Mopar or No Car
The mystique of the 426 Hemi often seems to over shadow its sibling V-Code 440 6-Pack which could also be ordered in any Plymouth E-body or B-body Mopar. Among Mopar power plants the V-Code was thought to be much more streetable. The V-Code 440 6-Pack could build more power without having to force more air into the engine. Mopar technicians back in the day would often recommend buying the 440 6 because it was easier to maintain. If you were racing it, well, that’s another story.
This week a private party seller from Menominie, Wisconsin has listed his V-Code Cuda which could send ripples throughout the Mopar community. This super rare 1971 Plymouth Cuda 440 6-Pack comes with its Shaker hood and Hemi 4-speed transmission with the Super Track Pack 4.10 Dana rear end. It also has power disc brakes, power steering and the Rallye dash. To top it off this premium ordered Mopar has a black leather interior. And the seller says it drives and runs “amazing.” Included with the car are the original fender tags, original owners manual and 2 mint original broadcast sheets. One was found under the rear seat, and the other in back of the glove box. He does note that the car is NOM. You’ll have to ask about that. He says he has complete ownership history back to the day it was new!
The 440 is a bullet proof engine that can be built to make extra torque. It makes better power on the low end. The big block wedge engine is a force to be reckoned with. Click here to watch a Motor Trend test of a 426 Hemi GTX vs 440 6 Pack Challenger at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex track during their nostalgia drags.
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Classic Car News This Week
GAA Classic Auction
Join us this weekend as we cover the action from the GAA Classic Summer Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina. The auction started on Thursday, and is going on right now. The collector car market is changing literally everyday as inflation is taking over our lives. Let’s see how collector car prices are evolving by watching one of the top collector and specialty car auctions in the country. This is where the “blue color” collector cars sell for real money. We will be hosting an “auction watching party” on our Facebook page on Saturday. Click here to read our preview blog about the GAA Classic Summer Auction 2024, and see which cars we will be watching on Saturday.
In Memory of George Poteet
When George Poteet won the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award at the Grand National Roadster Show in 2019 we discovered why he had nicknamed his 1936 Ford Roadster “Three Penny.” It was because he and his sister, while growing up in Mississippi, had a hard time rubbing three pennies together for a milk at school lunch. From those humble beginnings Poteet went on to become one of the collector car hobbies greatest patrons, spreading his wealth and knowledge around to some of the great custom car builders of the past 20 years. Everyone he met was his friend. He was that kind of guy. Click here to watch an interview he did with our photo journalist Bob Boberg of eClassicAutos.com. George passed away on July 16, 2024. What a great privilege it is to remember him. The hobby has lost a great friend. Follow this link to see a tribute to George Poteet on the eClassicAutos.com website.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1958 Buick Special
No car had more chrome and stainless on it than the 1958 Buick. Here is a 1958 Buick Special Convertible which was just listed by a private party seller from the Milwaukee area. The Slide Show ad has lots of detailed photos. The Laurel Mist color makes it very desirable, and it must have had a recent restoration because the seller says it only has 1,400 miles on it since the redo. Of course, it has the 364 ci V8 Buick engine rated at 250 horsepower from the factory, and the bullet proof Dynaflow automatic transmission. The seller says they only made 5,502 of these. He thinks this is the best left.
Custom Show Car
From the Mazda Liquid Silver paint to the custom leather interior, this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Classic Custom was purpose built to be a show piece. Never mind that it flat out flies with the 5.7 liter GM LS1 V8 engine and 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission. It was listed for sale by RK Motors Charlotte and comes with their comprehensive multipoint inspection and impressive detailing. Note the 18-inch Billet Specialties Legacy II wheels (front) with 20-inch (rear.) It puts the horsepower to the ground with a Currie 9-inch rear axle and Limited slip 3.73 gears. The suspension is Ridetech adjustable Air Ride. Click here to watch it perform in video.
Chevelle SS LS6 454
Chevrolet’s answer to the might Mopar Hemi cars was the 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454 with 450 horsepower. Here is one that was just listed for sale by Verrillo Motor Car Company out of Clifton Park, New York. Yes, it does have the M22 Rock Crusher 4-speed transmission and 12-bolt rear end. They tell us this classic muscle car is a “comprehensive concourse quality restoration.” Click here to watch their walk-around video, and hear it roar. Note the fit and finish. Might be better than brand new.
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1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero
Carefully and lovingly restored, here is a 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero with California plates. It comes to us through Laguna Classic Cars out of Laguna Beach, California. Andy tells us this truck has nice paint and interior. The restoration was of good quality, he says. Watch the video above to see a nice quality car at a very affordable price.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1978 Corvette
Wow! Here is an amazing find! The Ford Family Auto Collection listed this 1978 Corvette this week. They say it has just 399 miles on it from new! Equipped with an L48 350 ci V8 and 4-speed manual transmission, it was parked in a Connecticut garage for decades, never driven. It still has the original tires (which should be replaced.) Due to storage conditions, they repainted the car in 2023. This one is still just a “baby.”
