Rare D100 Sweptside
Threatened by Chevrolet’s Cameo Carrier Pickup trucks, Dodge knew it had to compete with them in the “passenger friendly” half-ton pickup market. Their “Sweptside” pickup series emerged in 1957 and it changed how pickup trucks would be used in the future. Pickup trucks now had dual purposes; to look nice enough for the family to go to church in on Sunday, and be ready to haul goods to market on Monday.
This week an incredibly rare 1957 Dodge D100 Sweptside Pickup was listed for sale by Ellingson Motorcars out of Rogers, Minnesota. Be sure to view all the photos because you never see these little half-ton pickups for sale. There are just so few that have survived. And note the condition on this one.
Chrysler’s legendary designer, Virgil Exner, was bringing in the “Forward Look” with ideas from the aerospace industry making everything more streamlined with a modern progressive look. Dodge used many of his ideas in making the D100 Sweptside pickup truck. Their bodymen actually used spare parts off passenger cars and station wagons to create the look of this unique light pickup truck. Truck buyers had never seen anything quite like it.
They think there were only about 200 of the Dodge D100 Sweptside pickups built that first year. It was only produced in limited numbers from 1957 through 1959. They believe that just 2,500 were produced altogether. With the unique design and such low production numbers, the Sweptside pickups were “born to be collectible.” That’s why they are so sought after by collectors today.
This classic pickup truck came with a 230 ci L-Head Inline 6 cylinder engine paired with a single barrel carburetor that together were said to have created 120 horsepower when new. This truck has an automatic transmission which changes gears via a push button selector on the dash. Optioned with turn signals and a driver’s side outside mirror, it has a wood bed and steel tailgate.
Click here to watch an interesting video by Ellingson Motorcars with some history on the Sweptside Pickups. You will also see one up close and hear it run.
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Classic Car News This Week
The new eRay Corvette
Chevrolet was “showing off” its new 2024 Corvette eRay this week. It is the first all-wheel-drive Corvette and the first time a Corvette has been offered with a hybrid power train. It gets 495 of its 655 horsepower from the 6.2L V8 gas engine. Chevrolet touts it as the fastest Corvette ever, capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Interestingly, the eRay is not a “plug-in” hybrid. The 1.9 kilowatt battery is charged with energy from the braking action and down shifting. Chevrolet engineers insist that the eRay was not designed to save emissions, but to create superior performance.
Japan’s Auto Show
Japan has not had a major auto show since the Tokyo Motor Show before COVID in 2019. So it was a breath of fresh air for Japanese new car buyers when the new Japan Mobility Show opened this week with a record number of exhibitors. Toyota continues to tease a fully electric exotic super car they call the FT-Se concept car. It stands out among a crowded field of electric cars and concepts being demonstrated in Tokyo this week. Toyota has not committed to producing the FT-Se yet. They have dropped hints that the soonest it would reach production would be in 2026.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1958 Impala Convertible
A mild recession upset sales numbers for the 1958 new car selling season among automotive manufacturers. So 1958 was a one-off year for automotive designs. That makes this 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible much more valuable to collectors because of how rare these cars are. This one is presented by Ideal Classic Cars in Venice, Florida. It is made even more desirable by having the 348 ci big block V8 engine and a tripower caruretor factory setup, like a hot rod back in the day. All decked out, it has the Contientnal kit, fender skirts and a power top. What more could you ask for? If you contact Ideal Classic Cars, their sales persons will do a full walk-around with you on Skype or Facetime.
Bugatti Atlantic Coupe
Inspired by the legendary designs of the Bugatti, noted Italian designer Ron Santarsiero of Santarsiero Concepts Design Studio in Southern California built this 1938 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic Coupe. It was intended to be a fusion of the iconic 1930’s Art Deco cars. The lines of the car are hand-shaped aluminum and composite materials. Gorgeous detail went into this build. It uses Corvette mechanics with a stock LS4 engine built on a 1989 Corvette chassis. See the suicide doors in the photos. Click this link to review a walk-around video of the Bugatti neo-classic car narrated by the owner/builder. There are only two ever built. Get the whole story in this video.
Motion Mustang
An actual K-Code Mustang Fastback was race prepped by Motion Performance back in the day. this 1965 Motion Performance Mustang Fastback was campaigned through the 1970’s. Then after years in storage the car was restored by its owner in its racing livery. He says he beat so many Hugger Orange Camaros that he called it the “Hugger Mugger.” It is now being offered for sale at Streetside Classics in Ft Worth, Texas. This is an historic Pony car with both authenticity and provenance. Click here to see a walk-around video. Race car collectors will drool over this one.
Kopper Kaballero
Emerging from the Southern California car culture of the 1950’s and 1960’s came a fan favorite 1958 Ford Thunderbird classic custom car which was dubbed the “Kopper Kaballero.” Today we know it more as a rolling art form than automotive motif. As part of that Kustom Kulture it exhibits frenched headlights, shaved doors, wild pearl paints with heavy metallic flake and some very adventurous bodywork. As a tribute to that era this ’58 was completed in 2001 by Lucky 7 Rods and Customs out of Antioch, California. It is being offered for sale this week at Rock Solid Motorsports in Elkhart, Indiana. Click here to view a walk-around video and get up close with this classic custom. Then take it for a test drive.
