American Classic Cars

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Make An Offer! 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe

It seems that even the roughest and rustiest First Generation Mustang project car can command a high price. However, sometimes one will pop out of the woodwork that will cause people to sit up and take notice. This 1966… more»

5.0-Liter 4-Speed: 1981 Pontiac Formula

The last  year for the second generation of the Pontiac Firebird line was 1981. Pontiac offered the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am as the different models. This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Formula is said to be one of… more»

1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom Cross Country

Rambler made both a post and a hardtop version of the 1959 Rambler Ambassador Custom Cross Country wagon and you can see that this isn’t the hardtop version. That’s a bummer but this is still a very cool car… more»

Trailer Included! 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

As early Mustang values have climbed, later less desirable Mustangs have also gained in value. Of the many iterations of the Mustang, I’ve long felt that the ’71 to ’73 restyled cars have been undervalued and vastly underappreciated. It… more»

14K Original Miles: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT

This 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT has to be one of the nicest ones left, with just over 14,000 original miles and presenting like a new car. While the later Formulas and GTs are the most desirable, there’s no denying… more»

Solid 4×4: 1968 Jeepster Commando

We all know how hot the original Ford Bronco is right now, it’s hard to get a barely-usable one for less than $40,000, give or take. For that money, a person can have a jewel box of a Jeepster… more»

Custom Chopped Bed: 1969 Ford F-100

Your eyes aren’t deceiving you and no, this isn’t another one of my oddball Photoshop exercises for fantasy vehicles that were never produced. This 1969 Ford F-100 Explorer pickup really does have a custom low box/bed for some reason…. more»

Some Assembly Required: 1936 Ford Tudor

I got pretty excited when I first spied this 1936 Ford Tudor. The seller considers it a survivor and looking at the images, I initially agreed. Digging in further, however, I hesitated on that description and I will show… more»

Garage Find! 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible

The title above offers more information about this 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible than you’ll learn from the auction listing here on eBay. At least seven bidders have raised the soft top Buick’s market value above $2900 in the listing’s… more»

Nicest One Left? 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier RS

You have to love the owners who keep otherwise lost or forgotten cars on the road long after most enthusiasts have moved on to greener pastures. This 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier RS convertible has clearly ended up with the best… more»

No Reserve Shorty: 1977 Chevrolet C10

These days, most of the projects I buy are because of a connection I had to the car or truck in question in my youth. The cars are almost always a vehicle I wished I could have bought in… more»

Supercharged 3800: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

Oh, boy – I like the late-production Pontiac Fieros. There is no denying these are sexy machines, and it’s a shame that GM pulled the plug on this mid-engined classic right when it got good. That hasn’t stopped some… more»

Trucks, Imports, and Land Yachts: Montana Collection for Sale

There is a massive collection for sale in Montana that has a little bit of something for everyone. Project cars, restored cars, vehicles sitting in fields with no easy to determine if they can be reasonably restored – truly… more»

Rust-Free California Car: 1974 Ford Pinto

1974 was the first year for federally-mandated 5 mph bumpers on both the front and rear of most American cars, including the Pinto, and they really did a number on the visual aspects of what was otherwise an interesting… more»

Cordoba’s Cousin: 1978 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Plymouth Sport Fury debuted in the late 1950s and could be thought of as the forerunner of the Chevy Impala Super Sport of the 1960s. The car would evolve over the next couple of decades, becoming a personal… more»

23,000 Original Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

This 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is an incredible survivor, with just 23,000 miles on the clock. The seller reports that the Camaro has spent most of its life under a cover in the garage and it absolutely shows. It… more»

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