American Classic Cars

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Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»

One Owner: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990

The Ambassador was one of American Motors’ longest running nameplates, built from 1957-74. But it was previously a Nash product before Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson merged in 1954 to form AMC. This 1965 Ambassador is a one owner car being… more»

Rebuilt 429: 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

The owner of this 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville inherited the car from his father. He used the black plate survivor as a daily driver for around six months, but it has been sitting for a while. It needs… more»

Spotless Restoration: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible

I’ve been sitting here trying to come up with one reason why buying a beautifully restored classic car would be a bad thing. The truth? I can’t think of any negatives. This is especially true when it is a… more»

Big Bad Blue: 1969 AMC Javelin SST

While it might not look like it initially, the owner says that this 1969 AMC Javelin SST is a solid car with only minor rust. It will need some work if it is to return to our roads, and… more»

Cheap Stalled Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Taking on a classic car that is someone else’s stalled project can be fraught with dramas. That is one reason why this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda might not be a bad one to consider. This is a project that ground… more»

Shed Find Project: 1972 Ford Mustang

The 1972 Mustang was virtually unchanged from the prior year’s restyled models, except for a retrenchment in the performance arena, with the 351 cubic inch V8 being the biggest motor you could get that year. This was due to… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a car that said you “made it,” the Cadillac Coupe de Ville had to be at the top of your shopping list. It was a big, luxurious automobile with two doors… more»

A12 Six-Pack Four-Speed! 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The mid-year 1969 “A12” package turned the already spicy Super Bee into one hot pepper, a green pepper in this case. Decoding the (detached) fender tag confirms this 1969 Dodge Super Bee in Denver, Colorado came with the A12… more»

Very Rare Opportunity: 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car

In 1963, we had just barely begun to orbit the earth, and landing on the moon was still a dream several years off in the distance. Still, most people, and companies, were looking towards the future and wondering what… more»

409/4 Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

It might not be perfect, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala is a classic that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. With a 409ci V8 under the hood, it offers plenty of performance potential and should be entertaining to drive…. more»

Peruvian Find! 1958 International A-110

Some individuals will go to great lengths for this the right find, but Peru? Well, that’s what the intrepid owner of this 1958 International A-110 did. The seller offers, “To ship vehicles out of Peru is extremely difficult, onerous,… more»

343 V8 Survivor: 1968 AMC Javelin SST

The Javelin was AMC’s entry in the pony car game in 1968. At 55,000 units the first year, it represented about 20 percent of overall production, which had to please the AMC powers-that-be. The Javelin was based on the… more»

1 of 164: 1972 Chevrolet Nova with Skyroof

The Chevy Nova was a common sight in the 1970s, but what wasn’t so common was one with a factory skyroof. It was an option only in 1972 and 1973, and just 164 of them came in blue in… more»

20th Anniversary Edition: 1984 Ford Mustang GT350

Up for grabs is a limited production 1984 Ford Mustang GT350, a model built in commemoration of the car’s 20th anniversary. Despite the revival of the iconic nameplate, this GT350 had very little to do with the original Shelby… more»

Pool Deck Find! 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix

The venerable Grand Prix name has graced many fine cars from deceased brand Pontiac – there have also been a few clunkers too. But of the GP versions, the ’69-’70 are hands down, my favorite. And finding one poolside… more»

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