American Classic Cars

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Golden Eagle? 1984 Jeep CJ8 Scrambler

In the ’80s Jeeps dotted movies and were plastered as posters in people’s garages. These cars represented the fun-loving hip driver. With off-road capability and a removable soft-top weekend cruises to the beach with friends were a must in… more»

Older Restoration: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible

The GTO began as an extension of Pontiac’s mid-size Tempest/LeMans line-up. But demand far exceeded corporate expectations, so it was promoted to series status in 1966. With minor styling changes in 1967, the car continued to deliver results for… more»

1976 Chevrolet C20 Custom Deluxe Crew Cab

Four-door pickups are as common today as silver SUVs, but a few decades ago, they were generally used as work trucks for crews of railroad workers or similar jobs. Given an original crew cab truck from the 70s or… more»

Muscle Truck: 1977 Dodge Warlock

The Warlock was one of several of the “Adult Toys” line-up of trucks offered by Dodge in the late 1970s. Since muscle car mania had mostly moved on by then, Dodge thought they would try it with pickup trucks…. more»

Jet Ski Ancestor? 1969 Hydro-Cycle Barracuda

Drydocked in this garage for who knows how long is a mostly unheard-of personal watercraft that I’d bet most of you haven’t seen before. It’s a first for me, too. Said to be both the “grandfather of the Jet… more»

Two-Owner Droptop: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

Ask a group of Mopar enthusiasts what their favorite era is for the Barracuda, and many will probably choose the third and final generation, those beautiful E-Bodies that Plymouth produced between 1970 and 1974.  It’s understandable why these are… more»

One Owner Garage Find: 1965 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova wasn’t Chevrolet’s first compact car. That came in the form of the somewhat unorthodox Corvair in 1960. Thinking they needed a product with a more conventional layout (water-cooled front engine), Chevrolet gave birth to the Chevy… more»

Rare 4-Door Conversion: 1989 Ford Bronco Centurion

Many of us are aware of the Centurion conversion that came out of the 1980s and added some clever functionality to a hybrid between a Ford F-350 and fourth-generation Bronco. However, I’m realizing now that in viewing this 1989… more»

Custom 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 Pickup

Kit cars are always a little unique but converting a 425hp Dodge Charger into a pickup is absolutely a bold choice. After a little research, you’ll find that this conversion kit is available for 2005-2010 Dodge Chargers. This example… more»

40K-Mile Econobox Gem: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette

We’ve seen nine 1980 Chevrolet Chevettes here on Barn Finds over the years, and I must really like them as I wrote up eight of them, with the other one being written by Russ Dixon. I’m an unapologetic lover… more»

5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1991 Ford Mustang LX

I sometimes feel that I would like to talk to the original owner to gain insight into why they ordered their classic in its particular form. Such is the case with this 1991 Ford Mustang LX. The first owner… more»

1970 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1970 Chevy Corvette is a stunning car with a fun beefy engine. There isn’t a ton more you could ask for in a vintage sports car. In 1970 the cars received even wider fender flares which gave the… more»

No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I always welcome a candid approach from sellers, because it provides potential buyers with a clear picture of the challenges they may face with a restoration project. Such is the case with this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Its mechanical health… more»

Top Banana Big Block: 1970 Dodge Challenger

There are few guarantees in life, but a good bet is that even the rustiest 1970 Challengers will eventually be restored. If it is a big-block car painted in a “High Impact” color, all the better. This one may… more»

Original Paint: 1983 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon

I have long admired AMC because it was a genuine battler. The company produced a range of interesting and innovative vehicles on a budget that was, to be kind, extremely tight. This 1983 Eagle Limited Wagon is a perfect… more»

1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon 396 V8

Literally a fancy Impala, the Chevy Caprice snuck onto the market halfway through 1965 as a higher trim level car than the Impala. A friend from high school had a 1965 sedan in white with a blue top and… more»

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