SAMPLE NEWSLETTER: FROM January 29, 2010
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You may have to read this newsletter fast ... some of these cars are selling before we can even let you know about them. A 1969 Camaro SS 350 from Florida was listed for sale on Wednesday. But before we could include it in our DEAL of the DAY feature below, it was SOLD. By the way, the DEAL of the DAY feature is full of desirable cars at the best prices we have seen in weeks.
Today in the Cars On Line Daily Update newsletter you'll see a great selection of collector cars for sale, including a Baldwin Motion Corvette, an original Kaiser Darrin, many desirable big block mid-year Corvettes, a Hemi Cuda, a Superbird, exotic sports cars, convertibles, incredible project cars and the biggest selection of pampered, low miles cars we've seen this year so far. You'll also see a fine selection of Late Model Sports Cars, with a 2010 Camaro SS, the 2008 Hemi Super Bee which is no longer being produced and a 2008 Corvette Z06 all in the mix.
BARRETT-JACKSON PRICES UP 14 PERCENT
We're back from Scottsdale and have been sifting through the mountain of data that wascreated by last week's Barrett-Jackson Auction. We now know that prices on investment grade cars were up by 14 percent over last year's sale. Some categories of collector cars that we follow did better than others. And there were some surprises, but overall the averages show a trend to the upside, and, most important, a stabilizing influence on the collector car market in general. The cars that seem to have gone up the most were classic '50s cars. Although prices were up over last year on '50s classics, the selection was pretty thin at the sale. There was an incredible selection of classic pickup trucks from the '50s, '60s and '70s, probably the best we've ever seen at the Scottsdale show. Click here for an in-depth look at Barrett-Jackson Auction prices for 2010.
RARE ORIGINAL SPORTS CAR
We often hear how first generation Corvettes and Ford Thunderbirds were the first American sports cars. But there was another American sports car which is now more rare and desirable than either of the aforementioned. The Kaiser Darrin wasthe first production fiberglass sports car in the US. The 1953 Corvette was produced so late in the model year that the 1954 Kaiser Darrin actually beat it into showrooms by one month. The two-seater sports car featured a unique "pocket door" design that made the doors slide back inside the fenders of the car. It also featured a three-position convertible top.
Unique Specialty & Classics from Mankato, Minnesota has listed a 1954 Kaiser Darrin for sale on the Cars On Line website. It is No. 218 out of the 435 actually built by Kaiser for the 1954 model year. It was the only year of production for the American made sports car. Unique says this one has just 48,000 miles. From the photos you would conclude that it was an older restoration that has been driven. Most of these cars are in museums. This is one of the few which you will find available for sale. The asking price is $129,500. A supercharged 1954 Kaiser Darrin was one of the top 20 cars sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction last weekend. It went for $220,000. You'll find another 1954 Kaiser Darrin listed for sale on our site linked under the category Classic Cars > Other. That's where you find all the interesting "orphan cars" (those not produced by the Big Three.)
FORD TURNS A PROFIT
The happy news out of Dearborn, Michigan on Monday was that Ford had turned a profit in its fiscal third quarter. We had reported here in the Cars On Line.com newsletter that Ford's numbers looked good in terms of its increased market share. As newsletter readers may remember we predicted that they would soon be profitable again. But little did we know that Ford would return to profitablility so soon.Ford Motor Co. said it earned a profit of $997 million in the third quarter, a $1.2 billion rebound from the third quarter a year ago. Revenues from auto sales in the third quarter hit $27.9 billion on the sale of 1.23 million vehicles. That is a five percent increase in revenues for the three-month period. Ford said they will have their first full year of profitability since 2005.
Ford is the only one of the Big Three automotive manufacturers to refuse government bailout money last year. But in the third quarter, Ford benefited from the Cash for Clunkers program. Ford also gained market share against Toyota, General Motors and Chrysler. Ford Motor Co said it should be on solid ground in 2011. However the UAW is likely to have something to say about that. They rejected Ford's proposed labor contract.
RARE "MUSTERO" OFFERED
In 1965 and 1966, Ford authorized Beverly Hills Mustang LTD in California to build a hybrid version of the Mustang which outfitted it with a Ford Ranchero style mini pickup bed. Most Mustang afficionadoes believe that Beverly Hills Mustang built 50 of these conversions, all authorized by Ford. About 35 of them were thought to have beenexported to Europe. One of those, a 1966 Mustero conversion (shown here) is offered for sale at Classic Muscle Cars.com in Wauconda, Illinois.
