Exotic Super Car
With a rich racing heritage, the Saleen S7 was the culmination of years of racing design and experience. While Saleen Automtive, Inc. (headed by Steve Saleen) was involved with producing a few Saleen S7-R examples for racing, they also sold a street version for a very lucky few who had the where-with-all to afford such an exotic super car.
Legendary Motorcar Company, the premier collector car restoration facility, has a rare 2007 Saleen S7 for sale in house this week. The first one we ever saw was at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale a few years ago. Naturally aspirated, it is one of only four produced. It comes with the Saleen Competition Package. Only 78 cars were produced, most of them being turbocharged. This one is powered by a mid-mounted 7.0-liter V8 designed by Saleen based on Ford’s Windsor small block and was factory rated at 550 horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque. Components include an aluminum block, CNC-machined aluminum cylinder heads, a forged billet steel crankshaft, billet steel connecting rods, forged pistons, beryllium exhaust valve seats, stainless-steel valves, and titanium valve retainers. Induction is through a carbon-fiber plenum, a magnesium throttle body, and a magnesium intake manifold with individual runners.
With just over 9,400 actual miles, this represents an opportunity to own one of America’s most significant exotic super cars. After all, only four were produced with this naturally aspirated engine.
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Classic Car News This Week
Christmas Gift Idea
The perfect stocking stuffer for the “car guy who has everything” would be a new book that has just come out about the Golden Rocket 1957 Plymouth Belvedere that was buried in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1957 as Tulsa’s version of a time capsule. Even before Stephen King’s Christine there was The Buried Plymouth (which is the name of the book.) The gold Belvedere is now famous among car collectors because they dug it up right on schedule to celebrate Tulsa’s Centennial in 2007. It was one of the most unusual celebrations in world history and was televised and written up in major magazines all over the country. Two of Cars-On-Line’s writer/photographers were present at the event so we have an affectionate place in our hearts for this story.
The book, The Buried Plymouth: A Story Unearthed in Tulsa, is well written and interesting (way beyond the norm for most automotive history books.) It took author Sanford Miles years to research. The multiple story lines include the poignant tale of a family that had the gold ’57 “stolen” from them in their minds. You get to know personally some of the many characters who come in contact with the famous ’57. And the kicker is when you find out at the end what was buried inside the ’57. For collectors, this story tops them all. Questions are answered, such as where is the car now. This is a really good read.
The author says you can order the book here: The Buried Plymouth
This Weeks Featured Stories
Mr. Norm Challenger
Any car that had Mr. Norm involved with it has historical significance. That’s because Norm Kraus has been a larger than life fixture in automotive racing for decades. But here is a 2009 Mr. Norm Dodge Challenger SRT8 that certainly befits his name. Taking three years to build, this amazing retro Challenger has a 426 stroker motor built to handle the 1,400 horsepower engine with Kenne Bell 3.6 LC Supercharger. It is set up to run on E85 fuel and they say it is built “bullet proof.” The private party owner has listed it for sale this week in our Mopar Section. With custom air brushing and glass etching, it is truly a one-off build. It was a First Place winner at the 2014 Carlisle Nationals. The seller says it behaves nicely on the street but turns into a Hellcat beater when let loose.
Ford B-400 Convertible
The 1932 Ford B-400 Convertible Sedan is the rarest of all ’32 Fords because they only made 845 of them. A Pittsburgh man found this one in Canada having come back to the U.S. from England with a stop in Argentina along the way. Most B-400’s were parade cars sold to dignitaries in Europe. This convertible sedan was restored as a street rod by a well known shop in Hanover, Pennsylvania called Bad Donkee Hot Rods. It took several years to build (see the restoration photos in the Slide Show.) It has been shown at national level car shows and was featured in the May 2021 issue of Modern Rodder magazine. It was also featured on the Classic Instruments 2022 calendar. Much of the car was fabricated with one-off parts. The car is currentlly being offered for sale. Here is a chance to have one of the rarest and finest quality resto rods in existence.
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1969 Camaro SS L78
A truly important and desirable 1969 Camaro SS L78 was just listed by MS Classic Cars in Seekonk, Massachusetts. This one is well sorted out and has been certified by Camaro expert Jerry MacNeish of Camaro Hi-Performance. Shown here in Olympic Gold finish, it has the L78 396/375 horsepower engine. Marc Schiliro, owner of MS Classic Cars takes you on an interesting video tour of this car. Click the video window above to view.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1952 Buick Super
Only one family has owned this 1952 Buick Super its entire life, says Classic Car Deals, a broker representing this South Dakota car. It is reported to have only 36,630 original miles. Highly optioned for its day, it comes with heat, radio, adjustable antenna and napkin holder. They say it has been driven regularly and absolutely loves day trips. You can have it inspected by contacting Classic Car Deals.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA, Legendary Motorcars, 7,631 miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1970 Lotus Elan
Still in “barn find” condition, here is a 1970 Lotus Elan that may have been “lost in storage.” It is being offered for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. They specialize in finding great cars that have been lost and forgotten. They say this very desirable classic sports car has the potential to be restored. Have it inspected before you buy, but hurry. This one could be a “money maker.”
