American Classic Cars

Factory Supercharged: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC

The factory upgraded Ford Thunderbirds from across multiple model generations are very much under-appreciated at the market. Any time a large manufacturer like Ford decides to put some resources behind a performance car built in limited quantities is a… more»

No Reserve: 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer

This 1996 Ford F-150 is desirable not only for being a very hard-to-find Eddie Bauer edition but also for being one of the most well-optioned trucks from this era that I can recall seeing. Remember, spending a boat-load on… more»

Unbelievable 230 Car Barn Find Stash!

One of the best stories you can learn about when tracking barn finds is a massive cache of vehicles that no one seemingly knew about. According to the auction listing description, this collection in Europe was built without much… more»

BF Auction: Kaiser-Frazer Museum Collection

UPDATE – The first day of bidding has concluded! UPDATE – Links to each auction have been added to this article for quick access. It isn’t every day that we get to auction a collection of classics that were… more»

Turbo 2 Conversion: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica

This 1987 Dodge Daytona checks a lot of boxes for anyone seeking out one of these now-obscure hot hatches from the 80s. The Daytona is increasingly hard to find, especially with the right trim and options, so this example… more»

Roller Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a 1982 Corvette is a member of the vaunted C-3 class which covered the years 1968 through 1982. Yeah, it’s the end of the run but these final year examples don’t have nearly… more»

No Reserve: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird

It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of regular production models. No manufacturer has resisted the urge, and these variants would easily number in the tens of thousands. Pontiac released the Firebird Esprit Redbird in 1978, and… more»

44k Original Miles? 1967 Pontiac GTO

It is easy and often understandable for enthusiasts to question bold claims made about classic cars. Seller will almost invariably paint their vehicle in the best possible light to entice potential buyers to part with their cash. I’m not… more»

Stored 35 Years: 14K-Mile 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix

It’s been over a dozen years now, but some of us still find it hard to believe that Pontiac is gone. Thankfully, there are still nice used vehicles to be found, such as this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ… more»

Low-Mile 1987 Ford F-350 4×4 Firetruck

There are a few words you can say in a row that will command the attention of truck enthusiasts everywhere: low mileage, turbodiesel, and four wheel drive. Put them together and you have one of the more sought after… more»

Eight-Seat Survivor: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park

When American manufacturers included station wagons within their model range, many buyers purchased them as a matter of necessity. It often meant foregoing performance and luxury in the name of practicality. However, there were exceptions to this general rule,… more»

20K Original Miles: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit

Another day, another Zimmer Golden Spirit. I recently wrote about a similar model that looked like it had been abandoned in a private driveway; this 1981 Golden Spirit hasn’t seen much use but it’s in far better condition overall…. more»

Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am

The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»

Work-In-Process: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T

The Coronet nameplate returned after six years in 1965 as a mid-size, B-bodied Dodge product. The R/T was included for model years 1967 through 1970 and was the high-performance variant of the car. This ’68 has been owned by… more»

Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»

Factory 427! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Project

The Caprice was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet for ’68, but along with all that comfort for 6, buyers also had a good choice of powerplants to equip their nearly 18 feet long luxury coupe with, including the large 427, which… more»

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