SAMPLE NEWSLETTER: FROM November 20, 2009
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If you are a regular newsletter reader this week's edition is must reading. As the prospects for an upward trend in collector car prices loom in the near future we are still seeing the effects of a bad economy taking down some of our friends in the industry. Many collectors are caught in the position of having bought their cars a few years ago when the market was at its peak. Even though this newsletter began warning collectors that prices were trending downward starting in 2007 already, many could not believe that their cars were going to depreciate. In today's newsletter you will see cars that are being offered for less than half of what they were purchased for just a few short years ago. While this is a sad situation for the sellers, it is an incredible opportunity for the buyers. Bargain prices abound in today's newsletter. Read this one very thoroughly.
Newsletter readers should watch for a Thanksgiving Special Edition. It will arrive in your email on Thursday, a day earlier than usual so that you can enjoy it during your holiday free time.
RINGS BROTHERS KONA MUSTANG
This is the third time this year that a custom resto mod show car done by the Ring Brothers was featured here in the newsletter. From their high tech shop in Spring Green, Wisconsin the Ring Brothers were among the early builders of custom Resto Mods. At this point they are among the best custom builders in the country. Many of you may have seen them unveil their most recent creation, the 1964 Ford Fairlane custom they call "Afterburner," at this year's SEMA Show. And you may remember in September when an advertiser put up for sale one of theirearly creations, the 1967 Mustang Copperback, unveiled at SEMA several years ago.
Well today we have another early Ring Brothers custom for sale. They like to name their custom creations, and this 1967 Mustang Resto Mod they called "Kona" (shown here on the right.) It has a Roush 427R power plant, with 500+ horsepower, Concept One pulleys, Momar Eight Stack fuel injection, Fuel Safe fuel cell, performance C4, 9" rear end by John's Rearends and Hooker headers. The suspension is state of the art: Fatman Air Ride air struts, Air Ride air bar and Total Control X-bracing and sub-frame connectors. This incredible ride has been posted by R&H Motorcars in Eastlake, Ohio. R&H lists some of the most exotic custom rides we see here in the Cars On Line ad listings. For more of their inventory follow this link.
GEORGE BARRIS CELEBRITY CUSTOM
Speaking of custom designers, the virtuouso himself, George Barris, is generally considered the "King of Kustomizers." One of his most unique creations sits in thegallery at Dan Schmitt & Company in St. Louis. They just listed the famous 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado 70-X, one of two built by Barris. The 70-X just completed a frame-up restoration to the original classic custom design. From Gold metallic finish to the tan leather wrap-around interior, this car is signature perfect in its design. It incorporates the Toronado front wheel drive power train, 454 big block with Rochester 4-barrel carburetor and TH-400 transmission. The custom designed interior includes a writing desk. Barris lengthened the body by 38 inches providing enough room for wrap-around lounge-style rear seating like a limousine. This was one of Barris' mosts ambitious creations. Dan Schmitt & Company now are offering this phenomonal custom for sale.
CAMARO BACK IN DEMAND
According to the most recent statistics at Google and Yahoo, the Chevrolet Camaro was the most sought after muscle car among internet car buyers in October. However, the pendulum swung in the classic car market. Fords are now the most sought after classic cars.
In the chart below are two lists indicating the interests of muscle car buyers and classic car buyers during October, 2009. Cars On Line reported that Corvettes were the most popular muscle cars in the month of September, verified by Google and Yahoo search engine results. Corvettes are informally known as the gold standard in the collector car market. Also in September we noted that Classic Chevrolets were the most sought after classic car make. (You can follow this link to view the newsletter with a chart on September buying trends.)
Top Ten Most Popular To Buy Muscle Cars Classic Cars Rank Car % of hits Car % of hits 1 Camaro 18.5 %
Ford 17.1 % 2 Corvette 13.5 %
Oldsmobile 16.3 % 3 Dodge Charger 11.7 %
Chevrolet 10.5 % 4 Dodge Challenger 11.2 %
Studebaker 5.9 % 5 Pontiac GTO 5.3 %
Dodge 5.5 % 6 Shelby Mustang 3.7 %
Nash 4.1 % 7 Pontiac Firebird 3.7 %
Packard 2.7 % 8 Oldsmobile 442 3.0 %
American Motors 1.1 % 9 Mercury Cougar 3.0 %
Cadillac .75 % 10 Chevelle 2.4 %
Pierce Arrow .60 %
Some newcomers made the Top Ten List. You will notice in the muscle car chart that Plymouth Cuda has dropped from the Top Ten. Taking the Cuda's place is the Oldsmobile 442. Chevelle has dropped to No. 10, the lowest position ever for the Chevrolet muscle car. Classic Pierce Arrows made the Top 10 this month while classic Lincolns dropped off the chart.
