The Last Boss
When Larry Shinoda penned the final design touches on the new Boss 351 little did he know it would be the swan song for the venerable Boss legacy. The new Boss 351 Mustang for 1971 was bigger and more powerful than the legendary Boss 302, but the muscle car era was coming to an end, and Ford would cancel its support for SCCA racing before the Boss 351 was able to show its worth at the track. Collectors are just now becoming familiar with what might have been the best Boss ever.
A private party seller from Australia listed his award winning 1971 Boss 351 Mustang for sale this week. Not only is this car in the rarest of Boss 351 color schemes, but it is the only Boss 351 to have won major awards on two different continents. Only 67 Mustang Boss 351’s were ever produced in this Medium Yellow Gold color. It seems everything about this car is rare and excitinig. The seller says it was restored ground up to original factory spec. It must have been an excellent restoration because it has won three MCA Gold awards, scoring 689 judging points out of 700 possible. The owner says it runs and drives as good as it looks. The restoration was documented with two folders of photos. Marti Reports are also available.
The Boss 351 was designed by Shinoda, Ford’s talented auto stylist, to be the successor to the Boss 302, and thus compete in the SCCA Trans Am series. Producing 330 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 370 ft pounds of torque, this was the most balanced performance Mustang of all time. It was quick and handled like a road racer. But because Ford canceled its racing programs for 1971, the Boss 351 was never tested the way its predecessors were. So the jury is out on whether the ’71 Boss 351 was the best muscle car of them all. But ask the man who owns one.
With the favorable exchange rate of U.S. dollars over Australian currency, the asking price on this one is pretty reasonable. This is probably the best deal on the market for a 1971 Boss 351 Mustang of this caliber.
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Classic Car News This Week
Spring Carlisle Auction
Next week the Spring Carlisle Car Show and Swap Meet will be rockin’ the Carlisle Fairgrounds in historic old Carlisle, Pennsylvania. We will be carefully following the Spring Carlisle Auction on YouTube as the live auction event happens on Thursday and Friday, April 18-19, 2024. That is where you will find “gems” like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan which has been with the same owner and garage kept for 65 years. Now that’s the way to buy a collector car. You can still get a bidder number to bid in the Spring Carlisle Auction. Click here to find out how.
MG Pre-Purchase Inspection
We were asked to do a pre-purchase inspection report on a 1955 MG TD Roadster. The little red British import car was in nice shape compared to many we see. The inspector rated it as a Class 3 condition car. You can read the report here. So our client was able to make a more enlightened decision about purchasing the TD. Classic TD’s peaked in price back about 25 years ago when they were getting six figure prices for No. 1 condition cars. That was before the internet. This one got a high No. 3 condition rating. Read the report to get the appraisal value.
Buying a collector car without a pre-purchase inspection could be a mistake. The difference between a No. 3 condition daily driver and a No. 2 condition show car can be a matter of tens of $1,000’s of dollars. You can find out more about pre-purchase inspections here at this link.
This Weeks Featured Stories
Mustang Pace Car
Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles has a 1964 ½ Mustang Indy Pace Car edition, one of only 190 such hardtop Pace Car editions produced by Ford Motor Company to be sold at select Ford dealers that year. They say it is a “truly exclusive find” for any collector. The unmistakable “Official Pace Car” decals along the sides make it the center of attention. This classic Mustang is equipped with power steering so the driving experience is effortless. It has an automatic transmission, V8 engine with “260” badges on the front fenders, a 2-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust outlets, white-line tires and Mustang-branded hubcaps. Here is a chance to own a piece of automotive history at an affordable price.
1960 Impala Convertible
A rare 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible was just listed by West Port Auto Center in Fenton, Missouri. This one is the one you want. They tell us it has been frame off restored and comes with the desirable 348 ci V8 and a Tri Power under the hood. The finish is factory correct, Tuxedo Black with a red interior. Wow! Coming from Arizona, the car is said to be “straight and the paint has a deep shine with a mirror like reflection.” It was restored with the intention to drive so you can be sure to enjoy the upgraded automatic 4-speed transmission, power disc brakes aluminum radiator and an alternator to replace the original generator. They say it also features “ice cold air conditioning.” The power convertible top comes with its parade boot for special occasions.
Ferrari 330 GT
If you’ve noticed, only certain classic cars are appreciating in value these days. One category that remains red hot is the 1960s and 1970s Ferraris. Here is a 1967 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 which was just listed for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. This is a highly coveted Series II edition and they say it is numbers matching. In a car like this you combine timeless elegance with exhilirating performance. It is finished in its factory Argento (silver) complemented with a Nero Franzi interior. It has the Columbo V-12 engine, triple Weber carburetors, a 5-speed manual gearbox and four wheel disc brakes. The Veglia instruments and quad exhaust tips are among the excentric features. The way this one is equipped you know every inch of this car tells a story.
