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This is a sample copy of the Cars On Line Update newsletter. The newsletter is published each week and updated daily with the new listings as they are posted to our website. To receive the most recent ad listings, click here: Newletters Subscription Form |
New Features ...
Advertisers are worried that the economy and financial bail-out talk will further erode the values in the current collector car market. Personally I don't think the collector car market will be sucked into a downward spiral to the same extent as you are witnessing on Wall Street right now. In fact, as we have always seen in the past, speculative money will probably pull out of the stock market and be infused into the collector car market at some point. We know it happened in 1987 and again in 2000 when stocks plummeted and investors decided to look for a safer place to put their money. Both times the value of collector cars went up. I don't know about you, but I'm lookin' for bargains in the collector car market right now. I feel safer in cars than in the stock market ... or banks for that matter.
One thing we know is that foreign buyers who have been supporting the U.S. collector car market are drying up now too. About half of the cars that were being sold in the U.S. were going to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, Great Britain and Southern Europe. But this week we heard from collectors in Sweden that the banks there were folding too. The dollar is again becoming the currency of preference as it gains value against other world currencies.
If you are a collector who loves his cars, just sit pat and wait it out. I think we'll come out of this better off than we were to begin with. My gut instinct says that you will see investors pulling cash out of the stock market and putting it into collector cars, especially if collector car prices keep falling. If you are a "player" in the collector car market, looking to flip cars for profit, my advice is to sell the cars you own now and go to cash. Prices on collector cars have been declining for over a year now. You may just see some "once in a lifetime" type buying opportunities coming up in the next few weeks or months. Good luck to you. This is a great time to be a car collector.
BUYING OPPORTUNITIES ...
If you look at our New Listings today you'll find some of the best buys on collector cars that we've ever witnessed here at the Cars On Line office. Collectors are anticipating that the market could go lower, so they're selling now to maintain some equity and create cash for future buyingopportunities. Here is an example. One of my favorite collector cars of all time has been listed by Classical Gas Motors out of Mansfield, Texas. It is a 1954 Kaiser Darrin two-seater sports car from an era when European type sports cars were non-existent in the U.S. market. It was built by Kaiser Corporation through their Kaiser-Willys Jeep division. They recognized the growing desire in America for a two-seater sports car like the MG and Jaguar sports cars that were so popular in Europe. Their unique feature was sliding doors that retracted into the rear quarter panel. I can't think of a better investment type '50s car than this to build your collection on. See many more in today's New Listings.
CITROEN STARS AT PARIS AUTO SHOW ...
Conventional wisdom would have said that the 2009 Ferrari California would be the hands on bet to be the star of the 2008 Paris Motor Show, October 4-19, 2008 at Porte De Versailles in Paris, France. But they are wrong. We think the most important exotic concept this year is the GTbyCitroen concept car. If you play the video game "Gran Turismo" youprobably already know this car which was designed with both Japanese and European styling for the video gamers. Citroen built it to display "in the flesh" at the Paris show. The conept car is to be powered by a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell. That, too, is still just a concept. The Ferrari California is a real production car which is said to be sold out for the next two production years in advance. You may remember when we reviewed it here previously. On paper it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and was developed with the input of race car legend Michael Schumacher. Also on display at the Paris show is a Peugeot RC HYmotion4 concept, a hybrid euro sports sedan that would probably be too expensive to actually produce but the concept really turns heads.
The Paris show will be one of the most important of the year because both the Tokyo and the Frankfurt shows are held every other year. In this off year, the Paris show gives us the first look at foreign car offerings and concept cars. It looks as though hybrids and hydrogen cars are being taken more seriously this year. In 2007, the hybrid concepts took a back seat to the higher horsepower sports and exotic car designs. This year manufacturers are paying alternative fuel cars more than just lip service. Click here of a look at the 2008 Paris Motor Show links, or go to the official website.
PROBLEMS WITH THE ZR1
So far General Motors is denying reports that the production of the Corvette ZR1 has been halted. The plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky was shut down for the week. We think the economy will play a factor in this before it is over. However, despite the ZR1's $100,000+ price tag, there are leaks coming out of Detroit that GM will lose money heavily on this Corvette indulgence. What is even more worrisome is whether this means changes in Corvette production itself. Where there is smoke there is fire. GM had projected that they would be building 1,500 to 1,700 of these ZR1 Corvettes. That was just announced in September.Rumors that GM and Chrysler were in merger talks are rampant. But what good would come of combining two losers like GM and Chrylser? Both are running in the red. GM's problem is poor sales and a huge obligation to pay pensions to their retired workers. GM is said to have lost $15.5 billion in the second quarter of this year.
