American Classic Cars

23k Miles! 1998 Ford Mustang GT

After a long and successful run of the Fox body cars, Ford introduced its fourth-generation Mustang for the 1994 model year, with the first significant redesign in 15 years.  Like its predecessor, a GT model was available, with the… more»

45k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Centurion

The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in the full-size Buick line-up in 1971 and would have a short tenure at just three model years. Sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra, the Centurion was the sporty big Buick. This 1973 example… more»

Desirable Project Car: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

It’s common knowledge that an original Shelby Cobra is a car that will almost never be found as a basketcase project. Sure, you may find one that is a barn find in every sense of the word, but in… more»

Never Modified: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

In a world where performance car prices seemingly go up and up without any rational justification, the Ford Mustang SVO remains a solid bargain among rare 1980s rides. This 1986 SVO is a two-owner car that remains highly original… more»

Restore or Restomod? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

After the debacle that was the Edsel, Ford Management was naturally gun-shy about approving any radical new vehicles in the early 1960s. Lee Iacocca always claimed to be the “father” of the Mustang, bombarding the Management Board with market… more»

1979 Pontiac Trans Am With 37 Genuine Miles!

I am not generally given to making bold or rash statements, but I’m willing to stick out my neck and state that I doubt you will ever find a better and more original example of the 1979 Pontiac Trans… more»

Only Backs Up: 1962 Chrysler Imperial

The Imperial was part of the Chrysler portfolio from 1926 until its demise in 1993. For much of this time, it competed in the shadows of both Cadillac and Lincoln, usually ending up a distant third in sales. This… more»

23K-Mile 1976 Buick LeSabre Custom Landau

Looking both elegant and sporty, this 1976 Buick LeSabre Custom Landau has fewer than 23,000 miles on it, which is amazing after so many decades. These low-mile cars seem to be coming out of the woodwork lately. The seller… more»

Rare Model: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Winter Olympic Edition

Automotive history is full of examples of manufacturers producing special edition vehicles. Some celebrate milestones for a marque or model, while others mark a historical event. Companies also make vehicles recognizing sporting events, with the Indy Pace Car Editions… more»

T-56 Magnum 6-Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette celebrated its 25th Anniversary back in 1978, with one notable body update from the prior year being the large fastback glass that replaced the flat rear window, which had looked much the same since the third… more»

14K-Mile 1976 Ford Thunderbird Special Edition

312 miles a year isn’t a lot, I probably ride my Honda Motocompo around the storage facility more miles than that every year. This ultra-luxurious 1976 Ford Thunderbird with the Crème and Gold Luxury Group package has traveled only… more»

Lovely Lebaron: 1966 Imperial

When I was a kid, I thought the ’66 Imperial, like this LeBaron find, courtesy of Kevin F, was the bomb. It was one of my favorite cars, probably influenced by the linkage between it and the Green Hornet’s… more»

Restless Project: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

The Plymouth Duster arrived in 1970 as the sporty, fastback version of the company’s stoic Valiant compact. Offered in a single body style, it would be quite popular through the end of the Valiant run in 1976. The Duster… more»

Retractable Hard Top 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner

This 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner features one of the most complex and greatest feats of engineering that was truly pioneering in 1957…A fully retractable hard top. If you’ve never seen one, they are mesmerizing to watch go up and… more»

Factory Short Box 1970 Chevrolet C-10

Original short-box pickups like this 1970 Chevrolet C-10 are so popular they can command really high prices. They are so popular, in fact, that there are literally hundreds of internet videos and magazine articles on how to convert long-bed… more»

Rolling Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge sort of got a late start in the marketplace when the Challenger was introduced in 1970, but for its first couple of years especially the car sure made a big splash among muscle car enthusiasts, with even no-drivetrain… more»

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