American Classic Cars

Mar 20, 2018 5:40am MDT • Uncategorized • 62 Comments

Upscale Muscle Survivor: 1968 Plymouth GTX

In 1969, Plymouth had a couple of go fast cars that looked a lot alike. There was the base 335 horsepower 383 V8 and a four-speed for $2,896. It could get you through the quarter mile in the low 15s. Or,… more»

Mar 19, 2018 7:46pm MDT • Uncategorized • 25 Comments

Shiny Red Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Ain’t this shiny red T-Bird a beauty? It would certainly get lots of attention around town. The Thunderbird was a quick response to the Corvette, but as a personal luxury car rather than a sports car. It was built… more»

Mar 19, 2018 5:06pm MDT • Uncategorized • 36 Comments

Big Shorty: 1954 GMC COE Custom

It would seem that old cars are often easier or more desirable to revive, but I love seeing this old Cab Over Engine trucks revived and on the roads. Once a part of mainstream society in their time as… more»

Mar 19, 2018 3:46pm MDT • For Sale • 19 Comments

Could This Be A Motion Maco Shark?

The seller of this Corvette claims that the body kit its wearing may have been made by the mighty Motion Performance! Motion was one top tuners back in the day. Besides cranking out some seriously powerful muscle cars they… more»

Mar 19, 2018 2:14pm MDT • For Sale • 29 Comments

One-Family-Owned: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

This car wasn’t found in a barn or a garage and it isn’t original, but it sure looks like a nice example of a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda. There is no reserve on this eBay auction and the current bid… more»

Mar 19, 2018 12:20pm MDT • For Sale • 37 Comments

Barn Fresh! 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible

Wow – You had me at “needs floor pans, trunk pan, inner and outer wheel tub patches etc. bottom of the doors have rust also.” Seriously, though, I respect a seller who gives an honest reckoning of a vehicle’s… more»

Mar 19, 2018 11:00am MDT • For Sale • 16 Comments

First Year Fun: 1966 Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco was produced for thirty years from 1966 to 1996 and has continued to grow in popularity over the past few years. Set to make a comeback for the 2020 model year, the Bronco is sure to… more»

Mar 19, 2018 9:40am MDT • For Sale • 31 Comments

Dry Rust? 1957 Ford Ranchero

The mid 1950’s saw the introduction of a lot of iconic cars including the Thunderbird, Corvette, El Camino and Ranchero. The post-war car culture and baby boom were well under way with the Interstate Highway system taking shape. Americans… more»

Mar 19, 2018 8:20am MDT • For Sale • 29 Comments

20 Years In A Barn: 1955 Nash Rambler Classic

It’s hard to imagine that opening up the front wheel wells would be such a big design move, but that was the case with this 1955 Nash Rambler Classic. This beauty is listed on eBay with the reserve not… more»

Mar 19, 2018 7:00am MDT • Stories • 28 Comments

Sold by Spud! Amazing 1960 Corvette Survivor!

One look at this stunning 1960 Chevrolet Corvette immediately triggered the thought that I’d have to pass on this obviously-restored classic unless it carried a Barn Find story in its past. Shady sellers have rendered the phrase “original” barely… more»

Mar 18, 2018 4:59pm MDT • For Sale • 63 Comments