American Classic Cars

4-Doors/4-Speed! 1968 Dodge Dart Sedan

Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and that resulted in a popular car that would continue in production through 1976. Tens of thousands of 4-door sedans were built each year as economical family sedans. But how many of… more»

455 V8 Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

As a personal luxury coupe, the Pontiac Grand enjoyed an extensive run from 1962 to 2002. Along with the rest of GM’s mid-size cars, the GP was treated to a redesign in 1973 using the new Colonnade styling technique… more»

Black-On-Black Black Bird: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

If you like your mid-60’s personal luxury cars black-on-black and with a black power convertible top as well, this could be the car for you. This “Unique in All the world” 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is part of a… more»

Same Family Since New: 1956 Chrysler Windsor

From 1939 through most of the 1960s, the Windsor was Chrysler’s “everyman” car, an automobile for those who wanted a Chrysler but weren’t ready to spring for a New Yorker or Imperial. This 1956 Windsor 6-passenger station wagon was… more»

Significant Mods! 1946 Ford Hot Rod Pickup

A couple of days ago, I suggested that a hot rod conversion was a likely fate for Ford vehicles of a particular era – primarily from the ’30s decade. Some readers took exception to my suggesting that old Fords… more»

340 V8 Clone Project: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

Intending to make the Dart more attractive to youthful buyers, Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 as a 2-door hardtop to replace the somewhat stodgy-looking 2-door sedan. You could get a Swinger from mild to wild (sort of),… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Meet the car that either nearly killed the Corvette – or made it better. It was the golden era of V8 motors, and every maker was offering one somewhere in its lineup. But the Corvette, which as a sports… more»

Stalled Rejuvenation: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

The U.S. economy experienced a pull-back (recession) in 1958 and that affected most U.S. automobile manufacturers. Cadillac may have felt the bit a little more than others as their cheapest product was $4,600, quite the tidy sum in those… more»

Documents And No Reserve: 1987 Lincoln Continental

When I think of a Lincoln Continental, this sawed-off bustle-back version isn’t what comes to mind – it’s just stunted-looking. The corresponding Town Car, to my eyes, is more in line with how a Lincoln should present itself. Regardless,… more»

Rusty Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1969 and later Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most often cloned mid-size muscle cars. That’s because it ceased to be a series of its own after 1968, meaning they’re hard to prove without documentation from the… more»

1 of 544: 1973 Pontiac GTO 455

By 1973, the once-hot mid-size Pontiac GTO was a shadow of its former self, at least in terms of demand. It was a one-year generation car as all of GM’s intermediates were redesigned that season. In 1974, the GTO… more»

Sedanet Survivor: 1941 Buick Special Fastback Coupe

This feature is a sentimental one for me – a Buick being sold from Monte Shelton Motors. Until he passed away four years ago, Monte was a fixture in the Pacific Northwest vintage car community, responsible for spearheading many… more»

From Roller to Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE

Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1970, it shared the new E-body platform that the Plymouth Barracuda had been long waiting for. Production numbers would peak in… more»

Engine Upgrades: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Originality can be crucial to the potential value of some classics, especially if a new owner views its long-term investment potential. This 1972 Corvette Convertible ticks the right boxes in most areas, although there have been mechanical changes that… more»

Triple-Black 1-Of-1! 1976 Ford Elite 460

Something I regularly meet with skepticism is when a seller claims their car is a 1-Of-1 example, as it’s often simply not the case or sometimes difficult to verify.  But the seller of this 1976 Ford Elite here on… more»

Fresh 390: 1970 Ford F250 4×4 Highboy

This 1970 Ford F250 Explorer Highboy has undergone many changes during its life. However, it is a solid and mechanically healthy classic that should be comfortable in muddy territory or cruising on the open road. It presents well for… more»

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