CAR SHOW CALENDAR
We've updated the Cars On Line Car Show Calendar so you can see the shows for October and November this fall. The big show that is going on this weekend is the Hershey AACA Regional Car Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest and biggest shows in the country. You can find information about the auction held there in our calendar of events. If you can get to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, this weekend, you might want to take in the 12th Annual Cruisin' the Coast. It is a one-of-a-kind event which includes a week long cruise of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, drag racing, oldies entertainment, cruise-ins, a swap meet, the Vicari Auction and more. Every collector needs to experience this event at least once in their lives.Be sure to check our November calendar and set your schedule accordingly.
COL INSPECTION FOR '70 BOSS 302
A very important collector car inspection report is online for you to view. This report was done for an Australian collector who was in the market for a Mustang muscle car. He was very concerned about the quality of the car and how much he should pay for this vehicle. You can read the report on the 1970 Boss 302 Mustang by clicking here. Now, more than ever before it is important to have a car appraised. We believe appraisers have to use current pricing based on actual current market values. In the insurance business that is referred to as basing your valus on "comps," or the prices paid on comparable vehicles. The report is an excellent example of what you get when you ask Cars On Line to find an appraiser to work for you.Here is a link to the Cars On Line Inspection and Appraisal page. Look down the buttons on the left hand side of the page and click on the Sample Reports. To order an inspection click on the button that says Place Order.
PROJECT CARS
A very rare classic Mustang has appeared in our New Listings today. If you are in the market for a car to restore, here is one worth taking a look at. The 1967 Mustang Pacesetter is a classic Mustang that has remainedunder the radar for most collectors. There were only 324 of them built by Ford. The seller from Winchester, Indiana says this is the real deal, but needs to be restored. He said that the Marti Report denotes it as being one of only 217 built with these features and options. He says there is rust in the frame. Remember, every part on this car is readily available, so this restoration will happen. Are you the one to do it?
If you are looking for a project car to restore, make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. Or you can view hundreds of project car ads in the Cars On Line Project Car Section online.
October 10, 2008 - Still A Buyer's Market New Listings Page Click this link to see all of today's new listings Price Changes Page Click this link to see PRICE REDUCED ads
(For those who may be new to the Cars On Line Update newsletter ... the page you are reading now is the newsletter page. Linked here are the most important pages of the newsletter, the New Listings page and the Price Changes page. You may want to bookmark these two, because they are updated in real time as the ads are loaded onto our website. These links will be good through October 16, 2008. Then on Friday, October 17, 2008, you'll get a new version of the newsletter and fresh links will be available in that newsletter for the following week.)
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FORD PERFORMANCE ...
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It's pretty well known that Carroll Shelby himself said his favorite Shelby Pony car was a 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible like the one shown here offered by a private seller from Malibu, California. They say it is perfectly restored with a matching 428 Cobra Jet engine. |
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A Lime Gold 1968 Shelby GT500 KR has just arrived at the showroom of Kassabian Motors in Dublin, California. They say it is all correct with matching numbers "R" Code 428 Cobra Jet engine, and highly optioned. It is said to be one of only 299 built with air conditioning. |
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You've gotta' see this Slide Show ad on a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang which was just listed by a private seller from Omaha, Nebraska. If you read the inspection report at the top of the newsletter you'll know this car is a special value. The seller says it is a numbers matching car. |
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Mustang Convertible from Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada, 351C
M code, Marti Report 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convt, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, NC, 460 BB, C6, new top 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, NC, 390, auto, rotisserie resto 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL, Bay City Motor Car Co, Bay City, MI, 390 4V, C6 transmission See hundreds more in the Mustang Section online. Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or see the fresh ads as they come in on the New Listings page all weekend. |
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Here is one of those cars that has potential for an investment car. Watch this 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT with a 390 big block engine from Sunman, Indiana. It is presented in a Slide Show ad. The price is only $28,000. It could be well worth that if it is in high No. 3 condition and all original. |
CHEVROLET MUSCLE CARS ...
