American Classic Cars

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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

If you’re an enthusiast more focused on outright performance than total originality, you may find this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS irresistible. Its presentation is superb, but the star of the show is the updated V8 under the hood, delivering… more»

Flower Power: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Mod Top

Many people believe that the 1960s counterculture reached its zenith in 1969. It was during that year that this Plymouth Barracuda left the factory. Nothing screams Flower Power more effectively than its vinyl Mod Top. It is a distinctive… more»

29k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector’s Series

With the Continental Mark V entering its final production year in 1979, Lincoln celebrated the milestone by releasing the Collector’s Series. Offered in four exterior paint shades, the company produced 6,262 of these classics before drawing the curtain on… more»

6k-Mile Engine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro Z/28 began in 1967 as Chevy’s entrant in the Trans Am division of the Sports Car Club of America. Production began slowly until it became recognized as the pony car’s leading performance machine. The second-generation Camaro arrived… more»

Nova SS Poncho? 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint

From 1964 to 1970, Pontiac did not have a compact car in its portfolio. The Tempest/LeMans had been promoted to mid-size status after the 1963 model year. With sales of the Chevy Nova running high, Pontiac was the first… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliners

Looking for a competitive advantage, Ford redesigned its cars in 1957 and added a product that the competition did not have. That was a “Hideaway Hardtop” aka retractable hardtop (part sedan/part convertible). Skyliner was the branded name and was… more»

Hot Hatch: 1984 Dodge Colt

If you’re in the market for something cool and unusual in the under $5.000 range, this 1984 Dodge Colt seems to have plenty to offer, and I’m confident this one will turn quite a few heads as you zip… more»

Cool Hot Rod Cruiser: 1962 Ford Ranchero

Is it a car? Is it a truck? Is it both? Well, yes, it’s both, but it’s a lightweight in terms of its truck tendencies. Still, 20,000 buyers lined up in 1962 and plunked down $2,300+ for Ford’s functional… more»

Wild Custom: 1979 Corvette Turned Mach 5 Tribute

Every now and then, a listing pops up that stops you in your tracks—not because it’s rare in the traditional sense, but because it’s so unmistakably one-of-a-kind. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, listed here on eBay. transformed into a full-blown… more»

Factory Turbo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe

Much of the turbocharged Buick attention seems to center around the Regal T-Type and Grand National, and rightly so, as these were and still are fine offerings highly sought after by collectors.  However, one that pre-dates these is the… more»

Van, Boat, Or Motorhome? 1986 Ford Boaterhome!

If this rig had a helicopter as part of the package, it would really be something, not that a van that swallows a huge boat and then hauls it around as if nothing was unusual about that, wasn’t enough…. more»

Oregon SVT: 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) introduced a few fun and interesting vehicles, not the least of which was a single-cab short-bed pickup. I see maybe two single-cab short-bed pickups a month and can’t remember the last time I saw… more»

Low Mileage V8 Swap: 1989 Jeep Wrangler

A clean YJ-era Jeep Wrangler is a wonderful thing, and a vehicle we don’t see come up for grabs nearly enough. Like most SUVs and 4x4s, trucks like the Wrangler hail from an era where people really did beat… more»

427 Tri-Power: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette With 14k Genuine Miles!

Some classics have so many positive attributes that identifying one as their greatest is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. From its stunning Black paint to its having remained part of the same family… more»

State Supervisor’s Car: 1995 Ford Taurus

When you want to find a car with a generous equipment list, looking for a vehicle that previously belonged to an ex-municipal official is a good place to start. And truthfully, being offered a company car and the option… more»

396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Buying any secondhand car involves a degree of risk. That is especially true when the vehicle is a classic, because these typically represent a luxury purchase. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the car in question is all… more»

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