Rare Thunderbird
We have a rare one for you this week. Lost in the background of top collector cars here is an opportunity for our readers to get up close and familiar with a 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible which was not a Sports Roadster when it left the factory. There were 1,427 Sport roadsters which were built that year. They are rare. But here is a Thunderbird Convertible which is even more rare. Why? It is one of only nine very rare M Code optioned convertibles with factory Tripower carburetors, like the hot rods of bygone days.
This rare 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible is being offered for sale this week by Connors Motorcar Company in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is likely that only the most geek-ish Thunderbird collectors will know how rare and valuable this Rangoon Red convertible really is. It is fully documented (see photo of the original Ford Motor Company order form in the gallery of photos on the ad page.) What’s more, it has been awarded the AACA Grand National and Thunderbird Club first place awards. They say the red vinyl interior is immaculate (verified by the photos on the ad page.) It comes with a white top, power steering, power brakes and power windows.
Our readers will note that the Sports Roadster package is an add-on. You can see the fiberglass tonneau cover and wire wheels in the photos. That is a nice touch. But the important stuff is under the hood. There you will see the M Code 390 ci V8 putting out 340 horsepower because of the Tripower 3X2 carburetor setup. Connors tells us it has recently been serviced. They say it “runs and drives beautifully.” Be sure to check out the photos on the ad page at the link.
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Classic Car News This Week
Back to the Future
Remember four years ago when we had a photo of the promised Tesla Cybertruck here in the newsletter? Well it looks as though Elon Musk has delivered on his promise to produce the EV pickup truck. The first twelve Cybertrucks were delivered yesterday at Tesla’s Austin, Texas plant. Musk told the assemblage that the Cybertruck would be capable of hauling a one-ton load, and could tow 11,000 pounds. The bed is six feet long and four feet wide. As the event concluded the Cybertruck ordering form went live on the Tesla website. However, if you order the truck now you can only expect delivery on certain models sometime in 2024. It will come in three trim levels. The base Cybertruck will be rear-wheel-drive and have a 250 mile range. The base price will be $60,990. But delivery on the base model will not happen until 2025. The All-Wheel-Drive version of the Cybertruck will have a range of 340 miles and the cost will be $79,990. The top trim level will be called the Cyberbeast with a 320 mile range and will cost $99,990. Both of those trim levels will be available for 2024 delivery. Musk says Tesla will produce 250,000 Cybertrucks in 2025 the first full production year when base models will be available. The rumor is that Tesla has 1.9 million pre-sale orders for the Cybertruck. They say it will take up to five years to clear that many orders. Musk said earlier this week that “This will be the biggest thing Tesla has ever done. It’s huge.”
Hilton Head Concours
One of our favorite events of the year is the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance at the Port Royal Golf Course on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They really know how to put on a great Concours experience with all the Pomp and Circumstance you’d expect. The presentation of awards is spectacular with all of the rare vintage motorcars and classic cars parading in front of a huge crowd. This year’s Best of Show winner was a 1935 Duesenberg SJ Convertible Victoria owned by Chip Cofer of Tucker, Georgia.
Special Award
Our friends at the Cadillac & LaSalle Club Potomac Region tell us that one of their members won the Legacy Award from the Hilton Head Concours this year. Tom Alsop of Beaufort, South Carolina said he was pleasantly surprised when his 1936 Cadillac Series 8529 V12 Convertible Sedan won the award. He was featured in the December issue of the club’s newsletter. (Click here to read the Caddie Chronicle newsletter.)
We are sorry to hear that Vince Taliano will passing the torch as editor of the newsletter, though. Our best wishes to Vince.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1937 Packard 1501
You are looking at what is probably one of the finest classic motorcars ever produced at Packard in the glory years of automotive history. This is a 1937 Packard Series 1501 Super Eight Convertible Victoria, a full CCCA classic elegible to participate in CCCA events. It is being offered for sale through Daniel Schmitt & Company out of St Louis. They say it comes from a respected collection and has undergone a show quality restoration at the hands of Harbor Auto Restoration, experts in the marque. This 1501 convertible Victoria is one of only 96 produced, so it was rare even back in the day. This is a gorgeous factory color combination. Click this link to view a walk-around video. It even came with a factory installed dashboard radio. This is a treasure to behold.