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A 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 from Continental Classic Cars of Mobile, Alabama was said to have been selected Best of Show at the Chevelle Nationals. They say it is a real documented muscle car, one of the most desirable in existence. Documentation includes 2 original build sheets and Protect-O-Plate!! | |
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Gateway Classic Cars out of Charlotte, North Carolina posted a rare 1966 Chevelle SS L78 with the original L78 396/375 horsepower engine which they say is all numbers matching. | |
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Chevelle SS 396, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte,
NC, Marina blue 1969 Chevelle SS, Bay City Motor Car Co, Bay City, MI, 396/350 hp, 4-spd 1967 Chevelle SS 396, Bay City Motor Car Co, Bay City, MI, Tuxedo black, 4-spd 1971 Chevelle Convertible, P.J.'s Auto World, Clearwater, FL, black, 454, 4-spd See more in the Chevelle Section online, or see new ads as they are listed on the New Listings page all during the weekend. |
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A 1968 Camaro RS Z/28 has been listed from Panama City, Florida. They describe is at being completely restored, with matching number drivetrain, Protecto plate, original wheels and less than 18,000 original miles. Seller says everything works. | |
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Here is a rare opportunity to own a nice 1969 Camaro Z-11 Pace Car from Terre Haute, Indiana. This RS/SS Convertible pace car is arguably one of the most sought after '69 Camaros in the hobby. The seller says it has just 45k original miles and his asking price is only $51,900. | |
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A private seller from Louisville, Kentucky has posted this black 1968 Camaro RS/SS 396 which he says is an original California car. He says it has had a frame off restoration done on an outstanding original car. He contends that it still has all its original sheet metal and drivetrain components. | |
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Here's more from the Camaro
Section today: 1967 Camaro RS/SS Convertible, Kassabian Motors, Dublin, CA, correct code 396 1967 Camaro RS Convertible from Cardiff, CA, Slide Show ad, says its original 1968 Camaro SS, Vanguard Auto Sales, Farmington, MI, says all metal, no bondo 1968 Camaro SS, Kassabian Motors, Dublin, CA, white/black, Turbo 350 1968 Camaro SS, P.J.'s Auto World, Clearwater, FL, destroked 377 ci engine 1969 Camaro from Chicago, IL, Hugger orange, 350 ci, incredible documentation 1970 Camaro Z/28 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, early production, heavily documented 1970 Camaro from Downers Grove, IL, yellow, w/custom hood and 350 engine 1971 Camaro RS Z/28 from Westernport, MD, Slide Show ad, #s matching, Calif built See more in the Camaro Section, or view fresh ads as they are posted on the New Listings page. |
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This 1965 Corvette 396 Coupe was featured in Vette Magazine. Continental Classic Cars of Mobile, Alabama says it is a 396/425 hp car, and 1 of just 20 such Maroon/Maroon cars to have been built. They say it has sidepipes and knockoff wheels. | |
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Fastlane Classic Cars from St. Charles, Missouri has posted a rare 1971 Chevy Rally Nova. They say it is a real Rally Nova and that it comes with its Pro-Tec-To plate and a 350 4V with automatic transmission. | |
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MOPAR MUSCLE CARS ...
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Everything you could want in a Mopar ... that's what this 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible has. It was listed by Classical Gas Motors of Mansfield, Texas. The color is Plum Crazy purple, and it has a 440 big block engine and a 6 Pack. |
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This Top Banana yellow 1970 Dodge T/A Challenger is offered for sale by a private seller from York, Pennsylvania. He says there are no issues with this car which he affirms is a real T/A with an original rebuilt 340 6-Pack engine and 727 trans, "complete matching numbers drivetrain and only 66k miles. |
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A private seller from Titusville, Florida has this triple black 1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE for sale. He says it is a numbers matching 440 4-speed RT SE Charger, and that it has been 100% restored back to factory specs. The 6 Pack intake was an add on. |
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Dodge Coronet R/T, Fastlane Classic Cars, St. Charles,
MO, 440 4V, 8 3/4" rear 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee, Continental Classic Cars, Mobile, AL, M Code 440 6 Pack 1972 Dodge Charger SE, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, NC, black, 1 owner, garaged 1972 Dodge Demon, Southern Motors, Clarkston, MI, says #s match 340, 4-spd 1972 Dodge Dart, Vanguard Auto Sales, Farmington, MI, Hemi orange, 440 BB 1973 Dodge Challenger, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, NC, 440, 4-spd 1973 Dodge Charger SE Brghm, Kumbera Motors, Illinois, says only 40k miles 1966 Dodge Charger, Fastlane Classic Cars, St. Charles, MO, 361 ci, auto See hundreds more in the Classic Dodge Section, or see fresh ads as they are posted on the New Listings page. |
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The Portland, Oregon seller of this 1967 Plymouth Hemi Belvedere says he has paperwork that would show this car was purchased at Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago. If it is a true Mr. Norm car, then it would be a bargain at the current asking price of $36,500. Please, someone have us inspect this car! |
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More Mopar Muscle Cars, please: 1970 Plymouth Cuda from Fort Mill, SC, says original 440 6 Pack, 2 build sheets 1971 Plymouth Cuda, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, NC, red, billboards, 340, 4-spd 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II from Royse City, TX, 440, 727, super straight See more in the Classic Plymouth Section online. |
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OLDSMOBILE MUSCLE CARS ...
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Oh! What a find! A private seller from Macomb, Michigan has offered his prized 1971 Oldsmobile 442 with W-30 option. What makes it rare is the 4 speed, 1 of 247 M-22 with dbl disc clutch option. It also has Ralley Pac One, and a broadcast card showing W-30 option. He says it has "show paint." |
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And here's more: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass from Portland, ME, nice looking cruiser 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, Milwaukie, OR, Spectacular, one of the best! See more in the Oldsmobile Performance Section, or watch the New Listings page this weekend. |
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BUICK PERFORMANCE ...
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One of the most exciting muscle cars of all time is the 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 Convertible. This one has been listed by Midwest Car Exchange of Alsip, Illinois. It is one of only 1,416 made. See more in the Buick Muscle Car Section online. |
EXOTIC DREAM CARS ...
