American Classic Cars

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Freshly Rebuilt 318 V8: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

The fourth-generation Dart (1967 to 1976) was the most popular run for the Dodge compact. Yet sales of the automobile eluded the more youthful buyers until the Swinger 2-door hardtop was introduced in 1969. Two years later, Plymouth got… more»

Cheap Garage Find: 1974 Dodge Charger SE

This 1974 Dodge Charger certainly gives off the vibe that it’s been sitting in the same place for quite some time, with the seller’s confirmation that this one’s been idle since 1983.  However, several positives can be found here,… more»

Low-Mileage Landau: 1970 Ford Thunderbird

The Thunderbird formula was fairly consistent from 1958 to 1966, with upscale styling and features, fashionable interiors, reasonable dimensions, and a unibody platform. For 1967, Ford changed everything with the car that T-Bird fans now call the “Glamour Bird.”… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1940 Mercury Eight Coupe

I wish we could celebrate certain vintage car owners – those who coddled an individual car for decades, caring for its every need, polishing it, driving it, enjoying it. That kind of attention is immediately apparent. We see it… more»

61k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

Claims of low original mileage for any classic should typically be treated cautiously if there is no firm documentary evidence. However, piecing together the history of this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 makes the seller’s contention that it has a… more»

Plush Burgundy Velour, Anyone?: 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix

Finally, a Grand Prix that’s in the same state I am (California) and which is old enough (a 1975 model) that it doesn’t have to be subjected to smog checks. And the price? Not terrible at an asking number… more»

Original Paint and Interior: 1956 Packard Patrician Sedan

I am fairly certain that almost every Barn Finds reader could compile a list of at least ten American marques that have been consigned to the dusty pages of history books. One of those would be Packard, a company… more»

Cheap Shelby! 1984 Dodge Charger

Dodge revived the Charger nameplate in 1981 and applied it to a sporty hatchback/subcompact in production through 1987. It was based on the L-body platform shared with Plymouth for a similar car. Dodge partnered with Carroll Shelby in 1983… more»

Little Deuce Coupe- ’32 3-Window Hot Rod!

When you look up the term “Hot Rod” in the dictionary, this may be the car you see: a cherry 1932 3-window coupe. This particular example is done in a full-fendered style with lots of hot rod goodies. Located… more»

Low Mileage Barn Find? 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

There’s no denying that the first of the front-drive Eldorados is a styling masterpiece. Intricately detailed with swoops and swells and creases, it’s certainly among Bill Mitchell and company’s best efforts. The 1970 model, pictured for sale here, was… more»

454 V8 Drop-Top: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette was little changed going into 1971. And labor issues at GM kept production down to less than 14,700 copies that year. And just a third of them were convertibles (coupes were now dominating sales due to… more»

Too Many Doors? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Among serious car enthusiasts, many sedans just don’t get the same amount of fanfare as their two-door counterparts, and it’s understandable since most are viewed as more family-oriented rather than having the cool factor that comes with only half… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

UPDATE – The seller just informed us that the brakes have been serviced and now work as they should! This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air is a striking classic that is guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd. It… more»

V12 Barn Find: 1948 Lincoln Continental

For a car with a very limited production volume, post-war Lincoln Continentals, such as today’s 1948 Find, have made a lot of appearances here on Barn Finds. I have always found the ’46-’48 editions to be menacing looking and… more»

Worth Saving? Rare 4-Speed 1972 Pontiac Trans Am

  Mothballed in 1998 for a someday restoration, this 1972 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinsville, Indiana awaits a new owner and a timely revival. These TAs were no joke, with a single engine option, the 455 high output LS5… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

While some enthusiasts focus on total originality when selecting a classic to park in their garage, others prefer high-end drivers with mechanical upgrades that improve performance and user-friendliness. This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette falls neatly into the second category. It… more»

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