RANDOM NEWS BITS
An AutoWeek News Brake video that we have running on the front page of our website sets the rumor mill churning. They say that Danica Patrick will be running a few select NASCAR races this next year. Rumors have it that she will be driving a car owned by Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
TOP VIDEO ADS THIS WEEK
A 1978 Pontiac Trans Am was posted this week by a dealer. When we opened the link we found he also included a video ad which we choose as Best Video Ad of the Week. So we decided to show it to you here. Click the link to view the video ad on You Tube. Not only is it a nice walk-around, but the precocious advertiser tweaks the viewer withwild video action and music. "Children, do not try to do this at home." The Trans Am has a custom 1970 YH 455ci motor bored .040 but with the original 6X-4 heads milled to 84cc. This is a great combination that produces excellent torque. The seller says this car is fast! The transmission is a TH350 with a shift kit and 2600rpm stall converter, while the rear end is the original 3.42 positraction unit. It comes from one of the newest members of the Cars On Line Dealer Network. Diversion Motors in Manitowoc, Wisconsin has a small but choice selection of muscle cars and hot rods. Another of their listings this week is a 1971 Corvette Baldwin-Motion look-a-like that is actually a Pro Street. Click here to view a video of the Baldwin-Motion Corvette. Or click this link to see more of the inventory from Diversion Motors.
Here are some more hot videos that came in this week.
Click to see ad Click to see video 2008 Dodge Viper Blacksalt Edition see video 1973 Camaro Z/28 see video 1972 Chevelle SS see video 1966 Mustang A Code see video 1968 Mercury Cougar see video
HOOD ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNER
Newsletter readers will remember the Hood Ornament contest we ran in last week's edition of the Cars On Line Daily Update newsletter (click here to access last week's newsletter and review the Hood Ornament Contest details.) We showed you the photo of a hood sculpture and asked if you could name the correct year, make and model car on which it appeared. One collector, a man from Green Bay, Wisconsin got the right answer. The hood ornament was from a 1953-1955 Nash. The prize for getting the correct answer is a free Run Till Sold ad, a $45 value, to advertise a vehicle for sale on the Cars On Line website. This person has received a coupon good for one Run Till Sold ad in his email. Thanks to all our readers for participating in the contest. Look for more opportunities to win free ads in future newsletters.
CARS ON LINE AUTO FINDER SERVICE
Are you forever regretting selling that old Pontiac Goat you used to own in your younger years? You don't have to spend all day combing the internet to find that dream car you've always wanted or used to own. All you have to do is place your wish list in the Cars On Line FREE Auto Finder Service page.
This section features all makes, models and years of cars people are looking to buy. For example, a person looking to buy a 1966 Chevelle and a 1963 to 1967 Corvette is willing to trade property for cars. Others are looking to buy Shelby's from the 60's era. Some are looking for foreign cars. One person is searching for a 1960 Studebaker Lark Convertible. If an old classic car is not what you are looking for, requests for classic trucks can be listed in this section as well.
By filling out the simple free Wanted to Buy Request Form, your request will post on the Cars On Line website which is updated twice daily. You can find the Auto Finder section simply by scrolling down the webpage to the Parts section and clicking the Auto Finder button.
LOW MILES CARS
1978 Corvette
one owner, survivor, 6k miles
1981 Pontiac Trans Am
Gold/Black, 35k miles
1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
23k miles
Three beautiful low-mile muscle cars came in this week from private sellers. The 1978 Corvette (pictured above left) from Derby, Connecticut is said to be a one-owner survivor. The owner says it only has just 6,000 miles. Lots of original paper work comes with this Vette, according to the seller. The 1981 Pontiac Trans Am (see above center) in Oyster Bay, New York is a Special Edition model and said to have 35,000 original miles. The seller says it is a numbers matching car repainted gold and black to the original vin code. The 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J (above right) listed in Euless, Texas has a 400ci original engine. They say it has a mostly original interior. With the odometer showing 23,000, according to the seller, it is a pampered treasure.Don't miss more low miles cars 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.
1963 Pontiac Grand Prix HT 29,000 actual miles Scarborough, ME 1973 Corvette 29k original miles, 350, 4-speed Sprngfield, OH 1977 Lincoln Mark V 43k miles, gorgeous Plattsburgh, NY 1965 Plymouth Satellite 34,k original miles Ellensburg, WA
PROJECT CARS
1973 Plymouth Cuda
rare Pistol grip 4-speed
1932 Ford Highboy Roadster
3" drop, 4-bar suspension
1954 Buick Super 56C.
needs front floorboards
This week we are featuring a street rod, convertible and a muscle car in our Project Car Section. A 1954 Buick Super 56C Convertible (above right) from Washburn, North Dakota looks to have lots of potential. The owner says he has held on to this car for 30 years. He said he had the 322ci motor hot tanked, and the heads and automatic transmission rebuilt. However, it needs front floorboards. In his own words, the car is solid, rust free and always stored inside. Not much is being said about the 1973 Plymouth Cuda (shown above left) from Los Angeles, California. The seller does say it has original floor pans and a rare BS23H Pistol grip. It's a 4-speed with rally gauges, he adds. Now, a private seller in Janesville, Wisconsin has a black, Heritage body 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster to offer to anyone interested in restoring old street rods. It comes with a rolling chassis (minus the motor and transmission) with an 9" rear axle. This Highboy has a 3" drop and 4-bar front suspension.And there's more:
1968 Camaro Redding, CA built 350, disc brakes
1959 Chevy Impala SC Port Hueneme, CA 283 Powerglide included
1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Seattle, WA Model J , 400 w/TH400
1971 Olds Cutlass S Hubbard, OH Just needs finishing
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.
