Last of the Woody Wagons
Pontiac collectors know how rare it is to find a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner 8 Woody Wagon, one of a woody collectors most cherished finds. It was the last year that Pontiac built a full wood bodied wagon. Starting in 1949, Pontiac would build the “half wood” bodied station wagons, and later came the “tin woody” in the early 1950’s. But 1948 was the last year of the true traditional wood bodied station wagon for Pontiac.
So it’s a real treat, this week, to see this 1948 Pontiac Streamliner 8 Silver Streak Woody Station Wagon being offered for sale at the famous Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania. They tell us it has benefitted from an earlier restoration. The exterior shows a charming patina but the interior is all original, and the wood will lure you in. The 1940’s design with its flowing and sensuous lines accentuates the pontoon fender styling. The color is Parma Wine Metallic.
Read the ad copy for a report on the engine comparment and the wagon’s drivability. They say it checked all the boxes. It seems that it is a driver class car now with some patina showing in several places. Actually, for most woody collectors, that just adds to its character.
You have to be a baby boomer or older to have experienced the cultural lifestyle that the woody wagons represented. Today they are the icon of an era when the suburban lifestyle was first impacting the U.S. There is a touch of country in each woody wagon, getting out on the back roads for a picnic and roaming the rural highways. The woody wagons are a lifestyle as much as they are a mode of transportation. And woody collectors are a subset of the collector car hobby. You’ll have to own one to know.
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Classic Car News This Week
March of the Muscle Cars
REV! Muscle Cars has come up with a new auction sale format to help their clients sell their collector cars. Many of you already know that REV! Muscle Cars is an innovative internet broker that helps car collectors sell their cars through live auctions. However, this month they launched their online auction which they dub March of the Muscle Cars. The auction uses a sealed bid approach with two rounds of bidding. One of the upcoming sealed bid auctions will be for a Sunfire Yellow 1967 Corvette L89 Convertible. It won the Best Restored trophy at the 2018 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. Bidders are screened and verified so that only serious collectors are in the hunt. Get on the list to bid on the upcoming auctions. You can pre-qualify to bid here. REV! Muscle Cars has several Mopars listed in the New Listings below.
Hudson Inspection Report
When Cars-On-Line answered the call to inspect a 1947 Hudson Pickup in Florida, a New York buyer got the full scoop on this interesting classic pickup truck. It is a rare one. This is a hot rod truck, which the inspector noted by pointing out the dress-up under the hood, lowered stance and the Camaro subframe mods with power steering. There were also some electrical issues which would need attending to. He noted that the Vintage Air system worked well as you might expect from a classic driven in Florida. He also warned the buyer that the Flowmaster mufflers were a little loud for this use. That is a matter of personal taste. You can read the full report to discover the condition of the paint and finish, and the wood bed. Click here to read the Pre-Purchase Inspection Report on our sample reports page.
This buyer did the right thing having us do the Pre-Purchase Inspection before he bought the truck. Are you anticipating buying a collector car? We can help. Read some of our sample pre-purchase inspections at the Inspections Page today.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
What good is a muscle car if you can’t drive it? This 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda from Indiana is a pure stock original, but one that gets driven regularly. It is being offered for sale this week by REV! Muscle Cars, an internet broker. They say this R Code Hemi Cuda still has its original sheet metal. “Quarters and drops are factory including original locator tabs,” they tell us. “The floor pans, rockers, and trunk all rust free rock solid and appear to be original.” The 426 Hemi motor and intake manifold are correct for the era. It is a factory R Code Hemi car which comes with two broadcast sheets. Click here to watch a walk-around video. This one is a little special because it came from the factory with a Gran Coupe leather interior. Read the ad for a breakdown of the numbers.
