American Classic Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

Just Donated: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Here’s yet another head-scratcher of a donation car courtesy of eBay seller “Just Donated.” This 1973 Plymouth Duster looks to be a super clean driver but the listing does cite a few dings that may have made it not… more»

Driving Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

Reader feedback from previous articles reveals that microcars like this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 are “take it or leave it” propositions. They appeal to a segment of the classic world, while others would prefer to walk than own one… more»

Fallen Flag: 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner

As of late, I have been finding that the disappeared American auto brands like Packard, Nash, Hudson, and others capture my interest more and more. Today’s no-longer-with-us example is a 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner and it is of additional interest… more»

Needs Good Home: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain

Pontiac’s post-WW2 automobiles were retreads until 1949 when the all-new Chieftain and Streamliner debuted. The Chieftain would be Pontiac’s entry-level model, using the A-body shared with Chevrolet. Both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered, with the latter said to… more»

24k Mile One Owner Survivor! 1975 Buick Regal

Shiny original paint and trim combine with crisp whitewalls, appropriate visual fanfare for this 1975 Buick Regal in Chicago, Illinois. The one-owner classic shows only 24,156 miles on the odometer, a number seemingly supported by the well-kept interior and… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Homologation specials are nothing new to the automotive world. They are not as common today as various motorsport categories move away from their production roots, but they did bring us some of the most iconic performance models from the… more»

Special Order 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Because GM frowned on engines larger than 400 cubic inches in cars like the 1969 Camaro, Chevrolet developed the Central Office Production Order. This system was designed as a means to build non-standard cars with Regular Production Order parts…. more»

Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»

One Owner Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

A known ownership history is desirable when someone is considering spending their hard-earned cash on a project vehicle. Although the 1977 Corvette was no longer the brutal beast it had been in years past, this one is a one-owner… more»

Big Block Yard Find: 1973 Plymouth Duster

Some cars just have a “look.” It screams raw, mean, and everything else that goes along with it. Of course, you also hope it sends a message of power as well, and this forgotten 1973 Dodge Duster project has… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Although most classic car enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, pony cars, or legendary vehicles from the 1950s, a growing number crave a clean and tidy survivor offering a relaxed and enjoyable driving experience. Those people may find themselves irresistibly… more»

Parked Five Years: 1967 Jeep M726 4×4

Commonly known as a Five-Quarter, given that the payload of these big Jeeps is 1-1/4 tons, they are rugged machines and they played a big part in the Vietnam War. They came after Dodge’s M37 trucks, which ended up… more»

46k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

  During its last few years of production, Chevrolet made evolutionary changes to the Second Generation Camaro. One of the biggest occurred in 1979 when it introduced a luxury-inspired Berlinetta to the range. Our feature car is one of… more»

Dusty Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Sudden ill health or a disability can feel a cruel blow that leaves many victims struggling. Being a classic car enthusiast forced to part with a beloved project under such circumstances can be hard to accept. That is the… more»

Only 14K Miles! 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Last week when I wrote this ’84 Cadillac Eldorado post it may have seemed evident that I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about the turn of events in Cadillac’s downsizing exercise. To me, a Cadillac was always a big whammer-jammer like… more»

Getting Away From It All: 1968 Kaiser M725 Ambulance

With everything that is going on in today’s crazy world, the urge to get away from it all is rising in every one of us.  There is nothing more soul cleansing than camping far away from everyone else right… more»

Barn Finds