American Classic Cars

1 of 405: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T

If you went into your local Dodge dealer in 1970 and were looking for a mid-size performance car, you had at least three choices. The more basic Super Bee (Dodge’s Road Runner), the sportier Charger R/T, and the Coronet… more»

360 Upgrade: 1979 AMC AMX

The AMC AMX has always been a bruiser. Fat wheels, fat flares, and just beefed up all around – it’s like the Oreo Double Stuff of AMCs. When they were built, it was a totally different twist on a… more»

Owned 30 Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar

I’ve just returned from a trip to Tennesee and as always, the old car spotting didn’t disappoint. There’s gold in them there hills is an appropriate turn of phrase for this part of the USA as there’s seemingly an… more»

Original A/C! 1954 Buick Super

It’s time for a little porthole archeology, courtesy of a ’54 Buick Super Riviera Model 56R. Buick had it all going on that year with many different models so let’s look this Super over and determine where it fits… more»

3,956 Original Miles: 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

The quintessential grandma car takes many forms, but every now and again, a vehicle appears that you had all but given up on ever seeing in survivor condition ever again. This 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight may have been purchased almost… more»

Rare 1916 International Harvester Model E 3/4 Ton Pickup

There’s a lot of love and passion out there for vintage pickup trucks. For some, the square-bodied Chevs are the best, though no doubt Ford fanatics would argue their trucks are tops. Others, meanwhile, specifically seek out the oddballs:… more»

Bubbletop Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

The so-called “bubbletop” roofline began to appear on several General Motors brands in 1959, including Chevrolet. The glass in these cars seemed endless compared to the sheet metal in the roof. In 1961, the “bubbletop” was offered on both… more»

Mopar Or No Car! Dodge/Plymouth Collection

It’s always interesting to learn what one likes to collect. The problem with car collections, say compared to Pokemon cards, is the amount of space that’s needed. And that space need often necessitates outside storage which isn’t in the… more»

Resto-Mod Ex-Military 1941 Dodge WC-26 Carry All!

When it comes to wartime military vehicles, the Jeep is probably the first to come to mind, but Dodge was also a fairly large provider of utility trucks for our armed forces.  Dodge contributed over 337,000 4X4 units to… more»

Ultimate Family Hauler! 455 Powered 1972 Buick Estate

If Buick’s mid-sized 1972 Vista Cruiser Sportwagon leaves you wanting more, step up to the top-shelf gargantu-wagon, the Estate. This 1972 Buick Estate Wagon in Mankato, Minnesota comes with more cargo space that a Viking Longboat, plus a roof… more»

Daily Driver: 1970 Chevy C10 Pickup

In the war to impress truck fans, Chevy and Ford stand out. Ford has its best-selling F-series. But on its heels is Chevy’s C/K series. Chevy started making these trucks in 1960 with a new frame design and independent… more»

390 V8! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL Club Victoria

The 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Club Victoria was the top of the Galaxie line. The pillarless hardtop was the epitome of style that year and this one is no exception. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where… more»

Rare Two-Door: 1934 Chrysler Airflow

Aerodynamic? Yes! Art Deco inspired? Absolutely! Beautiful styling? Ah, well, um, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s how I’d sum up a Chrysler Airflow like this 1934 example. This restored car is a… more»

Same Owner 47 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»

Bullitt Style: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The famous Steve McQueen “Bullitt” Mustang of movie fame was a 1968 model. The car shown here is a 1967 Mustang Fastback that very much resembles that iconic piece of pop culture history (details below). But to his credit,… more»

NASCAR Special! 1969 Dodge Charger 500

A unique grille and other details helped the ’69 Charger 500 slice through the wind, specifically with NASCAR racing in mind. This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada could be one of fewer than 40 remaining,… more»

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