PRICE CHANGES PAGE
This is a market like no other. This week an opportunity has opened up to our newsletter readers. Lenny Napoli at Napoli Classics in Milford, Connecticut is liquidating his inventory. Today he's offering deep discounts on his cars, some very choice muscle cars indeed. These prices are available to newsletter readers only at this point. The prices on his ownwebsite do not even reflect these discounts. After November 30, 2009 these cars will be consigned to an auction company. So you will have to act fast to take advantage of these incredible low prices on investment quality cars. For instance, Lenny has a 1969 Camaro Z/28 RS for sale. He gives you the numbers breakdown on the car and lists the options which include J52 power disc brakes, U17 console Rally gauges, Z22 Rally Sport package, Z17 Rally wheels and M21 Muncie 4-speed. This top quality 1969 Camaro Z/28 RS is listed for $65,000. For newsletter readers only, he has just reduced the price on this car to $51,000 !! Hurry! And tell Lenny you read about it in the Cars On Line newsletter.
But that's not all. Napoli Classics also has a 1968 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner with only 35k original miles. The asking price on his ad was $89,000. But he will take $78,000 if you buy it now. Lenny says he has a sweet 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible replica that is modestly priced at $39,500 in the ad. He will sell it for $33,000 to newsletter readers today. He has a 1976 Pontiac Trans Am with an original 455 HO performance engine and he tells us the everything is matching on this 4-speed car. The listing price on this car is $35,000. But it is yours today for just $29,000! Here are more great prices from Napoli Classics and others below:
If you didn't check the Price Changes page today you would have missed the above noted cars. To help you stay abreast of the ads which display the PRICE REDUCED tags, we have our data base produce the Price Changes page in real time. Everyday when you review the New Listings page for fresh ads you may also want to click the link to the Price Changes page to check which cars have suddenly become bargains. You'll notice that in our SOLD Feature below an awful lot of the cars that were marked SOLD this past week had the PRICE REDUCED tag on them.
Vehicle for sale Original Price Reduced Price 1966 Chevelle SS $39,000 $33,000 1966 Chevy Impala SS 427 $39,500 $29,000 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 $42,000 $37,000 1967 Camaro RS Convertible $39,500 $32,000 1972 Plymouth Road Runner Clone $32,000 $29,000 1979 Mustang Pace Car $21,000 $11,500 1966 Pontiac GTO $39,000 $32,000 1973 AMC Javelin $22,000 $17,500 1969 Plymouth Hemi GTX $125,000 $67,000 1966 Chevelle SS Custom $50,000 $40,000 1999 Ford F250 $37,000 $25,000 1951 Ford Woody $150,000 $130,000 1969 Dodge Charger $80,000 $70,000 1969 Camaro SS $38,500 $28,500
November 20, 2009 - Don't be superstitious, the market us doing great! 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
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TODAY'S FEATURED NEW LISTINGS
EXOTIC DREAM CARS ...ELEGANT LUXURY ...
Oh, no, this is not just a factory produced Dodge Viper. This one is a 600 horsepower V-10 2008 Dodge Viper Blacksalt Edition with a 6-speed and carbon fiber rear wing. The special package includes powder coated Blacksalt alloys, wing and huge brakes. The Panoz roadster was designed to be the ultimate sports car ride. This 1999 Panoz AIV Roadster has an aluminum frame to make it even faster. Only 176 of these cars were produced with the aluminum frame and only 16 were yellow. See more for sale in Exotic Car Section, or see more as they are listed in real time on the New Listings page. RACE CAR SECTION ...
The luxurious interiors and incredible solid feel of a Bentley will not surprise anyone. But have you observed the performance features on these incredible luxury cars? Flemings Ultimate Garage in Rockville, Maryland tells us this beautiful black 2007 Bentley Flying Spur has a 6.0 Litre engine producing 552 horsepower w/paddle shift automatic. 2009 Bentley Continental Mulliner GT, R&H Motorcars, OH, 6.0 L W12 Twin Turbo
You'll find more listed in Import Cars under Rolls Royce.
A competitive Top Fuel dragster is now for sale from a racer in Cumming, Georgia. Take a look at this 1966 AAFD Front Engine Dragster with a 392 Hemi motor. It is a 200" wheel-base Ed Horton chassis and 100% aluminum body. The seller says it is NHRA certified to 5.99 and quicker. The motor is a 392 ci Hemi AJE Billet Motor. He says it runs 95 percent nitro.
A reasonably priced 1967 Plymouth Barracuda bracket car has been listed by the same racer from Cumming, Georgia. He says he runs easy 7.0s in the 1/8-mile. It is a street legal car, he says, with a 499ci 440 stroker. The best part of this deal is the asking price ... only $15,000. See more in the Drag Racing Section.
