American Classic Cars

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Stunning Custom: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

There is nothing quite like finding a custom build where the owner has lavished his time and effort on every aspect of the vehicle. That is what we get with this 1964 Chevrolet C10 Pickup because the next owner… more»

Rare Short Box: 1995 Ford F-150 XLT Short Box

This 1995 Ford F-150 XLT Short Box has the “wow” factor in abundance. From its black paint to its enormous wheels, this is a 4×4 that is guaranteed to grab plenty of attention. It isn’t just about the looks… more»

Same Owner 51 Years: 1969 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon

The Fairlane was part of Ford’s line-up for more than 15 years, deriving its name from Henry Ford’s estate located near Dearborn, Michigan. While it first started out as a full-size model, it became a mid-size from 1962 forward…. more»

Rare Rallye! 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye

Lodged within the top five of my master car wish list for years, a 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye is the definition of a unicorn for me. We have only seen one here in the history of Barn Finds and… more»

Nicolas Cage’s 1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1?

The 1,000,000th Corvette rolled off the line during the 1992 model year. While this example is not the millionth ‘Vette, it was 1 of only 502 coupes with the ZR-1 packaged to be produced that year. And, the seller… more»

Plaid Valve Cover Edition: 1963 GMC 2500

Now I’ve heard it all – an auto engine with scotch plaid valve covers? Yup, it’s true – more on that to follow. In the interim, and for your review, we have a lowered 3/4 ton GMC truck from… more»

Hot 502 V8: 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS

The external appearance of this 1971 Nova SS provides the merest hint of the performance potential that hides beneath the surface. The wider wheels and the Cowl Induction hood suggest that things might not be as they seem, but… more»

Two-Car Combo! 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire 425

Oldsmobile’s 1965 sales brochure goaded Olds buyers to “Let yourself go… where the action is!” While off-the-hook hedonism rarely correlates with Oldsmobile’s image later in history, the 1965 Starfire came with plenty of style and action. This 1965 Oldsmobile… more»

350 Powered: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe

In the mid-1960s, Chevrolet was looking to fill a gap between the compact Chevy II and its full-size cars led by the Impala. Their answer was the mid-size Chevelle which debuted for 1964. It was successful and would run… more»

2 For 1 Deal: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro

The second-generation Chevy Camaro (1970-81) was still going strong in 1978, with more than 272,600 copies leaving GM factories. Much to my surprise, a significant number of them were still built with six-cylinder power. This car is one of… more»

Superior Shape! 1968 Pontiac GTO

It’s a treat to find a ’60s vintage muscle car that is still in the form as was originally intended. It was a treat years ago and even more so today and here’s a perfectly representative example, a 1968… more»

440 V8 Transplant: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

This 1970 Barracuda was from the first year the car received its new E-body platform, distancing itself from the compact roots it had before. Sales were quite brisk compared to the year before and this car left the factory… more»

1 of 150: 1981 Buick Regal Indy 500 Pace Car

Before there was the Buick Grand National series and even the limited production GNX models, there was the Regal Indy 500 Pace Car. They were a group of 150 automobiles that were built to identical specifications to appear at… more»

390 Horsepower! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I’ve been sitting here trying to think of more enjoyable experiences than slipping behind the wheel of a classic convertible on a sunny day for a spot of top-down cruising. To be honest, not many options come to mind…. more»

409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS has a lot of positive attributes. Not only does it still feature its numbers-matching drivetrain, but it has a genuine 26,000 miles on the clock. Barn Finder Pat L has had the radar working… more»

360 Police Engine: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express

Dodge has always been the performance leader among the Chrysler brands, so it was no surprise that they created a muscle truck in the late 1970s to help bolster that image. Enter the Lil’ Red Express, a two-year offering… more»

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