Auctions
We are fast approaching the special GAA Classic Auction to be held April 25-27, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina. This auction came about because several important collections now need to be liquidated. They are billing it the “No Reserve Collections Auction” because so many of the top vehicles to be sold are being offered at “No Reserve.” The major collection is the famous George Shinn Collection. But there is also a very interesting collection of Pre-War No Reserve cars to be sold. Here are a few to whet your interest.
’57 Chevy Fuelie Convertible
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fuelie Convertible appears in the iconic Matador red exterior with silver sweeps and a red and silver tutone interior. This is a 250 hp Fuelie, one of only 69 produced by Chevrolet. It has a 3-speed “on a tree” and a padded dash. It also comes with power steering. If you want to appraise the quality of this car look no further than the undercarriage photos on the ad page. This one is real clean underneath. The fender skirts and Continental kit just seal the deal.
1970 Plymouth Cuda
From the Pfeiffer University No Reserve Collection of classic muscle cars, a 1970 Plymouth Cuda will cross the auction block next week on Saturday. Note the hood pins and Rally wheels. It comes with a 340 ci V8 engine, 4-barrel carburetor, center console, black vinyl front bucket seats and dual exhaust. The Vitamin C exterior color is accented by black 340 hockey stripes. It has a Ram Air hood, dual exhaust and air conditioning. You can find a .pdf of the official appraisal report linked on the ad page.
1928 Packard Six
A 1928 Packard Six will be offered in the Friday sale at the GAA Classic Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina next week. Click the video window on the ad page to hear it run (must turn sound on.) Again, this vintage sedan will be sold at No Reserve. What you hear in the video is a 241 ci six cylinder engine mated to a 3-speed manual transmission. It has a driving light and etched wind wings. This is one of the vintage cars in the Pre-War No Reserve Collection.
And there are so many more. Click here to review some of the cars that the GAA Classic Auction has listed on the Cars-On-Line website this week.
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1969 1/2 Plymouth A-12 Road Runner
Dave at Southern Motors in Clarkston, Michigan proudly shows off his 1969 ½ Plymouth Road Runner with the A-12 lift-off hood and a 440 6 Pack. These cars were built by the factory to go drag racing. It is one of only 375 M Code A-12 Road Runners produced that year. Dave says the Vitamin C orange Road Runner is a clean Kentucky car. Watch the video to hear that Road Runner accelerate. Beep! Beep!
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
2003 Corvette Z06
A private party seller from Connecticut put his prized 2003 Corvette Z06 up for sale this week in our Corvette Section online, The “accident free” late model sports car is said to have only 8,000 original miles. It comes with a 6-speed transmission and C6 aluminum wheels with new Goodyear tires (although the factory set of wheels and tires will come with the car.) This one has the heads up display and a clean Connecticut title.
Here are more Low Miles additions:
1967 Camaro, WeBe Autos, NY, 35k miles
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, Verrillo Motorcar Co, 21,000 miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1957 Ford Thunderbird
This 1957 Ford Thunderbird is a “barn find” and in obvious need of restoration. However, Classic & Collectible Cars of Las Vegas says it is an original Las Vegas car that remains “super straight, rust free body, bone stock” and with an “immaculate interior and soft top.” Highly optioned, it sat in an indoor storage facility for years. It currently does not run. This is one you might want to have inspected before you buy. But you can’t beat the price. Check it out
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1959 Plymouth Belvedere, Country Classic Cars, IL
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, REV Muscle Cars, IL
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1953 Ford F100
A little custom work done on this 1953 Ford F100 Pickup makes it an “extended cab.” The pictures show a nice classic pickup truck which has been tastefully modified retaining the old school look and feel. With a Camaro front clip and Camaro rear end, it drives like a sports car with power steering and power disc brakes. When it was originally listed the Florida seller wanted $60,000 for it. But just this week he lowered the price to $49,500. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 Corvette Coupe | $125,000 | $115,000 |
| 1964 Plymouth Belvedere | $75,000 | $70,000 |
| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC | $16,000 | $14,000 |
| 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W30 | $62,500 | $56,500 |
| 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Clone | $32,000 | $29,000 |
| 1969 Pontiac Lemans Custom S | $32,500 | $28,500 |
| 1982 Corvette | $14,000 | $9,400 |
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Rock n Roll 50’s
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 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 Performance 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.
