American Classic Cars

38k Original Miles: 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner

I would typically look at a classic like this 1953 Ford Crestline Sunliner and question an ultra-low odometer reading. However, the car’s history makes the claimed 38,000 genuine miles seem plausible. It has spent considerably more time in storage… more»

No Reserve 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Tri-Five Chevrolets will always generate interest in the classic market, whether original or customized. This rust-free 1956 Bel Air is no exception. It could benefit from a fresh coat of paint, but its upgraded drivetrain and immaculate interior make… more»

Recently Restored: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1

The Avanti was a bold experiment that deserved a lot better than to be built by a rapidly imploding Studebaker. It brought together distinctive styling, a lightweight fiberglass body, and a V8 offering excellent performance. It should have been… more»

Masterful Muscle Car! 1970 Dodge Super Bee

Plymouth introduced the Road Runner as a mid-size muscle car in 1968. It caught on quickly, so Dodge rolled out their Coronet-based version mid-year, the Super Bee. Not quite as cartoonish as its Plymouth counterpart, it was equally powerful… more»

Drives Like a Dream: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

Finding a classic with a fascinating backstory may not add to its potential value, but it can prove irresistible to some enthusiasts. Such is the case with this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. The seller is its third owner,… more»

4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac LeMans

OK, so calling this 1969 Pontiac LeMans convertible a “project” might be a stretch. It has some attractive facets but it has some unattractive ones too. The seller tells us that he purchased it to use as a parts… more»

72k Original Miles: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe

Vehicle manufacturers walk a fine line when introducing a new model. Their latest offering must look good (or at least inoffensive) and possess a reliable mechanical package. They tend to adapt existing drivetrain components to achieve that second aim,… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan

A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»

Calling All Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1

Just when you thought domestic performance, especially in an American passenger car, was dead, Chevrolet cooked up the 9C1 police package for their go-to fourth-generation Caprice. The 9C1 had been around for a while, but starting in ’94, it… more»

Engine Upgrade: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

I don’t think of a Ford Falcon as a compact car, but that’s what Ford marketed them as. They weren’t the first for an American car maker, as the Rambler American was first, but for the big three, the… more»

50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 327 4-Speed

Some people view the 1960s as the muscle car era, while others consider it the decade of the pony car. I prefer to think of it as the era of the horsepower war, as manufacturers slotted ever more powerful… more»

Rare RV: 1971 Krager Kustom Koach

When it comes to vehicles that allegedly only saw a few dozen examples ever made, sometimes details get sketchy and are hard to confirm, with a case in point being this 1971 Krager Kustom Coach here on Facebook Marketplace. … more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes, the term “tidy driver” doesn’t seem to do a classic car justice. This 1969 Corvette is a prime example because while it meets that description, its drivetrain combination provides sufficient performance to satisfy the most hardened enthusiast. It… more»

Needs Love: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»

This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan

Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard.  This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»

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