CHEVROLET MUSCLE CARS ...
FORD PERFORMANCE ...
Mershons World of Cars from Springfield, Ohio just listed a 1969 Camaro Z/28 RS. They say it has an original DZ302 solid lifter motor with the Rock Crusher M-22 Muncie 4-speed transmission and a 12-bolt rear end. They say it is documented with a Protect-o-plate. R & H Motorcars in Eastlake, Ohio has listed a hard-to-find 1969 Camaro RS/SS L78 Convertible, one of the rarest of all '69 Camaros. R&H Motorcars is known for their investment grade classics. They say this big block 396/375 hp is original with an original window sticker. A 1968 Camaro SS/RS 396 has been listed by a collector in Collinsville, Virginia. He says it is a totally restored black/black car with a 4-speed and 12-bolt rear end. Said to be super clean, he says it has only 38 road miles since the restoration. 1967 Camaro, Mershon's World of Cars, OH, Tuxedo black, 327, 4-spd
1967 Camaro SS, Mershon's World of Cars, OH, Butternut yellow, 350, $24,900
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.Talk about a hard-to-find muscle car. Valenti Classics in Wisconsin has posted a 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 which is one of only 200 such cars produced that year. They say this car is the real 385 hp version with an automatic transmission. See more great muscle cars for sale in the Impala Section. A 1969 Chevy El Camino SS 396 was listed from Appleton, Wisconsin. The seller says "all numbers match" on this big block El Camino with an M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed. He says it has just completed a high end restoration and has show quality PPG paint. 1972 Chevy El Camino from Spring, Texas, says reliable and dependable
See more for sale in the El Camino Section online.Mid-year Corvettes have come down in value but are very hot in this market at these reduced prices. Mershon's World of Cars in Ohio has listed a Nassau blue 1966 Corvette Convertible with #s matching 427/425 hp motor and 4-speed. What's really rare is that they say it has a set of Kelsey Hayes knockoff wheels. And there's more:
1966 Corvette Convertible, Mershons World of Cars, OH, Milano maroon, #s 327, 4-spd
1966 Corvette Convertible, Mershons World of Cars, OH, Sunfire yellow, orig 327/350, 4-spd
1973 Corvette Coupe, Mershons World of Cars, OH, Silver, #s 350, 4-spd, 29k orig miles
See more in the Corvette Section online, or watch as fresh Corvettes are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.Lenny Napoli, owner of Napoli Classics in Milford, Connecticut has way too much invested in his Autumn gold 1970 Chevelle SS, one of his favorite cars. In order to turn the car to make room for something else he has reduced the price from $49,500 down to just $39,000 !! It only has 39,000 original miles, he says. And there's more:
1970 Chevelle SS Convertible from Moonachie, NJ, NOM 396, triple black
1969 Chevelle SS from Butler, IN, NOM 396, real SS, 4-spd, $23,500
1968 Chevelle SS, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, 454 4-bbl, 4-spd, 12-bolt posi
1970 Chevelle SS from Zeeland, MI, rare special order, NOM 396, 2 build sheets
1968 Chevelle SS, P.J.'s Auto World, FL, 138 code 396, auto, power disc brakes
1967 Chevelle Malibu from Spring Valley, CA, turnkey w/protecto plate, 400 ci
See more in the Chevelle Section onlineAs we were about to publish this newsletter, this 1970 Chevy Nova SS comes in from Clinton, Mississippi. This black/black beauty has a 350 engine with 4-speed transmission. The seller says the engine has only 10,000 miles on it. The body panels and floor pans are original, he says. 1974 Chevy Nova, Coyote Classics, #s matching Turbo Fire 350, factory 4-spd
See more in the Chevy Nova Section online, or watch as fresh Corvettes are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.
PONTIAC MUSCLE CARS ...
A real Shelby GT350 has been listed by a Wisconsin collector. This 1968 Shelby GT350 Fastback is said to have less than 500 miles on a restoration. Don't miss the detailed SLIDE SHOW presentation. Even in a down market these GT350s are holding their value real well. A rare 1968 Mustang GT Fastback big block car has been offered for sale by a collector from Roanoke, Texas. It's not often you find an S code GT with the 390 big block for sale. This one also has been represented in a detailed SLIDE SHOW ad. The seller says it was the product of a high dollar restoration with only 1,000 miles. Or see these fresh Mustang listings:
1968 Mustang GT 390 S code from Dallas, TX, documented big block
1966 Mustang Fastback 2+2 from Vaughn, Ontario, Canada, 289, headers, 5-spd
You can see hundreds more for sale in the Mustang Section online, or watch as fresh Mustangs and Ford muscle cars are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.7-Litre Fords are so rare that there is a national 7-Litre club just to honor these big block phenoms. Here is a rare 1966 Ford Galaxie Convertible from Portland, Oregon with a 428 Q code motor and a 4-speed. The seller says it is an award winning show car. 1966 Ford Thunderbird, Mershons World of Car, OH, 390, auto, loaded, $13,900
MOPAR MUSCLE CARS ...
