American Classic Cars

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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»

Basement Find: 1970 Pontiac GTO Drop-Top

The 1970 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of muscle car production. Rising insurance premiums, shrinking compression ratios, and tightening Federal emissions regulations would soon see demand drop off. The Pontiac GTO was still the godfather of the performance… more»

Rare Bench Seat! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

A couple of observations regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Firstly, I can’t believe how many we have covered here. Of the 235K assembled in ’68, I think we have reviewed every one of them (slight exaggeration of course). Secondly,… more»

58k Mile Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

After World War II. most of the cars sold were warmed-over pre-war editions. It wasn’t until 1949 that the floodgates opened with all-new products, including those from Chevrolet. Due to pent-up demand, Detroit was still keeping up with production… more»

Survivor: 1972 International 1210 Camper Special

It’s funny to think about today, but International’s line of pickups was seen as being dated in the era of this 1972 International 1210 Camper Special. This chunky, “square” design looks great now, but I guess design trends ebb… more»

Running Light Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340

Plymouth introduced the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. The goal was to bring younger buyers into the Chrysler fold. One of the carrots they dangled was the Duster 340, a smaller budget muscle car… more»

Warehoused for Many Years: 1963 Imperial LeBaron

We rarely see a top-of-the-line 1963 Imperial LeBaron here on Barn Finds because so few were made – only 1,537. Back in 1963, Cadillac was still the king of American luxury motor cars by a long shot (163,174 units),… more»

36k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic

During the late-seventies, the downsizing of automobiles played a pivotal role in the quest for better fuel economy, with both the Chevrolet Impala and Caprice getting a mass reduction for the ‘77 models.  However, the Chevelle soldiered on for… more»

Indy 500 Pace Car Replica: 1975 Buick Century

Although Buick first used the Century nameplate in 1936, it was the GM division’s mid-size automobile in the 1970s. In 1975 and 1976, it was selected as the official pace car of the annual Indianapolis 500. A 2-door hardtop… more»

Fresh Paint and a Rebuilt 318: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

Some enthusiasts are unable to tackle a full-blown restoration, but long to find a classic that allows scope for them to make their mark. That is the opportunity offered by this 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger. The hard work is… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Ford Bronco

We see a few First Generation Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this is for one very good reason: These classics remain incredibly desirable. Even the roughest examples command attention and surprisingly high prices. That brings us… more»

Show Car: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

Cars like this 1990 Ford Mustang LX demonstrated to the buying public that The Malaise Era was fast becoming a distant memory. This car will provide a new owner with excellent performance, while a recent cosmetic refresh has left… more»

Storage Unit Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart 270

Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and created what would be the most popular generation of the automobile. It sold well enough to stick around through the 1976 model year. The 270 was the mid-range model and was… more»

A Trio of Projects: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was a hot seller for Pontiac beginning in 1962. But the “Colonnade” redesign of 1973 would turn into a gold mine – with 288,000 copies sold in 1977 alone, the car’s best year to date. The… more»

Driver Needing TLC: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire

If you’re looking for something interesting to park in your workshop as a straightforward project, this 1970 Ford Ranchero deserves a close look. As a Squire, it is one of the rarest versions from that model year. Its needs… more»

44k Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo

Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»

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