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An, this 1998 Ferrari F1 355 Spider looks fast just standing still. It has been listed for sale by Continental Classic Cars of Mobile, Alabama. The F1's are very desirable on the resale market. This one is said to have just 20k miles and a 6-speed transmission. |
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The 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider is a model older but in very high demand because of its lower price range. This is one of only 1,090 cars built, only 25 were in Galeon yellow. |
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This 2000 Dodge Viper GTS is what they call an American Club Racer special edition. It is one of only 35 ACR's produced in red and without the racing stripes. The;y were equipped with the Competition Group package, 18” wheels and 5-point restraint driving belts. |
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Legendary Motorcar, a purveyor of fine automobiles, has listed this excellent 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S which they say has just 19,000 kilometers (11,700 miles) on the odometer. They say it was well cared for and comes complete with books and records. |
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Also see: 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider from Lilburn, GA, only 20k miles, yellow 2002 Porsche Carrera 911 Convertible, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, 3.6L, 320 hp 2002 Dodge Viper ACR, Legendary Motorcar Co, yellow, low miles, 1 of 159 built See more in the Exotic Car Section online. |
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GREAT BUY ON A ROAD KING ...
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Check out what you can buy for cheap in a top-of-the-line Harley-Davidson. This full dressed 2002 Harley Road King is offered for sale by a Russelville, Alabama seller. He's asking just $12,500. See more in the Harley-Davidson Section. |
ROCK N ROLL 50's CARS ...
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I think one of the most attractive buys in today's New Listings is this 1958 Packard Hawk offered for sale by Cool Cars of Pompano Beach, Florida. These are very rare and one of those cars every true collector wants to own. See more in the Studebaker Section. |
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Continental Classic Cars of Mobile, Alabama is clearing their inventory including this 1957 Ford Retractable. One like this would be hard to find in this condition. They describe it as a "true survivor." |
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Dan Schmitt & Co out of St. Louis is probably one of the premier galleries of collector cars. Here they show the rare qualities of their inventory with this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop with 49k miles. |
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Bay City Motorcar Co out of Bay City, Michigan came up with this sharp looking 1958 Ford Sunliner Convertible. They indicate that they believe it to be in No. 2 condition, show quality. It has a 352 Police Interceptor engine. |
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Continental Classic Cars also posted this 1957 Chevy Nomad which they say is rare because of the 3-speed column shift. It is black with the hot rod red and black interior that Chevy used that year. |
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I don't recall the last time I spotted a 1951 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible like this one advertised by Cool Cars. It does have a small block 350 engine and upgraded air conditioning so it is not completely original. But what a find! See dozens more '50s cars advertised on the Cars On Line New Listings page. |
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Like these choice selections: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, St. Louis, MO, red, one of only 813 w/factory air 1959 Edsel Ranger, Bay City Motor Car Co, Bay City, MI, 292 V8, very nice undercarriage 1955 Ford Crown Victoria, Classical Gas Motors, Mansfield, TX, red/white, orig 292 V8 1957 Ford Thunderbird from Kalamazoo, MI, Slide Show ad, Starmist blue, from the Harold Zeigler Collection |
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Gateway Classic Cars of Charlotte posted this highly desirable 2007 Foose Mustang GT. These were the cars that Chip Foose designed and were built by Unique Performance. Foose's deal with Unique Performance was terminated so very few of these were produced in 2007. This is one of the only ones. |
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Roush made only 800 or these 2007 Roush Mustang 427R special editions. This one from Carlisle, Pennsylvania is # 38 produced. Review the Slide Show ad. Seller says only 1,100 miles, basically brand new. It has 485 hp. This one was signed by Jack Roush and featured in 4 magazine articles. See more in the Mustang Section. |
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A 2005 Corvette coupe has been listed from Prestige Motorcar Co in Clifton Park, New York. But this is not just any |
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Listings: 2007 Corvette Z06 from Earleville, MD, black, 6-spd, 1,400 miles 2002 Corvette Convertible from Encinitas, CA, yellow, black top, body side moldings 2002 Pontiac Trans Am from Perry, IA, Collector Edition, says only 8k miles 2001 Corvette Convertible, Prestige Motor Car Co, Clifton Park, NY, rare Navy w/red interior Or see hundreds more for sale in the Late Model Sports Car Section. |
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Gateway Classic Cars posted a rare one. They have this 1950 Dodge Pickup for sale at their Charlotte, North Carolina store. They say it was just recently restored and looks immaculate. |
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Listings: 1953 Chevy 3100 5-Window Pickup from Lincoln, NE, all chrome redone, new oak bed 1955 Chevy Pickup, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, Blown 355 Or see hundreds more for sale in the Classic Trucks Section. |
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A really sharp looking 1969 Yenko Camaro Tribute has been posted by a private collector from Taunton, Massachusetts. He says it is a professional rotisserie restoration done with lots of date coded parts, and that every nut and bolt is new. |
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It doesn't get any better than this. Here is a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda in recreation. It was listed by Continental Classic Cars out of Mobile, Alabama. They describe it as a total nut and bolt rotisseries restoration with over $80,000 spent. It has a 528 ci Hemi engine. |
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Well, no, they didn't make a Mercury Cougar Eliminator Convertible in 1969, but that would make this "one of none," says the owner of this 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Convertible creation for sale from Encinitas, California. |
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Yes, you're gonna' want to view this Slide Show ad of a 1965 Dodge Coronet A990 Super Stock clone from Union, Kentucky. They say it is a total rotisserie restoration with a 477 ci Hemi with aluminum heads, a magnesium intake, Holley carbs and chrome air cleaner. |
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And there's more clone action: 1973 Camaro Z/28 tribute from Alpharetta, GA, '71 LT1 350 1970 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible clone, Vanguard Auto Sales, Farmington, MI, See a huge selection of reproductions in the regular Muscle Car Sections online. These cars are coming in in such great numbers, you might want to check the New Listings page this weekend for the fresh listings as they are posted. |
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EXCLUSIVE LUXURY MARQUES ...
