SAMPLE NEWSLETTER: FROM January 8, 2010
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Collector cars are selling cars at warp speed. Four of the cars we were going to feature here in the newsletter today were SOLD while we were writing the copy. Wpfewww!! Those were some quick sales. With all the buyers hitting our site over the holidays we are now seeing those cars and trucks disappear from our listings. Be sure to check out the SOLD thru Cars On Line feature below to see what has been selling this week.
Over the holidays you may remember that we set a new record for most hits in one day following Christmas. We received 833,280 page views on December 30. We were thrilled with those numbers because it has never happened before on our website. Well, hold on. On January 1, the first day of the 2010 New Year, we broke the record again. Only this time we smashed the previous record. On the first day of the year, we hit 933,176 page views!!! Now that's a lot of buyers looking for collector and specialty cars. So we knew that record numbers of SOLDs would ensue. During the 15 years that Cars On Line has been publishing this website we have never seen that level of activity. You can just sense that something good is happening in the collector car market. 2010 is gonna' be a great year! Do you realize we are at the threshold of a million page views in one day?
CUSTOM CHEVY TIKI SUBURBAN
Surf's up, dude! Open a cold one ... yer gonna be lookin' at this ad for a while. This will no doubt be one of the wildest customs you've ever seen on the pages of the Cars On Line.com website. A 1965 Chevy Suburban was listed by a collector from Austin, Texas. The truck is the creation of House O' Speed owner Cameron Day. From artisticconcept to real metal custom this car was painstakingly rebuilt in a Tiki Southwest Islands "surfer" theme. Details such as, vintage Hawaiian bark cloth front door panels and the custom sea grass floor mats were included. Kustom tiki heads were individually hand-carved by House O' Speed and hand-painted by tiki artist Cindy "CRASH" Rashcke, who is also behind the "infinite" exterior and interior bamboo and tiki touches. The custom roof rack alone is an engineering marvel, with a swing down ladder that allows the roof's deck to be used as a lounging area. The truck's two rear benches are designed to mount onto the roof. But don't be deceived. The seller describes the arduous five-year restoration project as a labor of love. He says you can drive it anywhere. The SLIDE SHOW ad will amaze you. You'll see it in the Classic Customs Section of our website.
NEW DEALERS WITH AFFORDABLE LISTINGS
As the new year unveils itself we have a couple of new classic car dealers to introduce to you. Both of these dealers have very affordable classics in their inventory. First, let's welcome CountryClassic Cars out of Staunton, Illinois. They offer a variety of reasonably priced driver class cars like this 1966 Chevelle Convertible which they have listed for sale. They say the car not only looks good, but also runs and drives very nice. View the photos and you will know that this car is not show quality. But the asking price is only $18,950 ... for a Chevelle convertible! Country Classics also has a good variety of classic cars and classic customs that are all set to be restored. Click here to view a sampling of their inventory.
Another classic car dealer who has some affordable classics for sale is JSA Classics out of Greene, Iowa. JSA Classics
specializes in finding interesting project cars for restoration. Today you'll find their cars displayed in our Project Cars Section. In fact, they just posted a 1947 Chevrolet 2-Dr Fleetmaster which they say is an actual "barn find." The classic Chevy was known as a Town & Country sedan in its day. The motor has been updated to an inline 6 cylinder and they say it comes with a good title. This project will be cheap to get started. The asking price is only $1,950. Click this link to view more interesting project cars from JSA Classics.
Be sure to review the CARS FOR $10,000-AND-UNDER Feature below. Very affordable driver quality cars are flooding in this week.
TOP VIDEO ADS THIS WEEK
More superb videos are coming in everyday. We always like to view the videos produced by Flemings Ultimate Garage of Rockville, Maryland. They were one of the first classic muscle car dealers in the country to use video successfully. One of thereasons their videos stand out is that they always tells the story of the car. They never fail to tell you the interesting facts about the cars and give you information about how to make good decisions on buying similar cars. One week they'll tell you about a Hemi Cuda and the next week they'll give you the inside story on buying exotic Porsches. True to form, this week they are featuring a 2007 Bentley Flying Spur. You'll notice that they embed the video in their ad copy at the bottom. You just have to click the play button to view their pro quality video. Be sure to have your sound turned up so you can hear what they have to say about this beautiful and historic luxury car. Or click here to watch the informative video and get the inside story on this modern day luxury car that was born to be a classic. Flemings Ultimate Garage usually has a lot of videos online and embedded in their ads. Click here to view their entire inventory, and see more of their top quality video ads.
