American Classic Cars

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Yosemite Sam Radoff Paint Job: 1976 Dodge B200

The vanning world is one of the most diverse hobbyist circles there is, especially in terms of what sort of vehicles van enthusiasts will show up to the next meet in. These vehicles literally became murals on wheels, allowing… more»

Numbers-Matching 327! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

When you’re in the market for a classic car, a debut year model is generally a good choice, with the Chevrolet Camaro being no exception.  If it’s above the base model, that’s always good too, and throw in a… more»

Bargain Buy? 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible

Have you ever looked at a classic car listing and been left scratching your head? I occasionally have, but this 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible ramps the scratching to a new level. I can’t decide whether there is an error… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1981 DMC DeLorean

Ah, the DeLorean Motor Company. Where to start? If you wrote a movie script revolving around a fictitious fledgling car company headed by a charismatic individual trying to create an exclusive sports car that was hurriedly designed, horribly engineered,… more»

1-Of-132: 1950 Nash Statesman Custom Brougham

The American automotive scene was fascinating during the post-war years as manufacturers fought to release new models to replace their existing aging fleet. While some produced vehicles with similar design queues, Nash marched to the beat of a different… more»

Serious Muscle: 1969 Hurst/Olds 455

Beginning in the late 1960s, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to build a series of limited production cars, all based on the mid-size Cutlass/F-85 platform. They would be available nine times between 1968 and 1984 with several breaks in-between…. more»

Parked In ’88: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Racer

Parked since 1988, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette in Lake Elsinore, California illustrates how a sporty used ‘Vette became a weekend track car back before every old Corvette was considered an untouchable masterpiece. Sporting then-common modifications like flared fiberglass fenders… more»

Big-Block Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454

Some classic car projects can prove more attractive than others, and this 1973 Corvette has a lot of positive points. After a decade hidden in a shed, the owner has coaxed its big block back to life with a… more»

Spotless 1991 Ford LTD Country Squire

Let’s be honest; the full-sized station wagon is undoubtedly dead. Minivans and SUVs sounded their death knell, and there’s no evidence that manufacturers are considering reintroducing them any time soon. That’s a shame because they offered buyers unrivaled versatility… more»

37k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed

Can an automotive classic be classed as a family heirloom? That is the question posed by this 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed. The Pickup has passed from father to son, remaining in the same family since the day… more»

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Sportwagon

The concept of wagon-izing a car that was decidedly anti-wagon in its original form is a trend that hasn’t exactly taken off in the sports car realm. The famous Ferrari 250 “bread van” conversion is perhaps the most desirable,… more»

Restored 409 V8! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

In 1964, the Chevy Impala Super Sport was in its fourth year, but the first as a series of its own. The cars used the same platform as the year before but with more squared-off lines fore and aft…. more»

Big Barn Find: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Chevrolet’s tagline for 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed“. Really? Sounds like some Madison Avenue horse hockey to me. Yeah, they changed by bloating up the B-body (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, Biscayne) bestowing Cadillacesque lines and size upon their best-selling… more»

Field Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda

Chrysler had high hopes for its “pony cars” in 1970. They gave the Plymouth Barracuda a new platform and a companion competitor, the new Dodge Challenger. Muscle cars were still in demand, which helped the revitalized Barracuda achieve a… more»

454 V8! 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

All of GM’s intermediate-sized cars were redesigned in 1973, including personal luxury models like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Chevy Monte Carlo. In the case of the latter, it was a sales hit, selling a quarter-million units that year…. more»

Cosworth Powered! 1974 Chevrolet Spirit Of America Vega

When Chevrolet began manufacturing its Vega in 1970, things were about to really change in the auto industry, and with consumers beginning to shift their focus to economical cars it couldn’t have come along at a better time.  In… more»

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