American Classic Cars

Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint

In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»

Plastic-Wrapped Seats: 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible

It is possible that I’m the odd man out because I think that 1958 Edsels are the best looking of the doomed brand’s offerings. The company tried to tone down the unique and divisive horse-collar grille the following year,… more»

22K Mile Survivor! 1979 Plymouth Volare

If I set out to find the most “unbarn findy” car, and the least likely to be a survivor, it wouldn’t be a 1979 Plymouth Volare. But, we do cover them all so why not, right? Today’s find is… more»

302 V8 Project: 1969 Ford Mustang

Ford gave the Mustang its most extensive styling update in 1969 though it rode on the same platform that began the pony car fury in 1964. Changes to the fastback body style would be the most dramatic, creating an… more»

Rare Limo Edition: 1957 Cadillac Seventy-Five

I’ve got Cadillacs on my mind, late last week this fantastic 1962 Sixty-Two convertible surfaced and today, it’s a 1957 Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine – the one that doesn’t make an appearance very often.  The seller mentions that this is… more»

No Reserve Diesel RV: 1994 Safari Sahara Edition

Old motorhomes are undoubtedly one of the riskier purchases you can make, especially for a vehicle you potentially intend to drive to the ends of the Earth. The risk grows larger the longer one of these behemoths is allowed… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1970 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was the luxury counterpart of the successful budget Plymouth Road Runner. It was only produced for five years after which it was rolled up as a RR option. Standard equipment was a 440 cubic inch V8 with… more»

Rarely Seen Today: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker

This car is the automotive equivalent of a combination of a unicorn, bigfoot, and politicians actually “reaching across the aisle” after they’re elected. Talk about a rarely-seen car today, when was the last time that you saw a 1980… more»

Ford’s Nomad: 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon

The Del Rio was Ford’s second attempt at emulating Chevrolet’s unique Nomad sport wagon in the late 1950s. Like the Parklane of 1956, the 1957-58 Del Rio used a standard 2-door Ford wagon body with none of the special… more»

Numbers-Matching Tri-Power! 1964 Pontiac GTO

With the fanfare Pontiac’s muscle car ended up receiving in its own right, looking back it’s kind of hard to believe the GTO actually started out as just an optional package for the LeMans.  But what a fine package… more»

BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom

Although Chevrolet worked hard behind the scenes to extract improved performance from its Third Generation Camaro, the 1991 RS still lacked muscle credentials. The owner of this classic commenced addressing those shortcomings, but the car needs a new owner… more»

Rolled Over Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Most 1950s automobiles are in short supply these days, though that may not be the case with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. With more than 4.5 million of them built, the population was plentiful. That would make you wonder… more»

Farm Find: 1968 Dodge D-100

The D/W series of Dodge trucks were a popular alternative to Ford and Chevrolet, Built between 1961 and 1993, they were one of the longest-running designs in the industry although the sheet metal would change from time to time…. more»

1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 H.O. Convertible

All 1969 Firebirds come with unique body panels, making them a one-year favorite for many fans of Pontiac’s first-generation pony car. This 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible in Jacksonville, Florida ramps up the rarity as a convertible and (according to… more»

Possesses Possibilities? 1971 Ford Torino GT

It’s generally accepted that GM hit a grand slam with their ’68-’72 A-body intermediates (Chevelle, Tempest/LeMans, Cutlass, and Skylark) but what about Ford with its Torino and/or Mercury Montego? Not so much so. From a collectibility perspective today, it’s… more»

Last Registered in ’81: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado

How many old Cadillacs do you suppose are hiding out in barns all over the country right now? Or, perhaps, residing in forgotten garages; casino parking lots; old storage facilities; fill in the blank. While we sometimes lament that… more»

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