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1966 Chevy C10 Pickup, Classic Car Deals, TN
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Convt, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible
A gorgeous 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible was listed by a private party seller from Athens, Alabama. It features a Crestliner steering wheel, woodgrain trim and air conditioning. The Wheelsmith Artillery wheels are a treasure. It has a Buick V8 and Turbo 400 transmission. The dropped front gives it a street rod stance. When first listed the seller was asking $58,900. That’s not unreasonable for a car this nice. But just this week he dropped it to $49,000. Now that’s what we’re talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 Cadillac Convertible | $42,000 | $35,000 |
| 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 | $44,000 | $36,000 |
| 1974 Dodge Challenger | $55,000 | $50,000 |
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Find more in the Off Road Section on Cars On Line.com. There’s even more on the New Listings page!
Find more in the SUV Section online. You can see all the fresh ads 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
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.
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.
Imported Sports Cars
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
Rent-A-Racer
All the Shelby look and stance, but not at a Shelby price. That’s the story with this 1965 Mustang GT350 Hertz tribute. It has the look of the original Rent-A-Racer but not the price. Live out your dreams with this tribute, experiencing the clean sleek black fastback with a 4-speed transmission. Be cool cruising in on your local car show with this gem.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Camaro, Cruisin Classsics, OH, SS tribute
1966 Mustang GT350 Convt, Laguna Classic Cars, Shelby tribute
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, Super Sport Classics, FL, SS tribute
1969 Camaro, Super Sport Classics, FL, RS/SS tribute
1966 Chevelle from Monroe, NC, SS tribute
1970 Chevelle, Cruisin Classics, OH, SS 454 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
1973 Corvette
Beverly Hills Car Club listed this 1973 Corvette muscle car for sale this week. It looks to be in clean condition and looks sharp in the photos. Fiberglass looks good and T-tops look like they fit right. You should have it inspected to get more information about its condition. The C3 Stingray generation is known for its sleek and aerodynamic design, making it a highly sought-after choice among collectors and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer looking to own a piece of automotive history, this American classic is absolutely worth seeing. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The asking price is $16,750.
1957 Bel Air Hardtop
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop is a little more on the project car spectrum, but the private party seller says it runs and drives very well. It is being offered for sale through a classic car broker in Michigan. They say it comes with a V8 engine and have just 82,000 miles on it. The car has a three-on-a-tree manual transmission. It currentlly has custom upholstery on the interior. The undercarriage shows solid in the photos provided. You should have it inspected to know more. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. The asking price is only $16,495
1971 Chevy K10 Pickup
This is another listing by Classic Car Deals. This 1971 Chevrolet K10 4X4 Pickup comes from California. They tell us it is a clean original Arizona truck with minimal rust. It has a 350/350 engine, 205 transfer case and Dana 44 front with a 12-bolt rear end. The All Terrain 33” tires are said to be new. They say the carburetor has been rebuilt and it has headers. Accoridng to the ad description this truck runs out strong. “It rides really smooth and feels nice on the road; it doesn’t pull, sway or make any noises.” It should be considered a “project” because the paint is faded (see photos.) Have it inspected for a condition appraisal. But hurry. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is only $19,995.
1929 Ford Model A
If you like custom old school hot rods you might be interested in this 1929 Ford Model A Pickup for sale this week at Heaton’s Hot Rods in Illinois. It has a 1942 Flathead V8, converted 123-volt electrical system and new clutch, alternator and headers. The transmission is from a 1939, 3-speed top loader, and the truck has headers. Notice the cool old school ’35 Ford wheels. It has a 1940 Ford front suspension and brakes. You know it turns heads everywhere it goes. They say it was featured in the October 2013 edition of Rebel Rods magazine. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. Their asking price is $18,900.
1969 Triumph TR6
You see a lot of classic Triumph sports cars out there for sale, but you don’t see them looking this good. Possibly fresh paint? What do you think? Have it inspected for the condition of the body and sheet metal. If it looks this good in the photos it is worth checking out. They say the Signal Red 1969 Triumph TR6 Convertible is equipped with a manual transmission, inline-six engine, Zenith-Stromberg dual carburetors, single exhaust outlet, Smiths instrumentation, wooden dashboard, black convertible soft top with a matching color boot cover, and a Tonneau cover. If it checks out it would be a lotta’ car for the money. They are asking $16,750.
1981 Lancia Zagato
Here is one you don’t find everyday. This 1981 Lancia Zagato Beta Spyder is being offered for sale at Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. This iconic convertible is a true testament to Italian craftsmanship and automotive excellence. Equipped with a manual transmission, inline-four engine, fuel injection, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, Veglia instrumentation, power windows, removable black Targa roof panel, front spoiler, folding rear roof and air conditioning. This could be the “sleeper” deal of the week. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. Their asking price is $14,750.
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:
| 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | $19,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown | $18.995 | Texas |
| 1986 Corvette | $14,900 | Atlanta, GA |
| 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible | $14,900 | Farmingdale, NY |
Cars On Line features vehicles here based on their listed price. We are not endorsing these vehicles. We have not inspected or appraised any of the above vehicles. We are only 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. Click here to purchase a detailed vehicle inspection.
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