We are pretty excited about our new Cars-On-Line Photo Parts Section which we intend to unveil for the first time next week. We wanted to give our newsletter readers a sneak preview of the Classic-Auto-Parts page we have just developed. The key feature is that all of the classic parts ads will have photos so you have a better idea of what you are buying and the advertiser can display key features of the parts they have for sale. How many times have you bought the wrong part when you could have determined from a photo whether it was a left hand side piece of chrome rather than a right hand side piece?

As a special perk for newsletter readers, we are offering the opportunity for you to list your Photo Parts Ads for free this week. Just go to Classic-Auto-Parts.com and check it out. List all the parts you want with photos, no limit on the number of ads you can list this week. (When you go through the checkout a pre-filled credit card number will auto-fill so you will not be charged. You do not have to give us your credit card number either.) You will become a member based on your email address so you should save your password. You will be able to edit your ads and edit your photos. It's so easy, you can take a photo with your cell phone and list your ad right from your phone. You've gotta' try this.

The internet scammers are at it again. Newsletter readers know that we always are on the lookout for scam artists trying to pass bad checks off to our honest advertisers. (Be sure to read our blog on Identifying Internet Scams online.) We have been seeing more of this type of activity recently. In order to avoid the "bad cashier's check" scam, we've been recommending that sellers just tell the buyer you'll only accept a wire transfer. Then set up a separate account with the cooperation of your bank to accept the money for a special transaction. That is the best way to "not get stung" by a scammer. Scammers will lose interst when they know you won't accept a check for your car. They don't actually want to get your car anyway. They just want to send you a check for more than the agreed upon price so you have to refund them some money, or make a payment for them to a fake transport company which they set up. Be careful out there, and stay safe.

There is a reason why our readers have never seen one of these British luxury cars before. It is because only four of them are known to exist. This is a 1961 Alvis 3 Litre TD21 Convertible Coupe, a British sports saloon made by Alvis between late 1958 and 1963. It was a revised version of the Alvis TC 108G, but the body was done by Park Ward, well known for their coackwork on Rolls-Royce customs. Suspension was similar to the Alvis TC 21, independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear. However a front anti-roll bar was added. Wire spoked wheels became an option. From 1959 on, the brake setup was changed to discs up front and drums at the rear. This one was just listed by Classic Cars of Sarasota in Florida. You should see the photos. We hope they do a video next week.

In 1953, Buick introduced the first-ever Buick Skylark to celebrate they 50th Anniversary in business. It was a benchmark car for its styling as well as mechanical innovations. For the new car buying public in 1953 it may have seemed like a custom hot rod. It was slung low with a lowered roof line, special front fenders with no port-holes, and a full line of luxury options that they knew American buyers would want. The 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible you see here is being offered for sale this week by Ellingson Motorcars in Rogers, Minnesota. It has the new 322 ci V8, Dynaflow automatic, power steering and power brakes, power windows and power seat. The Kelsey-Hayes wheels were a beautiful accent to the new styling. What a find. Click here to view their interesting walk-around video.These early Buick Skylark convertibles are among the top collector cars of all time.

The Raleigh Classic Auction, August 21-22, 2020, is fast approaching. Cars-On-Line newsletter readers have become aware that one of our favorite events of the year, the Raleigh Classic, will be held this year for the first time in Youngsville, North Carolina at the Capitol Auto Auction facility. The Raleigh Auction tends to bring in some of the top collector cars from the Southeastern U.S. Many of them are low miles and in nice original condition. Here are some of the cars already consigned to sell. Finally, a collector car event worth attending again. There is still time to register to bid.

This is one of the strongest inventories of vintage orignal Ford classics we've ever seen. Several collections will be represented for liquidation. This 1931 Ford Model A Woodie Depot Wagon features a Baker-Rauling body in maple and spruce with basswood top bows. It is a spectacular AACA 1st place Grand National Award winner in 2016 and MAFCA Excellence for Restoration Award winner. It is finished in beautiful tan with saddle interior.

A 1967 Plymouth GTX was just added to the auction inventory for the Raleigh Classic. This car is not being represented as "low miles" specifically, but not the odometer photo in the ad. Check that out. It is a true GTX muscle car with factory features and one repaint 35 years ago. 1967 is the first year for the GTX and an excellent year to collect. This one will be one of the featured cars in the Saturday sale.

The Raleigh Classic is an excellent place to find stock original classic vehicles. Here is a rare 1936 Dodge Pickup which will be sold on Saturday. The auction credentials tell us it is a rust free example with only 46k actual miles. It comes with an inline 6 cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. They tell us this rare and seldom seen example runs and drives great. See more photos at the link.

What is so fascinating about the Raleigh Classic is that they seem to get some great "low-miles" cars in their auction inventory each year. Many are like this sharp and clean 1979 Pontiac Bonneville. It has had just one owner since new and has just 24,968 actual miles. Additional equipment and accessories include power steering, power brakes, cruise control, power locks and 6-way power driver's seat. All books and a copy of the original window sticker will accompany purchase.

Also see these very rare lots:
1947 Cadillac Series 60, Lot # S4044
1967 Camaro RS, Lot # S4064
1931 Chevrolet Phaeton, Lot # F3099
1959 Willys Pickup, Lot # F3093
1932 Ford Phaeton, Lot # F3078
1933 Ford Model 40 Convertible, Lot # F3076
1955 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Lot # F3076

Click here to review more of the auction inventory at the Raleigh Classic next week.

The Raleigh Classic Auction is right around the corner, coming August 21-22, and you'll see notable classics like this 1949 Buick Roadmaster. They tell us it has known only three prior owners and remains all original except for some new carpet. It also has just 30,843 actual miles. Click the link to see more photos.

