American Classic Cars

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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»

No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible

I love the enthusiasm of some classic car owners. While they may not perform a hard sell, they give you reasons to justify purchasing their pride and joy. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. The seller state that life… more»

44k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

With a genuine 44,000 miles showing on its odometer, this 1978 Camaro Z28 is a car loaded with contradictions. A previous owner completed some mechanical upgrades to extract better performance, and you might think these would destroy its claim… more»

Stunning California Barn Find: 1963 GMC Pickup

Some classics have better stories to tell than others, and the one for this 1963 GMC Custom Pickup is a beauty. It started its life on a farm in Wyoming before making its way to California in the early… more»

360 V8 Volare: 1979 Plymouth Road Runner

Who can forget the original Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “Meep Meep” horn? They were some of the most potent muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. But interest in the genre soon waned… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Ford LTD Hardtop

Sometimes a classic car will appear, and it can prove challenging to decide what path you might follow were you to find it parked in your garage. Such is the case with this 1967 Ford LTD Hardtop. It presents… more»

Spotless 1973 Dodge Challenger

Describing any classic car as perfect is dangerous because a close inspection will often reveal a flaw or two. However, this 1973 Dodge Challenger may have fewer faults than most. The seller has turned their eye to every aspect… more»

350-Equipped: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Like most vehicles, pickups have evolved to the point where modern offerings are pretty refined and comfortable to live with as daily drivers. Older examples will usually be less so, but this 1967 Chevrolet C10 is an exception. Its… more»

PRICE CUT! Mink and Gold 1974 Stutz Blackhawk

UPDATE 4/12/2022 – Reader Pat L just let us know that the seller of this Stutz has significantly lowered their asking price. They were initially hoping for $47k, but have now dropped it to $29,500. Let us know down… more»

It’ll Buff Out! 1968 Ford Mustang 390 S-Code

This! Yes, this is for sale. It’s supposed to be a 1968 Ford Mustang S-Code fastback (think Steve McQueen in Bullit) but it’s hard to discern much from what looks like a lump destined for a Nucor steel mill…. more»

Garage Find: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 400

The big news at Pontiac in ’73 was the introduction of the new Grand Am. A mid-sized A-body coupe or sedan it had a lot of internal competition between the LeMans/GTO and the Grand Prix. But the Grand Am’s… more»

Numbers-Matching 440 V8: 1970 Plymouth GTX

Introduced in 1967, Plymouth GTX’s was something of a “Gentleman’s Muscle Car” in that it was more luxurious than the Road Runner which followed a year later. The letters in the name are said to stand for “Grand Touring… more»

Parked 38 Years: 1971 Plymouth Duster

In 1970, Chrysler was looking to add some showroom excitement to its Valiant compact which was attracting mostly older buyers. Enter the Duster with a new body from the windshield back, providing a sporty fastback look to an economy… more»

Numbers-Matching! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Of the more than 275,000 Chevrolet Camaros that rolled off the assembly line for the 1968 model year, the Z28 only accounted for 7,199 of them, so this is a pretty rare ’68 example.  It’s unknown exactly how many… more»

Driving Drop-Top Project: 1970 Ford XL Convertible

Full-size convertibles are great. If you happen to be on the taller side, they offer comfortable accommodation that isn’t available in their more petite counterparts. For those of us who don’t come anywhere near threatening six-foot, they’re still a… more»

Blank Canvas: 1972 Plymouth Duster

While I admit a bias towards most classics wearing the blue-oval badge, I can’t help but admire the styling of the early Plymouth Dusters. Cars like this 1972 example look crisp and clean, making them an ideal candidate for… more»

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