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1985 Camaro IROC-Z, MS Classic Cars, MA, 9,387 original miles
2000 Pontiac Trans Am, Ideal Classic Cars, FL, 12k miles
1988 Mercedes 560SL, Laguna Classic Cars, CA, 20,944 miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1935 Ford Phaeton
An interesting project car that may be due for a restoration was listed this week out of Illinois. The seller says this 1935 Ford Phaeton still has a solid Ford Flathead V8 engine. In fact, he says it runs and drives “great.” But it needs a new convertible top. He says the top frame is good. The interior is still in the clear plastic covers. The body has a few dents. He says the tires are good.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY,
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1950 Dodge Wayfarer from China Grove, NC
1957 Chevrolet 210, Coyote Classics, IA
1957 Mercury Montclair, Country Classics, IL
1953 Buick Super Riviera, Country Classics, IL
1955 Ford Country Squire Wagon, Country Classics, IL
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1969 Plymouth GTX
This big block 1969 Plymouth GTX was recently listed for sale. It has a 440 4-barrel with Air Grabber hood, Hemi 4-speed transmission and Dana 60 rear end. It comes with the Track Pack option and Hemi suspension. When it was first listed for sale the private party seller from Kentucky had it listed at $107,500. But just this week he dropped the price to $98,500.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 Ford Roadster | $58,000 | $52,000 |
| 1967 Chevy Nova SS Restomod | $149,900 | $125,000 |
| 1972 Chevy Blazer | $49,999 | $39,999 |
| 1940 Ford Deluxe | $52,000 | $39,000 |
| 1938 Packard 1600 Touring | $30,000 | $25,000 |
| 2009 Mercedes SL550 | $39,500 | $32,000 |
| 1964 Plymouth Belvedere | $65,000 | $60,000 |
| 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline | $49,500 | $44,000 |
| 1963 Dodge Polara Max Wedge | $82,000 | $72,000 |
| 1963 Corvair Monza | $16,000 | $11,995 |
| 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Custom | $44,900 | $39,900 |
Street Rods
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Exotic Car Section
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!
Future Collectibles
Specialty SUVs
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.
Vintage Motorcars
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
Find more on the New Listings page of our website.
Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch the fresh listings as they appear 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.
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.
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.
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.
Classic Mustangs
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1970 Hemi Challenger
Kowalkski, here is your ride! The private party seller from Michigan says there are only 600 miles on the build for this white 1970 Hemi Challenger tribute he just posted for sale. The 426 is bored out to 472 ci with Mopar inline intake with two AFB carbs. Edelbrock Victor Jr heads and Stage V rock arms are part of the build. A Hurst pistol grip shifter complements the 833 4-speed with Mcleod clutch. It’s the Vanishing Point experience.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1967 Mustang Fastback, Streetside Ft Worth, GT350 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
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
A black 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass muscle car was listed for sale this week by Midwest Car Exchange out of Alsip, Illinois. This sharp looking Cutlass has the 455 ci V8 big block engine with high lift roller rocker cam, Edelbrock aluminum heads, aluminum intake and 2400 stall converter. It has a center console with floor shift and bucket seats. It doesn’t get much better than this. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run.It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday because the asking price is $24,900. That’s a lotta’ car for the money.
1930 Durant
A San Diego seller just lowered the price on his 1930 Durant 407 4-Door Sedan. He says it is an older restoration with a 4-cylinder Flathead engine and 3-speed floor shift. It has newer upholstery and a 12v system. Updates include an electric cooling fan, electric water pump and reinforced brakes. Willie Durant attempted to revive his Durant Motors from 1928 to 1932, but Durant went the way of the dodo bird after that. It will be our Deal of the Day on Sunday. The asking price is now just $14,000.
1955 Pontiac Chieftain
Classic 1950’s Pontiacs are few and far between. They are some of the most sought after cars in the collector car hobby. Here is a 1955 Pontiac Chieftain which has been listed for sale by Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois. This classic 2-door sedan is dressed in two-tone black and white and sits on new wide whatewall tires. They tell us the interior is in great condition, and that the 287 ci V8 engine is mated to an automatic transmission. It has only 87,771 actual miles showing on the odometer. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their price: $17,900.
1952 Ford F1 Pickup
This may be the “sleeper deal” of the week here on the Cars-On-Line website. It is a 1952 Ford F1 Pickup which looks really sharp in the photos. It is being offered for sale by Drive The Coast, a Florida classic car dealer. It has its original Flathead V8 and 3-on-a-tree transmission, push button starter and wood bed. With a short wheelbase, this is a real nice looking truck. Check out the photos on the ad page. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. I think you will agree that this is a lotta’ car for the money. They are only asking $15,000. Hurry! It won’t last long.
1951 Ford Victoria
A private party seller from Pennsylvania just posted this 1951 Ford Victoria restomod custom car for sale. This one gives you the best of both worlds. You can enjoy driving a classic car but have modern updates which are easier to maintain. The Victoria sits on a ’95 Thunderbird chassis and powered by a Thunderbird 4.6 liter fuel injected engine. All the amenities, such as power steering, power disc brakes, power front windows, alloy wheels, all make the ride safer and more enjoyable. So the price will be a surprise, It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. The asking price is only $20,000.
1954 Packard Clipper
Here is an older restoration listed by Country Classic Cars in Illinois. They tell us it runs and drives. This 1954 Packard Clipper 2-Door Sedan still takes a nice photo, although if you look real close you will see it is not a show car. They say it still has a nice body and paint with an interior that has been redone. The odometer shows 67k miles. This is a Straight 8 car with an automatic transmission. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. Their asking price is just $12,500.
1950 Ford Coupe
Here is a classic 1950’s hot rod with custom touches. The private party seller from Norwich, Connecticut just dropped the price. He says it runs and drives “great”, and is turnkey ready for cruise night. He says the engine and transmission have only about 1,000 miles on them since the redo. It has a 350 GM crate engine and TCI Turbo 350 with a TCI converter. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. The asking price is only $15,000.
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:
| 1965 Corvair Monza | $15,000 | San Angelo, TX |
| 1979 Chevrolet El Camino | $22,000 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1989 Corvette Convertible | $17,995 | Tampa, FL |
| 1977 Ford LTD | $12,000 | Mundelein, IL |
| 1995 Corvette | $14,990 | Mundelein, IL |
| 1963 Corvair Monza Spyder | $19,900 | Fraser, MI |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1962 Studebaker Lark | $8,995 | Park Rapids, MN |
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