Here's a rare one. The 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible is triple black and has the #s matching 389 with a Tripower and a wide ratio 4-speed. It doesn't get any better than this. R&H Motorcars in Eastlake, Ohio says this car comes documented. Or see more:
1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible, Mershons World of Cars, OH, Barrier blue, #s 389, 4-spd
1966 Pontiac GTO from Ontario, CA, orig 4-spd, 400 ci motor
1969 Pontiac GTO from Palmyra, PA, #s matching, 4-spd, 400 ci
1965 Pontiac GTO, Cool Cars, FL, NOM 389 Tripower, 4-spd, fact air
1970 Pontiac GTO, R&H Motorcars, OH, Ram Air III, especially nice orig
1970 Pontiac GTO, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, performance built 455 4V
1981 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona Pace Car from Boca Raton, FL
1981 Pontiac Trans Am SE from Oyster Bay, NY, black/gold edition
See hundreds more in the GTO Section, the Trans Am/Firebird Section, or in the Pontiac Muscle Car Section. Or keep an eye out for all the fresh listings as they come in on the New Listings page all weekend.
In its original color, here is a Panther Pink 1970 Dodge T/A Challenger and R&H Motorcars in Ohio tells us it is a solid No. 1 condition trophy. You can view a decode of the original build sheet in the ad. That FM3 Moulin Rouge paint (Panther Pink) is almost an icon of the era. If you've seen these A12 big block cars perform at the track you know why they came with a lift off hood. This 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee is offered for sale by a private collector in St. Donatus, Iowa. It is one of only 661 produced. The seller says it has only 1,200 miles on a 3-year quality restoration. More Mopars, please:
1969 Dodge Super Bee from Worcester, MA, rotisserie retoration just finished
See more in the Dodge Muscle Car Section, or listed under Classic Dodge.R&H Motorcars says this Sassy Grass green 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda was also appraised as a No. 1 condition investment. They say it is a numbers matching 340 with a 6 Pack, rust free, all original sheetmetal, documented, 4-speed AAR restored from an original survivor. Here is one you don't see that often. A 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S was listed from Marrietta, Georgia. The seller says it has a #s matching 383 big block motor and automatic transmission. He describes it as being "absolutely stunning" and "arrow straight." 1969 Plymouth GTX, Unique Specialty & Classic, MN, 440, 4-spd, Air Grabber
1969 Plymouth Road Runner, Southern Motors, MI, true RM, Bronze Fire paint
See more in the Classic Plymouth Section, or Classic Chrysler Section, Or check the Mopar Muscle Car Section, or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
BUICK MUSCLE CARS ...OLDSMOBILE PERFORMANCE ...
Colorado Corvettes just listed a beautiful 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible for sale. The say it has the original SR code 455 big block motor rated at 350 hp. In their ad they say it is clean, powerful and original. They say it is equipped with factory gauges and a Rally clock. They say there are only 64k miles on this 1967 Buick GS 400 Convertible offered for sale by Unique Specialty & Classic in Mankato, Minnesota. The ad states it is #s matching, solid and in excellent condition. There were only 2,140 produced. A 1971 Buick GS 455 from a collector in Peckville, Pennsylvania is said to be a rotisserie restoration. It is one of only 678 produced and the seller says it comes fully documented. You can see a detailed SLIDE SHOW ad on this heavily restored muscle car. 1970 Buick GS Riviera from Shaftsbury, VT, 455/370 hp, console, air conditioning
See more for sale in the Buick Muscle Car Section online.HOW ABOUT A LONDON TAXI ...
A collector from Derby, Connecticut has listed his beautiful 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible for sale. He says it has been in one family its whole life. What is rare about this Olds is that it came from the factory with a big block 455 motor making it a desirable muscle car. 1969 Oldsmobile 442 from Wilmington, DE, SLIDE SHOW, #s Muncie 4-spd, 400 ci
1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme Convertible, Midwest Car Exchange, IL, 350 Olds, auto, $19,900
See more for sale in the Buick Muscle Car Section online, or watch for fresh listings appearing as they are listed in real time on the New Listings page.LATE MODEL SPORTS CARS ...
Do you remember that trip to London and cruising the streets in those distinctive taxi's? You can own one. Classic Auto Showplace in Troy Michigan has a white 2004 London Taxi in its inventory. About 250 London taxis are here in the U.S, brought here between the years of 2003 and 2004.
CLASSIC STATION WAGONS ...
A private seller in Flower Mound, Texas has a Machine silver metallic 2007 Corvetter Z06. It comes with a 2LZ Preferred Equipment Group package with a fully equiped high end sound system. It has Borla cat back exhaust and a Titanium Gray interior. Be seen at night thanks to the reflective custom red orange sticker package on this 2007 Mustang Roush. This car listed in Thorton, Colorado, has a Rousch supercharger plus many other high end goodies. The seller says the car has never seen rain or snow. 1997 Corvette Coupe, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, LS1, 5.7L, V8, 345hp, leather
2005 Pontiac GTO, Bethal Park, PA, Dyno tuned at 463hp, 10,000 miles
2002 Jaguar XK8, Marshons, OH, red, loaded with options
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.ROCK N ROLL '50s CARS ...
