American Classic Cars

Father And Son Project: 1974 Dodge W200

Old Chevrolet C-10s and Ford F-100/150s seem to suck all of the air out of the old pickup truck collectibility room but there is an alternative and important player in this arena and that would be Dodge’s market participants… more»

Barn Find: 1947 Whizzer-Monark Motorbike

Beginning before World War II but really taking off during the war as personal vehicle production slowed down and stopped in most cases, Whizzer made motors for bicycles, and most of us have heard of them and maybe even… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

This 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 proves that there are still excellent classics hidden in barns waiting for enthusiasts to liberate them. It has been off the road since 1986 but is complete and begging for restoration. It could be… more»

BF Auction: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging, particularly for those who prefer their car with luxury touches. That’s where this 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille could fill the void. It is a solid and unmolested two-owner vehicle with 65,000… more»

Mostly Original 57k-Mile 1953 Hudson Hornet

One of the strong points the Hudson Hornet was known for is its good handling capabilities, with a low-to-the-ground design that also made it an excellent choice for the stock car racing circuit back in the day.  But this… more»

Mild Mod: 1949 Mercury M-47 Pick-Up

When is a Ford not a Ford? When it’s made in Canada and called a Mercury. Here is a rare sight state-side, for sale on eBay, a 1949 Mercury M-47 pick-up. The bidding has reached $16,600 and the reserve… more»

No Reserve: 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon

One attraction of the classic car scene is the diversity of taste. A vehicle that doesn’t appeal to one enthusiast will readily appear on another’s “must-have” list. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1977 Ford Pinto Squire Station… more»

Complete 440 R/T! 1971 Dodge Charger

Normally, I pass on reviewing muscle cars. Over the years there has been so much written about them that there’s really not much else that I can add. And, I’m old enough to have owned a few when they… more»

Hemi Powered: 1957 Imperial Southampton

The race to the top in automotive luxury is almost as old as the car itself, but the zenith of excess belongs to the 1920s. Chrysler jumped into the game in 1926 with its Imperial. As competing makes fell… more»

No Nomad: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Wagon

When it comes to Chevrolet two-door station wagons, the stylish 1955 Nomad is the 800 lb. gorilla in the enthusiast’s realm. Stylish and collectible, the 68-year-old icon still grabs major attention. But the Nomad wasn’t the only two-door game… more»

Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin

Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»

Rare Fiberglass Coupe: 1952 Atlas Swallow

The world of fiberglass classic cars is quite vast, with a wide range of near one-offs made throughout the 60s and 70s. It was a unique era in which sole proprietors effectively started their own manufacturing businesses, oftentimes creating… more»

Daily Driver Spec: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Much has been written about the DeLorean Motor Company and one of the greatest collapses in automotive history. There was no single factor that led to the company’s demise. It was simply the victim of a perfect storm of… more»

Genuine Big-Block Car? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the more disingenuous sales pitches you’ll find these days is where a seller tells you that a specific car is a genuine special model because it had some important or highly sought-after facet – though that facet… more»

Rare 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

UPDATE 11/17/2023: We recently featured this 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda with a rare bench seat, and while the bidding was spirited, it appears it failed to sell. This is not unusual for classics within this price range, but the… more»

Survivor Sport: 1999 Jeep Cherokee

No, I don’t want another Jeep XJ, such as this 1999 “Sport” edition but I will say that my ’91 base model was one of my all-time favorite cars. Heck, it had to be, I owned it for twenty-six… more»

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