Beverly Hills Mustang was authorized by Ford to change the body parts as well as engine, transmision and exhaust to create a mini Mustang pickup. The cost of the conversion was $6,500, making the Mustero as expensive as a Shelby Cobra at the time. The conversion was accomplished by removing the rear seat and roof section just forward the rear seat. A heavy duty fiberglass truck bed was installed. The roof line was matched up with the rear window section giving the Mustang the look of a mini pick-up. Custom side windows had to be installed to match the newly shaped roof line. Here is a link to a page on Mustang Mutations with some good information and photos of Musteros.
LOW MILES CARS
1979 Corvette L82
31k original miles
1970 Buick Riviera GS
455 ci, 33k miles
1965 Mustang GT
6,200 original miles
Newsletter readers are always hearing us say that buying Corvettes is like buying gold. Well, here is a 1979 Corvette L82 (shown above left) that is said to have only 31k original miles. The private seller from Jasper, Alabama adds that it is "all numbers matching." He is asking $18,500 for the red 4-speed Vette. Similarly, the 1970 Buick Riviera GS (show above center) was listed by a private seller from Shaftsbury, Vermont. He tells us that the "country club" elegance is partly because of the low mileage -- just 33k miles, he says. And The Auto Collections in Las Vegas has again listed a top quality, low miles classic, a 1965 Mustang GT (above right) which they say has only 6,200 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.
1988 Mazda RS-7 SE 8,190 miles, still smells new Gurney, IL 1981 Corvette black, 21k actual miles Auburn, MI 1968 Dodge Dart 270 15k actual miles Byron Center, MI 1978 Cadillac Eldorado 34k miles, mint condition Covington, VA 1995 Corvette Pace Car 27k miles, 5.7L V8 Mankato, MN 1983 Buick Riviera Convt 39,900 miles, 5.0 V8 Mankato, MN 1987 Camaro IROC-Z black, 35k orig miles Edgerton, WI 1987 Pontiac Trans Am 23k actual miles Greer, SC 1979 Buick Electra Ltd 17k miles, Landau top Lakeland, FL 1977 Chrysler Newport 35k orig miles Lakeland, FL 1977 Lincoln Mark V 34k miles, pristine cond Lakeland, FL 1985 Cadillac Eldo Biarritz 38k miles, loaded Houston, TX 1991 Camaro RS 41k miles, see video Greene, IA 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass 31k actual miles, $6,975 Troy, MI 1985 Pontiac Trans Am 19k actual miles, see video Charlotte, NC
PROJECT CARS
1915 Speedster
American LaFrance
1938 Chevy Master
Humpback project
1970 Pontiac TA
#s matching
If you are still looking for a project car to restore this winter, we have an interesting selection for you today. Chicago Classic Cars in Gurney, Illinois has listed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is a 1915 American LaFrance Speedster (shown above left) that is in need of completion. For all of you vintage racers, you may have just discovered "gold." A 1940 Willys Pickup truck (above center) has been listed by a would-be restorer in Pasadena, California. He says it has a straight all steel body, with Ford 9", Chevy subframe, no engine, no transmission. And for our muscle car restorers, what could be better than a 1970 Pontiac Trans Am (above right) that is said to be straight and numbers matching? This one is from Everest, Kansas.And here are a few more:
The Project Car Section continues to be one of our most popular categories. 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.
1951 Mercury Coupe Nova clip, '78 rear end Bulverde, TX 1957 Olds Super 88 HT J-2 371 Tripower Roanoke, VA
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TODAY'S FEATURED NEW LISTINGS
LATE MODEL SPORTS CARS ...
CLASSIC MUSTANGS ...
