American Classic Cars

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Project Pair: 1968 and 1971 Jeepster Commandos

Do good things come in twos? They do if you’re on the hunt for a couple of Jeepster Commando projects. This pair of tired trucks is located in the nirvana of vintage classics, Washington State, and have more rust… more»

1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL 390 Fastback

Sandwiched between the Galaxie 500 and the LTD in 1968 was the Galaxie XL. Ford’s marketing people hyped the XL fastback as the “top choice for active people” with its sweeping good looks and powerful V8 choices. This ’68… more»

Period Custom? 1949 Willys-Jeep CJ2A

Do you ever feel like sellers are missing a golden opportunity to properly list and/or promote their vehicle? This is one of those cases, as this 1949 Willys-Jeep CJ2S is listed with next to no information by a seller… more»

Rusty Ragtop: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible

The Mustang got totally restyled for 1971, using the same Falcon platform that launched the popular car seven years earlier. By this time, the car had grown considerably from the original package, and every other manufacturer had jumped on… more»

$200K Replica? 1937 Bugatti Type 57

Replicas are always difficult cars to place, both value-wise and project-worthiness-wise, as the construction and quality of the kit are significant determining factors. Without that information, it’s hard to pinpoint worth, but the seller of this Bugatti Type 57… more»

V8 Survivor: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors went to the all-new Rambler Classic in 1963, the first new cars that AMC had developed since 1956. The 1964 editions, like this one, were little changed, and IMO were more attractive… more»

1 of 1268 V-Code! 1970 Dodge Super Bee

Imagine this 1970 Dodge Super Bee trolling for victims in the streets of Brooklyn, New York and you’ll get some flavor for how this custom-painted muscle car  –and its owner– spent their youth. Originally one of 1268 V-code Super… more»

Brougham Find! 1927 Buick Model 51

OK, I’ll admit it, I like to make fun of the “Brougham” designation as it applies to cars. But I have to tell you, I thought it was a machination of the ’70s commonly found on massive two-door coupes… more»

1 of 18! 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe

We recently saw a later offspring from the design partnership between Chrysler and Ghia of Italy in the 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car. What a difference a decade makes! This 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe is worlds different in style… more»

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed Project

Okay, it’s time to grab a big handful of “brave pills” and decide how you would tackle the restoration of this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. It has rust issues, and they could never be classed as insignificant. However,… more»

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 With 650 Horsepower!

This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 doesn’t appear to be anything out of the ordinary. Yes, it rolls on a set of aftermarket wheels, and it sits closer to Planet Earth, but there are no visual indications that this is… more»

Yard Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There aren’t many sights sadder than seeing a classic car left to fend for itself, exposed to all that Mother Nature has to throw at it. This only intensifies when it is a vehicle like a 1964 Corvette “Fuelie.”… more»

Choo Choo Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup

The 1980s and early 90s were a wonderful time for aftermarket companies to work themselves into the marinade for any number of new GM products. These vendors did everything from chop roofs off to create convertibles to build custom… more»

Backyard Find: 1968 Buick Wildcat 430-4 Sport Coupe

Sitting in this garage is a classic car that will leave its new owners with a few choices to make. It is a 1968 Buick Wildcat, and it presents quite nicely as a driver-quality car. However, it seems that… more»

394-Powered 1964 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible

I’ve always felt that I have missed out in life because while I’ve had the opportunity to drive plenty of classic convertibles, I’ve never actually owned one. That is a situation that I will remedy one day, and if… more»

1967 Chevrolet El Camino 396 Project

I have a knack for stumbling upon cars in pieces. I don’t know why as I would probably be reluctant to take on such a project. Yet still, I find poring over the pieces and thinking, “Hmmm, what if…”… more»

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