American Classic Cars

Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments

Battered Cobra: 1979 Ford Mustang

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The name “Cobra” is usually one of the most feared in the muscle car dictionary, and while we currently live in a golden era of horsepower and chassis tuning, it wasn’t always this… more»

Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments

One Owner: 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria

We have the privilege of seeing some beautiful cars here at Barn Finds, and this 1952 Ford Crestline Victoria falls into that category. This is an original and unmolested one-owner classic that is in extraordinary condition. It carries all… more»

Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments

1,381 Mile Big 10: 1980 Chevrolet C-10

Details are scarce in the description for this 1980 Chevrolet C10 pickup, a desirable “Big 10” model that is listed on a Chevy dealer website with just 1,381 original miles. The photos aren’t working as they should, so you’ll… more»

Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments

14,000 Original Miles: 1989 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

What’s in a name? The seller of this clean 1989 Ford Mustang GT convertible refers to it as a “GT350”, of which there was a limited number built in the early 80s in a similar color scheme to this… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments

Dusty, Not Rusty: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Sitting on this lift is a 1971 Mustang Mach 1 that has been in storage for many years. Its resting place must have been close to ideal because while it’s pretty dusty, it isn’t very rusty. A few… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments

The Forgotten T-Type: 1985 Buick Riviera

If you’re like me, you’ve likely forgotten just how deep the line of turbocharged Buicks reached in the 1980s. While we almost always call to mind the Regal and Grand National, Buick also made T-Types out of its top-shelf… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments

Rolling Shell: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sometimes buying a car requires a lot of vision. This is one of those times. The seller’s 1966 Mustang Fastback is a rolling shell that retains little of what it left the factory with. You could choose to start… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments

One Prior Owner: 1972 Dodge Challenger

1972 would be the mid-way point in the brief life of the original Dodge Challenger. It debuted late in the “pony car” war that the Ford Mustang started. Sales were brisk at first but tapered off as a waning… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments

Sounds Like A Cobra: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Replica

While most replicas tend to be a disappointment, the recreations of the classic Jaguar XK120 are among my favorites in the kit car game. For some reason, it seems like the proportions of the replicas actually improved over the… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments

Ran When Parked: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The term “ran when parked” is probably one of the most overused in the classic scene. It could describe a car that was parked yesterday or one that was parked during the Great Depression. This 1965 Mustang is one… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments

Beautiful 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396

There have been many enthusiasts who have wandered out and handed over their hard-earned cash to own a freshly restored classic of their dreams, only to watch that dream develop into a nightmare. Shoddy workmanship and questionable ethics can… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments

Fresh Crate Motor: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

If you’ve got four-eyed pride, it’s hard to look the other way when checking out this 1986 Ford Mustang GT. It’s loaded up with T-tops, a brand-new crate 302, manual gearbox, and recent paint, and while it’s not perfect,… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments

Matching Numbers Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

It’s hard not to see the potential in things when you’re a car enthusiast. Most pointedly, we often look at cars that well past their expiration date, and either because of nostalgia or a perceived duty to save them,… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments

Pristine Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Most cars from the early 1970s tended to be treated as disposable items. They saw a few years of faithful service, but when they started to show their age, they were pensioned off as their owners went out to… more»

Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments

454 V8 Hauler: 1979 GMC Caballero

The El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. GMC finally got their own version of the truck beginning in 1971 as the Sprint, with the name changed to Caballero in 1978. The latter is… more»