this go around… more»

One Family Survivor: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe

The Special was part of the Buick line-up from 1938-96, though not always in consecutive years and the same body sizes. From 1964-69, the automobile was wrapped in a mid-size package and was the entry-level car on the way… more»

Solid Little Truck: 1986 Nissan 720

Nissan has long been in the pickup truck business, dating back to 1955. That’s when the predecessor to the 720 series of trucks was introduced and those later models continued in production through 1997 (to be replaced by the… more»

Supercharged V6: 1998 Buick Riviera

Finding an affordable daily driver that comes with a touch of luxury can be a challenging assignment. However, that appears to be what is on offer with this 1998 Buick Riviera. It presents well, and its supercharged V6 engine… more»

Quality Kit Car Project: 1957 La Dawri Conquest

Kit cars can tend to occupy an uncomfortable area in the automotive world. They can lack the desirability of some classics, while their build quality can be sadly lacking. This 1957 La Dawri Conquest could be an exception to… more»

Tri Five Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210

Between 1953 and 1957, the entry-level and mid-range models of the mainstream Chevrolets were called the 150 and 210, respectively. Those designations were simply the production numbers of the cars (1500, 2100) shortened by one digit as part of… more»

Hot Rod Project: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Traditional project builds have many attractions for some enthusiasts, especially when the project in question is an old-school hot rod. That is what is on offer with this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. It is a vehicle where the build… more»

Fuelie Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1961 Corvette “fuelie” is a classic that needs its share of TLC. It has fallen on hard times, so the person who tackles the restoration will need to be dedicated and ready for some hard work. If you… more»

Rare Factory Four-Speed: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Project

Available only in 1970, the “SE” Special Edition package was an option group offered by Dodge equipping the powerful and sporty Challenger with luxury accouterments such as a special interior trim, an overhead console, a unique rear window, and… more»

8k Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The 1972 model year was the most successful for the Chevy Nova in terms of sales (up to then). Nearly 350,000 of them left the factory, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous year, yet the cars looked… more»

Police Interceptor: 1971 Plymouth Fury

There’s something about a stealth sedan with a law enforcement background and a big V8 that does something to me. The fact that this is a 1971 Plymouth Fury sedan makes it even better. This police package Mopar can… more»

Paint Your Wagon? 1967 Volvo 122S Kombi Estate

The eternal question faced by many classic car enthusiasts is whether to treat their pride and joy to a restoration or should it be retained as a survivor. That will be the dilemma facing the person who buys this… more»

Rust Free 454 Dually: 1989 GMC 3500 Sierra SLE

It’s become one of the most proven litmus tests out there: when a vintage truck lights it up in the auction, it likely has a very desirable combination of options that makes it somewhat unrepeatable. This 1989 GMC 3500… more»