American Classic Cars

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Camper Conversion: 1993 Ford Aerostar

The Ford Aerostar was unloved for many years, and it wasn’t a runaway success when new. Minivans were evolving, moving into a more sophisticated lane that went beyond simply being a people-mover. Customers wanted things like headphone jacks, captain’s… more»

Canada Survivor: 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Wagon

Said to be original, other than a couple of repairs to the front floor pans, this 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Wagon is an incredibly desirable model. The 2-door wagon body style is about as cool as it gets in… more»

Mechanic’s Special: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

General Motors began a “rightsizing” (aka downsizing) campaign in 1977 to field more fuel-efficient automobiles. The full-size models came first, and the mid-size A-bodies the following year. This included the 1978-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, which was a two and… more»

12K-Mile Museum Quality 1987 Ford Ranger

Another in the series of base model vehicles that a lot of us owned or knew someone who owned one, but have fallen off the radar, comes this incredible 1987 Ford Ranger. This truck looks like it just jumped… more»

Ferrari Looks Without The Price: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Adding a Ferrari body kit to a Chevrolet Corvette might not appeal to everybody, but you’ve got to admit it’s an inexpensive way to spruce up the looks of a C4, and a touch that’s bound to get lots… more»

396 Powered Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

As one of the most popular autos of the sixties decade, a vintage Chevrolet Caprice isn’t one of those cars that’s all that hard to locate on any given day.  However, it’s always worth celebrating when one comes along… more»

Turbo Project: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger

When the Charger returned to Dodge dealers for a fifth generation in 1981, buyers were seeing the most significant changes in the car’s history, including the first front-wheel-drive platform.  Based on the Omni 024, which had appeared a couple… more»

454 Squarebody: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban

The seventh generation Chevrolet Suburban is about as recognizable as the Statue of Liberty, and carries similar weight in terms of being a symbol of freedom. OK, perhaps that’s a stretch, but the Suburban is an escape machine for… more»

Affordable V8: 1996 Buick Roadmaster

Some enthusiasts find the prospect of buying their first classic daunting. That is understandable, because it represents a luxury purchase. Therefore, if the vehicle of their choice doesn’t meet expectations, they could find themselves out of pocket by a… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible

“Rare” is a relative term in the classic world, with some cars more deserving of that label than others. Take this 1968 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible as a prime example. The drop-top variant accounted for approximately 18% of… more»

Not a Kit Car: 1988 Pontiac Mera

Kitting out the Fiero as a supercar – let us count the ways. There’s the Miura wannabe, F40s and F50s, a GT40, a replica Testarossa – the list goes on. But this one is not a kit car: it… more»

Original 390: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL

Although the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first muscle car, this 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL demonstrated that buyers could order cars with serious performance credentials two years before the first GTO graced showroom floors. That is courtesy… more»

79k Original Miles: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado

Almost since its inception, Cadillac has developed its reputation for prestige motoring. Many people aspired to own a Caddy, but prices typically proved beyond the financial means of mere mortals. However, the classic market now provides opportunities for enthusiasts… more»

19k Miles? 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Lost in the buzz surrounding Ford’s unbelievably popular Mustang was Chevrolet’s little Corvair, which sold surprisingly well in the face of the Blue Oval onslaught…for a year or so. When the Corvair was restyled as a 1965 model, magazines… more»

Fully Restored: 1950 DeSoto Custom Coupe

I always find discontinued auto marques an interesting study. In my time on earth, I’ve counted fourteen U.S. brands that are no longer with us, compared to, by my count, only ten domestics that are still with us (eleven… more»

Bold Brute! 1969 AMC SC/Rambler

Originally intended as a 500 unit halo model to generate some buzz, AMC’s SC/Rambler wore a bold and patriotic color scheme and backed up that flash with a 390 V8, Hurst shifter, and more. This 1969 AMC SC/Rambler in… more»

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