Here are some more hot videos of cars and trucks for sale:
LOW MILES CARS
1986 Chevy Conquista
20k miles
1987 Buick Grand National
30k miles, "garage queen"
1975 Caprice Convertible
25k original miles
From Beverly Hills, Florida comes a 1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista (shown above left). The seller says it has only 20k original miles, and he says he has the documentation to prove it. This special edition El Camino is said to be in excellent condition. The private owner of the 1987 Buick Grand National (shown above center) calls his baby a "garage queen." The seller from North Augusta, South Carolina says this car has only 30k miles. A 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible (above right) was posted by The Auto Collections in Las Vegas. The owner says it still drives like brand new. Well, it should ... they say it only has 25k original miles.And there are so many more for sale today in the New Listings, including these:
You'll find hundreds more amazing, pampered treasures in our Low Miles Section which is devoted solely to collector cars that have had loving care and light use.
1983 Hurst Olds 442 36k miles, original paint Hunt, TX 1974 Corvette 19k miles, well maintained Dublin, CA
PROJECT CARS
1970 Dodge Charger
#s matching 440 6 Pack
1959 Jaguar Mark IX
3.8 inline 6 cylinder
1958 Plymouth Suburban
rare, barn find
We've never seen this kind of action in our Project Car Section before. The category is smokin' hot this week. A 1970 Dodge Charger (shown above left) has been listed by MacLean Classics, a restoration facility in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. You could not ask for a better project car. They say it has the V code 440 engine, with a 6 Pack, 4-speed and Dana Super Track Pack option. Amazing find! One of our new dealers, JSA Classics out of Greene, Iowa, posted a neat 1959 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon (above center.) Try to find one of these to restore. It is a big Jaguar bodied car, a baby Rolls Royce. They say it comes with a factory 3.8L inline 6 cylinder engine. And there is also a rare barn find ... a 1958 Plymouth Suburban actually found in storage, now for sale at Country Classics in Staunton, Illinois. They say the classic station wagon actually runs and drives well, and comes with a push button automatic.Man, are there a lot of interesting project cars being listed. As we were getting ready to send this newsletter out we spotted a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Convertible project car that
could possibly be a world class custom some day. It is from Sacramento, California. The seller says all the hard work is done. He says over $185,000 has already been invested. He says it has an Art Morrison front chassis and custom fabricated rear with C5 suspension at all corners. The motor is an LS7. The ad includes an artist's rendition of what the car should look like when it is done. It takes your breath away.
And here's a "few" more:
1950 Plymouth Business Cpe rare 3-window coupe Greene, IA 1948 Chevy 5-Window PU short box Greene, IA 1969 Camaro orig quarters, floors Staunton, IL 1948 Chevy Aero Coupe rust free, heavily optioned Mankato, MN 1936 Plymouth Coupe Fatman front, Lincoln rear 1951 Chevy 2-Dr Cpe chopped, shaved, nosed Greene, IA 1953 Plymouth Belvedere rare hardtop Greene, IA 1970 Dodge Super Bee trunk rusted, floor pans Mulberry, TN 1969 Mustang metal work done, body prepped Fredericksburg, VA 1965 Corvette Roadster good project, needs front Benton, KS 1951 Mercury Convertible very solid, good project Benton, KS 1968 Plymouth GTX Sunfire yellow, easy resto Media, PA 1967 Plymouth GTX real 440, 4-spd Nashville, TN
HEADS UP: As we were about to publish this newsletter we found this "diamond in therough." Here is a 1951 Studebaker Starlight Coupe that was posted by Carson Restorations (mentioned above.) They say it is a very solid car with no need for panel replacement. That is unusual. Where these cars get soft is around the headlight coves and bezels. They say this one is solid, and would make a perfect restoration candidate. They say the floor pan and frame are solid and that the glass and chrome are good. The car needs front seats.
In looking for a project car to restore, make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. Or you can find hundreds of project cars for sale now in the Cars On Line Project Car Section online.
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TODAY'S FEATURED NEW LISTINGS
VINTAGE AMERICAN CLASSICS ...
CUSTOM LOWRIDER ...
