American Classic Cars

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Shiny Red Wagon: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

Like millions of other lucky kids, my twin brother and I had a red Radio Flyer wagon to play with. Those iconic little red wagons are still being made after 117 years with the company founder’s grandson as the… more»

Classic Tow Rig: 1970 International 1200

Ever watched the show CHiPs on television?  The original series ran from 1977-1983 and always included numerous scenes from Southern California back in the day.  While it can sometimes be cheesy, the series is great entertainment now if you… more»

Stored 22 Years! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon

After a period of styling excesses, Chevrolet toned down the appearance of their full-size automobiles in 1961 (no more “batwings”). The 1962s were even crisper in appearance and may be the best that Chevy had to offer that decade… more»

400-Equipped: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Road Runner Tribute

UPDATE 03/21/2024: You must sometimes wonder whether an owner is aiming too high when listing a classic for sale, and that might be the case with this 1971 Plymouth Satellite. Our own Russell Glantz spotted this tired old girl… more»

Upgraded 440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Sitting in this garage is a classic muscle car with a story to tell. It is an iconic 1970 Plymouth Road Runner that has led a life of isolation, hibernating for over twenty years during the 1980s and 1990s…. more»

51k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom

General Motors redesigned all its mid-size automobiles in 1968. Out of the four divisions (excluding Cadillac), the Buick models carried the most unique styling with a “v” shaped rear deck. That applied to the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, and… more»

Desert Baked Business Coupe: 1936 Plymouth Coupe

For those of you who have been faithful readers for a while, I am again getting back up on my soapbox concerning prewar Mopar coupes.  I believe that these overbuilt but handsome coupes are one of the best choices… more»

Praise For 4 Doors! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

OK, it’s not equipped with a 406 CI V8 engine, no four-speed manual transmission here, forget about 500XL trim, heck this 1962 Galaxie 500 isn’t even a two-door hardtop or convertible. Nope, it’s a traditional four-door sedan, the body… more»

No Reserve: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

Pickups and SUVs dominate the new car market, but some vehicles demonstrate that there is still a spot for practical sedans. This 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is a perfect example of the breed. It presents well for its age… more»

V-8 60 Equipped from the Factory: 1938 Ford 3/4 ton

While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around.  Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work.  Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»

22k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact and found more than three million buyers in its 10-year lifespan. It was a rather conventional little machine, with rear-wheel-drive and a low-price tag. By 1980, when the seller’s car was built,… more»

Rust Free Roller: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

There was a time when being offered a car with no engine or transmission wouldn’t necessarily be considered much of an opportunity. But times change, especially when the vehicle in question is an increasingly sought after model that can… more»

Under 500 Miles? 1968 Pontiac GTO

The second generation of the Pontiac GTO started with a bang in 1968, selling 88,000 copies (not a record, but way up there). All of General Motors’ mid-size cars had been redesigned and had rounder looks than before. This… more»

56K Mile Barn Find: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Pontiac Fiero has long been a model that many enthusiasts feel some pity for, as this was a concept with great potential unfortunately done in by the bean counters at GM. The first few editions of the car… more»

One Of A Kind Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

It is “a one-of-a-kind project car.” That much is clear. The midnight black cruiser started life as a front-wheel-drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, an innovative design in anyone’s book. From there, its owner got the customizing bug, chopped the roof,… more»

LS-Powered: Custom 1934 Ford Victoria

The beauty of the custom scene is that it allows owners to let their imagination off the leash. The result can be some wild creations, although cars like this 1934 Ford Victoria owe much to subtlety. This classic hides… more»

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