American Classic Cars

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No Reserve 340 Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is said to have last been registered as a driver in 1978, and from the looks of things, this one may not have moved under its own power since around that period.  It’s been owned… more»

4-Speed Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1972 model year was the last for the second-generation A-body Chevelles as the new “Colonnade” design would arrive in 1973. Without a build sheet, it’s still hard today to identify a 1972 Chevelle Super Sport as the real… more»

“Zero Problems”: 1965 Imperial Crown Four-Door

In terms of Big Three luxury cars in the 1950s and ’60s, it was really Cadillac and everyone else (at least in terms of overall sales), but that didn’t mean that everyone else stopped trying. The Lincoln Continental was… more»

Rare 1964 Rambler Typhoon Barn Find

To introduce its all-new “Torque Command” inline-6 engine, American Motors introduced a limited production Classic in mid-1964. It was called the Typhoon, a Classic 770 2-door hardtop that came in only one-color combination (black over Solar Yellow) and with… more»

Wrecked Restomod: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The new Ford Mustang was the hottest thing since sliced bread in 1965 with nearly 560,000 sold. And 14% of those were the fastback edition like the seller’s car. Until not long ago, this was a beautiful, customized car… more»

Rolling Project: 1974 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After sales continued to decline year after year, Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1974. Now dubbed Mustang II, the car was 500 lbs. lighter and 19 inches shorter than the 1973 model, which had become big and bloated over… more»

One-Owner 1968 Buick Riviera with 66k Miles

Riviera ownership is rewarding because if all else fails, you can simply sit around and look at the car. This is especially true for any Riviera from the 1960s, as the almost equally attractive first- and second-generation models fall… more»

Superior Hearse Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 68

Superior Coach Co. has been in business for more than 100 years, building hearses, ambulances, and limousines. Most of them were based on then-current model Cadillacs, like this 1960 Series 68 (Fleetwood). We’re told it’s just 1 of 128… more»

Cleans Up Well: 1955 Dodge Royal Barn Find

There are barn finds and then there are real barn finds such as this 1955 Dodge Royal two-door hardtop. Parked in 1994, this mid-level Dodge has resurfaced and is now looking for its next automotive adventure. As already noted,… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Lincoln Continental

This 1966 Lincoln Continental has been parked in this garage since 1976. The seller is clearing out their late father’s estate and would hate to see their father’s Continental go to the scrap yard, so they are offering it… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Lincoln Premiere Landau

Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and an enthusiast searching for a likely prospect to park in their workshop can typically find something appropriate if they are willing to search long and hard. If luxury is high… more»

BF Auction: 2004 Ford F-150 FX4 Extended Cab

This 2004 Ford F-150 has covered just 19k miles since new and has spent most of its life tucked away in the garage. The seller is its second owner and has used it for the occasional run to the… more»

Nicest One Left? 1976 Ford Granada “Virginian”

The Ford Granada was a product of the so-called “Malaise Era” of U.S. automobile production where quality and engineering were rather indifferent. That usually covers the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s, right when the Granada was on the market. It… more»

Parked Since The Mid-Eighties: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

The seller of this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am doesn’t provide a whole lot of specific detailed information about his F-Body to consider, but what we do get combined with the photos just might be enough for a potential buyer… more»

21K-Mile Time Capsule: 1992 Plymouth Sundance

This is a car that I bet a lot of people have forgotten about, or maybe never even knew there was such a thing in the first place: a 1992 Plymouth Sundance four-door sedan with a hatchback instead of… more»

Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed

Today we’ll explore the outer limits of Chevy C10 pickup values, highlighting this 1972 short bed, listed on eBay for a cool $48,900, or best offer. This truck is now located in Mooresville, North Carolina, but it was used… more»

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