American Classic Cars

Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»

454-Powered Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C10

Trailering mirrors, bumper guards, roof marker lights, “Big 10” script, and “Trailering Special” badges mark the visual clues that this Canadian Chevy was ordered up with towing or camping in mind, and the 454 big block and a long… more»

Last Of The Big Ones: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

Mr. Numskal has discovered for us today, a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. I’ve always found these fourth-gen (’73-’77) GPs to be the porcine Pontiacs. They absolutely possess the Grand Prix’s character, there’s no missing that, but they appear to… more»

Real R/T: 1969 Dodge Charger Project

Here’s a second-generation Dodge Charger that’s got both good and bad news.  On the positive, parts and panels are fairly easy to come by for these cars, but the negative is that this one’s gonna need a whole bunch… more»

429 Cobra Jet? 1970 Ford Thunderbird

Okay, there are no prizes for those who looked at this photo and deduced that our feature car is a 1970 Ford Thunderbird. As you will see, its appearance carries a touch of menace. However, it doesn’t flatter to… more»

400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari Station Wagon

Owning a classic Station Wagon often means accepting a compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari demonstrates that need not always be the case. It is a solid vehicle requiring a light cosmetic restoration to… more»

Rebuilt 455: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The badge is a giveaway. The 442 was Oldsmobile’s main contribution to the muscle car era, and although our feature car is begging for love, it has the potential to be transformed from its current “ugly-duckling” state into a… more»

Rare Drop Top: 1960 Studebaker Lark Convertible

The front cover of the 1960 Studebaker Lark sales booklet is a curious one. The atmospheric nighttime photo shows a well-to-do couple (he’s in a tux, she’s in a flowing red evening dress) casually leaning against a Jonquil Yellow… more»

40k-Mile Survivor: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

1973 was an important year for GM during the seventies decade, as that was when the company debuted its revised intermediate line-up that came to be known as the Colonnade, aptly named because of the pillared body styling.  Among… more»

1973 Buick Century Regal Coupe 455 V8

Buick’s entry into the personal luxury market was its Riviera, but as the segment grew, the division needed a lower-priced offering. Enter the Century Regal. Based on the GM A-body platform, the Regal presented the buyer with copious woodgrain… more»

Simply Stunning: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Some color combinations can’t help but draw admiring looks and comments, and almost any classic wearing Black and Gold will achieve that goal. That is especially true of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442, which has seen little beyond show duties… more»

Easy Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Sitting in this shed is a classic that has spent decades in hibernation. The 1963 Corvette Convertible was recently revived, and an inspection by the seller confirms it is a solid vehicle that is a prime candidate for a… more»

Parked For Years: 1971 Jeepster Commando V6

52 years is a long time for any of us no matter our age. Some of us (not me) weren’t even born yet when this 1971 Jeepster Commando was made. They’re really interesting vehicles and this one looks great… more»

Original Bright Red Paint: 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

Quite some time had passed since the Chevrolet Caprice had gotten a significant restyle when the fourth-generation car was rolled out in 1991, but this one was different and GM had high hopes for its revised full-size Chevy offering. … more»

No Reserve: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am

Although government regulations profoundly impacted the American automotive landscape by 1973, Pontiac strived to remain the performance benchmark within the General Motors empire. No vehicle better demonstrated that than this ’73 Trans Am. It is a solid survivor, but… more»

Nineties Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Beretta GT

OK, I never thought that I’d see the likes of a 1992 Chevrolet Beretta grace the web pages of Barn Finds. Sure, they sold pretty well, 52K found homes in ’92 but…They were a definite commodity car, you know,… more»

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