American Car Collector

1956 Chevrolet Foose Custom Roadster

Owned by comedian and actor Christopher Titus, one of Hollywood’s true diehard hot rodders, this ’56 was created by Foose design. Chip and his dad, Sam, massaged virtually every panel to match Chip’s concept sketch. The TV Show “Rides” covered the build at Foose Design, and again covered the car […]

1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Woodie Aerosedan

• Recent high quality frame-off restoration • Beautiful woodie Aerosedan• Inline 6-cylinder engine• Standard 3-speed transmission• Front and rear bumper guards• Fender skirts• Sun visor• Dual exhaust• Color-keyed wheels• Bright beauty rings and hubcaps• Wide whitewall tires (Introductory description courtesy of Mecum Auctions.)  

1962 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/409

• Rare factory 409 race car with original build sheet,  bill of sale, mortgage and period racing photos • Driven by Dave Cates • Sponsored by Ault & James Speed Shop • 409/409 hp W-head engine • 4-speed manual transmission • Dual 4-barrel Carter AFB carbs • Aluminum intake manifold […]

1952 Ford F-1 Pickup

This Ford pickup has had a frame-off restoration that is reported to be “factory original” with a new interior and “perfect” headliner and chrome throughout. The vehicle has new hubcaps. The engine has a glass bowl Holley carburetor. (Introductory description courtesy of Auctions America by RM.)

1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396/425 coupe

In its first year of production, the 396/425-hp big-block-equipped 1965 Chevrolet Corvette was at its rarest in coupe form, a fact that today makes this beautiful example a rare find. It has been driven just 2,200 miles since the completion of its restoration in 2002, which included refinishing it in […]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie convertible

This fabulously restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible has it all: gorgeous Matador Red paint, full dress inside and out and the rare FJ-code 283/250-hp fuel-injected V8 and Powerglide automatic drivetrain. With its fender skirts, optional extra rocker and fender-skirt bright trim, dual antennas, driver’s spotlight mirror, spinner wheel covers, […]

1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Custom hard top

This ’63 Galaxie 500 XL is the product of a meticulously finished, show-quality frame-off restoration with an eye toward subdued customization and increased performance. It’s a multiple award and show winner, including Ford Muscle Pick at the Goodguys Northwest Nationals in 2011. It was delivered from the factory in Rangoon […]

1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440

  This 1971 Dodge Charger is believed to have been a one-owner vehicle until purchased by the current owner in 2011.  One of only 332 believed to have been built, this desirable 4-speed car is being sold with a Galen Govier report as well as other related paperwork. It is […]

1952 Astra Coupe

When Jay Everett unveiled his hand-built coupe at the Petersen Motorama in 1953, it marked a new direction in custom cars. At the time, most American customizers were basing their work on pre-existing cars from Detroit. Everett took the more difficult and more rewarding path of building his own full-bodied […]

1928 Cadillac “Al Capone” Series 341A

  The continuous history of this 1928 Cadillac V8 Town Sedan has been established since 1932. While the provenance of the “Al Capone” armored Cadillac has never been questioned, its origins were never confirmed beyond reasonable doubt until now. Thorough documentation begins with the purchase of this 1928 Cadillac by […]