American Classic Cars

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An Imperial Discovery! 1969 LeBaron Barn Find

An Imperial is usually referred to as a Chrysler Imperial and there was a time when it actually was but that ended in 1955 when the Imperial became a separate brand. Nevertheless, old habits die hard and thus the… more»

Beautiful Survivor: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

Some classic cars are designed to blend seamlessly into the background like an automotive chameleon. Then there is the 1959 Cadillac. This is a car that owes nothing to subtlety, and spotless examples will turn heads wherever they go…. more»

68k Original Miles: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

If ever the world needed evidence that the American automotive industry had progressed beyond The Malaise Era, they only needed to look at the 1993 Corvette ZR-1 for concrete proof. Suddenly, Chevrolet had produced a car that could not… more»

Numbers Matching Fuelie: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – We featured this Corvette back in May when it was being offered in Ohio by a different seller. It’s been relisted, here on eBay, in Dexter, Michigan with a BIN of $36,500 by a different seller. They… more»

Original 302/4-Speed: 1968 Ford Mustang

This 1968 Ford Mustang is proof that some excellent classics are still waiting to be discovered in sheds and barns across the country. The owner found this car in such a location, and thankfully for him, it hadn’t been… more»

Full-Size Muscle Car? 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I

The Oldsmobile Jetstar was a two-year model built-in 1964-65 to target the high-performance market. It was based on the upscale Starfire but with fewer amenities than its brother. It had the Starfire’s potent 394 cubic inch “Rocket V8” that… more»

Patina’d 1968 Ford Bronco Survivor!

Everybody knows the Bronco. Originally, the Bronco was designed to compete with the likes of the International Scout and the Jeep CJ. Until recently, the Jeep was the only one of the three to survive into the modern era,… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Ford F-350 Ranger XLT

The owner of this 1973 Ford F-350 Ranger XLT purchased the vehicle to serve as a parts car. However, once he delved below the surface, he discovered that it didn’t deserve that fate. Instead, he has decided that it… more»

Unrestored 1961 Indian Police Trike!

Indian Motorcycle Company, its problematic name notwithstanding, was a hugely important company in American wheeled history. It was the country’s first motorcycle company (founded 1901), beating out the more ubiquitous Harley-Davidson (founded 1903) by more than two years. In… more»

402 Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Monte Carlo would enjoy a long run in the Chevy lineup, from 1970 and into the 2000s. It was Chevrolet’s first personal luxury that initially had ties to both the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac Grand Prix. This second-year… more»

8,500 Mile GT5 Replica: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera

This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is a claimed warehouse find with just over 8,000 original miles. Despite being low mileage and presumably unmolested, the Pantera has since been heavily modified with a GT5 widebody kit adorned with the requisite flares… more»

Ready For Finishing: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

My favorite year! No, not chronologically, I mean my favorite year Plymouth Road Runner.  Sometimes, the first is the best and that’s how I vote on the ’68 edition. This Road Runner isn’t exactly a “runner” but it’s still… more»

Hidden for 50 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette supposedly hasn’t been seen in 50 years, locked away in various garages for the last few decades. The car is equipped with a non-original 327 but also comes with the numbers-matching, partially-disassembled 283 engine block…. more»

Garage Find: 1956 Mercury Monterey Coupe

UPDATE – The seller sent over additional photos of this Monterey, including ones of the engine and interior. Be sure to take a look at them in the photo gallery below and don’t forget to make them an offer!… more»

Parked 37 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-Speed

Looking every bit like a 1967 big block car, this ’67-ized 1963 Chevrolet Corvette in Richmond, Virginia may trigger die-hard collectors to click “Next,” but it might mark a nice opportunity for others. Someone who likes the rowdy visual… more»

1937 Ford Panel Fire Truck

There are very few vehicles that can bring out the joy in a five-year-old’s eyes like a fire truck. Could be the red paint, might be the siren –  maybe it’s just the idea of riding on the outside… more»

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