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AMC’s Best Muscle Car
When the 1970 AMC Rebel Machine was introduced during the 1969 NHRA Nationals in Dallas, they pulled out all the stops to get attention. The Red-White and Blue paint job was stunning, and Linda Vaughn and her Golden Shifter girls drew a lot of looks as the cars were paraded around the infield track. American Motors Corporation wanted to show the world that it could build muscle cars like the Big Three automotive manufacturers back in the day. The Rebel Machine was based on their AMC Rebel platform. This was AMC’s finest achievement.
Here is a real Y Code 1970 AMC Rebel Machine as listed by Streetside Classics in Nashville, this week. It has the big 390 ci V8 rated at 340 horsepower and a 4-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with power steering and power front disc brakes. But it was that Red-White and Blue paint job that set it apart from other muscle cars of that era.
The Rebel Machine’s 390 ci V8 put 340 horsepower to the ground providing an impressive 430 foot pounds of torque. Like the AMX, the 390 was tweaked with high-flow dual-plane intake, dog-leg port heads and larger exhaust manifolds. It was the fastest car AMC ever produced. Super Stock and Drag Illustrated magazine reported a quarter-mile time of 14.40 at 100 miles per hour.
Talk about a classic look. The Rebel Machine features a dual scooped hood and open grille which makes this dual headlight effect look menacing.
The base price on this amazing muscle car was only $3,450. But AMC did not have the marketing power to promote this new phenom, so sales never reached the car’s potential. It was only offered that one year. And that rarity makes it very desirable for collectors today.
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Classic Car News This Week
New ZR1 Corvette
The yet-to-be-released 2025 Corvette ZR1 will be the fastest and most powerful Corvette ever. That’s what Chevrolet is touting in their promotions for this year’s new ZR1 with the LT7 5.5 liter Gemini engine. The Twin Turbocharged forced induction system is said to produce 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm, and 828 foot-pounds of torque at 6,000 rpm. Once again for the C8 generation of Corvettes, the ZR1 will be the most powerful model in the series. The Twin Turbochargers will produce about 200 horsepower more than the previous supercharged LT6. It still utilizes the flat-plane crankshaft, 32-valves, and dual-overhead cams. But the Twin Turbocharged architecture makes the V8 power dense and boosts it into super car type performance. The ZR1’s will begin delivering early in 2025. They are expected to cost between $180,000 and $205,000 depending on the options ordered. We can’t wait to see one in our Corvette Section.
Car Show Calendar
We hear that the action will be hot and heavy at the 2025 Kissimmee Auction by Mecum in Florida. It is always one of the top car events during January. They will be selling a special edition Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 on January 17, 2025. It will be one of the most interesting sales of the auction this year. Mecum will also be selling a real deal 1969 Yenko Camaro during the two-week long auction. They expect to sell 4,500 vehicles this year. Not to be outdone, the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Auction is coming up later in January. You will always find the top shows in the country listed on the Cars-On-Line Car Show Calendar. Don’t miss any of your favorite car shows. Check the Cars-On-Line Car Show Calendar regularly, or, better yet … bookmark it so you won’t have to search for it each time. Click here to see our Car Show Calendar now!
This Weeks Featured Stories
1970 Boss 302 Mustang
With the collector car market losing steam during the past year, one thing we noticed is that the Mustang muscle cars were holding their value. For instance, you did not see many Boss 302’s for sale last year as you had in previous years. Collectors are holding onto these desirable Pony cars and not selling them into the downturn. In fact, this 1970 Boss 302 Mustang is one of the few you’ll find for sale today. It was listed by Coyote Classics in Greene, Iowa. The Calypso Coral beauty is really nice and has power steering with power disc brakes. They turn these cars pretty quickly so you might want to call them right away. Click here to watch an inspection video.
1966 Hemi Belvedere
REV Muscle Cars in Illinois specializes in Mopar muscle. They have a beauty for you today. They just listed a 1966 Plymouth Hemi Belvedere II with the original 426 Hemi engine and a 4-speed. And they have a known history of the car. This car was a local legend in Central Florida. Read the ad copy to learn more. Every car like this has a great story, and this one is no exception. This car gets shown at national shows on occasion and is maintained by a Mopar engine expert. The ad description will tell you that it is a one-of-one Mopar with matching numbers. It was originally special ordered as a birthday present. Find out more when you click the link above.
