American Classic Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

40-Year Garage Dweller: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Olds Cutlass S was the sporty little brother to the popular Cutlass Supreme. It was offered only as a 2-door post coupe or post-free hardtop. It had a fastback look compared to the more formal roofline of the… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Regular readers know that I prefer my classics unmodified, but that doesn’t mean I will ignore a cool custom or a well-executed tribute. This 1965 1966 Mustang Convertible falls into the latter category. It carries some of the hallmarks… more»

Fresh 400ci V8: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner isn’t an original or restored classic. It is best to view it as a high-end driver that appears to need nothing. Its presentation is hard to fault, and the engine bay houses a fresh… more»

Buried Treasure: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The appearance of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 buried in a Californian garage might allay the fears of some enthusiasts that the supply of hidden desirable classics could dry up. Its history is unclear, but it retains the critical… more»

Dump Bed Dentside: 1977 Ford F-150 SuperCab

Since 1977, Ford’s F-150 has been the best-selling pickup in the U.S., a pretty impressive record given that the F-150 didn’t even appear until the 1975 model year. This 1977 Ford F-150 Custom SuperCab is even more impressive in… more»

Newer Chevy Camaro! 1969 Pontiac Firebird Tribute

This tribute to a 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Is a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible under the skin. It’s not a kit car and we’re told is a one-of-a-kind with a lot of custom grafting done. You’re treated to… more»

Running Project? 1974 AMC Javelin

American Motors decided to compete against the Ford Mustang (and later pony cars) by introducing the Javelin in 1968. The car would be built across seven model years and two generations and would also spawn the GT-style AMX 2-seater…. more»

Rainbow Colors! 1970 Plymouth Duster

In the early 1970s, Chrysler offered “Hi-Impact” colors on some of its automobiles. Many were the wildest hues ever seen before or after on a car in those days. Perhaps the rarest of the bunch was the pink paint… more»

Wrecked and Rusted: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last U.S. manufacturer to get into the “pony car” space, more than five years after the Ford Mustang created a huge stir. The Challenger would share the same new platform as the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970-74,… more»

K5 Camper Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet is one of the coolest camper conversions ever built, and it’s a vehicle that continues to find favor in collector circles. The limited production nature of this slick factory-backed conversion, along with the overall… more»

S-Code 390 V8: 1968 Ford Mustang GT

The popular Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. One of the changes was an increase in engine bay size which could accommodate big-block engines. This stellar 1968 edition is a GT fastback with the S-Code 390 cubic… more»

First Year Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4

Chevrolet was on the right track when it introduced the Blazer as a 1969 model, an SUV that quickly gained popularity and became a strong contender in the sometimes off-road market.  It was also larger than many of its… more»

Bargain Flathead Find: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe

Have you ever heard the idiom “salad days?”  It has its roots in Shakespeare’s play Anthony and Cleopatra, and it generally means one’s heyday.  If you are a Flathead Ford fan, we may be experiencing those salad days.   Prices… more»

V8s Need Not Apply: 1969 Dodge Dart

Next to a ’68-’70 Plymouth Road Runner, I’d have to say that the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite subject from the old ChryCo. Best of all, Mopar’s small block 340 CI V8 engine was the perfect motivational force… more»

Driver Quality: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Many enthusiasts prefer to park a driver-grade classic in their garage rather than opting for a pristine example. That is understandable because those cars offer a more relaxed ownership experience. The occasional chip of mark is unlikely to cause… more»

Potentially Good Buy: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

General Motors fielded two new “pony cars” in 1967, the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. They would do battle with the sensational Ford Mustang and the Mercury Cougar (the latter also debuted in 1969). This ’69 Firebird has been… more»

Barn Finds