American Classic Cars

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Plum Crazy! 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

From what we can piece together, this was an original 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T that was tagged for a restoration and the owner changed his mind after the work was started. Given that Challenger production was down in ’71,… more»

Original 340: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible

It appears that this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Convertible has led a very sheltered life. It presents superbly and has spent an extended period on display in a showroom. With Plymouth only producing 374 examples of the ‘Cuda Convertible… more»

Rare Baja Edition 1975 Ford Bronco!

OK, I know we’re hitting the Ford Bronco theme a bit hard lately. And I also know some readers would prefer to not see any more Bronco coverage. But I couldn’t help myself with this subject – there’s no… more»

Tri-Five Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

No production run of cars is likely more popular today than the 1955-57 Chevrolets, which became known as the Tri Fives. Out of nearly five million built, the rarest and perhaps most desirable today is the Nomad sport wagon,… more»

1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban

Plymouth’s top-shelf wagon for 1972 promised luxury, room for the whole family, and style. Twist the key on this 1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban in San Antonio, Texas, and you could drive “to New York City” according to the… more»

Museum Quality: 1977 Chevrolet Stepside Sport

Listed as “museum quality”, is this 37K mile, 1977 Chevrolet Stepside C10 “Sport” pickup. It has been totally restored though it is referenced also with the suggestion that it, “Could be the only original left in the country”. So… more»

14k Miles! 1968 Chevrolet Corvair 500

By 1968, the Chevy Corvair was in wind-down mode. After selling as many as 329,000 copies in one year, sales were down to just 15,000 in ’68, the next-to-last year the car was offered. While Ralph Nader is largely… more»

RS/SS Optioned: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

General Motors joined the “pony car” frenzy in 1967 with both the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. And the Bow Tie guys put up some strong numbers in their car’s first outing at more than 285,000 units. Super Sport… more»

12k Mile 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible!

With 1992 marking the final year of production of the 3rd Generation Camaro and the 25th Anniversary since the first car rolled off the production line, Chevrolet chose to release a special edition to mark the occasion. The car… more»

California Gold: 1957 Chevrolet Gasser

Building a custom car is an endeavor in hubris. The factory had an army of designers and engineers that designed our pride and joy to be stylish and reliable. Improving it to fit our vision is fraught with perils…. more»

Worth Fixing? 1968 Dodge Charger

Classic car enthusiasts are a special breed, and many will see the positive attributes in a bad situation. Take this 1968 Dodge Charger as an example. This is a car with so many problems that you could almost write… more»

Driven Into The Barn: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

When it comes to real-deal barn finds, it’s hard to say precisely when preserving the environment in which a long-forgotten project was found actually works against the seller. In the case of this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, I would argue… more»

Parked For 41 Years: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Seeing a classic car that has fallen on hard times is never a pleasant experience, but sometimes there is a sliver of hope that helps us to think that maybe that car can be returned to its former glory…. more»

Mystery Machine: 1968 Pontiac GTO

This 1968 Pontiac GTO is a barn find that comes with an air of mystery. The seller provides limited details for prospective buyers, but he does offer the option of tackling any project build on the new owner’s behalf…. more»

Performance And Luxury: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire

From the waning days of full-size performance is this 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire. Things were changing at Oldsmobile with the 442 and the new Toronado, just as things were on the move for all domestic manufacturers, and the Starfire was… more»

Daily Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396 Wagon

I’ve always had a passion for station wagons.  Even as a kid growing up in the seventies I was always envious of our neighbors who sprung for wagons, when all we ever had were 4-door sedans.  If you are… more»

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