American Classic Cars

Same Family Since New: 1954 Ford F-250 Truck

Two things jumped out pretty quickly that I considered positive about this 1954 Ford F-250 Pickup, one being the fact that it’s been in the same family since the day it was driven home for the first time.  But… more»

$55,000 Invested! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It has been said that for an enthusiast to make a small fortune out of a classic car, they sometimes need to start with a large fortune. Restoration budgets have a nasty habit of blowing out, leaving the owner… more»

52K-Mile Luxury Survivor: 1978 Buick Riviera

This beautiful Firemist Red 1978 Buick Riviera would have been perfect for any middle-aged executive, and it still would be. Riviera is one of the few big cars that only came in a two-door body style throughout its whole… more»

Stalled For 35 Years! 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Project builds can stall for various reasons, and sometimes they fail to restart. Such is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its previous owner was a collector who dismantled the car thirty-five years ago for restoration, and this… more»

1977 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Camper Special

Anyone who has undertaken a project build can confirm that rust is their mortal enemy. Addressing those issues can take time and money, leaving some feeling disenchanted before the build gets off the ground. That shouldn’t be a significant… more»

Mural Included: 1976 Ford Econoline

This 1976 Ford Econoline looks like a nice point of entry for someone who wants a real “van” but doesn’t want to go headlong into “van life” culture. That is to say you like the idea of a hobby… more»

’70s Build: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe Hot Rod

The hot rod scene was born out of equal parts necessity and ingenuity. A segment of society didn’t have the funds to lay their hands on the latest performance offerings from Detroit, but they wanted to go fast. Therefore,… more»

Non-Mobile Malibu: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

There’s no denying the popularity of Chevrolet’s intermediate A-body Chevelle, especially the ’66 to ’72 variations. Regardless of condition, the pricing for these mid-size Chevies has reached what some would refer to as exorbitant though this one is trending… more»

Two-Owner 1972 Plymouth Road Runner 512

After a complete redesign the previous year, the ’72 Plymouth Road Runner saw few changes on the outside, but under the hood was a different story.  Although the 383 engine grew a few cubic inches to 400, horsepower was… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While a meticulously restored classic is guaranteed to attract attention wherever it goes, it is the same story with unmolested survivors. You only have to watch crowds gathering at a Cars & Coffee to appreciate the impact those cars… more»

Backlot Project: 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

This, my friends, is a car called a Ford Pinto. Have you seen one before? (crickets) Pintos, Vegas, and Chevettes aren’t muscle cars or classics but they’re usually interesting to see here and even more interesting to see in… more»

Project Muscle Car: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS may be an icon among 1980s muscle cars, but it has sadly fallen on hard times since leaving the dealership lot. The Monte Carlo may not have been a tire-shredding, high-horsepower beast, but… more»

One Owner 390 V8: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500

This 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 convertible looks to be a low-mileage, one-family-owned car that needs nothing more than a new home. But the VIN provided, and the seller’s description, don’t quite agree. The seller says this is a Galaxie… more»

Much Loved: 1956 Ford Country Sedan

Any classic car can look tired and frayed around the edges after more than sixty years, and this is particularly true of station wagons. They tend to live life harder than most, but this 1956 Ford Country Sedan is… more»

Highboy Beauty! 1976 Ford F-250

This 1976 Ford F-250 looks like a nearly perfect classic truck. It is located in Caldwell, Idaho, and can be found for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $26,000. Based on the condition of this truck,… more»

Original Steel: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440

Plymouth introduced its Third Generation Barracuda in 1970, with the sporting variant wearing the ‘Cuda badge for the first time. It brought an entirely new appearance to the table that remains as fresh today as it did when introduced…. more»

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