American Classic Cars

Paint Me! 1976 Ford F-250 Crew Cab

While crew cab pickups are pretty much the standard for full-size trucks these days, back in the sixties and seventies, they were fairly rare. Mostly made for government agencies or as utility work vehicles, not too many survived their… more»

Rare Seventies Fun Machine: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet

Americans have always loved trucks and the outdoors.  What if I said both of those things were once available in the same package?  If you are looking for a project vehicle that can also serve as your home away… more»

Two-Owner 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham 429-4V

For two decades, Mercury offered mid-level luxury buyers another choice with the Marquis. They had almost all of the bells and whistles of a Lincoln without being as showy. The seller has this 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham posted here… more»

Cleans Up Well: 1952 Plymouth Suburban

I’ve covered a lot of station wagons as of late – and by and large, they have an enthusiastic following. Perhaps it’s because if you are of a certain age, there was a Country Squire or a Kingswood Estate… more»

One-Ton Bronco? 1990 Ford Centurion C-350

From 1987 to 1996 if you wanted a Ford SUV with room for more than five passengers, a Centurion conversion was a good option. Although the sticker price was nearly $70,000 in today’s dollars, you were getting a nine-passenger… more»

454/4-Speed! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

Being in my mid-fifties and growing up in an area that seemed to be ripe with Corvettes, I went from being enamored by the custom ‘Vettes cruising around the streets in my town during my car-crazed youth to later… more»

Orange Creamsicle: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Cascade

The second generation of the Chevy Camaro ran from 1970 to 1981. The 1979 model year was one of its most successful with more than 282,000 copies built. Of those, just 90 are said to have been equipped with… more»

468/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

Claiming any classic is a genuine example of a particular version is admirable, but that claim becomes questionable when the vehicle undergoes extensive modifications. Such is the case with this 1968 Nova, which the seller claims is a genuine… more»

1 of 277: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

The first generation of the Ford Mustang had its swan song in 1973, giving way to a smaller, leaner Mustang II the following year. Since its introduction in 1964, the automobile had got big and bloated and a disinterested… more»

1981 DMC DeLorean With 3,495 Genuine Miles!

Although the photos may seem to tell a different story, this 1981 DMC DeLorean has led a sheltered life. Its original owner only drove it for three years before parking it in their garage. It remained there for decades… more»

Barn Find: 1972 Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster

Three Harleys in a week?! It’s raining V-twins here at Barn Finds lately, but who’s complaining? This 1972 Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster is a dusty barn find, as you can see, having been sitting in the back of a barn… more»

Three For One Avanti Projects!

The Studebaker Avanti is one of those rare cars that had an afterlife in the wake of the company’s demise. The Avanti Motor Car Co. was formed in 1965 and would soldier on into the 21st Century, hand-building no… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

The later Pontiac Fiero GT with its improved aerodynamics and far more potent V6 engine remains one of the better bargains of the emerging 1980s collector car class. The Fiero has always been somewhat unloved owing to its rather… more»

Better Look Twice: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

A decade ago when really rough 2-door cars started commanding a premium price, a lot of people in the classic car hobby turned their focus to their 4-door cousins. Heck, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door like this one… more»

1 OF 822! 1963 Dodge 880 Convertible

When was the last time you spied a 1963 Dodge 880 convertible? Maybe never as there were only 822 assembled that year – and the story behind the 880 itself, is an interesting tale. This example is in spectacular… more»

9,900 Original Miles: 1998 Ford Mustang GT

Ah, the SN95 Ford Mustang: the perpetually unloved generation of the classic muscle car. The shame of it is these were wholly decent vehicles, with the bad luck of coming immediately after one of the most popular eras of… more»

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