A seller in Cumming, Georgia says this 1967 Chevy II Station Wagon has only 55,000 miles on it. If you are into collector station wagons, this one is for you. It has a 250ci 6-cylinder engine with automatic transmission. Factory air conditioning keeps the interior cool. Want to see another Chevy II wagon?
1966 Chevy II Station Wagon, Oshawa, Ontario, street driven only, 406 small block, TH350, tubbed
See many more Woodys and Station Wagons listed by year in the Classic Station Wagon Section.
The seller in Bridgville, Pennsylvania says this 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible is all original. It is partially restored, the seller explains. He also says the car has 57,675 original miles and in "showroom condition." This red 1957 Ford Thunderbird offered by Mershon's in Springfield, Ohio, comes with both a white hard and soft top. It is powered by an original 312ci engine with automatic transmission and matching numbers. The car has rear skirts and F78-14 wide whitewall tires. The Kingsman, Arizona owner of this 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria is motivated to sell. It comes with a 292 Thunderbird motor, 4-barrel carburetor and tinted glass. He says the car is restored. The seller is so motivated that he's giving it up for $19,500. See many more listed by year in the Classic Ford Section or Classic Chevrolet Section watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.
CLASSIC MICRO CARS ...
STREET RODS FOR SALE ...
How often do you see one of these? Daniel Schmitt & Co. in St. Louis has in stock a 1957 BMW Isetta. This micro car is painted in two-tone pink over dark burgundy. It comes well equipped with the optional sunroof. The Isetta was one of the most successful microcars produced in the post Word War II era.
What is unique about this 1934 Ford Highboy Roadster in Wasago Beach, Ontario is that the front end is steel with a glass hood. It also sits on a custom CNC bent 2 X 4 tube frame with a tube front axle. The seller calls this car "an ideal street or show rod." Unique Speciality & Classic Cars in Mankato, Minnesota offers this 1918 Dodge Touring Sedan. The car looks to be in high quality condition with bright red paint and tan leather interior. They say the car has only 10,000 miles on it. A Tennessee seller calls his 1934 Ford 5-W Coupe a show quality custom street rod. It's built with an all steel body and powered by a 350 engine. It has brandywine paint and classic striping. This 1933 Ford Roadster in North Vancouver, British Columbia was built on a boxed original 1933 Ford frame. It has a 350 Chevy engine with 450horsepower and a B&M blower. The seller says the undercarriage is clean. More Street Rods. . . .
1933 Ford 5-W Coupe, Blue Ridge, CA, all steel uncut body
1948 Mercury Coupe, Midwest Car Exchange, Alsip, Illinois, 350 ZZ3, flathead valve covers
1941 Chevy Pickup, Classical Gas, Arlington, TX, Rat Rod, 4" chop, 307 V8, $8,500
See many more listed by year in the Street Rod Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.
CUSTOM BUILDER ...
CLASSIC CUSTOMS ...
Ask the seller and he'll tell you his 2000 Custom Hardtail in Wasaga Beach, Ontario was built by Harold Mutter of ProMotion Motorcycle Systems Inc. It has a custom Daytec hardtail frame. The seller claims 50 miles have been put on this bike since it was built. See more in the Custom Cycles section.
IMPORTED SPORTS CARS ...
This elegant, extremely detailed 1949 Mercury Convertible listed in Kokomo, Indiana was chopped 3" and lowered 4", according to the seller. It has a '52 Packard grille and comes with 11 extra teeth. See the SLIDE SHOW ad for multiple high quality photos. No expenses were spared in the restoration of this 1961 Pontiac Bonneville listed by a private seller in Madison, Wisconsin. It features Air Ride Technology. The seller says it's a custom California show car with no rust. He said he spent $39,000 on the car's restoration. Here is another Bonneville. This 1959 Pontiac Bonneville in Stoughton, WI is offered at a very low price. It is a two-door hardtop. The owner says the 389 Tri-Power drivetrain was completely rebuilt in September. This car is "a head turner where ever you go," the seller says. More Classic Customs. . .
1956 Chevy 210 Sedan, Unique Speciality & Classic Cars, MN, Mild 350 shorty headers
1953 Chrysler New Yorker Newport, Vanguard, MI, 331 Hemi, Chrysler Firepower
1960 Chevy Impala Coupe, Los Angles, CA, just finished, C-Kit, skirts
See hundred more listed in the Classic Customs Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they are posted on the New Listings page.
CLASSIC AMERICANA ...
Valenti Classics in Caledonia, Wisconsin. claims only two of these 1968 Mercedes 250 SL were built in 1968. This dealership has one of these models in their inventory. The car comes with two tops. One is a dark blue soft top; the other is a silver hard top. 1981 Mercedes 380 SL, Lena, WI, 2 tops, 69,000 original miles
1980 Nissan 280 ZX, Larkspur, CO, one of only 2,500 black/gold combo models
See more in the Classic Sports Car Section.
