American Classic Cars

Get alerted of new American finds:

30k Mile Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The second-generation Chevy Camaro’s enjoyed a long run from 1970-81. Because the car was all-new in 1970, the 1971 models were little changed. The big news for ’71 was that the engines were detuned to be able to use… more»

Nicest One Left? 1971 Dodge Colt

Talk about a time capsule: this 1971 Dodge Colt has been in long-term single family ownership until just recently, and is practically an artifact given how few are left in any condition – let alone nicely preserved like this… more»

Restore Or Restomod? 1964 Dodge Town Wagon

Looking like a very solid project panel truck, this 1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon would be a nice and eye-catching alternative to a similar era Jeep Wagoneer, Chevrolet Suburban, or International Travelall. It’s listed here on eBay in Voorhees,… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula

This 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula is a nicely presented driver with fresh paint and the rare five-speed manual gearbox. The seller reports that it runs and drives well with ice-cold air conditioning, and that it comes with upgraded suspension… more»

Turbo Project Car: 1989 Merkur XR4TI

Every now and again, a car shows up on Barn Finds that I really, really want to go out and buy. This 1989 Merkur XR4Ti is one such vehicle, as I’ve always wanted to own one but have never… more»

One Owner! 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Enjoying the California sun after 25 years of storage, this 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser seeks a new owner after giving its original buyer 50 years and 86,000 miles of service. Though apparently not running, this classic shows well like… more»

Done Right! 1955 Chevrolet 210 Gasser

While the seller maintains that this “gasser” based on a 1955 Chevrolet is “fun to drive”, I can’t imagine many folks putting this cool monster of a car on the street on a regular basis (feel free to disagree!)…. more»

1974 Corvette Project With 35K Miles

While it certainly doesn’t look like it in this first picture, this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is said to have only covered 35,250 miles from new. Even if the real mileage is 100k more than that, the project car is… more»

Reader Sighting: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

I love a good automotive mystery! So reader Jayden P’s recent sighting has me intrigued. He spotted this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 a few weeks ago while driving around in Twin Falls, Idaho. He snapped a couple of… more»

Perfect Stance: 1966 GMC C20 Pickup

This 1966 GMC Pickup ticks many of the right boxes for genuine enthusiasts. It is a structurally sound classic with loads of character. It features a drivetrain that should offer its next owner performance to burn, and its dropped… more»

34k Mile Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1974 was a down model year for most of Detroit’s larger cars, thanks to the OPEC oil embargo the previous year. That turn of events sent buyers scurrying to smaller, more fuel-efficient automobiles. The Chevy Monte Carlo was all-new… more»

396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There will always be those moments in life where we need to make decisions. Some of those would seem insignificant, while others will require careful consideration before we make a commitment. That is the case with this 1965 Corvette… more»

Highly Optioned: 1983 Ford Bronco XLT

As you will see, the original owner of this 1983 Ford Bronco XLT wasn’t afraid to splash the cash when he ordered this classic. It appears to be a highly-optioned vehicle that has been treated with respect throughout its… more»

1 of 96: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Oldsmobile got into the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (or 442) based on the Cutlass. It was every bit as potent as any of the rest of its corporate cousins. The W-30 option, which became… more»

Time Capsule? 1972 Chevrolet Impala

The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala was built between 1971-76, after which they would be downsized from their peak size of 227 inches overall. The Impala, though behind the Caprice in the amenities department, would continue to be… more»

Panther Pink Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger 340

Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” paint colors were all the rage in the early 1970s. And one of the most daring – and fewest produced – was Panther Pink. Out of the nearly 65,000 of the new Dodge Challengers built for 1970,… more»

Barn Finds