You talk about a rare antique ... Valenti Classics in Caledonia, Wisconsin surprised us this week when they listed a 1929 Franklin Series 135 Sedan for sale. This is an elegant 5-passenger model with a 125" wheelbase, powered by a 248 ci 6 cylinder and 3-speed manual transmission. It has windshield wipers and wood spoke rims. Valenti also posted a 1947 Lincoln 2-Door Club Coupe that came with such extras as power windows, push button doors and a cigar lighter. A true luxury class car, it is a six-passenger, powered by a big 305ci.-130hp, 12 cylinder engine. They say it has a clock, AM radio, power front windows, fog/driving lamps and a heater. A private seller from Valrico, Florida posted this rare 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Convertible. He says the 6 cylinder engine and three-speed manual transmission run well. He indicates that there is no rust on this car. Oh, man, this 1927 Ford Model T Touring car looks so good, we just had to show you this one. My dad had one of these. When he went into town he'd put baffles on it so it would sound like a race car. Coyote Classics in Green, Iowa is offering this one for sale. They say it has had a frame off restoration. Chicago Classic Cars in Gurney, Illinois is representing a very prestigious Ford-Mercury collection. You'll enjoy this 1934 Ford Cabriolet which they describe as the "perfect restoration." Click here to see their entire inventory. We have a great selection of classic cars for sale this week. Here are a few to note:
1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe, Chicago Classics, IL, high dollar restoration
1934 5-Window Coupe, Chicago Classics, IL, from a special Ford collection
1941 Desoto Sedan from Kissimmee, FL, V6, 12-volt system
1946 Mercury Coupe, Kassabian Motors, Dublin, CA, quality paint, updated drivetrain
1931 Plymouth Thrift 2-Dr, Country Classics, IL, nicely redone, new interior, $11,550
1931 Ford Model A from Oconomowoc, WI, rumble seat coupe, restored, $14,950
You'll see more for sale in the Classic Car Sections on the Cars On Line home page, or watch as they are listed daily in real time our New Listings page. These classic cars seem to be coming in daily.
A sweet 1963 Ford T-Bird Convertible custom was just posted by Classic Car Studio in St Louis. Fans may remember it from the World of Wheels or Goodguys events. They say there is layer after layer of hand rubbed clear coat on this car. See more in the Lowrider Section online.
EXOTIC DREAM CARS ...
CHEVROLET MUSCLE CARS ...
The color on this 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is called Grigio Lynx and is a very interesting treatment with bi-colored gray interior and soft top. Most important it has the E-gear (paddle shift) transmission option, and they say it shows only 11,708 klicks on the odometer. It is offered for sale by Legendary Motorcar Co. Legendary has also posted a beautiful 2006 Dodge Viper SRT/10 which they say it one of only 200 coupes produced. The first SRT/10 coupes transfered 510 horsepower to the 19-inch rear tires. They say there are only 3k miles. Add a 3rd generation coupe to your collection. Newsletter readers may remember when we featured the McLaren Mercedes on our website when they first came out. Now here is a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren for sale through R & H Motorcars in Eastlake, Ohio. They say it is "perfect". It should be. The ad lists just 125 actual miles. Newsletter readers know that R & H Motorcars offer some of the most exotic sports cars to exist. Here is another rare 2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG, one of only 175 such Twin Turbo V12's made specially through AMG. It is said to be the only SL Black Series AMG built. They have also listed a 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 super car. They say it is the ultimate performance Porsche producing 800 hp!! This one was tuned by Switzer Performance Innovation. They say this one has 5,500 miles and has never been raced. See more like these for sale in the Exotic Car Section of the Cars On Line website.
OLDSMOBILE PERFORMANCE ...
But R & H Motorcars is about more than exotics, they also offer some very rare muscle cars there in Eastlake. For instance, here is a 1970 Chevelle SS L78 they just listed. They say it is heavily optioned and comes with 2 built sheets for documentation. Legendary Motorcar Co has a sharp looking 1965 Chevelle Malibu with the L79 option. They say it has had an expensive restoration, and it shows. It has the 327/350 hp motor, 4-speed and posi. They say the numbers match. 1967 Chevelle SS L78, Midwest Car Exchange, IL, 4-spd, posi
1964 Chevelle Malibu SS from Covina, CA, one repaint, 283 4-barrel
1966 Chevelle SS from Rock Springs, GA, 427, 4-spd, mint condition
1965 Chevelle Malibu HT from Kenner, LA, 283 V8, Powerglide, air
1968 Chevelle SS from Belen, NM, real 138, now has a 427, restored
1970 Chevelle SS 454 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, restored as a resto mod, 600 hp
1969 Chevelle Convertible, Vanguard Auto Sales, MI, 406 sbc, 12-bolt posi
See more in the Chevelle Section online, or watch as fresh Chevelles are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.Here is one you don't see everyday. This is a 1969 Dana Camaro, according to the private seller from South Jersey. As the story goes, Dana Chevrolet in California converted this Camaro to a 427 and added the L88 hood. Dana, just like Yenko, Berger, Fred Gibb, Nickey and others are famous names in the history of Camaro muscle cars. Another private seller from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida listed this sharp 1969 Camaro SS 396. He says it is original, numbers matching and completely restored. The big block Camaro has a 4-speed. He says it comes with the Protecto plate and an original title. 1968 Camaro SS Convertible, Vanguard Auto Sales, MI, crate 350, Muncie 4-spd
1968 Camaro RS/SS from Bakersfield, CA, 350 2X4, 4-spd, frame off resto
1968 Camaro RS/SS Convertible, Kumbera Motors, IL, rotisserie resto, tic tock tach
See more in the Camaro Section online, or watch as fresh Camaros are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.Midwest Car Exchange is a family owned classic car dealership near the heart of Chicago. They have sources in the Southern U.S. Here is a 1968 Chevy El Camino SS which they say it a real big block SS with a 396 ci engine and TH400 with factory air conditioning. 1969 Chevy Nova SS, Midwest Car Exchange, IL, 396, 4-spd, pdb, rust free
1964 Chevy Nova SS from Yorba Linda, CA, 350, Hedman ceramic headers
See more for sale in the Chevy Nova Section online.1964 Chevy Biscayne from Battle Creek, MI, says orig 409 car
1965 Chevy Impala SS Convertible, Custom Classics, Island Lake, IL, from an estate
See more in the Impala Section online.
