American Classic Cars

Get alerted of new American finds:

Mostly Restored: 1939 DeSoto Touring Sedan

It’s a dizzying array of domestic automobile marques that have disappeared in the time I’ve been on this planet. Some make sense, I suppose, with all of that “survival of the fittest” business, and what have you. Others seem… more»

20k Original Miles: 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T

The Dodge Dakota R/T is one of the unsung heroes of the muscle truck era. We get excited when a low-mileage Chevy SS or a Ford F-150 Lightning shows up for sale, but we forget that Dodge produced a… more»

Honest Driver: 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis

One of the more interesting cars to find for sale is an older model that hasn’t been exactly pampered but still remains in excellent condition. This is a situation that seems to materialize on the West Coast quite often,… more»

Real Starsky & Hutch: 1976 Ford Torino PS-122

“TV superhero cars.” Think Kitt from Knight Rider, the Batmobile, the General Lee (Duke boys as superheroes? Maybe not), and here, the Starsky and Hutch 1976 Ford Torino. It’s for sale in Taylors, SC, and easily viewed on ebay… more»

BF Exclusive: 1948 John Deere Model B

Up for sale in Saint Joseph, Missouri, this 1948 John Deere Model B is described as a show-quality example that’s been carefully gone through and made ready for display or work. The seller lists a number of recent updates… more»

Project Potential: 1957 Ford Ranchero

Listed here on craigslist out of Duncan, British Columbia, this 1957 Ford Ranchero is a rolling project that’s ready for a new owner to take across the finish line. The seller says it’s not numbers-matching but is equipped with… more»

Time Machine! 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

In the automotive world, creating a clone can be as simple as replacing the stock emblems with a set of SS badges on the outside of a Nova, as I was guilty of in the eighties.  However, some are… more»

Cheap Collector Car: 1995 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

There are not many deals left out there in the collector vehicle segment, but right now, the market is a bit soft. This translates to some deals hitting the local classifieds pages that could spell opportunity for anyone on… more»

Big Six Classic: 1922 Studebaker Phaeton

Every once in a while, a piece of true motoring history comes to market, and this 1922 Studebaker Phaeton is just that. Offered here on Barn Finds Auctions, this open-top touring car is a wonderfully preserved example of early… more»

Ragtop Mopar: 1969 Dodge Dart Convertible

The photos of this car are downright confounding, as if getting close to it (and in frame) was somehow out of bounds. The images here are cropped to take out a lot of grass. But maybe the bad visuals… more»

Solid Start: 1969 GMC ¾-Ton Pickup

Listed here on craigslist out of Hillsboro, Oregon, this 1969 GMC ¾-ton pickup looks like a great starting point for someone who wants a classic truck they can enjoy right away and improve over time. The seller says it… more»

Solid Survivor: 1963 Ford Galaxie XL

For sale out of Granville, Ohio, this 1963 Ford Galaxie XL looks like a remarkably solid survivor that just needs a bit of attention to shine again. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, the seller says it’s a low-mileage car… more»

49K-Mile Barn Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

About as light a blue as you’ll find on a vehicle, this 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Sedan is Azure Blue. It almost looks white in some of the photos, or maybe because I’m used to white looking blue when… more»

Monster Hearse: Lifted 1996 Cadillac 4×4

Up for grabs out of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, is a custom-built 4×4 hearse that’s equal parts wild and wonderful. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, this creation started life as a 1995 Cadillac hearse but now rides on the rugged… more»

Shift It Yourself: 1977 Ford Granada 4-Speed

“What looks like the newest Cadillac and is priced like the newest VW?” If you said a Ford Granada, you win the Kewpie doll. That’s at least one of the many taglines from Ford’s Granada advertising campaign, circa 1975… more»

Cheap Driver Or Restore: 1974 AMC Hornet

We’ve featured a couple of the more oddly-shaped AMC cars here on Barn Finds over the last couple of days, including a 1974 Gremlin and a 1975 Pacer.  However, today’s auto is a bit more mainstream, at least in… more»

Barn Finds