American Classic Cars

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2-For-1: Pair of 1965 Ford Galaxie 500s

Throughout the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Ford Galaxie competed directly with the Chevrolet Impala (which usually won in the sales race). In 1965, Ford redesigned its full-size cars, and stacked headlights would dominate the styling for… more»

Rusty but Ready: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project Car

Listed on eBay, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is being sold as a four-door project roller, offering a starting point for someone who’s ready to take on a true restoration or custom build. The seller describes it as a… more»

Classroom Survivor: 1970’s-Era Mopar Drivers Ed Simulator

For readers of a certain age, this item will bring back memories of high school Drivers Education class. It seems old school and very analog today, but for 50+ years, these driver training simulator machines were in high schools… more»

Grandma’s Low-Mileage Ride: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency

Did anybody do luxury better than 1970s Detroit (or Lansing, in this case)? Today, luxury means heated and cooled seats, a large touch screen, and as much connectivity as technology will currently allow. In 1974, however, it meant riding… more»

Estate Find: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon

Full-size station wagons were still holding on at GM in 1993, although by this time, the popularity of minivans had taken a toll on their sales.  I totally understand the practicality and appeal of a small van or an… more»

Sharky Potential: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Mako Shark’ Roadster

This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible listed on eBay is a project car with some fascinating history behind it. Modified decades ago with a Mako Shark–style body kit, it represents a slice of 1970s custom car culture, a time when… more»

Award Winning 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It’s often said that the first is the best. I have found that to be the case with many movies where the sequels just don’t measure up. Some cars hit me that way, too. Take this 1970 Chevrolet Monte… more»

Good Price And Great Patina: 1963 Ford F100

Like a pair of blue jeans or some broken-in boots, nothing beats the utility of a classic truck. Take the kids out for ice cream while hauling your wife’s new thrift project, or throw in the fishing poles and… more»

Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440

Dodge resurrected the Coronet nameplate in 1965 and applied it to their mid-size B-body products. The Coronet 440 was middle-of-the-pack in terms of trim, and the seller’s project or parts car from 1967 may be an odd duck. It’s… more»

Shelby Style: 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute

Listed for sale here on eBay, this 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute brings together the unmistakable look of a late-’60s Shelby with the drivability and appeal of a carefully crafted tribute build. Finished in Grabber Green with a… more»

A Work Of Art: 1948 Cadillac Sixty Special

Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»

Flood Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Valiant Project

Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Knoxville, Tennessee, this 1971 Plymouth Valiant represents an uncommon opportunity to save a classic Mopar that’s already partway through restoration. Priced at $8,500, the seller explains that the car was caught in the 2024… more»

Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1970 Dodge D100 Stepside

UPDATE – An inspection report has been added to the gallery below. This 1970 Dodge D100 Stepside truck underwent a full restoration, but shortly after completing it, the seller moved out of the country and left it parked in… more»

Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»

Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX

If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»

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