1968 Corvette 427 from Sidney, OH, 4-spd, 2X4 carbs
1972 Corvette from Hartland, WI, true survivor, all #s match
PONTIAC MUSCLE CARS ...
One of the rarest Indianapolis 500 Pace Car editions is this 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst Indy Pace Car Convertible. It is offered by Midwest Car Exchange in Alsip, Illinois. It is said that this car was used by Revell to design a model of the Hurst Olds. Or see more:
1970 Oldsmobile 442, Country Classics, IL, solid Texas car, cold factory air, $12,350
See more for sale in the Classic Oldsmobile Section online, or view ads as they come in in real time on the New Listings page.
FORD MUSCLE CARS ...
Coyote Classics just listed a 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible which is not all original, but has an awesome 455 big block engine installed. Think about that now. A big block in a little Firebird. Man that car must fly. Hurry, though, these Firebirds are selling fast. And this one is a convertible! Or see more:
1979 Pontiac Trans Am, Country Classics, IL, 1 owner, clean as a pin, $15,950
1977 Pontiac Trans Am from Guyton, GA, body good, drives great, $15,200
1968 Pontiac GTO, Legendary Motorcar Co, restored, correct 400, dual gate shifter
1965 Pontiac GTO, Chicago Classics, IL, black/black, 400 4V, 4-spd
See hundreds more for sale in the Pontiac GTO Section online.
1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, Milton Auto, WI, 389 4V, tach, $13,995
See more for sale in the Classic Pontiac Section online, or view ads as they come in in real time on the New Listings page.
ROCK N ROLL '50s CARS ...
This hard-to-find 1970 Ford Torino Cobra was listeed from Trenton, Michigan. The seller says it is a real 429 CJ car with Ram Air and #s matching 4-speed. The color is Calypso Coral with blacked hood and vinyl bucket seats which he says is in "perfect condition." Or see more Ford muscle:
1970 Mach 1 Mustang, R & H Motorcars, OH, 351C, headers, nice body
1970 Mustang Sports Roof, Classic Car Marketing, SoCal, mirror finish black
1967 Mustang Fastback from San Antonio, TX, 302, clean, garage kept
You can see hundreds more for sale in the Mustang Section online, in the the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch as fresh Mustangs and Ford muscle cars are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.CLASSIC IMPORTED SPORTS CARS ...
A beautiful photo portrait was submitted with this ad on a 1953 Cadillac Convertible listed by Classic Car Marketing in Southern California. They say it has completed a recent frame on restoration. See more in the Cadillac Section. Legendary Motorcar Co listed this interesting 1953 Hudson Hornet, a white over turquoise Twin H Power 308 ci straight 6 cylinder car like the ones that dominated NASCAR. They say it has the dual carbs and dual manifold. See the Hudson Section. Here is a rare one that will get Pontiac enthusiasts excited. It is a 1957 Pontiac Safari Wagon, one of only 1,292 produced. The seller from North Smithfield, RI says he has owned it for 20 years. See more listed in the Sedan Delivery Section. Also see:
1957 Chevy Bel Air HT, Flemings Ultimate Garage, MD, #s match 283, Power Pack
1953 Mercury Monterey 2-Dr, Kassabian Motors, CA, 1 owner, survivor
1951 Mercury Convertible, Chicago Classics, IL, from extensive Ford collection
See many more listed by year in the Classic Ford Section, Classic Chevrolet Section, Classic Pontiac Section and more, or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.
HIGH PROFILE WOODIES ...
A Pearl white 1957 Porsche 356A has been upgraded with an 1800 cc VW motor. Classical Gas Enterprises is marketing the car for sale, and says it has a tan leather interior and a 4-speed. You'll be interested to note that the description includes Italian made Dellorto carburetors. 1967 Mercedes 230 SL, Kassabian Motors, CA, laser straight, deep blue
See more in the Classic Sports Car Section online.
PRO STREET IS SWEET ...
Chicago Classic Cars in Gurney, Illinois is representing a very extensive Ford-Mercury collection. Among the cars listed this week is a 1939 Ford Deluxe Woody Wagon. The postings are so fresh that some don't have descriptions yet. Call for info. 1946 Mercury Woody Wagon, Chicago Classics, IL, from extensive collection
1948 Ford Woody Wagon, Chicago Classics, IL, from extensive collection
Click here for a link to the rest of the inventory at Chicago Classic Cars.