Custom Show Car
An Oklahoma collector always wanted a 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Hardtop, so when the opportunity arose he found one that needed to be restored and took it to the award winning D&D Specialty Cars in Van Buren, Arkansas to restore. They built this show car 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air LS6 Custom classic, and it went on to win its share of national notoriety. Its multiple awards include Super Chevy “Best 55”, Goodguys “Best Street Rod,” and Goodguys “Meguiars Magnificent Pick.” It was even featured in Street Rodder magazine. When it was acquired by a collector in San Jose he had it on display in his collection. In March of last year it was acquired by MS Classic Cars in Seekonk, Massachusetts. At this point the car has had only 338 miles recorded since the restoration. This is the first time it has ever been offered for sale to the public. Take a look at the photos on the ad page to see exceptional bodywork and laser straight sheel metal. MS Classic Cars has now detailed the car and it looks perfect. With a killer stance and Boyd Coddington’s “Junkyard Dog” polished wheels, this could be the car of your dreams.
Real Shelby Mustang
A private party seller from Dubuque, Iowa just posted his 1969 Shelby GT350 for sale. This was the last Mustang design from Shelby and produced by Ford until the retro Mustangs came out in 2005. (All of the final year 1970 Shelby Mustangs were produced from 1969 parts.) The seller says his GT350 comes with its original 351 ci V8 which has been rebuilt. It has an automatic transmission. He says everything is right on the car, it needs nothing. Having undergone a full rotisserie restoration, it is turnkey ready for a new owner to enjoy. The Marti Report says it has power steering and power brakes. The Candy Apple Red paint looks beautiful in the photos. You have to see the photo of the engine compartment. The NASA inspired air induction hood with five air ducts and Ram Air? Man, how does it get any better than that?
Auctions
Next week is the big Spring Carlisle Car Show and Swap Meet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, April 19-23, 2023. During the collector car meet the annual Spring Carlisle Auction will be held, April 20-21, at the auction complex next to the Carlisle Fairgrounds. This is a big event in the collector car market. Here is a preview of what we are looking to buy at Carlisle next week.
1923 Studebaker
A rare find, this 1923 Studebaker Light Six Touring car is going to cross the auction block. Look at those wheels. You know this should be in a museum. What if it were in your private collection? A true classic, the auction info says it looks good and runs well. All the proceeds from this sale will benefit the AACA Museum.
1957 Bel Air Fuelie
One of the most sought after prizes among knowledgeable collectors is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie 2-Door Hardtop. Man, does it get any better than this? This Onyx Black ’57 Fuelie will cross the auction stage at the Spring Carlisle Auction next week. Take a look at the interior. What a great find. What will it be worth in real money? You’ll find out when you watch with us next week. It will be presented by the Premier Auto Group.
1967 Plymouth GTX
Mopar collectors will love this offering. A 1967 Plymouth GTX will be sold next week at the Spring Carlisle Auction in Pennsylvania. They tell us this is a numbers matching coupe that runs and handles like it was still 1967. Red, with a black interior, it has been restored. They tell us it comes with power steering, power brakesand the original AM radio. With excellent chrome and stainless, you have to look through the photos to get a good idea of the quality here.
Click here to review more of the inventory at the Spring Carlisle Auction next week.