Auctions
Three things we know will happen without fail at this time of year … 1. The clocks get turned back an hour, 2. our kids dress up and fill our streets looking for candy, 3. the GAA Classic Car auction will be held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Next week is the big collector car auction put on at the Palace in Greensboro. That’s where 750 vehicles are scheduled to cross the auction floor from November 2nd to the 4th, Thursday thru Saturday. Be sure to join us in attending one of the most important car auctions on the Eastern seaboard. Here is a taste of what you will see.
1955 Chevy Nomad
Born to be a show car, this 1955 Chevy Nomad was built for the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The stunning House of Kolor TruBlue Pearl paint with Granite Metallic roof is a resto mod touch that gives this car that show car appeal. It comes with a Lysholm 330 Vortech Supercharger to feed a hungry 416 ci GM LS3 engine and transfers power through a Bowler 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission to a Strange 9” posi rear end. It was all built by a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with Afco coilovers annd heavy duty sway bars. This is what you will find at this years’ GAA Classic Fall Auction in Greensboro on Saturday.
1966 GTO Convertible
Muscle car buyers, this is what you’ve been waiting for. A 1966 Pontiac GTO Tripower Convertible will go to the highest bidder on Saturday at the GAA Classic Fall Auction in Greensboro next week. And it will be offered at No Reserve. Wow! The black GTO has the popular 389 ci V8 with tripower carburetor setup, a posi rear end and has been upgraded with a Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Note the Rally One wheels and dual exhaust. It also has a red interior. What a find!
Ferrari F430 Spider
Just look at all the photos of this 2007 Ferrari F430 Spider. This is one of the most important Ferraris ever produced and still embodies the exotic car look and feel that makes Ferrari so appealing. The F430 was such a magnificent version of the Ferrari that collectors swoon over it even today. It appears to be a base F430 (not a Scuderia) so it will be a little less expensive. But it does come with Daytona seats and carbon fiber driver zone and dash. It has the hi power F1 transmission and such nice interior. It still looks new in the photos. Watch for it to cross the auction floor on Saturday.
Here is a link to the GAA Classic Fall Auction inventory currently on the Cars-On-Line website with thousands of photos.
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1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Tribute
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
2009 Solstice GXP
All of a sudden you are seeing these Pontiac Solstice GXP’s coming up for sale. It’s that time of the year when sports car owners are selling before winter. You can get some good deals. This 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP from Allentown, Pennsylvania is one that you should check out. The seller says it only has 5,500 miles. This one is special. It has a DDM Pro Brace kit, KW shock kit, GXP Stage 3 Performance Pack and the K04 upgrade with catted downpipe for that throaty sports car sound. Read the whole description. This is the one.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
2004 Chevrolet SSR from Garson, ON, Canada, 39,000 klicks
2002 Pontiac Trans Am from Allentown, PA, 20k miles
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP, Legendary Motors, MA, 32k miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1967 Grand Prix Convertible
This 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible might have qualified as our DEAL of the DAY. The seller from Des Moines, Iowa says you should have it inspected before you buy because the car is not perfect. But doesn’t it look good in the photos? These ’67 Grand Prix convertibles are so rare. They only made them that one year. He says it runs and drives and is a solid old car. The price is really right.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1948 Packard Woody Wagon, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1931 Cadillac A 355 Coupe from Wells, NV
1960 Lotus Elite, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1947 Buick Special Convertible from Abilene, TX
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1974 Jaguar XKE V12 Roadster, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1959 Corvette Convertible, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1964 Porsche 356C Coupe, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1955 Chevy Pro Street
A Texas collector just dropped the price on his 1955 Chevy Pro Street. This is a Chevy 210 Custom with a rebuilt Vortech 350, Tremec TKX 5-speed, narrowed 9” posi and triangulated 4-link. Notice the nice 2” dropped spindles. It has tubular A arms and dual adjustable coil overs all around and it has been mini-tubbed. He was asking $85,000 but just today he dropped the price to $75,000.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Chevy Coupe Show Car | $45,000 | $40,000 |
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Volante | $49,990 | $44,990 |
| 1969 Ford Talladega | $160,000 | $149,990 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
Street Rods
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
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Future Collectibles
Corvettes
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Delivery
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Classic Luxury
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Classic 60s Cars
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Vintage Motorcars
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Ford Muscle Cars
Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch the fresh listings as they appear on the New Listings page.
Mercury Muscle Cars
Check the Mercury Muscle Car Section. Or you can see all the fresh ads as they are listed daily on the New Listings page.
Pontiac Muscle Cars
Check the Pontiac Performace Section for more. See all the fresh ads listed on the New Listings page.
Oldsmobile
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.
Station Wagons
Late Model Sports Cars
You’ll find many more modern sports cars listed by year in the Late Model Sports Car Section.
Late Model Trucks
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.