LATE MODEL SPORTS CARS ...
Pro Street Camaros get all the hits. It's a fact. So I predict this black 1969 Camaro Pro Street listed by Flemings Ultimate Garage will get plenty of attention this weekend. Click here to view a must see video of this car. It has a 540 Merlin block, and they say the power train is extraordinary. We were considering a 1968 Camaro RS Pro Street car to be our DEAL of the DAY this week. A Kentucky grandfather wants to spend more time with his grandchildren. He says it is full tubbed, with Strange axles, 3:53 gear, 383 stroker and a 4-pt. roll bar. His asking price is only $28,500. 1970 Plymouth GTX, MacLean Classics, Canada, 440 6 Pack, mild pro street
See more for sale in the Pro Street Section of the Cars On Line website.
NOSTALGIA ROAD RACER ...
A private seller from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area is offering this desirable 2009 Corvette ZR1 with Jet Stream blue finish and the 3ZR package. He says the chrome wheels are optional and that this was not one of the recall cars. Legendary Motorcar Co listed this premium quality 2008 Shelby GT500 KR, with silver finish and blue stripes. The KR has more horsepower, suspension and exhaust upgrades. They say it has only 1,014 actual miles. Kassabian Motors has this very desirable 2006 Corvette Z06 in Velocity yellow with an LS7 427 engine and a 6-speed transmission. That's 505 hp of pure fun. It has the 2LZ Preferred Equipment Package as well. Similarly, a private seller from Milwaukee who has the ZR1 for sale above is also selling his Victory red 2006 Corvette Z06. He says it is fully documented, as he took delivery of it at the Corvette Museum, and has only 1,285 pampered miles. R & H Motorcars has listed a rare Grabber orange 2007 Shelby GT500 Convertible. A 500 hp, supercharged, 6-speed droptop ... does it get any better than that. Apparently, because it only has 3,300 actual miles to boot. 2005 Corvette Convertible, Kassabian Motors, CA, Triple black, LS2, 400 hp
2002 Corvette Convertible, Kassabian Motors, CA, Electron blue, $$ upgrades
2000 Porsche 911 C4 Cabriolet, Flemings Ultimate Garage, MD, black
2005 Chevrolet SSR, Vantage Sportscars, FL, 21k miles, black/black
2003 Mach 1 Mustang, Vantage Sportscars, FL, red, 1,770 miles
1999 Corvette Convertible from Manheim, PA, Magnetic red, 43k miles, HUD
2003 Mercedes CLK430 Convertible, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, well maintained
1987 Porsche 928 S4, Kumbera Motors, AZ, 48k original miles
See many more listed by year in the Late Model Sports Car Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.STREET SWEET ...
A Mopar enthusiast from Washington D.C. is offering this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda which has been restored to resemble an SCCA race car. They say every nut and bolt was touched in this restoration. See more in the Road Racing Section online.
MONSTER CREW CAB ...
A Reno, Nevada hot rodder tells us this 1939 Ford Cabriolet has all Henry's original real steel panels yet. The detailed SLIDE SHOW ad shows a rumble seat, hot rod 350 with 700R4 transmission and a solid looking undercarriage. The fit and finish on this 1932 Ford Roadster is said to be outstanding, according to the seller from South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. He says it has a Kilbourne Rod Shop body and frame and a Chavers Bop Top. The look and stance is right on this 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster from Carlsbad, California. And the seller says that all top quality parts were used. See a long list of updates done to this car featured in the ad copy. One of the best venues for finding hot rods and customs in the southwest is Classical Gas Enterprises in Texas. Here they offer a 1934 Ford Cabriolet with Seafoam green paint. They say the drivetrain has a 427 BBC and a 700R4 transmission. Another great hot rod emporium is Rocky Mountain Classic Cars in Arvada, Colorado. They have listed a very interesting 1941 Ford Pickup that they say it nicely done. It has a Mustang II type front with disc brakes. Although not a show quality type hot rod this 1927 Ford Model T Pro Street is a very interesting ride. The seller from Raynham, MA says it has a ZZ4 350, and 9" center with 4:10 gear. Or see more:
1941 Chevy Special Deluxe, Custom Classics, IL, 350, Turbo 350, resto rod
1939 Chevy Master Deluxe, Milton Auto, WI, strong running older restoration
1923 T Roadster from Marble Falls, TX, rare passenger opening door
You'll see more for sale in the Street Rod Section, or watch as they are listed daily in real time on our New Listings page. Check it everyday during the holidays.
CLASSIC CUSTOMS ...