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Made for America, left hand drive version, now for sale with 78k original miles says Dan Schmitt & Co out of St. Louis. This 1962 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud has the elegeant and popular Classic Gray finish with deep burgundy leather upholstery and walnut wood interior trim. See this treasure and more in the Rolls Royce Section online. |
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Listings: 1985 Rolls Royce Corniche II Convertible, Dan Schmitt & Co, only 25k miles 1996 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, Kumbera Motors, Illinois, triple black, 16k orig miles Or see hundreds more for sale in the Classic Luxury Car Section. |
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Classical Gas Motors of Mansfield, Texas posted this beatifully styled custom 1941 Ford Coupe restored as a lead sled. The 3-inch chopped roof slopes evenly to the trunk panel giving it an exaggerated forward stance. The gloss black paint has been color sanded and buffed. |
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Gateway Classic Cars of Charlotte has a cool 1933 Ford Vicky which they say was pro built with a Street Beast body. It has a two-tone paint job, 5.0L Ford Mustang fuel injected engine and 8.8 Ford rear end. Of course, it has a Mustang II front suspension. |
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And there's more clone action: 1933 Alloway Speedster, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, built at Bobby Alloway's shop 1941 Willys A&C, Gateway Classic Cars, Charlotte, black, 468 BB, built right 1940 Willys Pro Street from East Providence, RI, custom paint w/realistic flames 1937 Ford Sedan, Classical Gas Motors, Mansfield, TX, LT1 350, 700R4 1934 Ford 3-Window Cpe from St. Paul, Minnesota, Street Beast, ZZ3 350, 345 hp 1932 Ford Coupe from Pittsburgh, KS, full fendered look, detailed in Slide Show ad 1937 Plymouth Coupe from Centre Hall, PA, all steel, 413 Mopar motor, only $27,995 1936 Ford Cabriolet, Happy Days Dream Cars, Warrensburg, MO, high level custom restoration See hundreds of street rods in the Street Rod Section online. These cars are coming in in such great numbers, you might want to check the New Listings page this weekend for the fresh listings as they are posted. |
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A gorgeous black 1961 Corvette Roadster has been listed by a San Jose, California collector. View the Slide Show ad for interesting detail. The Onyx black with silver coves and fawn beige interior are a highly desirable color combination. |
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Listings: 1961 Corvette Convertible, Legendary Motorcar Co, rare power top, says #s matching 1963 Corvette Roadster, Kassabian Motors, Dublin, CA, says correct engine, 4-spd 1964 Corvette Coupe, Fastlane Classic Cars, St. Charles, MO, says #s matching engine, trans Or see hundreds more for sale in the Classic Corvette Section. |
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This classic custom 1955 Chevy Nomad from Carlsbad, California was evidently used in promo shots for SoCal Beaches. The private seller says the car is a 10 out of 10 (which is So. California talk for a No. 1 condition show car.) See more for sale in the Nomad Section online. |
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Another notable car from the Detroit area is this custom 1957 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop which they call "Sunshine" now owned by a collector in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. It was the featured car for WHND radio in the '80s and has been shown often in the Detroit area. |
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And there's more clone action: 1956 Custom Bel Air Convertible, Classic Car Marketing, Orange, CA, the best, hydraulic susp 1957 GMC Custom Pickup, Classical Gas Motors, Mansfield, TX, tilt front end, $14,375 1957 Chevy Bel Air, Classical Gas Motors, Mansfield, TX, PPG Hot Red, Ramjet 350 1955 Ford Custom from Frankfurt, IN, pro built by hot rod shop, Must II frnt, Lincoln rear 1967 Chevy El Camino, Classic Car Marketing, Orange, CA, custom fabricated show truck 1957 Chevy Wagon, Southern Motors, Clarkston, MI, orange w/flames, magazine cover car 1956 GMC Pickup from Sparks, NV, show truck, Ramjet crate engine 1955 Chevy Bel Air, Southern Motors, Clarkston, MI, red/white, 350, disc brakes 1990 Chevy SS 454 from Manitowoc, WI, lowered, Whipple blower, Air Suspension 1955 Ford Courier from Carlsbad, CA, featured in 2008 Street Rodder Magazine 1955 Ford Crown Victoria, Classical Gas Motors, Mansfield, TX, Competition orange, frame-off resto 1953 Ford F-100, Fastlane Classic Cars, St. Charles, MO, 351C, billet gauge dash See hundreds of street rods in the Classic Customs Section online. These cars are coming in in such great numbers, you might want to check the New Listings page this weekend for the fresh listings as they are posted. |
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CLASSIC IMPORTS ...