Handyman Wagon
The 1955 Chevrolet was such a benchmark design that it changed the way buyers looked at new cars for the coming decades. So PSM Performance in Riverside, California decided it would be a good subject for a show quality build. This 1955 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon has subtle modifications that blend the classic look with a more modern function. The leather interior you see in the photos was done by Elegance in Upland, California. This beautiful ride has only been driven 450 miles since the build. It features a 383 stroker motor, 700R4 automatic transmission and 9” posi rear end with a 4-link. It has a Ron Davis readiator , Vintage Air, Wilwood disc brakes and hydro boost. Note the Budnick wheels with Mickey Thompson tires. The cost to build was over $225,000. Look how clean it looks underneath.
“Afterburner” Custom
There is not another one like it. This 1933 Ford Coupe they call “Afterburner” on the show car circuit is a one-of-a-kind Super Street Rod based on the styling of a 1933 Ford. A multiple-award winner, it is all custom fabricated and packed with performance based equipment. This street rod was given high performance handling and performance along with all of the modern conveniences. It starts with a high-performance Factory Five Racing frame to give it great handling. Powered by a LS-3 E-Rod 6.2 L motor (approx. 450 H.P.) along with 4L65E electronic transmission with Lokar shifter, it puts the power to the ground with a Ford 8.8” rear end with Torsen Limited slip differential. For the suspension, it has a transverse inboard for the front and 4-link for the rear along with QA1 adjustable coil overs front and back. The look of this custom hot rod is elegant and there will never be another one like it. The car comes with four binders full of information on the build. Find out more at the link above.
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1963 Ford Thunderbird
The theme for today seems to be Ford Thunderbirds. WeBe Autos in New York did a video on this 1963 Ford Thunderbird in a very unusual color, Rose Beige. It has a Sports Roadster package with wire wheels. They stopped making the Sports Roadsters half-way through the ’63 model year. But you could buy the tonneau fiberglass cover and wire wheels. Click the video window above to learn more. This one is gorgeous. Don’t you think?
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1967 Camaro
After all these years they say this 1967 Camaro still has only 35k original miles. It is for sale on the WeBe Autos website this week. They say it is all original and comes with its 327 ci V8, power steering, owners manual and documentation. The Granada Gold paint is original and the description states that the body is straight and all original. The 327 has the famous double hump heads. Low miles on a Camaro is something you don’t find everyday.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1978 Chrysler New Yorker, WeBe Autos, NY, 10k orig miles
1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible, Daniel Schmitt & Co, 36,576 actual mi
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1950 Buick Super
Although it looks a little rough and still in hot rod primer now, think of the possiblities with this 1950 Buick Super Riviera. Offered for sale at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois, they say it has a fuel injected Chevy LS V8 engine swap mated to a modern automatic transmission. They note that it “runs and drives great” in their description. It features front disc brakes and a modified suspension. Lookin’ for a lead sled project?
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1954 Austin-Healey 100-4, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1961 Corvette, Verrillo Motor Car Co, NY
1970 Dodge Challenger, WeBe Autos, NY
1967 Pontiac Firebird,
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1970 Challenger R/T
Mopar collectors, you are looking at what might just be the first Super Track Pack Challenger produced. The private party seller from Quebec Canada says it is one of only three F8 Green Challenger R/T’s produced in 1970. Of course, it comes with the 440 Six Pack and a factory Shaker hood. No longer numbers matching however. The seller was asking $150,000. But just this week he dropped the price to $110,000.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 Plymouth Belvedere | $65,000 | $60,000 |
| 1956 Oldsmobile 98 | $27,500 | $17,500 |
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
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!
Future Collectibles
Find more in the SUV Section online. You can see all the fresh ads on the New Listings page.
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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.
Ford Muscle Cars
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.
Pontiac Muscle Cars
Check the Pontiac Performace Section for more. See all the fresh ads listed on the New Listings page.
Check the Oldsmobile Muscle Car Section . See more listed each day 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.
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.