Celebrity Cars
Limousines
Replicas
Volkswagen
Imported Sports Cars
Pro Street
You’ll see more for sale in the Pro Street Section, or on the Cars On Line New Listings page.
Classic Pickups
See more for sale in the Truck Section or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
Late Model Luxury Cars
See more great deals in the Luxury Section or on the New Listings page.
Classic Mustangs
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
Hemi Dart Super Stock
The 1968 Hemi Dart Super Stock cars are legendary among Mopar collectors. Here is a tribute car that boasts a 540 Hemi engine with a factory Cross Ram intake with aluminum heads. With a Tremec 5-speed and Pistol Grip shifter, this resto mod Barracuda takes you back to the glory days of Mopar. Based on a Barracuda Formula S fastback, it is being offered for sale at Revheads in St Louis. It even has the 8 ¾” Sure Grip rear end. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. Sweet!
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1971 Pontiac, Streetside Ft Worth, TX, GTO Judge tribute
1965 Chevelle Malibu from W. Chicago, IL, SS Z-16 tribute
1970 Chevrolet Nova, Streetside Classics, TX, SS tribute
1969 Camaro Convertible, Super Sport Classics, FL, RS/SS trim & badging
1968 Chevelle, Super Sport Classics, FL, SS 396 badging
1966 Chevelle, Super Sport Classics, FL, show stopper tribute
1966 Mustang Convertible, Streetside Classics, TN, GT350 Shelby tribute
1964 Ford Fairlane, Haggle Me, Thunderbolt tribute
1970 Chevelle, Streetside Classics, AZ, SS 502 tribute
1968 Camaro, Streetside Classics, TN, SS tribute
1969 Camaro, Streetside Classics, AZ, 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
1964 Falcon Convertible
Prior to the introduction of the Ford Mustang in late 1964, this 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible was the hottest little sports car on the market. They continue to be popular classic cars to own for collectors. This one is being offered for sale through Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois. It comes with a 260 ci V8 engine, sporty 4-speed manual transmission and a factory tach. It has a power top and they say it runs and drives. Click here to review a walk-around video and here it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. They are asking $21,000
1926 Chevrolet Superior
Here is one really authentic show piece for sale. It is a 1926 Chevrolet Superior Tudor Sedan which is being offered for sale by a private party seller from Randolph, New Jersey. He says it is in “great condition and runs well.” It has the 4 cylinder 171 ci OHV engine and a three-speed with granny shifter on the floor, You can use a 6-volt starter or hand crank it. You can see how he gets it all detailed out for show. This is truly a treasure. Have it inspected before you buy. But the asking price will make it our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. He is only asking $15,500.
1951 Buick Eight
Country Classic Cars also listed a black 1951 Buick Eight 4-Door Sedan with the famous Buick Straight 8 engine and a DynaFlow automatic transmission. This was a breakout design for Buick which was at the top of their game back in the 1950’s. Country Classics says it shows 16,827 miles. This true ‘50s classic that has been extremely well preserved and represents that timeless American style. This is a big car with lots of chrome. It is a classic Buick with front and rear bumper guards, wrap around rear glass, 2 tone gray and tan cloth interior with bench seating. Click here to see a walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY They are asking $19,950.
1948 Ford Business Cpe
This 1948 Ford Business Coupe was just listed by a private party collector from Kansas City. He describes it as an Old School hot rod done in an early 1950’s style. Although found in 2018 in storage and brought back to its former glory, it was originally built with a 322 ci Buick Nailhead. This car was drag raced locally at K.C.T.A. Drag Strip, and then parked in 1964. That engine has now been totally pro-rebuilt with all new parts, re-installed, and is now backed with a 53 Mercury column-shift open drive-line 3-speed manual trans with overdrive. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. He is asking $19,500.
1971 Buick Skylark
Country Classic Cars in Illinois also came up with this sharp looking 1971 Buick Skylark, a classic muscle car you can afford. It is powered by a performance modified SBC 350 V8 engine with Jegs aluminum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, and much more. They tell us the interior is really nice with some custom upgrades, such as the digital gauges. This one is better than you would think for the price. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. The asking price is $22,000.
2008 Solstice GXP
This is a lotta’ car for the money. This 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP Convertible was just listed by a private party seller out of Florida. Only this one is a bit of a resto mod. Unlike most Solstice GXP’s, this one has an ’05 LS2 Corvette engine with a mild cam. Wow! That’s a lotta motor for a car that size. How did they do that? The seller says it is in very good condition. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. Their asking price is $20,000.
1966 Mustang Resto Mod
You know what kind of ridiculous money today’s custom resto mod cars go for at auctions, right? Well here is a 1966 Mustang done in resto mod fashion that you can afford. From the Eleanor paint and trim to the upgraded 351 4-barrel engine, this coupe looks sharp in the photos. We still recommend you have it inspected before you buy. But hurry! We don’t expect it to last the weekend. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week (if it lasts that long.) The asking price is only $18,750.
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:
| 1981 Mercedes 380 SL | $18,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1966 Mustang Coupe | $18,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
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