Not your stock Chevy C20 Crew Cab, this one is a 1985 Monster Crew Cab 4X4 with 37" X Terrain tires, a 454 4V, with Dana rear end and 4.10 gears. It is a 4-Wheel-Drive with lock out hubs and a 6-inch lift, listed by Fastlane Classic Cars in St. Charles, Missouri. See more like this one for sale in the Monster Truck Section online.
PARTY HARLEY ...
Among a really nice selection of mild customs this week here is a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop from Ft. Myers, Florida. The snappy looking custom paint really sets it off, and it has a Barry Grant tripower carb setup. They say it has undergone a frame up restoration. The stance on this 1948 Studebaker/Chevy Custom is enhanced by its more modern stepside box. I've gotta' hand it to the builder, that's a nice look. It has a Chevy 454 motor with a 700R4 overdrive, 8" Ford rearend with 308 gears and Nova subframe with disc brakes. A 1957 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop custom from Houston, Texas is very nicely executed. The lines are near perfect. With Corvette aluminum crate engine, Doug's headers and Boyd wheels, you can see why the seller says it wins major shows where ever it goes. You can appreciate all the work that went into this 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero from Descanso, California. From the new crate 5.0 EFI motor, 5-speed trans, to Vintage Air, Heidts front end and disc front brakes ... this little custom is well worth a second look. 1972 Chevy El Camino from Anaheim, CA, should have been DEAL of the DAY, $14,900
1955 Chevy Bel Air HT, Gateway Classic Cars, St. Louis, black over red, 427 ci
See hundreds more like these in the Classic Customs Section online, or watch as they are listed daily in real time on our New Listings page.
RACE CARS ...
A showroom new 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King has been listed by P.J.'s Auto World in Clearwater, Florida. There are so many updates on this beautiful bike including wire spoke wheels, white wall tires, saddle bags and rear air ride shocks. It has the 1450 cc SPI motor. The price is $12,900. 2002 Harley FXST, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, 1450 cc V-Twin, 5-spd, $10,995
See hundreds more for sale in the Harley-Davidson Section online.
There has been a lot of activity online for nostalgia drag car restorations. Here is a 1962 Plymouth Fury from Palm City, Florida. See the SLIDE SHOW ad. It sports a 572 ci aluminum engine with Indy heads. They say it runs low 9's. Another 1963 Plymouth Savoy nostalgia drag car was posted from Livermore, Kentucky. This one has a 440 big block with a 4-speed and big 391 gears. The drag racing trim is mostly for looks. It has been set up to run on the street. P.J.'s Auto World has listed a 1941 Willys Gasser. They say this car was just finished and has only 800 test miles on it. Although it was built mostly for show it does have the guts. Read about the fuel injected 540 Dart block with Canfield heads. A 1964 Chevy Impala SS Gasser was listed from Reno, Nevada. The seller says this is a serious race car a tilt front end. The body panels are said to be all real steel. It has ladder bars and a blown 327 engine and a Powerglide. See more for sale in the Drag Racing Section.
CLASSIC PICKUP TRUCKS ...
CONVERTIBLES ...
From the description this sounds like a very nicely done restoration by someone who really valued this 1959 Chevy Apache. As the Roanoke, Texas seller points out, this is the Deluxe cab Big Window pickup with the stainless trim on the bed. It may be one of the hardest '50s pickups to find. Don't fail to check this out. Chicago Classic Cars in Gurney, Illinois has a very nice selection of classic Fords this week. Among them is a 1935 Ford Pickup truck which looks excellent in the photos. Being that they come from an exclusive collection this one might be worth you time to check out. A South Carolina private owner tells us that his 1972 Chevy C-10 Custom Pickup is a No. 1 condition show truck. He calls it a total frame off nut-and-bolt restoration, including painted or powder coated frame and running gear, and chopped 3", with 4-link suspension. 1969 Chevy C-10 4X4, Coyote Classics, IA, 502 bbc, 400 Turbo, 35" tires, $13,900
1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside, P.J.'s Auto World, FL, Candy Winefire paint, 383 stroker
1971 Chevy 1/2-Ton Pickup, Rocky Mountain Classics, CO, restored body off 4X4
See many more listed by year in the Pickup Truck Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.CLASSIC VAN ...
One of the rarest convertibles ever made is the 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible. That's because they only made the convertible version of the Grand Prix for that one year. This one from Greensvoro, North Carolina is one of 2,015 produced. A private seller from Chicago, Illinois says his 1960 Buick LeSabrre Convertible has been nicely done with a frame-on restoration. The pro quality Arctic white paint is base/clear. Not just for show, the seller says you can drive it on long trips. Although not all original, the red soft top really looks good on this 1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible from McBee, South Carolina. The seller says it has a 327 engine with a TH350 transmission. Options include: power steering, power soft top, original AM radio, front disc brakes. 1966 Mustang Convertible, Southern Motors, MI, Candy red, see video
1969 Mustang Convertible, Gateway Classic Cars, MO, rare triple black
1969 Chevelle Convertible, Vanguard Auto Sales, MI, 406 sbc, TCI stall, 12-bolt
You'll find more listed in the Convertibles Section.
