American Classic Cars

Parts Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Inline-6)

The seller admits this 1969 Chevy Camaro is probably the best used as a parts car. If it were a Super Sport or a Z28, some enterprising soul would probably work to bring it back to life. But it… more»

Bargain 4×4? 1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer

What the world needs now, is love sweet love. But, it also needs a small two-door pickup. People have been saying that for years now, maybe decades, and manufacturers just aren’t listening. Maybe because most people don’t actually want… more»

Same Family Since New: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer

The opening bid for this 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is certainly a bit ambitious, with the seller looking for a $30,000 offer to kick things off. However, there may be some justification here as this is a single-family owned example… more»

Originality Abounds! 1969 Chevrolet El Camino

It’s becoming a rarity to find a classic Chevrolet El Camino, such as this 1969 example that is still in its original, non-messed with form – how unusual! This Mendham, New Jersey resident really shows well with no sign… more»

41k Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

We often hear people say, “I regret not buying car X when they were affordable”. And we get it, you just never know what vehicles are going to become highly sought after in the future. While prices are already… more»

Rough Around the Edges: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Describing any classic as “rough around the edges” can be viewed as diplomatic, but it is a fair assessment of this 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It runs and drives but is begging for a new owner to treat it… more»

Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

Some manufacturers hide the performance credentials of their offerings behind a veil of subtlety, creating vehicles that are genuine sleepers. Chevrolet felt no such need for our feature Pickup because the “SS 454” decals gracing its flanks leave no… more»

Beak Bird: 1971 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe

In the late 1960s, my father bought a dark blue Jaguar XKE 2+2. He was a doctor, and the Jag loved to break. This was not a good combination. One day the Jag dropped a part on the road… more»

16k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

Chevrolet took a leap of faith by introducing a Convertible variant to its Camaro range in 1987. It didn’t sell in significant numbers, but it was warmly welcomed by those seeking a drop-top pony car. This classic is an… more»

Bubbletop Project Revisited: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

In 1961, you could order either a Chevy Impala or a Bel Air as a 2-door hardtop with the so-called “bubbletop” roofline. But in 1962, Chevrolet decided to go with a more formal roof for the upscale Impala, leaving… more»

600 HP Restoration! 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

One of the hottest cars on the market in 1968 was the Dodge Charger R/T. Perhaps it was because of the new, curvy styling the car received that year. Or maybe it was because you could get the car… more»

White Over Black: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

From the early 1960s through the balance of the decade, the Grand Prix was one of the auto industry’s most definitive personal luxury cars. And it could be combined with some of the performance touches that Pontiac had become… more»

One Owner Truck! 1964 Chevrolet C20

These days, it is getting harder and harder to find survivor-grade vehicles that haven’t already been snatched up. Collectors begin winnowing down the list of requirements to very specific demands in order to find the example that best suits… more»

40 Years In A Barn: 1949 Crosley Convertible

This car does look better than this opening photo would make you believe. Small cars can be big restoration projects, despite their size. It may seem quick and easy to plug away at a car like this 1949 Crosley… more»

Tri-Power! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO

There were at least three automotive phenoms in the 1960s: the Ford Mustang, the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Pontiac GTO. The GTO came first in 1964 and blew sales expectations out of the water. It was a performance… more»

BF Auction: 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan

Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, and picking one that suits your taste, circumstances, and budget can be challenging. An enthusiast with a family might find a Corvette impractical, but vehicles like this 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan… more»

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