News & Articles About American Classic Cars
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Ever since the first Model T rolled off the assembly line at the Ford Motor Company in 1908, the United States has been at the forefront of the automobile industry. Detroit has been producing affordable cars that empowered Americans and helped our country grow. Naturally, many of those vehicles are considered classic cars - not just in America, but internationally. There's more to the American Classic Car than the Big Three - Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. Companies like Hudson, Nash, Studebaker, Willys-Overland and AMC all drove innovation and are sought-after makes by American Classic Car fanatics. And of course - they can all be found here on Classics on Autotrader.
American Firepower
It's hard to imagine today the impact the Hemi-powered 1957 Chryslers, DeSotos and Dodges had. It was these cars that established Detroit's number three as a true maker of segment-defining performance and luxury cars.
Hot Hemi
The Cuda was more like bigger Mopar muscle cars in 1970. Chrysler designers widened the car by more than five inches and spread both the front and rear track widths by three inches. That was to fit the 60 series tires needed to handle the weight and power of the street Hemi.
1978-1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express
The Dodge Li'l Red Express set a standard on how to make a great performance truck. All Dodge Li'l Red Express trucks came from the factory painted in Bright Canyon Red in 1978 and Medium Canyon Red in 1979. Every Li'l Red Express was a regular cab Adventurer with a stepside bed.
1965-1967 Ford Mustang K-Code
The Shelby GT350 wasn't the only high-performance Mustang available if you wanted a fast pony.
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am: The Star of Smokey and the Bandit
In the movie Smokey and The Bandit, the 1977 Firebird Trans AM driven by Burt Reynolds was the true star.
The Best Muscle Cars Ever Made
This is our top 10 list of the best muscle cars of all time.
Cool Movie Cars in New
Need a little help deciding on your next classic car purchase? Check out this book about old movie cars for some inspiration. Inside, there are short, digestible stories about famous cars and the stars who drove them to fame.
1988-1992 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE: The Original Factory Racer
With all the hoopla surrounding the new Camaro 1LE, let's look back at the original.
5 Hot Rides at the 2017 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
The 2017 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance once again possessed a show field filled with incredible road cars and race cars of every description. This makes it nearly impossible to pick just five worthy of attention.