A 2010 Camaro SS has been listed by a classic car dealer in Mankato, Minnesota. Unique Specialty & Classic tells us that this car is equipped with the 2SS package (SS/RS), Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-piston calipers. They say it has just 1,800 miles. Legendary Motorcar Co just posted a highly desirable 2008 Corvette Z06 which they say has only 1,126 miles. It has the 7.0L LS7 big block engine producing 505 hp. They say the incredible modern 427 sounds great and spans the quarter mile in 12 seconds. This Machine silver Vette is barely broken in. Sporty and elegant, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet is shod with 18" ASA wheels. Prestige Motorcar Co in Clifton Park, New York tells us it has only 15k miles, and its Flame Opal exterior and black Napa leather interior are still like new. You'll like the price. A private seller from San Antonio, Texas has listed a very hard-to-find 2007 Mustang GT/CS, better known as the California Special. It is all decked out with a GT appearance pkg., hood scoop, 18-in. polished wheels, power everything and heated seats. Already a collectible, the 2008 Dodge Super Bee has been discontinued. This one is #178 of only 1,000 produced. It has Option Pkg 3 appearance items and only 3,600 miles, according to the seller from Manassas, Virginia. He says it also has Alcoa wheels, Brembo brakes, Bilstein shocks and a kicker sound system. 2005 Ford Thunderbird from Calabach, NC, show car, 36k miles
2004 Corvette Z06, Specialty Sales, San Carlos, CA, 5.7L 405 hp, 6-spd
2005 Ford Thunderbird, Specialty Sales, San Carlos, CA, 50th Anniversary edition
2005 Corvette, Prestige Motorcar Co, NY, Victory red, Bose Premium sound
1997 Corvette, Prestige Motorcar Co, NY, rare 2-tone interior, yellow
2007 Dodge Charger SRT8, Washington, DC, only 43 actual miles
2002 Mercedes SLK32 AMG, The Auto Collections, NV, 7,500 orig 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 ROD HEAVEN ...
A collector from Wentzville, Missouri offers a sweet yellow 1966 Mustang Convertible for sale with a black interior. Besides the nice color combo it has a 289 ci C code engine and automatic transmission. Depending on condition, it could be on the money at $21,995. 1967 Mustang Convertible, Cool Cars, FL, 289, auto, straight, $17,500
See more for sale in the Mustang Section online.
MOPAR MUSCLE CARS ...
We're playin' with some Old Skool hot rods today. This flamed 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe from San Antonio, Texas sports steelie wheels, a chromed Super Bell front end, red with black ostrich interior, custom chassis and lots of billet aluminum. Show graphics and a chromed Jaguar rear end are featured on a 1932 Chevy Pickup street rod listed by Classical Gas Enterprises out of Texas. They say it has an old skool look paint job by Art Himsl. A multiple show winner, it was invited to Blackie's 50th Anniversary show. The 1930 Ford Model A Lowboy Sedan has been chopped 4 1/2 inches, says the owner in Greentown, Indiana. Obviously it has been radically channeled and the ad says the wheels were raised 4". It is a '60s hot rod fashion statement. There are some great street rod builders in Colorado. They say this 1932 Ford HiBoy Roadster has only 500 miles since built. It has a Lonestar body, Cornhusker chassis, '95 fuel injected LT-1, 4L60E tranny, carbon fiber dash insert, many awards. Classical Gas also listed this Coast-to-Coast 1937 Ford Roadster which they say has under 5,000 miles. They say it never fails to bring home trophies. You've probably seen it at Goodguys. The stance is enhanced with Intro Matrix wheels. Or see more:
1932 Ford Highboy Roadster from Eveleth, MN, high detailed, national show car
1937 Ford Tudor Sedan from San Diego, CA, all Henry Ford steel, Heidt's front
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.
CHEVROLET MUSCLE CARS ...
Can you believe we almost made this 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda our DEAL of the DAY today? True. Where else would you be able to find a real Hemi Cuda for just $110,000? They say the engine is NOM, but that the Cuda was a real Hemi car. See the beautiful shot of this 1970 Plymouth Superbird full size in the ad. This Winged Warrior from Scottsdale, Arizona is said to have a 440 6 Pack and a 4-speed. And if you've read our Barrett-Jackson report you know the prices on these big block Birds are going up in value again. The same is true for a 1970 Plymouth Cuda from Waverly, Iowa. The seller says it is a real V code big block and real 6 Pack car. From the photos and the price you may conclude that it is in driver qualilty. Where else can you find one for $49,500? More Mopars, please!
1970 Plymouth Road Runner from Waverly, IA, #s match, 383 4-spd
1969 Plymouth Road Runner from Sunbury, OH, mint, Jet black, 504 ci
See more in the Mopar Muscle Car Section.1968 Dodge Charger 500, Coyote Classics, IA, 440 4V, auto 727
1970 Dodge Dart Swinger from Woodburn, OR, NOM built motor
1973 Dodge Challenger Ralley, Coyote Classics, IA, 360 4V, fact air
See more in the Classic Dodge Section, or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
MERCURY MUSCLE CARS ...