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2022 Ford Bronco Raptor
A late model 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is being offered for sale with only 416 miles on this one-owner Bronco with clean Carfax. It is being offered for sale at Unique Specialty & Classic Cars in Mankato, Minnesota. They tell us it has no accidents. With a Twin Turbo 3.0 Liter under the hood, it produces 418 horsepower, 440 ft pounds of torque, and has a 10-speed automatic transmission with 4X4. The Raptor package offers a wider stance, Dana 50 rear axle and Baja Mode which extends the Bronco GOAT (Go Over Anything) mode. Click the video window above for more interesting info on this special Raptor package for off roading.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1975 Cassini Matador
American Motors (AMC) put out a special edition Matador in 1975, and these cars are super rare to find today. So it is with some excitement that we are showing you this 1975 AMC Cassini Matador, one of only 1,817 produced, and one of the few you can find today. It is being offered for sale at Primo Classics International in Lakeland, Florida. They tell us it has just 35,600 actual miles. Powered by a 360 ci V8 engine, it comes with an automtic transmission and factory air conditioning. It is in original condition and is said to be in driver quality.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1992 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, REV! Muscle Cars, IL, 17k miles
1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, Fastlane Classic Cars, MO, 24,777 orig mi
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Streetside Charlotte, NC, 34,639 actual miles
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible, Primo Classics, FL, 14,236 actual miles
1966 Chevy Impala SS, Unique Specialty & Classics, MN, 33,420 miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1918 Cadillac Touring
Thought to be one of the top luxury cars of its day, this 1918 Cadillac 57 Series Touring car was once restored and still shows very well. With seating for seven passengers, it boasts a leather interior and a useable top. But, alas, it was held in long-term storage, so it needs to be refurbished again to get it back up and running. It is being offered for sale at Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania. They say they verified that the engine turns by hand. It needs skilled handling to bring it back to life. This could be a money maker for the right buyer.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1940 Cadillac LaSalle Series 50 Convertible, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1962 Corvette Convertible, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1930 Willys 98B Coupe, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1909 Ford Model T Touring, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1928 International Pickup, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1971 AMC Hornet SC350, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1915 Republic 2-Ton Truck, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1918 Hahn 3/4-Ton Truck, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1969 Corvette, Country Classic Cars, IL
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Rock n Roll 50’s
Off Road, 4x4s, and Jeeps
Find more in the Off Road Section on Cars On Line.com. There’s even more on the New Listings page!
Fresh ads appear first on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
Corvette
Find more in the Camaro Section of our website.
Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch the fresh listings as they appear on the New Listings page.
Check the Mercury Muscle Car Section. Or you can see all the fresh ads as they are listed daily on the New Listings page.
Check the Pontiac Performace Section for more. See all the fresh ads listed on the New Listings page.
Oldsmobile Muscle
Check the Oldsmobile Muscle Car Section . See more listed each day on the New Listings page.
Check out the Buick Muscle Car Section. More listed daily on the New Listings page.
Late Model Sports Cars
You’ll find many more modern sports cars listed by year in the Late Model Sports Car Section.
Scroll through the Trucks & 4x4s Section for more. The newest ads come in on the New Listings page.
Classic Customs
You’ll see more for sale in the Customs Section and on the New Listings page.
You’ll see more for sale in the Pro Street Section, or on the Cars On Line New Listings page.
See more for sale in the Truck Section or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
See more great deals in the Luxury Section or on the New Listings page.
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1965 Shelby Tribute
Now that’s a great looking 1965 Mustang restored as a Shelby GT350. It is being offered for sale today at RK Motors Charlotte in North Carolina. With a HiPo 289 ci Ford V8 and a Pony interior, this is a really sharp tribute car. Those are a set of polisehd AR Shelby wheels.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1968 Mustang, Vanguard Motor Sales, MI, Shelby GT500 tribute
1968 Chevrolet Nova, Streetside Ft Worth, SS tribute
1968 Mustang GT350, Streetside Ft Worth, Shelby Tribute
1967 Chevelle, Country Classic Cars, IL, SS tribute
1969 Pontiac Firebird, Streetside Charlotte, Trans Am tribute
1970 Chevy Nova, Streetside Atlanta, SS tribute
1970 Chevelle Malibu, Streetside Atlanta, SS tribute
Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.
Deals of the Day
1962 Ford Fairlane 500
Take a look at this 1962 Ford Fairlane 500 for sale at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois. They say it is in excellent condition and ready to cruise this summer. The Ford Fairlane was considered as a mid-sized car back then. This fifth-generation Fairlane is a 4-door car. The Fairlane was a comfortable car with room for six passengers. It comes equipped with power steering, power brakes and a radio. The Fairlanes were known for theirsmooth ride and handling. Click the link to review a walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday because Country Classic Cars has it priced at just $15,500.
