American Classic Cars

Affordable Driver: 1969 Mercury Cougar

Affordable and solid First Generation pony cars are becoming more challenging to find, but patience can yield positive results. Such is the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar. It is a seemingly rust-free and largely unmolested classic that makes… more»

Red Bull F1 Tribute: 1989 Lamborghini Countach Replica

After having looked at a lot of Lamborghini replicas over the years, I’m honestly not usually very impressed with them. Typically, they just vaguely look like the real thing and are poorly put together. Don’t get me wrong, I… more»

Hemi Powered: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Owning a genuine Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda has moved beyond the reach of mere mortals in a classic market where tributes are commanding stratospheric prices. Sitting in this garage is a perfect example of that breed, and while the price… more»

Beautiful Survivor: 1957 Mercury Monterey

Here’s a very tidy 1957 Mercury Monterey two-door hardtop on Craigslist in the Chicago area with a $11,500 asking price. Thanks to Rocco B. for this one.

Barn Find Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

In spite of a dry storage hibernation that’s lasted through two owners and three decades, it’s the circumstances the car was exposed to more than 30 years ago that the next owner will be facing when they begin restoring… more»

Driveway Find: 1922 Stanley Steamer

In the infancy of the American automobile industry, internal combustion engines were not a sure thing just yet.  Ambitious and inventive companies produced workable cars using electricity and steam as a means of propulsion.  The most famous and successful… more»

One Family Owned: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti

A vehicle that’s been in the family for years can easily become an heirloom, an item that we hope to pass on other members of our respective clan. However, not everyone respects those wishes, or the efforts made to… more»

Real RS: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in late 1966 to answer the challenge presented by the best-selling Mustang. But the Camaro wasn’t Chev’s only foray into the pony market – it also brought forth the Firebird in the Pontiac division, in… more»

Affordable Driver: 2009 Pontiac G8

The automotive world has repeatedly proved that timing is everything. Ford demonstrated with the First Generation Mustang that having the right car at the right time can result in eye-watering sales and profits. Pontiac demonstrated in 2009 with the… more»

96k Genuine Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible

Many enthusiasts can, fortunately, reflect upon their childhood and pick a classic family car that was their favorite during those formative years. For me, it was a 1964 Galaxie 500 that spent an all-too-brief three years in the Clarke… more»

390 Stroker: 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Pickup

Tightening emission regulations saw engine power outputs falling as the 1970s progressed. However, commercial vehicles like this 1973 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT generally didn’t suffer as much as high-performance passenger cars. Having said that, who doesn’t need more ponies… more»

Original 454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Few cars have made an impact as profound as that delivered by the Chevrolet Corvette to the motoring landscape. Many believe the badge came of age with the release of the C3, a car that provided exceptional performance in… more»

Classified Find: 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan 4-Door Sedan

New post-war cars produced by American manufacturers were some of the most elegantly beautiful vehicles in the industry’s history. Their styling was restrained, and the chrome trim wasn’t as outlandish as it would become as the 1950s progressed. A… more»

Foxy Lady: 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham

An unusual and rarely seen-today car, this Fox-body-based 1986 Mercury Marquis Brougham was downsized yet again from the previous generation cars, and it’s the last of the Marquis series to be produced – “Grand Marquis” notwithstanding. Looking almost like… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Camper Trucks became more mainstream (no pun intended) in the mid-1950’s and were good options for the outdoorsman type, especially fishermen, who could pull a boat and camp off-road in their slide-in camper without roughing it. They’re still being… more»

22k Original Miles: 1980 Chrysler Cordoba LS

A redesigned and downsized Chrysler Cordoba emerged in 1980 to begin the model’s second generation, but by this time demand for personal luxury was dwindling and sales fell by nearly half over the previous year’s offering, from just over… more»

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