This gold-and-white 1971 Buick LeSabre four-door hardtop treated a retired doctor during his golden years, according to the seller’s description. After a claimed original 44,000 miles, the tidy Gravois Mills, Missouri cruiser comes to auction. Note the three Ventiports… more»
American Classic Cars
Aug 12, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y82
Even if you’ve never seen the ’70s movie Smokey and the Bandit, you will surely recognize a Bandit Trans Am! The movie was a huge success and helped make the already popular Firebird even more so. This 1977 Pontiac… more»
Aug 12, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
C1 Project: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
It is hard to imagine the American automotive landscape without the Chevrolet Corvette, but that was almost a harsh reality early in its production life as sales volumes were far below company expectations. However, the ‘Vette cemented its place… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unfinished Vintage Kit Car: 1953 Allard J2X by Elite Enterprises
Allard Motor Company, founded by Sydney Allard in 1946, made just 200 cars in its dozen-year history. Jerry Knapp was four years old when Allard produced its first car. He was born in Minnesota but eventually settled in California…. more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Jack Stand Find: Custom Coach Builders Sebring
Is it a Sebring, a Nova, a Sovran, a Cimbria or a Sterling? All three are very similar-looking component cars produced in the 1970s and 1980s by various companies, most of which were based on the venerable VW Beetle… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Grandma Wants It Gone: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Project
This Chevy C10’s story is a bit of a sad one, but perhaps the next owner can finish the ground-up restoration that Grandpa, a deceased, retired professional mechanic, started several years ago and give this story a happy ending…. more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
390-Powered 1968 AMC AMX
1968 was a great year to visit your AMC dealership if you liked sporty cars, as the brand introduced a pair of fun offerings including the Javelin, a hardtop aimed toward the popular pony car segment. The other was… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Old School Hot Rod: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Club Coupe
It’s hard to believe that Pixar’s Cars franchise is almost 20 years old; the toys are still on the shelves and the Hudson brand is still more than a simple footnote in automotive history. Contrary to what people may… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked in ’62: 1957 Mercury Montclair Phaeton Coupe
I’d really like to know the story behind this ’57 Mercury Montclair. It was garaged in 1962 – when it was only five years old – and hasn’t been driven since. With modest details and only six photos provided… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Restored But Forgotten: 1972 Ford F-100
Ford introduced the F-Series of pickups after World War II (1948), and they would go on to be best-sellers to this day. Unlike previous light-duty trucks, the F-Series was no longer based on a car platform. The F-100 was… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Enthusiasts will typically accept a classic’s shortcomings if it is either completely original or exceptionally cheap. This 1963 Corvette Convertible has a few issues, and it isn’t completely original. However, with the seller listing it with No Reserve, it… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
V8 Transplant: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
Some classics have a fascinating backstory, and this 1993 Ford Mustang LX perfectly demonstrates that. When you assess its sparkling original factory paint and arrow straight panels, it is incredible to think that it came close to being parted… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Workshop Find: 1970 Ford Bronco
We are used to seeing First Generation Ford Bronco project candidates crossing our desks at Barn Finds that have been left exposed to the elements. This is rarely good since rust has a nasty habit of sinking its fangs… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
One of Twelve: Restored 1939 GMC Futurliner
The Futurliner was the brainchild of Charles Kettering, GM’s head of research. Kettering established the Parade of Progress after visiting the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair in 1933. The Parade began in 1936, with eight streamlined buses bringing exhibitions of… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 GMC Suburban 4×4
No Reserve. When those two words form part of an owner’s sales pitch, they typically draw potential buyers like a moth to a flame. This is particularly true when the vehicle in question offers plenty of space and creature… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Volkswagen Power: 1953 MG TD Kit Car
The TD was part of MG’s T-Type sports car lineup built from 1936 to 1955, with Its run between 1950 and 1953. The seller has a kit car replica that’s been in a barn for the past 20 years…. more»