Classic Muscle Cars.com has done it again. They have just listed a 1970 Baldwin Motion Corvette. The listing is so fresh they do not even have the full history on this one. There is no mention so far about documentation or provenance. This "fantasy dream car" photo is a nice promotion for Prestige Motorcar Co in Clifton Park, New York. They have a reputation there for their restoration work. Here you see, left to right, a 1968 Corvette 427/435 Convertible Bloomington Survivor; a Lynndale blue 1967 427/390hp, Bloomington Gold 2003, NCRS Top Flight Award; a 1966 427/390hp, 36-gallon Big Tank, NCRS Top Flight Award; and a 1965 Corvette Convertible, frame off restoration, with 396/425 hp. All are for sale now.
1968 Corvette Big Block Roadster from WI, 427/390 hp, 4-spd
1967 Corvette Big Block Cpe from Largo, FL,Rally red, 427/390 hp
1967 Corvette L79 Convertible from Allentown, PA, "all numbers matching"
1965 Corvette Convertible, Corvette Experience, FL, NOM 327/350 hp, 4-spd
1972 Corvette, Mershons World of Cars, OH, Targa blue, factory air
1973 Corvette LS4 454, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, Mille Miglia red, 4-spd
1971 Corvette Cpe, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, Steel Cities gray, 454 ci
See more in the Corvette Section online.Mershons World of Cars has come up with another 1970 Chevelle SS LS6, the icon of the muscle car era. They say this one is original and #s matching. 1969 Chevelle SS from Pasadena, CA, frame-on restoration, desert car
1970 Chevelle SS 396 from Clinton Twp, MI, complete resto, 4-spd
1967 Chevelle SS from Wilmington, NC, 138 code, older restoration, NOM
1965 Chevy Malibu SS Convertible, Unique Specialty & Classics, MN
1973 Chevelle SS 454 from Dubuque, IA, beautiful, always stored, air
See more in the Chevelle Section online.
1970 Chevy Monte Carlo from Edmond, OK, NOM 454, other #s match1969 Camaro RS/SS from Las Vegas, NV, real X-11, correct 350, $25,900
1967 Camaro SS from Merrill, WI, 350 4-spd, completely redone
1967 Camaro, Southern Motors, MI, 396, RS/SS stuff, Tremec, see video
See hundreds more muscle cars in the Camaro Section online, or watch as fresh Camaros and Chevelles are listed in real time on the Cars On Line New Listings page.
OLDSMOBILE PERFORMANCE ...
How rare is this? A 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible was listed by Classical Gas Enterprises in Texas. They say it is an original K code car. Boy, this 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone from Miramar, Florida looks sharp in the photos. These Cyclones are hard to find. It has a 289 V8 and a 4-speed. See more like these in the Mercury Muscle Car Section.
PONTIAC MUSCLE CARS ...
Classic Muscle Cars.com in Wauconda, Illinois has also listed a 1973 Hurst Oldsmobile, one of only 1,097 such cars produced. It has the 455 Olds motor and Hurst dual gate shifter. See more in the Classic Oldsmobile Section online.
BUICK PERFORMANCE ...
A private collector from Noank, Connecticut has just posted a 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible which he says is "all numbers matching" and restored. He says it is PHS documented, a 4-speed and has air conditioning. Mershons World of Cars in Springfield, Ohio also posted a Tyrol blue 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible. They say it has had a complete frame off restoration with a correct WT400 motor and a 4-speed. A dealer from Waverly, Iowa posted this 1970 Pontiac GTO with Ram Air, a #s matching 455 HO and a 4-speed. The super rare GTO is said to be PHS documented and has bucket seats. Vanguard Auto Sales in Farmington, Michigan is a clearing house for Michigan collectors. Here they posted a 1973 Pontiac Trans Am which they say is the cleanest one they've seen. It has a 455 4V and the documents are in the photos. Or see more:
1967 Pontiac GTO from Douglassville, PA, Tyrol blue, #s match YS400
1967 Pontiac GTO, Mershons World of Cars, OH, Regimental red, YS 400
1968 Pontiac GTO, Coyote Classics, IA, black, NOM 389 Tripower, $18,995
See hundreds more for sale in the Pontiac GTO Section online.
