American Classic Cars

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Almost Twins! Pair of 1958 Chevrolet Impalas

The 1958 Chevrolets were a “one-year wonder” in that the body would be used just one time. The cars were larger, lower, wider, and heavier than the 1955-57 Chevies and would drop the tailfins used on the ‘57s, only… more»

Fun Driver: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 440

Looks can be deceptive. The hood decals on this 1973 Plymouth Road Runner tell us one thing, but the reality is something altogether different. This is a car that manages to recapture the essence of its fire-breathing predecessors and… more»

Sunkist Soda Star: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is a tidy classic that needs very little before it could be plying our roads once again. It has received some mechanical changes, but the option is there for the new owner to return the… more»

Unrestored 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Billboard 383

One of the most respected muscle cars from the 1960/70s is the Plymouth ‘Cuda (short for Barracuda). These automobiles were all about getting somewhere fast and got the job done with a wide range of engines. ‘Cuda production was… more»

LS-Swapped?!! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The word “legend” is probably overused in the classic car world, but it is a tag that the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air deserves. This has remained a firm favorite for decades, and it’s a trend that isn’t set to… more»

1966 Ford Mustang Fastback Barn Find

Don’t let the dusty and tired exterior fool you because this 1966 Mustang Fastback 2+2 has a lot to offer its next owner. It needs some work, but this car is a rock-solid classic that would make an excellent… more»

Cheap Project? 1967 Ford Mustang

While it needs some rust repairs, this 1967 Ford Mustang is a structurally sound classic. It has been parked for more than 20-years, but it seems to be none the worse for the experience. The owner has decided to… more»

Nicest One Left? 40k Mile 1999 Dodge Caravan

The third generation of the Dodge Caravan represented perhaps one of the more transformative eras overall at Chrysler. The designs were fresh, and the lineup was deep, with seemingly endless ways to configure everything from a Neon to a… more»

Low-Mileage Project: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Sometimes, low mileage doesn’t guarantee pristine condition (and conversely, high mileage doesn’t mean a car is tired.) This 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a desirable model, and while it at one time was a slicktop – meaning it didn’t… more»

No Reserve 55k Mile 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

The days are getting longer, and that can only mean one thing. Summer is just around the corner. For those of you who have spent the past few months snuggled up in front of a heater, maybe now is… more»

Buried Treasure: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

I have been asked many times whether I believe that the day will come when classic finds in sheds and barns will ever end. My answer is that I doubt it. There is no doubt that there are some… more»

Project Pair: 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSIs

The Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion are two marquee examples of 1980s performance cars that have come back into style in a big way as more vehicles from the 1980s rise in collectability. The good news is this doesn’t… more»

Amazing Shriners Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Update 3/2/21 – This impressive Barracuda has been relisted here on eBay. The auction is getting a lot of action but is the reserve set at a realistic number this time around? We will see… From 5/19/20 – When… more»

1 of 304 Ram Air 428 Auto! 1969 Mercury Cougar

If buying a yard sale puzzle in a plastic bag excites you – the thrill of wondering how many pieces are missing, the challenge of assembling it with no documentation… take a close look at this Mercury! The 1969… more»

Rolling Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

A year after the debut of the Chevy Corvair, other GM divisions joined the compact car fray with their “senior compacts” (slightly larger automobiles). Sharing the same new platform, Oldsmobile launched the F-85 and it would only be offered… more»

29k Mile Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Catalina

Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it becomes difficult to decide what its most outstanding attribute is. That is the case with this 1969 Pontiac Catalina because this car has a… more»

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