1940 Buick Special
There is a great price on this 1940 Buick Special Model 46 Business Coupe. It is being offered for sale by Classic Car Deals, an internet broker working for their seller in Texas. Although the condition is that of a daily driver, it remains very original, says Classic Car Deals. It has a step starter and “three-on-a-tree” manual 3-speed transmission. They says it runs and drives well, and that the engine runs quiet and smooth. It is not apparent from looking at the car but it has had custom fabricated bolt-on mounts and air shocks to create a more comfortable ride. It has a rebuilt carburetor and a recent servicing. The paint is driver quality but they say it still buffs out nice. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. The asking price is affordable at $19,995.
1955 Plymouth Belvedere
Here is one you don’t see very often these days. This is a 1955 Plymouth Belvedere sedan in nice shape with a Turquoise finish. It is another offering this week from Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois. They say the 4-door car has a solid body and nice paint (which you can verify, see photos.) The interior photos show well. Country Classic Cars tells us it has been redone with new carpets. Note the wide whitewall tires, V8 under the hood with automatic transmission and fender skirts. Most important, they tell us it runs well. You can see for yourself when you view this walk-around video. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. The asking price is only $14,950.
1951 Buick Eight
In its day it was the luxury vehicle to own. Known for its dependability and elegant styling, Buick was a staple of the new car market back in the 1950’s. Here is a 1951 Buick Eight with the Straight 8 motor and DynaFlow automatic transmission. It is another offering from Country Classic Cars at a great price point. They say it only shows 16,827 miles. They call it a “true fifties classic that has been extremely well preserved and represents that timeless American style of size, power, and chrome!” Click this link to review a walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. They are asking $19,950.
1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
One of the best quality sports cars ever made was the Alfa Romeo. Here is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce in Grigio Metallizzagato (or Grey Metallic # 737 factory color). It is being offered for sale through Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. You will notice the Pininfarina badging. It has a 5-speed manual transmission for that sports car ride. The peppy little 2.0-liter inline four cylinder engine is fed by dual Weber carburetors and has a rumbly single exhaust. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. The asking price is $16,750.
1984 Corvette
When Chevrolet unveiled the C4 Corvette in 1984 it had been long awaited. The fourth generation Corvette lasted twelve years until 1996. So this 1984 Corvette Coupe with a Targa Top is historically significant for being the first year model. It is being offered for sale at Showdown Auto in Fraser, Michigan. Click this link to view an informative walk-around video narrated by Dave from Showdown Auto. Meticulously maintained, they say it only has 43k miles. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. They’re asking $14,900.
1976 Cadillac Coupe
Collecting Cadillacs is better than collecting Corvettes, because you are not afraid to drive them. In fact, a lot of people look for old Cadillacs just to relive how a big luxury car feels and drives. Here is a 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille that is a true survivor. It is being sold this week at Country Classic Cars. They say it runs and drives well. Yes it has the 8.2 liter V8 and comes with all the Cadillac luxuries. Click here to view a walk around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. The asking price is only $15,500.
Often there are more cars that deserve to be in the DEAL of the DAY than we can schedule for our front page feature. Here is a list of cars that just missed the cut for the DEAL of the DAY this week. Remember, you saw them here first:
| 1975 Triumph Spitfire | $13,950 | Staunton, IL |
| 1953 Dodge Coronet | $13,750 | Staunton, IL |
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | $19,000 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 | $11,995 | Ft Worth, TX |
| 1981 GMC C1500 Pickup | $13,500 | Sherman, TX |
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | $16,900 | Deerfield, IL |
| 1986 Corvette Coupe | $18,900 | Lakeland, FL |
| 1987 Porsche 944 Coupe | $14,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1971 Mercury Marquis | $9,850 | Staunton, IL |
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | $6,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
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Sold Thru Cars On Line
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A happy seller from Rochelle, Illinois notified us that he has SOLD his 1946 Packard Clipper to a new home. It was listed a little over four weeks ago today.
Below is a list of cars SOLD Thru Cars On Line during the past week (April 7, 2023 through April 14, 2023.)
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