POPULAR LUXURY SUV ...
Another fine classic is offerd by Daniel Schmitt & Co. in St. Louis. The restoration on this 1936 Ford Rumble Seat Cabriolet is recently completed with no expenses spared. It is finished in classic all black with a beautiful tan interior and matching black convertible top. This 1922 Hupmobile Express Truck from Lena, Wisconsin, has an interesting story. The seller says this was formerly a touring car that was converted to an express truck during WWII when civilian trucks were not easy to get. Find it in the Orphan Car Section. The seller in Dana Point, California says this 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe was professionally refinished with a ground up restoration. It comes with a canvas top and rumble seat. According to the seller, this Ford was a low mileage original from a one-owner family. See hundreds more for sale in the Classic Ford Section online.
CLASSIC CONVERTIBLES ...
Fastlane Classic Cars in St. Charles Missouri is offering this 2007 Cadillac Escalade. It is powered by a 4WD, 6.2L V8 Vortec engine with VVT 403 horsepower. It's a 6-speed automatic with many power options. See more in the SUV Section.
Check out this gorgeous black 1960 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible, listed in Redford, Michigan. It has a rebuilt 361ci Golden Commando engine and 4-barrel carburetor. It even has dual exhaust. The seller says this convertible is a "fast, smooth driving car." In 1971, Oldsmobile offered only 4 exterior colors to the Cutlass model. Unique Speciality & Classic Cars in Mankato, Minnesota has this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible in Lime Green. It has the infamous "Rocket 8" 350 small block engine. This "suicide door droptop" from R&H Motocars in Eastlake, Ohio is a 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible. They say it "is an awesome cruiser." The black exterior and white interior looks the way a luxury car should. See more in the Convertible Section online.
CLASSIC CORVETTE ...
SPECIAL SHELBY TRIBUTES ...
A 1962 Corvette Convertible is offered by Mershons. The say it received a completed frame-off restoration, and comes with an original 327/340 #s matching engine and a 4-speed transmission. See more for sale in the Corvette Section. IHC ROLLBACK ...
R & H Motorcars in Eastlake, Ohio has a rare resto mod tribute. This 1968 Ford Shelby Super Snake is a tribute to the big block Mustangs back in '68. As such it is equipped with an all aluminum 428 big block, supercharged engine. Its white exterior comes with unique GT500 trim. Here is another Shelby tribute offered by R & H Motorcars. The 1965 Shelby GT 350 is said to be one of 34 "R" model factory racers made by Shelby. It has the characteristic Wimbledon white paint with Lemans blue racing stripes. Another Shelby tribute from R & H Motorcars. . .
1968 Eleanor Mustang, Eastlake, OH, Keith Kraft built 408 engine
Want more Shelby's? Take a peak at the Cars On Line Shelby Section.
CLASSIC MILITARY JEEP ...
A business on wheels! This 1997 International 4700 in Green Bay, Wisconsin has what you need to get the job done. It's got an aluminum Jerr dan rollback with a wheel lift. See more for sale in the Commercial Truck Section.
A complete nut-and-bolt restoration was done on this 1953 Willy's Jeep M38A1C, says the Eagle River, Wisconsin seller. They say the rare "C" model has unique options such as a heavy suspension to support a gun mount. See more for sale in the Jeep Section.
MUSCLE CAR CLONES
1972 Chevelle SS454 Convertible
recreation of an SS
1967 Chevy Nova SS L79
high winding 327/350hp
1966 Shelby GT350H
excellent detail
Cool Cars in Pompano Beach, Florida offers an excellent recreation of a Chevelle SS. They say this 1972 Chevelle SS454 Convertible (pictured left) has a red paint job on a straight body. It also has a new black convertible top. Meanwhile, it took 4 1/2 months to give this 1967 Chevy Nova SS L79 (above middle) a rotisserie restoration, according to it's Lebanon, Pennsylvania owner. It's equipped with a high horsepower 327/350 horsepower engine. You may want to pay attention to the excellent detail done on the 1966 Shelby GT350H (pictured right) offered by Unique Speciality & Classic Cars in Mankato, Minnesota. It is a recreation of the rare Shelby GT350H, better known as the Hertz Rent-A-Racer.Don't miss these recreations for sale today in the New Listings:
1971 Chevelle SS 454 Convertible 350, 4-speed, Paser Gold Willmar, MN 1971 Chevelle Malibu Convertible SS Badging, Slide Show Sussex, WI
DEAL OF THE DAY
It is a sign of the times. Prices continue to drop on some very nice collector cars. Newsletter readers know that we feature the best ones 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 best deals among the fresh ads on our website. Then during the coming week you'll see these cars featured on the home page of our website in the DEAL of the DAY graphic that looks like a "rear view mirror."You'll love the mild custom '50s look of this 1956 Ford Fairlane Custom from Roanoke, Virginia. It is a 2-Door Club Sedan and the seller says it has been beautifully restored.