PRO BUILT REPLICAS ...
If you were a working man back in the day chances are you spent some time in one of these. It's a 1963 Ford Econoline Van which has recently been used as a daily driver in Peoria, Illinois. The seller says it has about 51k miles on it at this point. He says the floors and undercarriage are perfect. You'll see a few more like this in the Van Section online.
MUSCLE CAR CLONES
You might turn a few heads in this exotic looking 1966 Superperformance GT-40 replicar. This is no kit car, it was built by Superperformance and is said to have a 418 stroker 4-barrel motor with a McCloud clutch and ZF 5-speed. Fastlane Classic Cars tells us this replica has only 1,200 miles. These Shay replicas are so popular. A company named Shay built 1929 Model A Roadster replicas to be sold at Ford dealerships in 1979-81. These factory built reproductions are so popular because they used late 70's technology and drive trains. They are fairly dependable for everyday driving. Hurry, these sell fast! 1967 Cobra, P.J.'s Auto World, FL, built by Classic Roadsters, removable hardtop
1967 Everett Morrison Cobra, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, 509 ci, 4-barrel, 5-spd
See more for sale in the Pro Street Section of the Cars On Line website.
1970 Superbird Tribute
440 6 Pack
1968 Mustang Eleanor
Side exhaust, 4-spd
1969 Yenko Camaro
427/500 hp, 4-spd
Way back in the '70s a dealer decided to build a winged Superbird from a base Road Runner. The result is the 1970 Plymouth Superbird tribute (shown above left) from Wickenburg, Arizona. The degree of difficulty in building such a car has kept restorers from doing it. Since the build the car has been restored. The seller says it has a 440 6 Pack and is built the way "Chrysler should have built them." A yellow 1968 Mustang Eleanor (see it above center) super car has been listed by Cool Cars in Pompano Beach, Florida. The pictures look pretty good on this one and it looks like it has some quality equipment. They are only asking $39,995. You'll thrill to the sound of this 1969 Yenko Camaro (above right) recreation offered for sale by Valenti Classics in Wisconsin. They say the Hugger orange Yenko clone is powered by a 427 producing 500 horsepower. According to the ad this clone was built with great detail to make it authentic to the heavy duty equipment needed for these high performance machines.Don't miss other muscle car recreations for sale today in the New Listings:
1970 Pontiac GTO Convt Judge clone Rapid City, SD 1967 Chevy El Camino SS 427, nut & bolt restoration Glendale, AZ 1967 Chevelle SS Convt 427 bbc, 4-spd Springfield, PA 1967 Mustang GT Hertz colors, resto mod Dublin, CA 1965 Mustang custom resto mod, 425 hp Dublin, CA
DEAL OF THE DAY
Newsletter readers know that we feature the best bargains on our website right here in the DEAL of the DAY preview. In this DEAL of the DAY section of our newsletter we give readers first chance at the bargain priced quality cars on our website. Then during the coming week you'll see these cars on our home page in the DEAL of the DAY graphic that looks like a "rear view mirror."We often comment on how hard it is to find a classic Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible. Newsletter readers are familiar with the line, "rare as frog hairs" because we always say
that about Chevelle Convertibles. Yet, we have to admit that Olds Cutlass Convertibles might just be more rare even than their bowtie cousins. That's why we made this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible our lead DEAL of the DAY this week. He says the car was restored 10 years ago and has a list of upgrades he has done since. He says the top, boot cover, upholstery, carpet and door panels are new. He says the brakes are rebuilt and the suspension is tight. The ad makes this one sound interesting. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday with an asking price under $20k.
This is a real good issue for checking out classic pickup trucks. We've got an excellent selection this week. It is fitting that we show you one of the best bargains right here. Check out this 1955 Ford F100 just listed from Demotte, Indiana. They say it was the
shop truck for a restoration shop there. Notice the shaved handles, bumpers shaved, '59 Caddy tail lights, Mexican blanket interior, 350/350 engine trans combo, Edelbrock manifold with Holley carb and finned valve covers. The seller says it has a new gas tank, newer tires and brakes. Although it currently has a stock suspension, the seller says he has reversed eye springs for front and a disc brake kit if you are interested. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday with an asking price of only $10,000 even.
Although it is probably no more than a driver quality car, a 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe has been listed from Lake Villa, Illinois at a very affordable price. The seller makes a point of stressing the originality. He says it has a 283 V8 with automatic
Powerglide transmission, wheel covers, radio, engine that are all original. He says even the air blows cold. It has had at least one repaint and the current paintwork is not perfect. He says that even though it is probably no more than a No. 3 car it does run great. He also indicates that he has the protect-o-plate and original owners manual and warranty book. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week if it lasts that long. He has it for sale for $8,000.