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, 400 4V, auto
1978 Pontiac Trans Am from Thorn Hill, TN, rare color, 6.6L, auto
1979 Pontiac Trans Am from Merrill, WI, black & gold Bandit colors
See hundreds more for sale in the Firebird / Trans Am Section online. Or view ads as they come in in real time on the New Listings page.
Buick performance fans will remember the early Grand Sports, Buick's entry into the muscle car market. The Auto Collections posted this 1965 Buick Grand Sport Hardtop with the bullet proof 401 Buick V8 and GS anti-roll bar. 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe from Atlanta, GA, rare, 1 of 1,500 produced
See hundreds more for sale in the Buick Muscle Car Section online, or view ads as they come in in real time on the New Listings page.
AMC MUSCLE CAR ...
CLASSIC WOODIE WAGON ...
A private collector from Derby, Connecticut placed a 1968 AMC AMX for sale. It is Frost white with red Go stripes as a recent quality repaint. Look for more like this one in the AMC Muscle Car Section online.
Don't mis this beautiful SLIDE SHOW ad on a 1950 Ford Custom Woodie Wagon from Kalona, Iowa. One just like this sold last week at the Barrett-Jackson for huge money. This one has undergone a detailed restoration. See many more in the Station Wagon Section online.
EXOTIC SPORTS CAR ...NICELY PRICED MOTORHOME ...
A highly desirable 2005 Ferrari 360 Modena Spider is offered by Specialty Sales of Pleasanton, California. This F1 has the V8 which is easy to maintain. They say it has just 19k miles. See more in the Ferrari Section online. The other Specialty Sales store in San Carlos, California has this 2006 Maserati Quattroporte, a 4.2L V8 with just 30k miles. It is priced less than an Aston Martin. See Maseratis listed under Import Cars > Other. ROCK N ROLL '50s CARS ...
A 1996 Holiday Rambler 33-Ft was listed at a very nice price by an owner from DePere, Wisconsin. You'll see the interior accoutrements. They say it has air units and TVs included. See more for sale in the RV Section online. RESTORED 4X4's ...
Here's what was missing at the Barrett-Jackson last week, '50s Mopars. A 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman has been listed from Kerrville, Texas with the Hemi engine and a 4-barrel. See more in the DeSoto Section. A full rotisserie restored 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible was just posted by a private seller in Rochester, Michigan. It is equipped with rare factory air conditioning. Down in Ford country you'll find cars like this 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible from Mt. Holly, North Carolina. They say it has been restored frame-off and has the desirable 312 V8 engine. See more in the Classic Ford Section. A private seller from McFarland, Wisconsin is offering his 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, a "baby bird." He says it is factory original and #s matching. Also see:
1956 Ford Thunderbird, Legendary Motorcar Co, power seat, C-Kit
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop from Madisonville, TN, unrestored original
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan, Old Town Automobile, MD, 265 V8
1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria from Mt. Holly, NC, frame-off restoration
See many more listed by year in the Classic Ford Section, Classic Chevrolet Section, and more, or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.PRO TOURING AND STREET MACHINES ...
Who says a 4X4 truck can't be a classic. This 1972 Chevrolet CST 4X4 Blazer is said to be totally restored and the photos show it. It comes from Mesa, Arizona and the price is $14,500. They say there are just 3,200 miles since the redo. 1970 Ford Bronco Halfcab, Classical Gas Enterprises, TX, has pickup bed
See many more for sale in the Off Road and 4X4 Section.
COBRA REPRODUCTIONS ...
A California hot rodder has to sell his 1967 Chevy Nova to save his house. Help him out and get yourself a 350 stroker with SS interior that has been mini-tubbed. There are only 14,700 original miles on this 1987 Mustang GT. Yet a Pennsylvania collector decided to modify it. It is supercharged with ceramic headers. The seller says he still keeps it garaged although it does the quarter mile in 12.76. 1964 Chevy Nova SS from Pass Christian, MS, 383 stroker, Must II
1967 Mustang Pro Touring from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Shelby tribute
See many more listed by year in the Street Machine Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.
CLASSIC STATION WAGONS ...
A sports car enthusiast from Spring Hill, Florida listed this desirable 1966 Shelby AC Cobra reproduction by Everett Morrison. The high quality Cobra has a 460 Ford engine producing 560 hp. 1965 Shelby Cobra, Streetside Classics, NC, 408 stroker, see video
See hundreds more like these in the Replica Section online, or watch as they are listed daily in real time on our New Listings page.
