American Classic Cars

Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments

29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»

Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments

440 V8 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Project

With the redesign of its intermediates in 1968, Dodge ramped up its game in the performance arena. The Coronet and the relatively new Charger got an R/T edition which brought along a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard fare…. more»

Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments

Barn Found Too Late? 1937 Chrysler Royal Convertible Sedan

This one hurts a bit. At one point not too long ago, a ’30s convertible sedan was guaranteed to be worth restoring, because you could almost certainly break even on your investment. Today, I’m having a hard time seeing… more»

Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments

Airport Find: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

I’m old enough that I remember when a black-on-black car was considered elegant, but the seller describes this 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV as being sinister in black-on-black. Maybe that’s a bit of what TV reality car shows have… more»

Dec 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments

Rare And Red: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

Well, you know a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville when you see one – at least the rear end anyway. Sure, it has fins but the tail light arrangement is rather unique and definitive. As for rarity, well that’s the… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments

Rust-Free 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II Hardtop Coupe

Fun fact of the day: Did you know that the 1966 Belvedere II hardtop outsold its swankier Satellite linemate (36,644 to 35,399)? In the mid 1960s, bucket seats and consoles were in, as were two-door hardtops, so it might… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments

Droptop Muscle Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO

With the Pontiac GTO having attained such an iconic status in the Golden Age of U.S. muscle car history, it seems unlikely to ponder that a mid-sixties example might be too far gone to consider taking on as a… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments

Senior Owned: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

A lot of us knew someone with a second-generation Chevrolet Cavalier of one body style or another, whether they were a neighbor, friend, or relative. The Cavalier was offered in a wide range of configurations, from a four-door sedan,… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments

A Snowcat Met a Van: 1993 Chev / Bombardier G20

Here’s what happens when a guy needs a thing that doesn’t exist. I can imagine the imperative that led to installing a Chevrolet G20 van on a Bombardier snowcat chassis: your family lives on a mountain, and you need… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments

5K Original Miles: 1998 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

This 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra is a low-mileage time capsule, and an intriguing choice for a 90s-era muscle car that has flown under the radar of some collectors. The Cobra namesake is obviously synonymous with high-performance Fords, but the… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • Auctions • 41 Comments

Pick A Time Period: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod

We have all heard the remark that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For hot rods, no statement has ever been more true. Hot rods are, by definition, vehicles that have been changed from their stock with… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments

Yard Find 289 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang

Production numbers for the Ford Mustang were off by 22% in 1967. But in fairness, 1966 was a peak year and the Chevrolet Camaro and other competitors had finally arrived on the scene. Besides a styling refresh for the… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments

7k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Low mileage claims must often be taken with a grain of salt, especially if there is a question hanging over the subject of verifying evidence. However, that might not be an issue with this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible,… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments

Rust-Free 350: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

One of the greatest attributes of the American vehicle manufacturing industry during the pre-emission days was that it was possible to buy a car that was a genuine sleeper. Take this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle as a prime example. It… more»

Dec 7, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments

Cold Air Conditioning: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It feels as if I’m in the minority (on the internet, anyway) in liking the second-generation Monte Carlo. While some find its baroque styling firmly in step with other ’70s fads such as wide collars and lurid combovers, that’s… more»