American Classic Cars

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454! 1970 Chevrolet C20 CST Camper Special

Typically, when truck fans see “Trailering Special” or “Camper Special,” what they really hear is “Big Motor,” and this 1970 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special in Gadsden, Alabama does not disappoint. Originally powered by 1970’s top choice, the 402 cid… more»

Man Cave Cleanout: 1973 Arctic Cat Cheetah

The seller of this 1973 Arctic Cat Cheetah isn’t looking for much scratch for this vintage snow machine, asking a measly $300 for what’s claimed to be a “man cave” find in Pennsylvania. The description notes the elderly owner… more»

NFL Transport Truck? 1985 Dodge Ramcharger

This 1985 Dodge Ramcharger is a rare two wheel drive model that the seller speculates was formerly used by the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars to transport players and personnel. That would be fascinating, as the Jaguars were founded in 1993,… more»

Cherished Classic: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Sometimes a classic car will come along, and it takes a single photo to summarize its life. That appears to be the case with this 1973 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Not only is the seller the car’s third owner,… more»

440 Six-Pack: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Whenever I look at any Mopar classic, I have trouble walking past anything built on the early 1970s E-Body platform. The company as a whole was on a winner with these cars because they looked as tough and muscular… more»

One Of One! 1983 Ford Mustang 5.0 GLX

This 1983 Ford Mustang GLX is a rare beast, combining the luxury trimmings of the most opulent model with the performance of the 5.0L V8 and five-speed manual combination. This car is claimed to be one of one made… more»

360/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

The owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin AMX says that it is not perfect but that it is still an appealing car. It is an older restoration that has held up well and is a car that would turn… more»

Rat Rod Potential? 1984 Freightliner Cabover FLT 8664T

While you don’t want to have one taking up space in your driveway, it’s hard to deny the appeal of building a rat rod out of a vintage cabover truck. This 1984 Freightliner is a perfect example, as this… more»

Survivor Third Gen: 1992 Pontiac Firebird

This 1992 Pontiac Firebird is in seemingly very nice condition, with gorgeous factory paint, original alloy wheels, dent- and ding-free body panels, and no other obvious flaws to report. When looking for a survivor Firebird or Trans Am of… more»

340 Formula S: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

The Formula S was an upgraded handling package on early Barracuda’s. With heavier torsion bars and an anti-roll bar up front and additional leaves in the rear springs, the Formula S’s cornering and high-speed stability were praised. This ’68… more»

Cummins-Swapped 1971 Scout 800B!

With the explosion in popularity (and price) of the first-generation Ford Bronco in the past few years, perhaps it is time that another similar classic gets some attention. The International Scout shares a lot of qualities that make the… more»

Perfect Sleeper: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

The 1970 Chevrolet Nova hiding under this cover is a vehicle that the owner has built as a total package. No corners have been cut, and it should provide all of the performance potential that most owners would want…. more»

Big-Block 4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

This car appears to be one of just 784 built in 1969, a Dart GT Sport (hence the GTS abbreviation). That’s because it came with 383 cubic inch V8 with a 4-speed manual. It was last registered in 1977… more»

Turbocharged Project: 1984 Buick Grand National

This 1984 Buick Grand National is a project car that remains unfinished, but is close to being a runner once again, at least according to the seller. Said to be rust-free or nearly rust-free, the seller has undertaken some… more»

Late ’70s Muscle: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T

It’s hard to imagine how much the motoring high-performance scene changed between 1970 and 1977, actually, the time between ’70 and ’73 was momentous enough, but by ’77 the fun was largely over. The Dodge Challenger/Plymouth ‘Cuda, gone; Javelin/AMX,… more»

Round Two: 1984 Cadillac “Camino”

I know, I know, we have covered these Cadillac “Caminos” before on Barn Finds. And the theories always abound as to whether they are modified Coupe de Villes, flower cars (which probably started as a Coupe de Ville), or… more»

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