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A very rare and exotic sports car was posted by Legendary Motorcar Co this week. See the 1969 Intermecannica Italia for sale with the Ford 302 V8 engine and a Ford 4-speed transmission. The Italia roadster was produced from 1968 through 1972, but only 500 were built. |
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See more classic sports cars in today's New
Listings: 1971 Jaguar XKE 2+2, Bay City Motor Car Co, Bay City, MI, V-12, excellent condition 1973 Jaguar XKE 2+2, Bay City Motor Car Co, Bay City MI, V-12, 4-spd, silver/blue interior 1970 Porsche 911 T, Bay City Motor Car Co., Bay City, MI, red, fun to drive 1978 MGB Roadster, Chicago Classic Cars, Gurney, IL, inline 4 cyl., knockoffs, 4-spd Or see hundreds more for sale in the Classic Sports Car Section. |
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They sway there is more than $110,000 invested in this awesome looking 1987 Corvette Pro Street from Damascus, Oregon. It has a pro built BBC making 600hp on pump gas full back half 4-link, 9-inch Ford, TH400 with full manual reverse and Coan stall convertor. |
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Gateway Classic Cars from Charlotte has this 1955 Chevy Pro Street with a 632 ci BBC motor, 1050 Holleys. It was owned by the Bill Watts race team. They say it will do 5.22 seconds in the 1/8th mile at 132 mph. |
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And here's more: 1969 Camaro RS/SS Pro Street, JE Pro Streets, Massillon, OH, Rusty Vaughn blown 557 ci motor 1963 Chevy II Nova Pro Touring from Springdale, AR, 355 w/Procharger, Currie 9", '07 SEMA car See hundreds of street machines, pro streets and race customs in the Street Machine Section or the Pro Street Section online. Or watch for them as they are posted in real time on the New Listings page. |
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Too nice to offroad, this 1984 Jeep Scrambler has a Penske supercharged 408 ci Vortec motor producing 700 hp, Dana 50 front trans axle, Dana 60 in the rear, with Detroit Lockers. You'll find it now at Gateway Classic Cars in Charlotte, NC. See more custom trucks in today's New Listings. |
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CLASSIC REPLICAS ...
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When it comes to Shelby Cobra reproductions, most people who know will tell you the ERA reproductions are the best. Here is a 1965 ERA Cobra offered for sale at Prestige Motor Cars of Clifton Park, New York. You'll note it has a real 427 engine with a Jaguar rear end. |
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Gateway Classic Cars also has another neo-classic treasure, this 1986 Zimmer Golden Spirit, at their Charlotte facility. They say it has just 33k actual miles. They describe it as pristine and with low miles. They say it runs excellent. These cars were popular in the '80s and are now available at a fraction of their original cost. |
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Listings: 1965 Cobra by Superperformance MKIII from Hamilton, OH, exceptional craftsmanship 1965 Shelby Cobra, Kassabian Motors, Dublin, CA, Superperformance, 460 V8 Or see hundreds more for sale in the Neo-Classics and Replicas Section. |
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CLASSIC MUSTANGS ...
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First generation Mustang Convertibles will always be a collector favorite, and do we have an assortment of them today. Bay City Motor Car Co or Bay City, Michigan says this 1966 Mustang Convertible is in show quality condition. The parchment interior looks great in the photos and they say it is as new. |
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Or view these fresh ads: 1965 Mustang Convertible, Dan Schmitt & Co, St. Louis, Phoenician yellow, C code 289 1966 Mustang Convertible, Southern Motors, Clarkston, MI, Candy Apple red, 289 4V 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible, Bay City Motor Car Co, strong mechanicals 1966 Mustang Convertible, Fastlane Classic Cars, St. Charles, MO, red, black top, bucket seats 1968 Mustang Convertible, Dan Schmitt & Co, St. Louis, loaded with options 1968 Mustang Fastback from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Highland Green, says CA rust free You'll find hundreds more in the Classic Mustang Section online, or view the fresh ads as they come in in real time on the New Listings page. |
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DEAL OF THE DAY
Here in the Cars On Line Daily Update newsletter readers get to preview the cars that will be in our DEAL of the DAY feature for the coming week. These are the cars that the Cars On Line staff judges to be the best deals on our website. The average buyer has to wait till next week to see all these bargains when they appear on our home page. However newsletter readers get to preview them here first.Mercury muscle cars are very under-appreciated in this market. While Mercury Cougars are ranked among the top ten muscle cars of all time in terms of popularity, they never get the kind of
money you'd pay for big block Mach 1's or even small block Camaros. But this 1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible from Spring Lake, Michigan is almost too cheap. The seller says it is a beautiful, well maintained Cat with a 351 Cleveland engine, automatic transmission, power convertible top and the famous hideaway headlights and sequential tail lights. The seller never mentions any numbers matching so you should ask about that first. But I wouldn't count on it at this price. He says everything on the car is in good running condition, and he states that the car has 99k actual miles. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday because he is only asking $14,900. Hurry ... and I mean, Hurry! This one should not last the weekend.
