Classic American Vehicles for Sale

1960 Studebaker Hawk

Imported from California is this totally solid, partly restored , very desirable Studebaker. Fitted with 289 V8 motor and automatic transmission.  The car has power steering and comes with all parts to finish. Work so far includes brake rebuild, new exhaust, total respray in original white and interior re-trim, with new headlining and carpets. Most chrome has been replated. Good tyres. Car runs sweetly,  with no smoke or unwelcome noises. Make no mistake, there is still plenty left to do, but what a super project, which will increase in value as it goes.

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1997 Chevrolet Camaro

This is the 3.8 litre V6 engined version of the ever popular Camaro sports coupe.  With 200bhp on tap and a four speed overdrive automatic transmission, the V6 car is no sluggard yet gives very good fuel consumption figures, making it a usable every day performer. This is the 30th Anniversary edition of the car with a full specification which includes A/C, electric seats, windows locking, hatch release and closure, remote CD stacker system and much more. Really excellent condition inside and out, runs like a Swiss watch and now wearing four brand new radials and fitted with new battery, hatch and bonnet struts it’s a bargain at £3,995

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1941 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Coupe

Lovely restored example in deep blue metallic and ready for immediate use. The 1941 Chevrolets were a sensation for a number of good reasons. The 90hp 3.5 Litre straight six overhead valve engine with manual transmission, gave the car excellent performance with good economy, and was an immediate sales success. Increased wheelbase gave roomy and comfortable interiors with much improved suspension and hydraulic brakes. Quite capable of keeping up with modern traffic and a joy to drive.

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1939 Ford 91A Two Door Sedan

This car had a complete body off restoration some years ago and still stands really well, with a few minor blemishes from use during the intervening time.  Fitted with the mildly tuned flathead V8 motor, this car is surprisingly quick. It has been converted to 12 volt electrics and is a thoroughly useable classic, with comfortable re-trimmed fawn cloth interior and three speed manual transmission.  Recent wide whitewall tyres complete the picture.

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1955 Kaiser Manhattan 4 Door Sedan

Only 1247 Kaiser four door sedans left the production line in 1955 and most of those went for export to Argentina (where production continued until 1960 after the parent factory closed down at the end of the year). A successful facelift on Dutch Darrin’s original 1951 design made for a very handsome car, with luxury interiors, padded dash (a first) and optional McCulloch supercharger (which this car has, giving extra 22hp when in use) and spritely performance. Sadly Kaiser could not compete with the big three, and without a V8 engine for their car they decided to call it a day. However, that makes the Manhattan a very desirable and quite rare car, and this example is in unbelievable, original condition with plastic covers still on the seats!

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1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

These pictures were taken when this car left us to join it’s new owner a few years ago.  It was in extremely nice order throughout.  Sadly, it has been parked up for a couple of years and is now needing some TLC to the paintwork. It has a 4.5 litre V8 motor with 4 speed automatic transmission. The interior is still excellent and the car runs and drives with no issues.  We will fit new tyres as required and a new battery and the car is for sale as a ‘restoration project’ or ‘use as is’ . . . your choice, but at £1,995 it’s an appreciating classic

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1936 Hudson Custom Eight

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1990 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

These pictures were taken when this car left us to join it’s new owner a few years ago.  It was in extremely nice order throughout.  Sadly, it has been parked up for a couple of years and is now needing some TLC to the paintwork. It has a 4.5 litre V8 motor with 4 speed automatic transmission. The interior is still excellent and the car runs and drives with no issues.  We will fit new tyres as required and a new battery and the car is for sale as a ‘restoration project’ or ‘use as is’ . . . your choice, but at £1,995 it’s an appreciating classic

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A Guide to Buying American Classic Cars  

There are a range of offers that can be found on websites if you are looking for American Classic Cars. When using a website like eBay when searching for Classic Cars, you can filter the manufacturers and body type such as Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Cadillac etc.  

Some of the body types will include Pickup, Coupe, Estate, Convertible etc.

What are popular classic American cars?

Ford Mustang: The first generation of this mustang was in production in 1965 and had a coupe-style and a long bonnet with a rear cut-off. This vehicle started with V6 but later had a V8 engine.

Chevrolet Corvette: The first Chevrolet Corvette was produced in 1953. This had a powerful engine under the bonnet and was a two-seater sports car. 

Cadillac Eldorado: This was produced in the 19050s, and Elvis Presley bought a vehicle (pink). The 1959 version with the rocket-shaped brake lights and huge tailfins is one reason for it being so noticeable. 

Ford Model T: The first Ford Model T was produced in 1908 and was a significant success during those times. The build time per car was around 12 hours, and they were constructed until 1927. 

Plymouth Road Runner (1968-1970)

In 1968, this was one of the first companies that got the youths' attention, and with the low base price of $3000, it wasn't too bad a deal. With the extras added later on, such as increased horsepower, its price can almost double the original cost. Although there were 80,000 units sold during 1969 alone, the hardtop version without a central post is still the favourite among most collectors.

1971 Plymouth Superbird 440

With the Magnum 440 cubic V-8 engine, the standard horsepower for this vehicle was 375, but this could be upgraded to 425 with the Hemi B-8. The original asking price in 2001 was around $67,000, but this has gone up by around two thirds to around $107,000.

Buick GSX (1970)

The car was not really noticed for a few years until its other version came out with the base horsepower of 360. The new 7.5 litres brought out in 1970 were more interesting with the 400 horsepower option. This care was capable of doing a quarter-mile in 13.38 seconds.

Plymouth Barracuda (1970-1971)

Plymouth Barracuda is one of the highest vehicle prices on the list, reaching $2m in one case. The horsepower could reach around 425 in the package with a 7 litre Hemi. It could also reach 60 in 5.6 seconds.

Pontiac GTO (1964-1969)

This didn't really catch the eye of people until 1965, and this car could go from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. In 1969, the Engine was upgraded slightly with a 6.5 litre and a bit higher horsepower. It can go for around $200,000 today.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS/LS (1966-1970)

The 1966 Chevrolet SS 396 had around 100 models produced but highly prized today. The resale price for one of these has gone from $28,000 to $396,000.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1/Z-28/SS Coupe (1967-1969)

One of the favourites of the Camaros was the Z-28, although the options for packages was varied between the cars. This vehicle was designed for racing and was loved for its design and handling. In 2001, this vehicle would have cost around could fetch around $18,000, but now you could get around $90,000, if not more. The ZL-1 could reach 60 in around 13.16 seconds.

Dodge Charger R/T 440 (1968-1969)

This dodge charger is one of the most known cars and visually striking vehicles. This type of vehicle has been brought back in some movies, such as The Fast and the Furious franchise. In 2000, this vehicle would cost around $39,000, but now, you could be looking at around $170,000 or more.

Shelby GT 500KR (1964-1968)

In 2001, the price for this car was around $64,000, but this has jumped to $100,000 and has gone for as high as $5.5m in special market circumstances. The original 500KR was advertised as a V8 with 360 horsepower standard.

Oldsmobile 442 (1971)

The 442 stands for 4-barrel carb, 4-sp[eed gearbox and dual-exhaust, and this was an option package for the Cutlass until 1968. This had 360 horsepower and could hit a quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds. The cost for this vehicle would be around $85,000.