American Classic Cars

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7k Miles? 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

The 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport was one of the first muscle cars to go into production. The car had distinct differences from other Impalas in its cosmetics (the SS markings throughout the vehicle and the wider upper body… more»

4-Speed Goat: 1965 Pontiac GTO

The Pontiac GTO was a surprising hit in 1964 – and its popularity did nothing but grow over the next couple of years. It spawned many competitors both inside General Motors and the rest of Detroit. More than 75,000… more»

Price Drop: 7,400 Mile 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

UPDATE 21/03/2024: It isn’t unusual for a seller to drop their price if they are unsuccessful with their first attempt to find their classic a new home. Such is the case with this 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati. Originally… more»

Arizona Car: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

Whatever it was that the Oldsmobile Cutlass had in the 1970s, people wanted it. Although the fancy Cutlass Supreme was the volume seller, Olds also managed to move almost 100,000 of its lower-priced Cutlass S, including the Colonnade Coupe… more»

Amazing Survivor: 63k Mile 1972 Dodge Coronet

Two owners. Low mileage. Unmolested. Beautifully preserved. Those are four crucial boxes ticked by this 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom that has been treated respectfully from Day One. It is hard to fault and is guaranteed to turn heads and… more»

Seventies Show Car: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Look carefully at the picture above and remind yourself that Corvettes, even C2s, were once simply used cars.  While everyone knew they were special and worth preserving, these sports cars went through the same cycle of depreciation that every… more»

Cheap Wheels? $950 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati

The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a joint venture between the U.S. and Italian automakers. Designed to be a halo car, the vehicle pulled from engineering on both sides of the Atlantic. It was criticized by the media at… more»

SWB Stick-Shift 4×4: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

Heavy rust handicaps this otherwise desirable Chevy pickup. The 1972 Chevrolet K10 in Fountain Green, Utah offers a sporty configuration:  short wheelbase, four-wheel drive, V8 engine, and manual transmission. Extend your praise and prayers to at least seven bidders,… more»

European Sports Sedan? 1979 Ford Granada ESS

In the seventies and early eighties, American automobile manufacturers faced an identity crisis.  While domestic automakers were still very good at providing reliable transportation with good styling, the cars they made were still basically the same ones they punched… more»

One-Of-A-Kind 2018 Baron Margo Custom Show Car

Whether it’s rocket ship lamps, robots, or even one-of-a-kind automobiles, Los Angeles artist Baron Margo has been fabricating unique steampunk-style metal creations for years, with this far-out-wheeled oddity being one of them.  If you’ve been searching for something truly… more»

Barn Find: 1951 Mercury Coupe

Have you been constant in your automotive tastes? Chances are good that if I liked something when I was young, I like it now; however, I lost my affection for the “bathtub” Mercury of 1949-1951 as I entered my… more»

Drives Great: 1988 Buick Riviera With 44k Original Miles

If I could ever give sellers a single piece of advice when listing their classics, it would be to provide the best possible photos. That means not only capturing the car from every angle but attacking it with a… more»

1-of-37? 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Making rarity claims can be a slippery slope in the classic world. This is especially true if they are based more on speculation than hard evidence. That brings us to this 1968 Corvette Convertible. It is claimed to be… more»

Restomod or Monster? 1956 Dodge Coronet Shorty

Some classics exude an air of elegance that is almost timeless. Others are far less subtle and are guaranteed to draw crowds and comments wherever they go. This 1956 Dodge Coronet fits neatly into the second category, and it… more»

Air Cooled Project Car: 1929 Franklin Model 130 Sedan

Part of the fun of studying automotive history is finding an instance of a company implementing a different idea.  While everyone else was using liquid cooling, Franklin Automobile Company stubbornly clung to the idea that air cooling was the… more»

Running Pickup Project: 1957 Dodge Sweptside

The “Forward Look” was not just reserved for automobiles – the half-ton Dodge Sweptside flaunts finned rear fenders, hooded headlamps, two-tone paint accented with chrome, and  triplet tail lamps, everything a buyer could want in the era of gaudy… more»

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