Gateway Classic Cars of Charlotte, North Carolina listed so many cars this week I would not want to have to count them all. But here is the very best deal that they came up with out of all
those cars. This 1940 Chevy Coupe is a rare street rod. It was an older build and still shows nicely ... better than your average driver class car. It has a nicely done custom interior (which you can see from the photos.) Under the hood is a small block Chevy 350 ci engine. The custom orange and blue paint is tastefully done and, according to Gateway, looks amazing. They claim it is a nice running rod too. You can probably guess that it is a No. 3 condition driver, but better than most "starter cars." Be sure to have it inspected before you buy. But hurry. Gateway has it priced at just $24,995.
(You'll also want to view this 1940 Chevy 2-Door Sedan from Gateway in North Carolina. Again they're asking just $22,995 on this beauty.)
It doesn't even matter that the engine is not original to the car ... this 1965 Plymouth Satellite from McHenry, Illinois has a 426 Street Wedge in it and that walks and talks all by itself. This car is
special. The seller says it is not a show car but a nice solid driver. It is hard to tell too much from the photos. You should have it inspected. It does not sound like the car was restored, but maybe it didn't need it. Who can tell with these photos? The seller lists a litany of updates. Now there is a little catch when you get to the last few lines of the ad. He says the transmission is ticking. But he says he has a rebuilt transmission to go with the car. If you are a little handy this may fit your budget. It surely is a desirable clone. It will be our DEAL of the DAY early next week. The asking price is just $15,900.
Don't forget! Have these cars inspected before you buy. One man's great opportunity is another man's nightmare. You have to know if the car is right for you. See the Cars On Line Inspection Service page at http://www.cars-on-line.com/insp-1stpg.html
One muscle car you can bet is very rare and hard-to-find in this condition is this 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo with the big block 454 engine. Although the seller from Osage Beach, Missouri does
not specifically state that the engine is original, it seems possible by the way he words the rest of the ad. You should check on this. He says the big block engine runs and sounds great. It comes with automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and has rare rear defroster option. He says the interior is all very nice, original with bench seat, and that the exterior is the original Bronze color with a tan vinyl top. He says this car is an extra nice driver and has been garage kept all its life.
A truly rare car was just listed from Homewood, Alabama. It is a 1960 Pontiac Bonneville that looks pretty good for an old girl. The seller says it is a solid Southern car with an older paint job.
It has some floorboard repair, some filler in a tail panel and some bubbles in the lower doors and quarters. He says the interior is excellent including the headliner; stainless is nice, bumpers fair and it needs door weatherstripping. But he says the car runs excellent. It has a 389 with a 4-barrel carburetor and an automatic transmission. Be the first one in your town to have one like this. It will be our DEAL of the DAY feature on the front page of the website next week with an asking price of just $9,800. Hurry!
Early '60s Ford Thunderbirds are among the next "future collectibles" to get hot. For many years they have been slowly inching up in value. The '50s T-Birds suffered a setback in pricing in the past few years due to the fact that so many of them have now been restored and the over
abundance of them in the collector car market. So that also slowed the emergence of the '60s cars as hot collectibles. But you take a look at this 1962 Ford Thunderbird from Yorba Linda, California and you just know that this car will have collector value going forward. That "bullet" style design is classic. Besides this one is special. More than just a driver, the seller says he rates this car as a "3.5", or in other words better than a No. 3 condition car, but maybe just short of calling it a No. 2 condition show car. In fact, he thinks so much of the way this car looks that he ran a special Slide Show ad of it so you could see more detail. He contends that it is mechanically sound, but needs some minor interior work. It will be our DEAL of the DAY feature on the front page of the website next week with an asking price of just $12,500.
