American Classic Cars

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Before You Know You Want It: 1962 Olds Dynamic 88

“Everyone who wants one of those has one.” So goes current wisdom about certain pony cars (early Mustangs) and muscle cars (GTOs). But what if we reverse that and say something like, “Some people who want one of those… more»

Early-Production 1966 Ford Bronco Project

Who had “First-Generation Bronco” on their bingo card of cars that would go through the roof in value? Well, if we could all choose the best investments, we’d all be rich and we could all afford early Broncos. This… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1968 Dodge Dart GTS

Classics like this 1968 Dodge Dart GTS invariably spark spirited debate among enthusiasts. It is a numbers-matching vehicle that comes with significant documentation tracing its history to Day One. Those who subscribe to the “only original once ” mantra… more»

Unfinished Restoration: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The 1966 model year was significant for the Pontiac GTO. The company granted the classic that is often recognized as the father of the muscle car standalone model status. That makes vehicles from that year some of the most… more»

Rare Final Year: 2004 Mercury Marauder

Badge revivals are not a new phenomenon as manufacturers seek to trade on past glories. Sometimes the strategy is successful, but often it isn’t. Mercury experienced the latter when it relaunched the Marauder in 2003 after a thirty-three absence… more»

Garage-Bound 25 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet gave the red-hot Ford Mustang a run for its money by introducing its new Camaro in 1967. Though its sales were way below that of the upstart from Dearborn, the Camaro quickly established its second-place foothold among all… more»

Long Forgotten Orphan: 1927 Erskine Coupe

The history of the American automobile is one of expansion and consolidation with a lot of drama thrown in for good measure.  As Americans fell in love with the automobile, dozens of companies sprang up to meet the wants… more»

Arizona Survivor: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V

This beautiful cream-colored 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V seems more suited for Florida or the Southwest United States than where it’s located in western Wisconsin, but it’s a transplant. The seller says it’s an Arizona car with just 76,000… more»

Cheap Travel Project: 1950 Spartan Royal Mansion

During the 1940s, Spartan Aircraft Co. stayed busy making airplanes for the war effort. However, demand declined dramatically after the final cease-fire, so the company began to look for new ways to utilize its production capabilities. One avenue that… more»

Barn-Find 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

If one car said “America” in the 1960s, there’s a good case for the Chevy Impala. Yearly, hundreds of thousands of people chose a new Impala as their family car, and in 1966, over 100,000 bought the Impala Super… more»

Low Miles and 5.0 Power: 1978 Ford Mustang II

The 1978 Mustang II might not make as many top-ten lists as some of the other offerings for fans of Ford’s pony car, but taking into consideration how buying preferences were changing by the time the next generation was… more»

4X4 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

American Motors was always the little company that could. To survive, they were always trying different things to see what would stick to the wall. One was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive version of the Concord compact, which was followed… more»

Running Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth GTX

The GTX filled the slot nicely in Plymouth’s lineup as their luxurious muscle car, a bit more expensive than the Road Runner but offering a higher level of trim plus a 440 under the hood as standard equipment, so… more»

4X4 Conversion Project: 1963 Ford Ranchero

In the first half of the 1960s, Ford’s station wagon-based pickup, the Ranchero, was based on the new compact Falcon. It was a simple, two-wheel-drive vehicle that offered plenty of hauling potential – as long as it didn’t exceed… more»

Unearthed on July 4th: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix

It is impossible to understate the importance of July 4th to the American people. It is a chance to celebrate the country’s great achievements and the values that unite the population under the Stars and Stripes. Therefore, there could… more»

Genuine L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance, because this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible could be a worthy restoration candidate. It requires nothing less than a frame-off approach to recapture its former glory, but there is one attribute that makes… more»

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