American Classic Cars

428 Ram-Air Project: 1969 Ford Cobra

When I first encountered this listing I thought, here we go, another Mustang, but it wasn’t until I looked more closely that I realized that it was actually a 1969 Fairlane, or Torino, or maybe even a Cobra. It,… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the details the seller points out about this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is that the car didn’t come equipped with a lot of accessories or options, but when the original buyer chose a 427 engine and a 4-speed… more»

Neoclassical Roadster: Marlene 500K Replica

The Mercedes-Benz 540K must be one of the most copied and cloned historic cars ever made. The variety of kit cars, from pathetic home-built models to ornate custom builds that get shockingly close to the real thing, there’s seemingly… more»

10k Original Miles? 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

UPDATE 10/25/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, and some owners must be persistent to taste success. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This is the second time we’ve seen this classic,… more»

Heavily Updated: 1981 DMC DeLorean

No article featuring a 1981 DMC DeLorean would be complete without a photo of the car with its distinctive gullwing doors in the raised position. They are one of the car’s defining characteristics, making it surprising that the seller… more»

Police Pensioner: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1

In my part of the world, Ford’s “Interceptor” Explorer is thee go-to cop car. Before that, it was Ford’s Interceptor Taurus, and preceding that it was Chevrolet’s ubiquitous W-body Impala (and I saw one last week that had to… more»

Go Pack Barn Find: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX

If you’re feeling brave and are searching for an affordable project candidate, this 1971 AMC Javelin AMX is worth a close look. It needs plenty of TLC, but it is an unmolested barn find that the original owner ordered… more»

1-of-17! 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

I always admire an enthusiast who does their homework, confirming the rarity of a classic in their possession. Such is the case with the seller of this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. Their research reveals that it is 1-of-17 built… more»

31k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Thunderbird

Ford’s personal luxury car retained much of the same styling for the 1970 model as it had from the previous year, but the reshaped and busy front end really stood out (literally) and it kind of resembled a bird’s… more»

Surf’s Up! 1962 Chrysler Town And Country

This 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country station wagon looks like a cross between a Good & Plenty and a Pink Panther ride. The seller suggests that this Granada Hills, California resident is a rare surf wagon –… more»

Working Retractable Hardtop: 1959 Ford Skyliner

The fifties decade was an era where automotive designers and engineers embraced technology to come up with new ideas they thought would lure buyers to their products, and Ford was certainly no exception when they introduced their Skyliner for… more»

Rare Turbo: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Formula

During the late 1970s, vehicle manufacturers were investigating many ways to extract improved performance from their formerly more muscular models. Pontiac chose the forced induction route, adding a turbocharged version of the 301ci V8 to the Firebird model range… more»

Muscle Car Barn Find: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS

When we think of a short list of potential modern muscle cars, the Chevrolet Impala SS is likely on most top 10 roundups. It’s already a bona-fide collector’s item and good cars command top dollar. Among modern-day domestics with… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Ford Bronco

I typically avoid featuring two similar classics in quick succession, but I couldn’t resist with this 1973 Ford Bronco. It comes hot on the heels of this sad 1972 model, but describing the pair as polar opposites would not… more»

Worth Fixing? 1972 Ford Bronco

We’ve seen some pretty sad First Generation Ford Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1972 example could be among the best (or worst?) we have ever seen. Time and the elements haven’t been kind, and while… more»

No Reserve 1987 Ski Supreme Sierra 20′ Ski Boat

A person can occupy the winter months in many ways, biding their time until the warm weather returns. Kicking back in front of the fire is one, while others find hitting the ski fields irresistible. However, many would forego… more»

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