CLASSIC SPORTS CARS ...
One of my favorite station wagon designs is the 1957 Buick Century Cabellero. This one was listed by Chicago Classic Cars in Gurney, Illinois. Notice the spots and chrome wheels. The colors are Seminole red over Dover white. 1956 Chevrolet 210 2-Dr Wagon, Unique Specialty, MN, see sweet undercarriage
1964 Chevy Biscayne Wagon, Classical Gas, TX, lowered, 468 ci
See more for sale in the Station Wagon Section online.
NOTED SPORT BIKE ...
A very rare 1959 Triumph TR3A Roadster has been listed by a collector from Wentzville, Missouri which he says is an excellent driver. The ad copy says it comes with dual carbs and a 4-speed transmission. See more in the Triumph Section. The Auto Collections in Las Vegas can always be counted on to have classic Jaguars in their inventory. Here is a 1962 Jaguar XKE Roadster which they say has only 7,400 original miles. See more in the Jaguar Section. 1973 MGB Convertible, Cool Cars, FL, twin carb, 4-spd, new top, tonneau
1968 Mercedes 280 SL from New Haven, CT, coupe roadster
See many more listed by year in the Classic Sports Car Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.CLASSIC PICKUP TRUCKS ...
If you are into collecting classic motorcycles, this 1972 Triumph Daytona T100R will interest you. A collector from Bristol, Rhode Island says it has had a professional rebuild. See more in the Classic Motorcyle Section.
VW MICRO BUS ...
With classic pickup trucks almost dominating the Arizona auctions last week you know they will be hot this spring. A nice looking 1949 Ford F1 Custom Pickup was listed from Dade City, Florida. The stance is appealing. You must check out the Sunflower yellow 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup posted by Fastlane Classic Cars out of St. Charles, Missouri. They say it went through a 4-year restoration in Texas. It has a 350 4V with a 12-bolt rear end. One of the nicest looking customs we've seen this week, this flamed 1955 Ford F100 has been offered for sale by Classical Gas Enterprises in Texas. The asking price is only $23,750. In 1990 Chevrolet put a big block into this Chevy SS 454 Pickup truck to appeal to performance enthusiasts. So an Arizona hot rodder took it the rest of the way and backhalved it and added a 3-link suspension and ladder bars. 1953 Ford F100, Classical Gas, TX, custom built by Terry Altman
1971 Chevy C-10 Custom from Livingston, TX, cold air, disc brakes, $15,000
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton Pickup from Harvard, IL, finished in '05, ZZ383 Fastburn
1970 GMC Stepside, Classic Car Marketing, CA, big window, 502 ci, custom
1965 Chevy Pickup, Flemings Ultimate Garage, MD, fresh 427, factory HD rear
See more for sale in the Classic Trucks Section online, or watch our New Listings page all weekend for fresh classic listings.CLASSIC CONVERTIBLES ...
These Volkswagen vans were so much a part of our lives back in the day that clean ones like this 1971 VW Bus from Florida make us want them back. It is offered for sale by Cool Cars in Pompano Beach. See more in the Van Section.
MUSCLE CAR CLONES
This is a very nice looking 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible from Lakeland, Florida. These are very rare. I'd like to know how is inspects out. Similarly here is a 1964 Pontiac Catalina Convertible that has a desirable 389 V8 big block engine. The original owner from Fort Collins, Colorado says he has a clear title and other documents. See more in the Pontiac Section online. The Corvair was not popular with Ralph Nader, but collectors have a soft spot for them. This 1967 Corvair Convertible is said to be a driver quality car. It is offered for sale by Unique Specialty & Classics in Mankato, Minnesota. 1972 Buick Skylark Convertible from Atlanta, GA, less than 50k miles
See many more listed by year in the Classic Sports Car Section online, or or watch daily for the newest ads as they come in on the New Listings page.