Although he describes it as a "survivor", obviously by his own words it has some custom tweaks. What he is trying to say is that the 292 Y block V8 and Ford-O-Matic transmission are original. He says everything on the car works. He describes it to be a nicely restored classic. Among the things that he says have been redone are the water pump, fuel pump, manifold, exhaust and gas tank. The interior is said to be original although he notes that the front seat cover could be replaced. He uses the words "beautiful condition" to summarize this car. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. I hope you are sitting down ... 'cause the price on this car is only $14,500.
Drive in style in this baby blue1961 Plymouth Sport Wagon from Butler, Indiana. Don'tforget to bring your frineds and family because this station wagon looks to have lots of room. It has a white hard top, factory dark tinted windows. It runs by a 318 poly engine and push button automatic transmission. The seller says this vehicle is, "very solid, and dependable," and, "very rare and original." For a listed price of only $7,900, it will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday.
Check out this bright yellow 1950 Chevy Sedan Deliverylisted for sale in Putnam, Connecticut. It has a 305 Chevy small block engine with a turbo 400 transmission. The car grips the road with 15" rally wheels. These vehicles wee originally built to be dependable work vehicles back in the day. The seller says this car has a great finish with plenty of room on the side for signage. He says it "is a great hot rod for the money." It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday because the seller is only asking $15,000.
The seller of this1973 Corvette 454 in Franklin, North Carolina says the car has 56,000
original miles on it. It's an all white painted T-Top Vette with a factory 454 big block engine, original motor and 4-speed manual transmission. He also says the interior appears original but showing some normal wear and tear. According to the owner, the engine runs good and strong. He says a new clutch ws installed making the car and shift "nice and smooth." "We have taken it on several two hour trips with no problems at all," the owner reports. For only $17,500, you can go on your own road trips. This is why this Vette will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday.
It's not very offen that a low cost resto mod comes along. We are furtunate to see this 1966 Mustang Sedan Resto Mod from Hahira, Georgia listed. The owner describes this Mustang as a #2 car with a rebuilt V8 Cobra engine that cranks out near 400 horsepower. He adds that only 2,500 miles have been put on the car since restoration. The car has new seats and a restored interior. The seller said he spent $6,000 on the paint job alone with total restoration costs of $28,000. However, he is only asking $18,000 making this Mustang our DEAL of the DAY.
The Franklin, North Carolina seller of this 1968 Ford Torino GT says this car, "runs anddrive great." We hope he's right because it has a 390 engine, power steering and power brakes. Not much more is said about this car. However, what we can tell you is that this 1968 Torino is a first year model. It was made to be an upsale version of the Ford Fairline. Ford produced Torino's between1968 and 1976. Now, you have the opportunity to buy one for the low price of $12,500. This is a DEAL of the DAY that can't be beat.
If you ever wanted a low cost traditional street rod, here's your chance. Here is a 1931
Ford Model A Pickup in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It has a 1940 Merc 289ci Flathead V8 engine encased in an all original steel body. The engine is accompanied with a C4 automatic transmission. Look good driving this oldie with its black exterior and fire accents on the door. The interior, the seller says, is LeBaron Bonney stock. The car, "runs great and is fun to drive," according to the seller. Althought the seller says the car was appraised at $29,500, he's letting it go for $27,000. No wonder this car is our DEAL of the DAY this week.
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 at http://www.cars-on-line.com/insp-1stpg.html
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:
1969 Chevelle SS 454 Pompano Beach, FL $19,500 1946 Chevy 3/4-Ton PV Plano, IL $10,500 1982 Camaro Z/28 Pace Car Geneseo NY $13,500 2000 Jaguar XK8 Convt. Glendora, CA $12,500 1985 Buick Regal T-Type Glenburn, ME $10,900 1972 Cheville SS Grene, IA $15,900 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."
1984 Monte Carlo SS St. Charles, MO $8,995 1965 Ford Thunderbird Bridgeville, PA $5,000 1972 Buick Electra 225 Troy, MI $6,850 1968 Ford Thunderbird Clemmons, NC $3,300 1972 Chevelle Greene, IA $7,500 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.
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"Thank you for providing a nice easy to use ad website at a fair price," said Olaf from Fredericksburg, Virginia when he SOLD his 1969 Ford Mustang through a Cars On Line run-til-sold ad."I received 6 inquiries with one from Norway. Finally sold the vehicle to a Cadillac lover in San Marco, Ca. He wanted more photos and finally he had an inspector look the car over and made an offer which I accepted and he had an enclosed car carrier come up to pick it up as he did not want the low mileage Cad paint or body damaged. Your website got more action then when I tried displaying it around my town..Thanks again for the great service," said Gerald from Danville, California when he SOLD his 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille through a Cars On Line run-til-sold ad.
"The ad on your site made it very nice to sell our car," said Larry from Owosso, Michigan when he SOLD his 1969 Chevy Nova using a Cars On Line run-til-sold ad.Below is a list of cars SOLD Thru Cars On Line during the past week (November 13, 2009 - November 19, 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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