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.
A collector from Macon, Georgia says he doesn't have to time to enjoy this 1966 Chrysler 300 Hardtop anymore. Sadly he says he wants to sell it. He says it still rides and drives as if it were new, and he said the car has run the quarter mile in the mid-14's.
According to the ad copy, it has a factory 440 high performance engine which he says was rebuilt with hardened valves, Edelbrock 4-bbl aluminum intake, new Edelbrock 750 cc carb, factory performance exhaust manifolds, new dual exhaust-including cut outs-for fun, 323 gears in rear, all new brakes, new Michelin tires, 727 Torque-flite trans, built to heavy duty specs. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week with an asking price of $14,950.
Saleen Mustangs have always been on the cutting edge of racing technology. Steve Saleen builds race cars and decided to put some of his knowledge to work on the street. Now we are seeing a fewof his creations getting old enough to become collectible. Here is a 1987 Saleen Mustang Convertible that is for sale out of El Paso, Texas. The seller says it is #145 of the Saleen cars produced that year. Only 33 convertibles were made in '87, making this one very desirable. He says it has the HO 302 engine and 5-speed transmission, Mo Mo Lea wheel and basket weave rims all in original condition. What's more, he says it was a California car. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. The price is $14,500.
I think you'll agree that this is an awful lotta' truck for the price. A 1948 Chevrolet 5-Window 3100 Pickup from Wheatfield, Indiana has been offered for sale. The seller says it has had a frame off
restoration about 6 years ago. It has also been in storage almost ever since. He describes it as being very clean and straight. He says it has a new seat, radio, Coker white wall tires, exhaust and the motor has been rebuilt. He states that the motor is orginal and numbers matching. This is a super nice truck so we will make it our DEAL of the DAY. The seller says it is priced right at $15,500. The word "hurry" would be appropriate to add here.
A sweet looking 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has been offered for sale from Zenda, Wisconsin. This is not an original car. It has many
updates such as B&M shift kit. The seller does not indicate that the 350 ci engine is original so assume that it isn't. He says it has 40k on the rebuild. The ad copy indicates that the car comes with air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. It has a 12-bolt posi with highway type gears. It looks pretty nice in the photos so we will make it our DEAL of the DAY. The asking price is $9,500.
Often there are more cars than we can feature on our front page every week. Here is a list of cars that just missed the cut for the DEAL of the DAY feature. Remember, you saw them here first:
1954 Chevy 210 2-Dr N. Smithfield, RI $14,900
1946 Chevy Hot Rod Staunton, IL $10,850
1953 Chevy 2-Dr Custom Staunton, IL $11,950
1951 Desoto Deluxe Staunton, IL $10,950
1969 Chevelle Malibu Staunton, IL $11,950
1968 Chevelle 2-Dr Staunton, IL $10,950
1971 Chevy Monte Carlo Staunton, IL $11,950
CARS FOR $10,000-AND-UNDER
You'll be blown away by these values, all $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."
1978 Pontiac Trans Am Wynnewood, PA $5,995
1954 Lincoln Capri Staunton, IL $8,950
1966 Mustang Greene, IA $8,500
1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Staunton, IL $5,950
1963 Ford Thunderbird Staunton, IL $6,250
1954 Oldsmobile 88 Staunton, IL $7,950
1985 Pontiac Trans Am West Friendship, MD $5,000
1985 Toyota Supra Island Lake, IL $6,750
1988 Monte Carlo SS Green Bay, WI $6,000 1964 Dodge 880 Milton, WI $10,995
1985 AMC Renault Convt Plymouth, WI $3,200
1984 Porsche 928 Williston, FL $5,191
1966 Dodge Polara Smyrna, TN $6,750
1965 Ford Fairlane 2-Dr Staunton, IL $9,650
1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass West Chester, PA $4,900
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
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Below is a list of cars SOLD Thru Cars On Line during the past week (December 31, 2009 - January 07, 2009.)
NEW! PARTS ADS SECTION
... ALSO INCLUDES WANTED-TO-BUY
Check out our new and improved Classified Parts Section. We think you'll really like using our new Parts Listings. It is now much easier to place your ads.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 part 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 car parts. Newsletter readers are encouraged to take advantage of the Wanted-To-Buy ads.
Also linked in our Classified Parts Section is the popular Auto Finder Service page. This is where you can list a car that you would like to buy. Haven't found your ultimate dream car yet? Is there a vehicle that is especially hard to find in your area? You can list the vehicle you are looking for in a special Auto Finder ad at no charge. That's right. We can hook you up with your dream car for free!
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