American Classic Cars

Dependable Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special

Ford sold 472,121 examples of its Mustang in 1967, and by any standard measure, it should have been sufficient cause to break out the champagne and toast a successful year. However, when viewed in the harsh light of day,… more»

Four-Door Fun! 1966 Ford Fairlane 500

It’s unusual today to think of a time when ordinary commodity cars, such as a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 came in either two or four-door body styles. And in the ’60s, two-door models of everything were big sellers. Today,… more»

Rusty Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

The Impala became a series of its own in 1959 after starting out as a special edition of the Bel Air in 1958. For 1959-60, the cars were as wild looking as they came with flat tailfins that looked… more»

89k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird

Ford was on a roll post-war, catching the opposition flat-footed with the Thunderbird and the Mustang. The former effectively created the Personal Luxury Car segment, while the Mustang was the genesis of the Pony Car sector. General Motors took… more»

An Opportunity? Yes, If It’s Original: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

The early T-Birds have never taken off in value, which might explain why this 1956 sits at a relatively low $17,200 here on ebay with a few days to go in the auction. Or maybe people are just pacing… more»

Rocket 394 Powered Luxury! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire

The Starfire name had been used at Oldsmobile a couple of times before it became a stand-alone model in 1961, first in 1953 as a one-off fiberglass concept car at the Motorama auto show, then as a luxury trim… more»

Stored 31 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year holds the record for the American public’s love affair with the Ford Mustang. That year, more than 607,000 copies were built, far exceeding anything before or after. Beginning in 1967, serious competition would begin to… more»

Original Owner: 1987 Ford Mustang GT

In the world of Fox body Mustangs that aren’t the elusive Cobra or Saleen editions, finding a well-preserved GT offered for sale by the original owner is exceedingly hard to dig up. This 1987 Ford Mustang GT was ordered… more»

64k Original Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Mileage claims will always spark debate amongst enthusiasts, with some questioning them and others viewing them as plausible. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is one such vehicle. The seller claims it has a genuine 64,000 miles showing on its… more»

Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»

Teen-Friendly Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Convertible

Ah, teenagers. They are a fascinating section of our society. Nobody can accept and adapt the latest technology to their needs more quickly and effectively than a teen, and their insatiable appetite for the online world means they are… more»

Desert Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet quickly expanded its product lineup in the 1960s. First the Corvair, then the Chevy II, and finally the Chevelle, all within a four-year span. The mid-size Chevelle got its first styling refresh in 1966, so the 1967 editions… more»

Pick One: Vintage Cadillac, Ford, or Packard

The seller here is a collector of vintage cars and – due to some unfortunate circumstances – must let three of them go, all from the post-World War II era. You have your choice between a 1951 Cadillac, a… more»

Healthy 302: 1974 Ford Bronco

Consumer tastes constantly evolve, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the automotive market. Sedans and their derivative dominated the 1960s and 1970s, but the 1980s saw the beginning of the rise of the minivan. Just when these… more»

Build Sheet Included! 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Chevy Nova was one of the best-selling compacts of the 1960s and 1970s. The most popular iteration was those built from 1968-72, including the seller’s ’72 Super Sport. Unlike some of the previous years, the SS was not… more»

Driver-Quality Muscle: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

Homologation specials are a breed of vehicle that has all but disappeared from the automotive landscape. It gave us such classics as the Boss Mustang and original Camaro Z28, which were little more than thinly disguised racers for road… more»

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