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
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Hanksters Hot Rods out of Homer City, Pennsylvania listed a fresh 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle for sale today. This beautiful Chevelle has SS badging and comes with a wealth of updates, including Weiand Stealth intake, MSD Pro Billet distributor, Edelbrock 750 cfm carb, 4L80 4-speed automatic and much more. Check out the video. And Hanksters has a few more in their inventory.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1968 Camaro, Super Sport Classics, FL, SS tribute
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle, Classic Muscle Cars For Sale, SS tribute
1969 Camaro, Streetside Charlotte, RS/SS 350 tribute
1969 Pontiac Convertible, Streetside Charlotte, GTO 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
1965 Olds Starfire Convt
Country Classic Cars has a huge assortment of low priced collector cars in their inventory again this week. Here they listed a 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible for sale finished in blue with a white convertible top and blue interior. With a strong V8 under the hood, it transfers power through an automatic transmission. They say the suspension is all new. The interior has been partially redone with mild custom features including power windows and a working power convertible top. Starfires in this year are not easy to find. Click here to review a walk-around video. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is $27,900.
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Does this 1955 Ford Thunderbird seem too good to be true? Here is a classic T-Bird in red with a matching auxiliary hardtop. It is being offered for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. They say it is mechanically sound and was “cherished by the same owner since 1961.” With a California title, this V8 T-Bird presents in its factory Torch Red color with a black and white tutone interior. It has dual exhaust, hood scoop, removable hardtop and a power adjustable front bench seat. Be sure to have it inspected before you buy. But hurry! It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. Their asking price is only $19,750.
1966 Ford Thunderbird
Garren Auto Sales in Wellford, South Carolina has what appears to be an awfully good buy on a 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau Coupe. The Landau Coupe is a stellar design and different from the look of most T-Birds of the era. This one comes with factory air, and all the T-Bird options you look for including the swing away steering column. The odometer reads 29,532 miles and they say the condition of the car would indicate the miles are real. The engine is a 390 4-barrel with 300 horsepower. It has a C6 automatic transmission. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. They are only asking $15,000 for this car.
1951 Buick Special
Another great offering from Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illlinois is this 1951 Buick Special with all the chrome decorating the front valance. This is a DynaFlow Eight 4-door sedan that has a Straight 8 engine, DynaFlow automatic transmission and rear bumper guards. This sedan was noteworthy because of its “wrap around” rear glass. Click here to view a walk-around video and hear it run. They say this ‘50s classic has been extremely well preserved. You should have it inspected before you buy just to be sure. But hurry. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. Their asking price is $19,950.
1942 Ford Wrecker
Here is an unusual find! Country Classic Cars just posted this 1942 Ford Wrecker Service Truck for sale. They tell us it is in amazing condition inside and out. Properly equipped, it has an 8BA Flathead V8 engine mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. They say the truck runs and drives perfect, and all the equipment works. Finding a wrecker truck in top condition is a rarity in the collector world. Country Classic Cars has done a short walk-around video to show you how nice this truck really is. Click here to see the video. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. But it might not last that long. The asking price is only $20,000.
1948 Pontiac Silver Streak
This might be the real “sleeper” deal of the week. A private party seller from Iowa just posted a 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak for sale. He says there are only 200 miles on the build with no history of rust ever. It has the Pontiac 400 ci V8 motor with an automatic transmission and modern style electrical system. It even has air conditioning. The seller says it “drives amazing.” He uses words like “reliable” to describe the car. It will be our DEAL of the DAY next week. His asking price is only $17,995. Hurry!
2000 Chevy Silverado
If you don’t have the phone in your hand right now you might not get a shot at this one. This 2000 Chevy Silverado half-ton stepside with extended cab is custom built with ghost flames. In addition, it is said to be a one-owner truck. It is being sold through Eric’s Muscle Cars in Maryland. The engine is bored .30 over to 363 ci and they added a Magnuson Supercharger. There are only 1,000 miles on the engine since it was rebuilt. Wait till you here that 3-inch stainless exhaust note. Click here to view a video and hear it run. It is scheduled to be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. But we don’t think it will last that long. The asking price is only $16,900.
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:
| 1964 Dodge Polara | $13,000 | Staunton, IL |
| 2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 | $17,995 | Pewaukee, WI |
| 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 | $14,900 | Staunton, IL |
| 1985 Chevrolet C20 Silverado | $16,995 | Columbus, OH |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK | $15,995 | Pewaukee, WI |
| 1993 Nissan Pickup | $15,500 | Lakeland, FL |
| 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | $16,900 | Staunton, IL |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood | $9,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
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