Classic Pickups
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
1972 Oldsmobile 442 Tribute
Wow! No matter how you look at it this is a lotta’ muscle car. A 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible was listed for sale this week by WeBe Autos. They say it is an excellent 442 tribute car with a strong running 350 Rocket engine and “impressive” Turbo 400 transmission. It comes with beautiful paint and a power convertible top. They say it has just 68k original miles and remains very clean. See photos.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1974 Dodge Challenger, Streetside Charlotte, R/T tribute
1969 Camaro, WeBe Autos, NY, 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
1968 Ford Galaxie 500
A Brittany blue 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible reminds me of high school with its black vinyl interior and looking sharp in the photos. For a trip back in time, check out all the photos of this classic convertible. It is being offered for sale today by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. They say it comes equipped with an automatic transmission, V8 engine, front-wheel disc brakes, Holley 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. It has a black convertible top. In the descripition they say this car is mechanically sound and ready to drive. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is $15,750.
1948 Mercury Eight
Sovereign Auto Purchasing in Flushing, Michigan has done it again. They came up with the best buy on our website this week. This 1948 Mercury Eight looks so good in the photos, we can hardly believe the affordable price. Good to its name, the Mercury Eight has a 255 ci Flathead V8 engine mated to a 3-speed column shifted manual transmission. You will note that the 4-door has suicide back doors. The car has some period correct enhancements such as headers, Holley carb, Edelbrock cylinder heads and dual exhaust. They say it is an extremely well sorted classic car. We think you’ll agree that it is a lot of car for the money. They are asking $19,900. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday.
1931 Ford Pickup
Although they don’t give us a lot of information on it, Classic Car Deals is offering a 1931 Ford Pickup for sale. This consignment car is not located at their Michigan location. You will have to call them to get more info. But they say it is an older restoration that is correct In detail. They also note that it runs and drives with no issues. Although the photos are a little blurry, you can see the interior and wooden bed in the photos. This would be a good one to have inspected. You can contact our inspection service and we’ll take a look at it for you. But hurry. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. The price is $19,995.
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
For those who appreciate the pre-1955 Chevys, you have to look at the photos of this 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Sedan which was just posted by Country Classic Cars out of Staunton, Illinois. This is really a lotta’ car for the money. The exterior and trim look good in the photos, and it has an original inline 6 cylinder engine mated to a Powerglide automatic transmission. Click here to view a walk-around video and hear it run. They say it starts right up and runs and drives excellent. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $17,850.
1963 Pontiac Bonneville
Country Classic Cars also has this highly desirable 1963 Pontiac Bonneville 2-Door Hardtop for sale this week. The dark blue exterior looks okay in the photos and the light blue interior is a nice looking contrast. This car is driver quality so we are not talking show quality here. This Bonneville is powered by the 389 V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Includes power steering, power brakes, and a new aluminum radiator. The car runs and drives well and would make perfect cruiser or great restoration candidate. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. Their asking price is $16,900.
1974 MGB Camaro
Who would put a Camaro 3.4L SFI motor in a little MGB? We don’t know but we’re sure glad they did. The Sandglow 1974 MGB Roadster has been upgraded with a sturdy 3.4L V6 engine. It is being offered for sale at Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. With about 1,350 miles on the odometer, they say it is an enjoyable driving experience. The car looks great with a black convertible top. You should have it inspected before you buy. But hurry. If you’re in the market for a classic sports car that combines style, performance, and heritage, look no further than this British classic sports car. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The price is affordable at $18,750.
2003 BMW Z4 Roadster
When BMW came out with the Z3 sports convertible they knew they had an instant hit. But the Z3’s reputation was that it did not have enough power for a sports car type ride. Then came the Z4 Roadster with the 3.0L engine, and that made everything right. Here is a 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster for sale. You don’t see a lot of these on the market so you would not know that you could buy one in this price range. But Sovereign Auto Purchasing, a wholesaler in Flushing, Michigan, just listed one for sale at a very nice price point. They say there are only 66k miles on this beautiful Sterling Gray sports car. It has a black convertible top and black leather interior. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is only $13,995.
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:
| 1966 Mustang Coupe | $12,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1950 Ford 2-Dr Sedan | $16,500 | Staunton, IL |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 | $17,995 | Pewaukee, WI |
| 1994 Corvette | $15,995 | Atlanta, GA |
| 1986 Monte Carlo SS | $19,995 | Sherman, TX |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1946 Plymouth 202 | $9,900 | Ortonville, MI |
| 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | $9,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2002 Cadillac Sedan DeVille | $7,500 | Morgantown, PA |
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