American Classic Cars

Baby Lincoln: 1978 Lincoln Versailles

“For 1978, an American luxury car designed for the discriminating driver who will settle for nothing less than an unmistakable blend of elegance, comfort, and engineering distinction.” So says a 1978 Lincoln Versailles brochure. This baby beauty is listed… more»

409/4-Speed And 4 Doors! 1962 Chevrolet Impala

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala is a perfect example of how you could, at one time, mix and match – build the car you want as opposed to being stuck in a narrow channel of conformity as we are today…. more»

Rare 1987 Shelby Lancer Turbo Project

I’ll spare you the suspense: yes, this car is 1 of the 400 made with a five-speed manual transmission! The other 400 out of 800 total Shelby Lancers in 1987 received a three-speed automatic transmission. This is a rare… more»

Supercharged Chevy 350! 1968 Pontiac Firebird Project

Sometimes we’ll run across a car here at Barn Finds like this 1968 Pontiac Firebird here on eBay that doesn’t give a very lengthy or detailed description in the ad posting, then scroll through the photos and find something totally… more»

Mustang Fighter! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

Chevrolet introduced its new Camaro “pony car” in 1967 to compete against the widely popular Ford Mustang. They even went as far as developing “Special Performance Package Z28” to challenge the Mustang on the SCCA (Sports Car Club of… more»

Real or Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Listed with No Reserve

There is no shame in admitting you are unsure whether a classic car is a clone or the real deal. Being honest can save a lot of embarrassment and aggravation if the vehicle you believe is the genuine article… more»

Desert Rescue: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The risks involved with locating a potential project candidate that has been left to fend for itself exposed to the elements are well known. Rust is the first potential problem, and it has a nasty habit of turning classic… more»

Rust-Free Classic: 1977 Ford Bronco

The First Generation Bronco was reaching the end of its production life by the time our feature vehicle rolled off the line in 1977. Ford documentation reveals the company had estimated a production tally of 40,000 units per year,… more»

Rare V8 Champ: 1963 Studebaker Pickup

If you think this 1963 Studebaker Champ’s front end resembles a Studebaker Lark, you would be correct, that’s where it originated. Introduced in 1960, the Champ was fairly shortlived, exiting production in ’64 as Studebaker was winding down its… more»

50 Years In A Barn! 1940 Ford Standard Tudor

A Ford two-door “Tudor” (is that redundant?) with a flathead V8? Yes, please. Ford offered a “De Luxe” and Standard model in 1940 and the partially-painted grille identifies this 1940 Ford Standard Tudor Sedan as a Standard. The De… more»

Clean Convertible: 1992 Ford Mustang LX

Is there a car you never tire of seeing pictures of? For me, it’s a clean Fox body Mustang. I’m not sure what it is, but scoping out bone-stock survivors like this 1992 Mustang LX convertible will never be… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1931 Ford Model A Pickup

It’s a 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck, and it’s here on eBay in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The honest what-you-see-is-what-you-get truck has been stored inside since 1975. The engine turns freely—with a wrench—and the ignition key is included. “Overall… more»

455 Transplant! 1967 Pontiac Firebird Project

It might take more than “resale red” to get this 1967 Pontiac Firebird off the ground. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa classic swallowed a 1970 455 that “kinda” runs, according to the listing here on eBay. It dies after a… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Plymouth Duster

When the Duster debuted in 1970, it proved to be a surprise hit for Plymouth. Given how popular the car was with buyers, it was decided to keep changes to a minimum for ’71. This example is a solid… more»

Barn Find! 1933 Plymouth PC Coupe

Frisky bidding has pushed the price of this 1933 Plymouth PC project car here on eBay to $5200. A handsome coupe to be sure, but it needs virtually everything, so what’s driving the price? Well, though it needs plenty… more»

2025 Motorcycle Cannonball Candidate: 1926 Indian Chief

As I write this, 77 intrepid riders are riding vintage motorcycles across the United States competing in the 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball.  This biannual event is limited to motorcycles manufactured up to 1933 with limited modifications for the two-week plus… more»

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