Don't forget! Have these cars inspected before you buy. One man's great opportunity is another man's nightmare. You have to know if the car is right for you. See the Cars On Line Inspection Service page at http://www.cars-on-line.com/insp-1stpg.html
Mopar enthusiasts are gonna' flip over this 1969 Dodge Dart which was just listed from Tucson, Arizona. You'll have to admit it is a great looking little track car, and a lot of car for the money. First off, it is a solid Arizona car: no rust, solid floors, trunk, quarters, excellent condition, good
paint, inner fenderwells intact, dash pad has no cracks, headliner has no rips, according to the description. Then the equipment on this car are worth more than the asking price. From the '70 built 383 Magnum engine with Holley 750 double pump with Hedman under chassis headers; to the suspension with Magnum Force tubular upper A arms, line lock, TCI Super Street Fighter 3800-4000 stall converter, Comp engineering 8-point roll cage, 2x2" welded-in subframe connectors, tied cage, five-point harnesses and even a Summit 8-gallon fuel cell. Really, we're only scratching the surface here. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week because this is a real steal for just $15,900.
As always there are a few cars that should have made the DEAL of the DAY feature this week, but we ran out of days. You'll want to view the ad for a 1969 Chevy Nova SS from Lynden, Washington for $15,000 (has an NOM 350 engine); a 1964 Chevy El Camino from Clifton Park, New York for $15,000; a 1971 Chevelle SS 454 listed by Gateway Classic Cars out of Charlotte, North Carolina for $30,995; or a 1987 Corvette Convertible with only 21,900 miles from Edwardsville, Illinois for $14,500.CARS FOR $10,000-AND-UNDER
You'll be blown away by these values, all $10,000 and Under. So many low priced cars are being listed that we have added a section to the newsletter called $10,000-AND-UNDER. Some of these cars are outstanding, really nice cars, not junk, and yet they are priced at what we would consider "pocket change."
1966 Chevelle Ash Grove, MO $8,750
1966 VW Beetle Shelby, NC $10,000
1972 Chevy Nova Urbana, OH $10,000
1981 Chevy Malibu Drag Car Hustisford, WI $7,000
1993 Ford Lightning F-150 St. Charles, MO $9,995
1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible Charlotte, NC $10,995
1985 Renault Alliance Convt Plymouth, WI $4,500
1974 Ford Econoline Mansfield, TX $6,500
1988 McLaren Mustang Convt Roseberg, OR $8,500
1990 Chevy SS 454 Pickup Mansfield, TX $8,500
We want to remind you that just because we feature vehicles here based on their price, we are not endorsing these vehicles. We have not inspected or appraised any of the above vehicles. We are pointing out that these vehicles are priced at a discount to the market. When you buy from a private party the purchase is always "as is" and "where is." There is no warranty implied or given on any of these cars by Cars On Line. It is your responsibility as the buyer to protect yourself from misrepresentation of any car advertised. We strongly recommend having a vehicle inspected as one precaution before you buy.
SOLD THRU CARS ON LINE
Here are some of the comments from happy sellers who were nice enough to tell us about their experience advertising on the Cars On Line website.SOLD TO STOCKHOLM SWEDEN!
"Sold to Stockholm Sweden. They saw it on Carsonline.com. Good job and thank you. Got a lot of calls," said a collector from Poynette, Wisconsin when he SOLD his 1955 Chevy 150 through a Cars On Line photo ad.A man from N. Reading, Pennsylvania SOLD his 1957 Ford Thunderbird through a Cars On Line ad. "This is the 8th car I've sold through Cars-On-Line, another great job. THANK YOU!!"
I was very well pleased with your service & I would gladly use your service again. I have recommended your service to other friends. Thank you, it was a pleasure doing business with you," said a collector from Hudson, Florida when he SOLD his 1964 Ford Galaxie XL Clone through a Cars On Line photo ad.
A man from Isle Of Palms, South Carolina SOLD his 1957 Ford Thunderbird through a Cars On Line ad. "International buyer found my car on Cars On Line, flew in to purchase the vehicle & ship it home."
A man from Doylestown, Pennsylvania SOLD his 1973 Dodge Charger through a Cars On Line ad, "Thanks to Cars On Line for selling a second car for me. I am sure to place ads in the future."
Below is the list of cars SOLD Thru Cars On Line during the past week (October 3, 2008 - October 9, 2008.)
FREE! PARTS ADS ... ALSO INCLUDES WANTED-TO-BUY
People are starting to let us know that their parts are selling through our new and improved Parts Section. It is a kick to see so many people using our Parts Listings. And we are getting good feedback about results.Remember, we also have the Wanted-To-Buy ads which are very useful. The Wanted-To-Buy ads are for people who are looking for a specific car that they just can't find through regular sources. Maybe its very rare, or they don't exist in your part of the country. Almost everybody is looking for something. It is a locator service for rare collector cars. Newsletter readers are encouraged to take advantage of the Wanted-To-Buy ads as well.
For a limited time, you can run parts for sale ads, parts wanted ads and wanted-to-buy ads for FREE! That's right, at no charge. Check it out. Just click to go to the Parts Section. Once there, you can see all the classic car parts for sale or click on the red box that says NEW POST to submit your own FREE! classified parts ad.
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