American Classic Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

New Crate Engine and Generator: 1975 GMC Motorhome

There are vehicles that look like a tremendously fun way to combine your hobby and memory-making experiences. I often go down this rabbit hole with vintage SUVs; I think to myself, “I’ll have this awesome 4×4 from my youth… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1960s Pontiac GTOs

The Pontiac GTO was the posterchild of 1960s American muscle cars. Launched in 1964 as a mid-size performance machine, a flood of competitors soon followed. Sales would peak in 1966 and then begin to decline as the market became… more»

64K Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We all have hobbies that some people think are silly. For example, if you had been privy to my inner monologue about two minutes ago, you would have heard a voice a lot like mine saying the following: “Man,… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Although it isn’t pristine, this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a rock-solid classic that presents as a driver-grade vehicle. What makes this Mercury special is its factory options, which provide excellent performance and a luxurious motoring experience. The only… more»

Almost Free Cheap Wheels: 2000 Mercury Cougar

The Cougar was Mercury’s best-selling car from its inception in 1967 to its retirement in 2002. Over these 35 years, it competed in lots of different classes, first as a pony car and last as a sport compact. The… more»

Mint Vintage Model Collection – 70+ Vehicles

If you’re like me, I was a model car collector as a child (and even as an adult). Most of them were 1/25 scale AMT kits that I bought and assembled (with or without paint) back in my pre-teen… more»

Original 454/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a stunning classic. This is unsurprising because the seller spent five years refurbishing the car, including fresh paint and an interior retrim. However, it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, with its big-block V8 promising… more»

Original 426 Hemi Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

With the popularity of the second-generation Dodge Charger still in full swing, just about any example is considered exciting these days, no matter what’s under the hood.  However, when one comes around that still has its original 426 Hemi… more»

Surf’s Up! 1952 Plymouth Concord Suburban

Two-door station wagons such as this 1952 Plymouth Suburban are a popular topic here on BF. Their popularity continued and grew in the postwar years before starting to fade away in the late fifties. Every major manufacturer offered them,… more»

Garage Find Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT

“When I last started it – 2.5 years ago – it just needed a transmission to be driven,” so states the seller of this 1971 Ford Torino GT. And so it goes with this project. As we delve into… more»

Only 2,250 Made: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

Ford Motor Company in the 1960s had a thing about April introductions. Maybe they considered it good luck; after all, the Mustang certainly went on to do good things after its April 17, 1964, unveiling at the New York… more»

Stretched Stingray: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Limousine

If my research proves accurate, the stretched limousine concept has been around for nearly a century, with the Armbruster Coach Company of Arkansas generally credited with building the first one in 1928.  Originally referred to as “extended-wheelbase multi-door auto-coaches”,… more»

Early Saleen Specimen: 1986 Ford Mustang

When the original batch of Fox body Ford Mustangs received the Saleen treatment, it wasn’t to make them into fire-breathing street rods. In fact, it was quite the opposite, and that’s what I love about examples like this 1986… more»

Turbocharged Pace Car: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am

Every so often, a car combined all the best attributes of two distinct models to produce a truly compelling product. In the case of GM, which struggled a bit with product development in the 1980s, it built an absolute… more»

400-Equipped: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

This 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is far more than a pretty face. Its tidy exterior hides a secret, because the upgraded V8 under the hood should place plenty of power at the driver’s disposal. The buyer can enjoy this… more»

Restored Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440

Sometimes, many years can elapse between the time a classic is unearthed in a barn and when an owner finally returns their discovery to its former glory. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1970 Dodge… more»