1971 Hemi Challenger
drop dead gorgeous
1969 COPO Camaro
454 w/4-spd
1969 Boss 429
NASCAR 429 4V
I don't care if it is a recreation, that 1971 Dodge Hemi Challenger (see above left) from Sanford, Florida is drop dead gorgeous. They say it took a full detailed rotisserie restoration to get this car to this point. Check out the beautiful photos.A 1969 COPO Camaro recreation is very accurate to the original, according to the seller from Kalamazoo, Michigan. It has the 427/425 hp big block motor with an M20 4-speed. Thank goodness the seller used a detailed SLIDE SHOW ad to advertise it for sale. This way we can really study this beautiful piece of work. And wait till you go through the photos of this 1969 Boss 429 Mustang tribute just posted by Fastlane Classic Cars in St. Charles, Missouri. You don't see too many of these around, a clone of one of the most revered muscle cars in the hobby. It has a performance built 429 to resemble the NASCAR 429 in the original car, an automatic transmission and a Hurst Quarter Stick shifter.
Also see:
1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible crate 426 Hemi, 4-spd Waverly, IA 1963 Dodge Polara 500 Max Wedge recreation Milwaukie, OR 1969 Yenko Camaro drop dead gorgeous Owensville, OH 1969 Camaro SS trim, 350 4V Greene, IA 1972 Chevelle SS black, clone, AZ car Dubuque, IA 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 ci, RS pkg added Greentown, IN
Don't miss other muscle car recreations for sale today in the New Listings.
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."Corvette enthusiasts are gonna' go ape over a 1966 Corvette Big Block Coupe with an interesting color combination. The seller from Millers, Maryland says it is Trophy blue
with a silver stripe and black interior. He is a Corvette guy, and because of that he disclaims the orignality of this car. He says it is an original big block car, a 427 4-speed, but that the current engine is from another '66 427-390 hp car, in other words a correct engine. That said, he indicates that this car has 66k original miles. You will note that it has a '67 front with a stinger hood, four fender flairs and chrome Hooker side exhaust. He says the tires are new. He also says this car is rust free and has a detailed frame. In summary, he says the car looks, runs and drives great! Many of us will never own a big block Corvette ... except for one of us ... the one that buys this one. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The seller is willing to let it go for $35,000. Hurry, if you want to be "the one."
The proud owner of this classic Ford says it runs as well as it did the day it was born. A
1940 Ford Tudor Sedan Deluxe from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania has been offered for sale. The seller says it has been restored to top condition, a nice driver with all new paint and straight as an arrow. He says it runs out like new and that the interior is all new. Newsletter readers know that '40 Fords are very popular among collectors. It's the tear drop front headlights and that characteristic front valance that makes them stand out. This one will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday because the asking price is $23,900.
Normally I'm not a great admirer of white as a color for my cars. But I would make an exception in this case. The 1971 Ford Torino Cobra from Lexington, South Carolina is
an older restoration and the seller indicates it is still in nice driver quality condition. The white exterior is wrapped with factory strobe stripes and it rolls on factory Magnum 500 wheels. He says it is a #'s matching M Code 351C 4V backed by the original C6 transmission and the original 9" rear end. The seller makes a point of saying that this is a mostly original Torino Cobra. You can bet it is in no better than No. 3 driver quality, but we will make it our DEAL of the DAY next week ... because the asking price is only $19,900.
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A whole generation of baby boomers watched as pickup trucks evolved from the work trucks of the '40s and '50s into the modern passenger vehicles of the '70s. Our desire
for creature comforts and tastes for high performance carried over from automobiles to our work vehicles. What came about were trucks like this 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Shortbed Pickup from Covington, Virginia. Its features include a GM crate motor 350 with approximately 2,000 miles on it. The seller describes it as a solid, freshly painted '72 shortbed with automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes with factory air conditioning, factory bucket seats and a sprayed-in bedliner. He says it runs great and drives great. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week with an asking price of $10,000.
When we were at the Barrett-Jackson Auction last week we saw classic T-Birds going for huge money. The Baby Birds still are among the most sought after collector cars.
Here is a 1955 Ford Thunderbird listed for sale by a private seller from Manhattan, Kansas. He says it comes with the removable hard top, and that he still has a soft top frame (implying that the buyer will have the opportunity to replace the convertible top.) He says it has a rebuilt 292 cubic inch V8 engine and Fordomatic transmission. The car is described as being "Rust Free!" and the odometer reading is said to be 88,484.2 miles. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week with an asking price of $23,000.
