American Classic Cars

Get alerted of new American finds:

Rare Survivor! 1959 Dodge Sierra Wagon

Chrysler’s “Forward Look” wasn’t everyone’s idea of beauty, but for those who love vintage orphans, here’s a fantastic example of a rare Mopar wagon in driver condition. Fewer than 24,000 Sierra wagons – Custom and standard trim – were… more»

Original Paint: 1968 Ford Torino GT

The seller claims that this 1968 Ford Torino GT wears its original paint. If that is accurate, that makes its condition particularly noteworthy. The condition is best demonstrated by the fact it has accumulated fourteen show trophies for the… more»

BF Auction: 1975 Ford Bronco

First-Generation Broncos remain highly sought after in the classic world, whether in project form or fully restored. The challenge with project candidates is locating one that isn’t beset by major rust issues. That is where this 1975 example rides… more»

BF Exclusive: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Although Ford is often credited with creating the Pony Car sector, that honor should rightly fall to the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. Ford unveiled the Mustang to great fanfare on April… more»

Bathtub Aerodynamics: 1949 Nash 600 Two Door Sedan

One of the most frequent complaints from consumers today is that all cars look alike.  Part of that is due to the SUV craze infecting the nation.  The other reason is aerodynamics.  With ever-tightening fuel economy standards forcing automakers… more»

Driver Quality: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car

The pages of automotive history books are littered with examples of people buying and squirreling away a new car believing it will become a valuable future classic. This strategy sometimes works, but at others, it fails fairly dismally. Such… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro was Chevrolet’s entrant into the new “pony car” market in 1967. And, the Z/28 would be the designation for the version assigned to compete in the SCCA’s Trans Am racing series. That group limited engine displacement to… more»

“American Pickers” Pickup: Rare 1947 Hudson Series 178

To me, the prettiest hauler ever made was by the Hudson Motor Car Company and you’re looking at it: a 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup. What a beauty. A decade before car-based Rancheros and El Caminos entered the scene,… more»

Project or Parts? 1971 Dodge Challenger

This 1971 Dodge Challenger needs love, suffering some of the typical rust issues that often beset these classics. However, it is complete, its V8 engine runs, and it comes with spare engine components that could help add some extra… more»

Fabulous Fifties Fins! 1957 Dodge Coronet

Chrysler Corp. redesigned its products in 1957 and set the industry on its ear with its “Forward Look” styling. The fins and the rest of the cars carried a Space Age look, befitting the development of technology during the… more»

Fully Documented: 1966 Shelby GT350

Buying a classic car with a six-figure asking price will seem daunting to some people because there will be nagging doubts about whether they are getting what they paid for. There seem no such problems with this 1966 Shelby… more»

Reasonable Buy? 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix

A few weeks ago, I wrote this piece on a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix and stated, “Pontiac’s Grand Prix never caught my attention until the big 1969 redesign. And it held it through the ’72 model year only to… more»

1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Barn Find

When it came to selling popular cars in the 1960s, Ford was hard to beat with its all-new Mustang. From 1964 to 1966, nearly 1.3 million copies flooded the market, meaning the company’s factories worked overtime to keep up… more»

Cheap Survivor: 49k Mile 1975 Ford Thunderbird

Thunderbird’s story is a varied one; after all, how many cars have had so many personalities? A sporty two seater, a luxurious personal car, an over-the-top Brougham, a less-expensive Brougham, a personal luxury car with sporting pretensions, a two-seater… more»

BF Auction: 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula

The owner has been the custodian of this 1993 Pontiac Firebird Formula for three years, and the vehicle has always been meticulously maintained. He recently completed a comprehensive list of work to ensure it performs perfectly. He includes a… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

UPDATE—The seller has asked us to relist their Barracuda auction. Since the previous auction ended, the seller has had the air conditioning system serviced, and it now blows cold! They’ve also lowered their reserve. When the word got out… more»

Barn Finds