The following are more recently listed Low Miles cars:

You're looking at a Phoenician Yellow 1965 Mustang Convertible from Beverly Hills Car Club in California. Features include an automatic transmission, V8 engine, sot top, solid wheels, and more. If you're looking for a light project or resto candidate, this is it. It's mechanically sound and only needs some cosmetic work according to the listing.

The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:

This week's PRICE REDUCED feature car is a blown 1932 Ford 3-Window Pro Street with a monster power plant built with Blower pistons, H Beam Rods, SRP Pistons, Jesel Shaft Rockers. Makes 625 hp! It cost $123,000 to build. He has the receipts. The private seller from Branson, Missouri has added a walk-around video so you can hear it run. When this ad was first listed, the asking price was $80k. This week, he just dropped the price to $65,000.

You'll find hundreds more PRICE REDUCED vehicles on the Price Reduced Feed today. Here are just a few:

The PRICE REDUCED ads are not the only bargains to be had in this week's listings. Click here to go to the DEAL of the DAY feature below.

If you can't afford the real thing for $4.5 million, this 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible is as close as you can get to a brand new Cuda from the factory. This car has undergone an extensive frame-off rotisserie restoration which took two years to complete. It was just finished in August 2020. It has the Hemi Hemi K-Frame installed, Hemi radiator, Hemi torque boxes, rolled Hemi fenders, a Hemi fender tag and so much more. World renowned Mopar authenticator David Wise came by to put the correct factory markings on this car. It has a Mopar performance stock 426 Hemi and 18-spline Hemi transmission with a Dana super track pack rear end.

The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:

1970 Chevelle, Super Sport Classics, FL, SS 454 w/cowl hood

1972 Chevelle Convertible, MGM Classic Cars, IL, SS tribute

1972 Chevy Nova, MGM Classics, IL, SS 454 tribute

1966 Mustang GT350, Fall Carlisle Auction, Oct 1-2, 2020

1972 Chevy Nova from Baldwinville, MA, SS tribute

1972 Chevelle, Streetside Classics, TN, SS tribute

We hope you have your phone in your hand already, because if you don't call now you are gonna' miss out on this incredible find. Beverly Hills Car Club has listed this highly sought aftter 1968 Camaro Convertible for sale at a really nice price. They say it comes with matching numbers and is availale in this original color code Matador red with a red interior. It comes equipped with an automatic transmission, V8 power, power steering, soft top, boot and solid wheels. They say it is mechanically sound although they warn that this car is a driver and in need of some cosmetic repair. Camaros don't come along very often in this price range. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The asking price is $27,500.

Where in the world does Bayou Classic Cars find these great buys on classic Ford Thunderbirds? There have three of them in their inventory at various price ranges. This black 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Bird is being offered at the lowest price we've ever seen on such a hot collectible. We should point out that they consider this a perfect candidate for a thorough restoration. But they also say it runs and drives well. The paint and interior need work as described in the ad. But they say it is a real E Code 312 ci with matching numbers and actual dual quad carbs. It could be worth close to six figures if restored correctly. On Sunday, it will be our DEAL of the DAY on the internet. The asking price is $27,500.

Another rare one from Bayou Classic Cars, this 1962 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible has the anodized aluminum side sweep. What a distinctive look. These cars were luxury convertibles which could perform like a muscle car. It has the 394 ci big block motor with 345 horsepower, a Hydromatic 3-speed and bucket seats with a center console and air conditioning. It even came with leather upholstery, powr steering, power brakes, power top and electric windows. This one will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. The asking price is only $21,000. That is a lotta' car for the money.

Beverly Hills Car Club is living up to their reputation again this week with an assortment of really affordably priced collector cars for sale. Here is a 1952 MG TD Roadster which they say is matching numbers and comes in the attractive beige paint with a beautiful sand beige interior. It has the manual transmission, dual carburetors, rear luggage rack, white line tires, soft top and solid wheels. They say they acquired the car from an owner who owned it for years. This one should be inspected before you buy because they do not list condition class. But they do say that it is mechanically sound. It is so interesting that it becomes our DEAL of the DAY early next week. Their asking price is only $14,750.

Here is a really interesting find. This 1985 Camaro IROC-Z has had two owners and both are still around to talk to. They say it only has 33,828 original miles. It comes with original registration of title, invoice, window sticker, owner's manual and other documentation. They say there were no accidents, although is some road rash over the years. It is claimed to have solid sheetmetal, original glass, a respray because the factory GM water-based paint of that era failed. The car has power windows, power antenna, rear disc brakes and tilt steering. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. They are only asking $18,000.

Our newsletter readers are aware that Beverly Hills Car Club specializes in finding cars forgotten in storage mostly out of the Beverly Hills area, although some come from all over the world. Here they are offering a 1966 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible which they say it an original California car. It appears here in Strathmore white with a white interior. It comes equipped with an automatic transmission, V8 engine, air conditioning, power windows, power steering, power soft top, boot, white line tires and solid wheels. They consider it an excellent find which is described as "mechanically sound." It will be our DEAL of the DAY later in the week. Their asking price is only $19,750.

When BMW came out with a little two-seater roadster in 1995, it was known for its precise engineering. Handling was razer sharp. However, it was not until 2001 that the power plant got an upgrade to the 3.0L V6. This 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster is one of the upgrades just before production ended in 2002. Under powered until that time, they say the upgrade allowed the Z3 to go from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. All of the interior appointments are what you would expect from BMW. This one is being offered for sale at Midwest Car Exchange in Alsip, Illinois. They say it comes with All Season Traction Control, and dual power bucket heated seats. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is only $13,900.