American Classic Cars

See The Stars: 1972 Chevy Nova Sky Roof

You look to the sky, and there’s a hole there. You look at the fenders, and there are holes there, too. Is this 1972 Chevrolet Nova with the “Sky Roof” option one that you’d be interesting in patching up… more»

429-Powered! 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

Interest in the vintage Ford Bronco market seems to be on the rise and isn’t showing signs of letting up anytime soon, particularly for the earlier examples, plus with the renewed attention brought on by Ford’s recent re-introduction of… more»

406 Stroker Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The 1969-72 Chevy Chevelle is one of the most often closed muscle cars from that era. That’s because the vehicle was a Malibu with the Super Sport option, one without a separate VIN to identify it. This 1971 example… more»

South Bend’s Last Days: 1964 Studebaker Daytona

The 1964 model year was a turning point for Studebaker Corp. After trying everything they could to stay competitive, sales continued to fall and Studebaker was forced to close its South Bend, Indiana manufacturing plant. That shifted all remaining… more»

BF Classified: Rare 1949 Kaiser-Frazier Vagabond

Vagabond. Google it and the definition that pops up isn’t the most flattering: a person (tramp; vagrant) who wanders aimlessly from place to place without a home or job. I first heard that word as a kid watching The Three Stooges…. more»

2-Owner Original 1974 Pontiac Catalina Safari Station Wagon

Back in the mid-seventies, station wagons were still going strong in the marketplace long before the SUV and minivans became the preferred method for transporting your family around town or taking them on a far-away vacation.  But even though… more»

Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Cars from the 1950s and 1960s have earned a reputation for experiencing rust issues. Manufacturers battled with the problem for years, but the onset of tin worm saw many desirable classics reduced to little more than a pile of… more»

Garage-Kept Survivor: 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

We’ve recently seen a few low-mile classics at Barn Finds, some more desirable than others. This 1990 Camaro IROC-Z will tick the boxes for many, and some will find its unmolested state and range-topping V8 irresistible. The seller claims… more»

66k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

I had a privileged upbringing. That is not to say that I come from a wealthy family. My privilege was to live in a home where classic cars were admired and enjoyed. A few found their way into the… more»

18K Mile Supercar: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

How many times do you need to see a classic sports car that is criminally under-valued before you make a move? That’s the question I ask myself every time I see a C4-chassis Corvette ZR1 come up for sale,… more»

2 for 1: 1970 and 1971 Dodge Challenger Parts

Dodge came to the pony car game later than everyone else in 1970 (five years after the Ford Mustang started such a ruckus). Chrysler had developed a new E-body platform for the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge got to share… more»

40 Years Out Back: Pair of Vintage Project Cars

For reasons unknown, this 1965 Ford Mustang and 1972 Datsun 240Z were parked in Mom’s backyard in the early 1980s – and left there to the elements. They haven’t run since, and both will need substantial work to perform… more»

350 Crate V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS Project

Chevrolet found huge success with their Chevy II/Nova from 1962 to 1979. The car’s most successful sales period was from 1968 to 1974 and that’s the period from which the Super Sport is most often cloned. From all indications,… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year marked what many would consider the high point for the First Generation Mustang. More potent and highly desirable versions were waiting in the wings, but the Mustang set a sales record that many manufacturers envied…. more»

Four Door Stylish: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief

As you know, the automotive landscape in this great country of ours has changed a lot over the years – and I imagine it will change a lot more going forward. What we know as a typical passenger car… more»

1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible

History will undoubtedly paint Lido “Lee” Iacocca as one of the greats of American automotive history. His successes at Ford and his ability to dig Chrysler out of a financial black hole that threatened to reduce “The Big Three”… more»

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