There is a SLIDE SHOW ad on a 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe from Beamsville, Ontario, Canada now featured in our Street Rod Section. Between the SLIDE SHOWad and a video clip which he embedded in his ad, this Canadian seller is giving buyers what amounts to an "online inspection." In the video you learn that it has a Street Beast body, chopped roof, Mustang II front end, front disc brakes, 350 sbc motor w/mild cam and 350 automatic transmission with a B&M shifter. He says there are only 3,500 miles on it since it was built into a custom. He says it runs and drives excellent. It is priced as a starter car, but this is more than a starter car. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week because the asking price is only $22,000. Hurry! When buyers see the video and the SLIDE SHOW ad together, this car won't last long.
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One of the most popular muscle cars of the early '60s was the Impala SS, and the year that seems to be most popular of all is this 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Hardtop from
West Richland, Washington. The seller says it is an "all original, numbers matching SS" with a 240 horsepower 327 ci engine, Powerglide automatic transmission and bucket seats. And it doesn't hurt that it is black with a red interior either. He says the plastic is still on the rear seat. According to the ad copy, it is a 2-owner with 70,000 miles. He says it runs and drives great. That's what makes it the perfect DEAL of the DAY, because the asking price is only $15,500.
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:
1956 Chevrolet 210 Tallahasee, FL $13,000
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T Clone Greene, IA $14,500
1949 Ford F1 Pickup Jefferson, WI $9,995
1965 Chevy Malibu Jefferson, WI $6,995
1965 Mustang Jupiter, FL $14,800
1955 Chevy Hardtop Hondo, TX $12,000
1971 Chevy El Camino Sacramento, CA $15,500
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."
1966 VW Kombi Bus Littleton, CO $9,800
1977 Chevy El Camino Lewisville, TX $8,900
2002 Ford Ranger XLT Ext Downers Grove, IL $7,000
1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula Clifton Park, NY $6,999
1981 Thunderbird Heritage Bridgeville, PA $9,500
1978 Chevy El Camino Orange County, CA $2,500
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula Kennewick, WA $7,900
1968 Mustang Dunnellon, FL $9,900
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
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 IN JUST 2 WEEKS !!!
"Car SOLD in 2 weeks," said Michael from Winston Salem, North Carolina when he SOLD his 1970 Buick GS Stage Clone using a Cars On Line Run Till Sold ad ."Well where do I start...Tried to sell this car on Ebay and paid for 2 different auction fees with NO LUCK. I put this car on your website and it SOLD very quickly. I will be using your website again in the future," said Donald from Charlton, Massachusetts when he SOLD his 1978 Buick Regal SC using a Cars On Line Run Till Sold ad.
David from Battle Creek, Michigan told us he SOLD his 1970 Dodge Super Bee using a Cars On Line run-till-sold ad. "We had a ton of calls!"
"I would always use Cars On Line. You guys are great," said Brian from White Marsh, Maryland when he SOLD his 1972 VW Karmen Convertible using a Cars On Line Run Till Sold ad.
"Excellent website! It gets the job done," said Guilibaldo from Mcallen, Texas when he SOLD his 1972 Ford F-100 Truck using a Cars On Line Run Till Sold ad.
"I have been very satisified with the site. SOLD my car quite quickly and am going to post another car for sale," said Mark from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania when his 1965 Ford Thunderbird SOLD using a Cars On Line Run-Till-Sold ad.
Edward from Kingman, Pennsylvania told us he SOLD his 1956 Ford Victoria using a Cars On Line run-till-sold ad. "Thank you for your service. I recommend Cars On Line."
"SOLD to a buyer in England," said Erich from Aurora, Colorado when his 1969 Plymouth Satellite SOLD using a Cars On Line Run-Till-Sold ad.
"Thanks Cars On Line. Didn't have much response, but had lots of hits and all it took was one person for the car," said Mark from Lizella, Georgia when he SOLD his 1963 Shelby AC Cobra.
Below is a list of cars SOLD Thru Cars On Line during the past week (January 22, 2009 - January 28, 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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DISCLAIMER: Readers should be aware that the editiorial comments made in this newsletter are strictly the opinion of the author, Larry Kolb. Mr. Kolb offers his editorial opinion of the marketability of these cars based on information provided by the sellers. These comments are not to be mistaken for advertising, nor should they be considered an endorsement of any product. They are strictly editorial in nature. Neither Mr. Kolb nor Cars On Line will profit from the sale of any of the cars mentioned here. None of these vehicles has been inspected by Cars On Line. No warranty of these vehicles is implied or given. It is strongly recommended that anyone interested in the purchase of these vehicles should have them inspected before the sale.
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