American Classic Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»

Superb 2+2! 1965 Pontiac 421/4-Speed

Hubba-Hubba was my first response upon spying this spectacular 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2! Think about it for a minute, it’s got a big V8 engine, a shift-it-yourself gearbox, a million-dollar smile courtesy of its deep, flaming red paint job,… more»

318 V8 – No Kidding! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Yes, you read right. This is a Plymouth ‘Cuda with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine. Not a 340, or a 383, or a 440, and certainly not a 426 Hemi. As the performance market cooled off in 1972,… more»

Forsaken Project: 1968 AMC AMX

American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968. One was the Javelin, which would do battle in the pony car segment (Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, etc.). The second was the AMX, which was a GT-style hot rod with just… more»

Nicest One Left? 1978 Cadillac Seville

Looking appropriately luxurious parked on a partial paver driveway (try saying that quickly ten times in a row), this third year of the first-generation 1978 Cadillac Seville looks like a very nice example of this smaller Cadillac, meant to… more»

W-30 Project: 1979 Hurst/Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpreme

In the world of brand partnerships and marketing schemes, cozying up to a name like “Hurst” when shilling your muscle car is typically a recipe for creating respect and desire out of thin air. Hurst is a company associated… more»

California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT

In the 1960s, one out of every five Ford Mustangs built was sold in California. So, when the California Ford Dealers Association spoke up, the parent company listened. Such was the case when they were looking for a special… more»

Before the Tesla! Pair of 1982 Electreks

Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»

Stash of Sting-Rays! Collection of Schwinn Krates

To a lot of 12-year-olds in the 1960s and 1970s, the Schwinn Sting-Ray was the coolest thing since sliced bread. With its banana seat and hi-rise handlebars, when you were riding your Sting-Ray bicycle you were King (or Queen)… more»

1 of 128: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

Dodge was the last major manufacturer to market a “pony car” after the Ford Mustang created a stir in 1964. From 1970-74, the Challenger shared its new platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, although no sheet metal was common between… more»

Mysterious History: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

When we come across a car that we decide is good fodder for a quick sale, there can sometimes be surprises that make us question the pursuit of the proverbial “flip.” While there’s no way of knowing if the… more»

26k Original Miles: 1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

For decades, the value of First Generation Mustangs have increased at an alarming rate for those wishing to park one in their garage. Many saw the Fox-Body variants as an affordable alternative, but their prices are following those earlier… more»

New Parts Included: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

One of the most daunting parts of any restoration is compiling a list of the required parts and then determining how they will likely impact the owner’s wallet. This 1969 Camaro is a restoration project, but the seller helps… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda

1970 was arguably the pinnacle of the muscle car era. From the Hemi ‘Cuda to the Chevelle LS6, automakers were making their highest horsepower street machines around this time. With emissions restrictions and the oil crisis on the horizon,… more»

Unique Owner: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera Coupe

A few years ago I was standing outside the pitstop at the Silverstone race circuit in the UK, watching a day of classics being raced around the track – everything from 1920’s cars to multi-million pound 1960’s Ferraris. One… more»

Needs Love: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Some classic cars require little to return to their best, while others can cause their owners to draw a deep breath as they plunge headlong into a major build. This 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback falls within the second category,… more»

Barn Finds