American Classic Cars

Former EMT Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban

This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban is a former EMT services vehicle for Washington State, and has been dressed up to look like a fire marshal’s vehicle for the Daytona 500. However, look past the window dressing and you have a… more»

Concours Winner: 1932 Packard Deluxe Eight 903 Coupe Roadster

Despite the Great Depression, automobiles continued to sell in the early 1930s – even luxury automobiles. Perhaps desperate to retain a foothold in a fast-diminishing market, car makers were differentiating their wares based on chassis length. Another race was… more»

1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV Dual-Engine

The 1960s and 70s had to have been the golden era for motorsports, at least simple ones like early snowmobiles, minibikes, and a kid’s dream ride like this 1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV 580 dual-engine go-kart. This twin-engine project… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1976 Ford F-100 4×4 Ranger

Classics with a long-term known ownership history will always prove attractive to potential buyers. That is the story behind this 1976 Ford F-100 Ranger 4×4. The seller confirms its previous owner was its custodian for forty years, and it… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1965 Lincoln Continental Sedan

I’d love to know the full story behind this beautiful ’65 Lincoln Continental four-door sedan. The seller only gives the most basic of basic details in the ad: “Very clean, all original one-owner car. 55k original miles.”  The supplied photos… more»

Well Kept 1990 Dodge Ramcharger

Building an SUV from your full-sized pickup truck makes good sense, and this 1990 Dodge Ramcharger marks Mopar’s entry in that market. The Spokane, Washington rig comes for sale here on eBay, where at least 10 bidders have the… more»

Barn Find 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The personal luxury car was becoming a hot market segment by the late sixties, so Chevrolet decided to get into the game too when they introduced their Monte Carlo in 1970.  The first generation only lasted three model years… more»

Early Production Number: 1991 GMC Syclone

In some situations, every version of a limited production vehicle can be deemed collectible. A GMC Syclone or Typhoon is a great example of this, as the limited production numbers and impressive out-of-the-box performance made them sought-after almost immediately,… more»

Drive As Is: 1968 Pontiac Firebird (No Engine)

The other-other Pony car, third in line after the ubiquitous Mustang and oft-seen Camaro, the 1968 Pontiac Firebird is worth considering if you want something small enough to drive easily  and stylish enough to cause you to do a… more»

45k Mile 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon

This 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria proves that a classic Station Wagon doesn’t need to be particularly old to generate significant buyer interest. It isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that a new owner could preserve or… more»

One Family Owned: 1983 AMC Eagle Wagon

Finding a classic car with a known ownership history is desirable, but the thought that the vehicle in your sights has been part of the same family for forty years can prove irresistible. That is the story of this… more»

Fully Restored: 1947 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead

I admit I spent decades with no understanding of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and why they attract a strong following. I was raised on a diet of high-revving Japanese machines, failing to understand that a Harley is as much about the… more»

13k-Mile Luxurious Beauty: 1969 Cadillac DeVille

I’ve got to admit that sometimes when a seller uses words such as flawless, magnificent, or time capsule when describing their 50+ year automobile, it triggers my spidey senses to look even closer than I ordinarily would as opposed… more»

440+6! 1970 Dodge Super Bee

Earlier in the week I covered this 1970 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible and I have taken note of all of the back and forth comments. One thing that I stated at the outset is that most of the ’70… more»

Please Be Real: 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350-H

Carroll Shelby’s king-sized Texas personality branded his cars with an in-your-face attitude, always backed up by real performance. Shelby’s skills at deal-making matched his understanding of winning at the track, and his partnership with American rental car giant Hertz… more»

Barn Find Camper Special: 1978 GMC 2500

Sticking an old car or truck in the barn is a rite of passage for a vehicle, going from a contributing member of society to a forgotten relic of the past. While we love barn finds here, there’s no… more»

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