American Classic Cars

Luxe for Few Bucks: 1973 Chevy Caprice

I’ve made no secret of my love for big Chevys like the 1973 Caprice two-door offered to us via a tip from Pat L. It’s not a muscle car; it’s a luxury car. It’s not a personal luxury car,… more»

Last Of The Line: 1984 Hurst/Olds

“Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em” was the title of an album by rapper MC Hammer in the 1990. Apparently this 1984 Cutlass didn’t listen, as someone’s hurt every corner of it. Maybe not with a hammer, but who knows?… more»

Red and Ready: 1985 Dodge Ram 150

I recall a time (that doesn’t seem long ago) when classic trucks were an afterthought in the collector car world. Times have changed as popularity has grown with prices following suit, especially for clean, original examples. This 1985 Dodge… more»

European-Inspired: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am

The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»

Affordable Turbo Droptop: 1986 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

Every so often we’ll get a tip here at Barn Finds regarding a car which, at least upon first glance, seems so reasonably priced I’ll wonder if the vehicle will last long enough for me to get a post… more»

Petty Blue H-Code: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

For most of the 1960s, the muscle car market focus was on mid-size automobiles like the Pontiac GTO. As the decade unfolded and into the 1970s, a shift began toward putting hot engines in compact cars, like the Chevy… more»

Rare Yacht Deck Siding: 1968 Mercury Park Lane Convertible

It’s an uncommon occurrence when a car has such a strong on-screen presence that it ends up stealing the show, like the Trans Am in the Burt Reynolds movie or Challenger in the flick most Mopar fans can’t get… more»

40k Mile V8: 1983 Buick LeSabre Limited

The LeSabre was one of Buick’s most endearing nameplates, featured on full-size automobiles from 1959 to 2005. Like other GM cars in its category, the LeSabre was downsized in 1977, yet would still be considered a big car by… more»

Only Driven to Church: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

In the 1980s, the LTD Crown Victoria was Ford’s equivalent of the Mercury Grand Marquis. Although the flagship of Ford’s biggest and finest cars of the era, it’s often remembered today for its use in police work. This one… more»

Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500

In 1969, the Charger 500 became a contender in NASCAR with some styling tweaks designed to improve aerodynamics. That didn’t pan out too well, so the 500 became a variant of the regular production Charger lineup in 1970. This… more»

Resto Done Right! 1956 Ford F100

OK, it looks old on the outside but it’s anything but that, mechanically speaking. Always popular, mid-fifties Ford F100 pickups are a big draw these days. The seller states, “ALL WORK PROFESSIONALLY DONE“, and yes, that appears to be… more»

18 Feet of Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate

From its final incarnation in 1991 to 1996, the Roadmaster was Buick’s largest automobile in many years. The term “land yacht” would be a good description of these machines which measured more than 18 feet as station wagons. During… more»

Gigantic Green ‘Bird: 1973 Ford Thunderbird

A forest of green and a car so green it’s nearly camouflaged in the setting—that’s what Pat L has found for us. The vehicle in question is a 1973 Ford Thunderbird, Emerald Fire green with a complementing vinyl top… more»

Hidden Headlights! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

In 1967, the hugely popular Ford Mustang finally had competition. Though the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964, Ford almost had the new “pony car” market to itself until the Chevy Camaro came… more»

828 mile 427 cid COPO! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Proudly offered here on BarnFinds Classifieds, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro comes to market with a mere 828 original miles on the odometer! “Everything works,” according to the listing, and the high-powered pony car starts, runs and drives “beautifully,” in… more»

Tidy in Size, Big in Style: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite

Feel like a grand trip to the mid-west, Urbandale, Iowa, to be exact? Then take nine thousand bucks and rescue this 71,000-mile survivor from its sole owner. Rocco B was the one to uncover this gem of a 1974… more»

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