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1970 Chevelle SS
Chevelle Super Sports are so hot in today’s market. They finally are getting the respect they deserve. So Southern Motors in Clarkston, Michigan has listed this classic white 1970 Chevelle SS for sale this week. Dave calls it a “knee deep” car with factory appearance. He says the car runs strong. Watch the video (above) for a good walk-around inspection and hear it run.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
Low Mile Mustang GT
MS Classic Cars in Seekonk, Massachusetts has a 1989 Mustang GT for sale this week with only 987 original miles. This Fox body Mustang was born to be collectible. Having been preserved with low miles and in excellent condition from the beginning, it has since achieved Mustang Club of American (MCA) Gold ten times. They say it looks as though it has been kept in a bubble all these years.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, The Last Detail, under 31k miles
1979 Cadillac Eldorado, Orlando Classic Cars, 22,000 miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Just out of long term storage, this 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster looks too good to need restoration. But Gullwing Motor Cars in New York says it currently does not run and has been awaiting a restoration for some decades. They say it is a solid car with a great body. The iconic British roadster is a great value considering how good it looks in the photos. This is an exciting discovery.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1953 Porsche 356 Coupe, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1965 Maserati Mistral, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1967 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1971 Dodge Charger SE, Classic Auto Mall, PA\
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1970 Plymouth Barracuda
A highly desirable 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe was listed for sale by a Louisiana collector. He says this Mopar has undergone a documented rotisserie restoration and comes with a 440 ci V8 engine, 4-barrel caburetor and the dual snorkel air cleaner. The car is an automatic with the 727 Torqueflite 3-speed transmission. With a wing spoiler and an “amazing” clean trunk, it looks as good inside as it does out. When he first listed the Mopar he wanted $132,500 for the car. But just this week he dropped the price to $115,000. Let the bidding begin.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Camaro SS | $59,000 | $55,000 |
| 1961 Ford Starliner | $44,900 | $41,900 |
| 1957 Buick Special | $46,500 | $41,800 |
| 1940 Buick Super | $35,000 | $32,000 |
| 2016 Camaro SS | $38,000 | $33,000 |
| 1949 Chrysler New Yorker | $34,000 | $31,500 |
| 1974 Dodge Dart Sport | $29,750 | $26,300 |
| 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aero | $29,500 | $21500 |
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | $7,500 | $5,000 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
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
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.
Delivery
Fresh ads appear first on the New Listings page.
Fresh ads appear first on the New Listings page.
Classic Luxury
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.
Vintage Motorcars
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.
Oldsmobile
Check the Oldsmobile Muscle Car Section . See more listed each day on the New Listings page.
Buick Muscle Cars
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.
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.
Volkswagen
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.
Classic Mustangs
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1969 Yenko Camaro LSA
It is not uncommon for us to have a Yenko Camaro tribute here in the featured position of the newsletter. Camaros are a favorite among tribute builders. This 1969 Yenko Camaro LSA comes from West Port Auto Center in Fenton, Missouri. They tell us it is a bit of a resto mod with its LSA 6.2 liter supercharged engine and a 4L80E automatic transmission. Click here to review a walk-around video and hear it perform. What is more impressive? The Yenko restoration, or the performance upgrades?
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Camaro, Hanksters Hot Rods, Yenko Tribute
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convt, Unique Classic Cars, W-30 tribute
1968 Camaro, Coyote Classics, RS/SS trim
1971 Chevy El Camino, Streetside Phoenix, SS 454 tribute
1964 Ford Galaxie, Streetside Charlotte, 500XL tribute
1966 Chevelle, Streetside Atlanta, SS 454 tribute
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convt, North Shore Classics, 442 tribute
1969 Chevelle, Hanksters Hot Rods, SS styling
1972 Chevelle, Hanksters Hot Rods, SS styling
1967 Camaro, Hanksters Hot Rods, SS trim
1967 Camaro, Hanksters Hot Rods, SS styling
1971 Chevelle, Hanksters Hot Rods, SS trim
1968 Camaro, Streetside Ft Worth, RS/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
1970 Corvette LS5
If you are a Corvette collector you will be salivating at the chance to own this 1970 Corvette Stingray Convertible with the LS5 454 V8 engine and only 54k miles on the clock! Amazing find! Do you have the phone in your hands yet? The private party seller from California says there were only 4,473 of these LS5 Corvette convertibles built. How many could still be left? It has the TH400 automatic with 3.08 posi rear end, aluminum radiator, leather seats, power windows, tilt wheel, power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The asking price is $46,000.
1959 Ford Fairlane
A 1959 Ford Fairlane 2-Door Hardtop was just listed for sale by Unique Classic Cars in Mankato, Minnesota. They literally wholesale classic cars. This hardtop Ford really looks sharp in the photos. Although the listing is so “fresh” that they have not gotten the description on the ad, you can see from the photos that this car is “clean.” Look at the seats, door panels, dash and steering wheel. And those odometer tumblers look pretty straight, also. Because the headliner looks tight and the carpets look new, you might want to inquire when the restoration was done. Or is it just from the low miles? The engine compartment looks nice. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. We don’t expect it to last long at this price. $22,900.
1951 Plymouth Cranbrook
You don’t see a 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook very often anymore. But when you do see them come up for sale they seem to have a followiing. This one is being offered for sale this week at the Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania. They say it is well preserved with just 61,165 miles on the odometer. They report that the chrome and stainless look as good as the well preserved interior. They call the Sterling Gray paint “beautiful” and note that it covers a rust-free body. The interior and engine bay both show as clean as can be. They indicated that the Cranbrook looks much like it must have when it rolled out of the showroom in ’51. Have it inspected before you buy, but hurry. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is only $17,000.
1977 Fiat Spider
Fiat was known for making cheap cars in Europe. But one car they made that has stood the test of time is their little sports roadster, the Fiat Spider. And this 1977 Fiat Spider may be bulletproof since it is a restomod almalgam of the Fiat Italian racing DNA combined with a Japanese Mazda Miata’s drivetrain. We have never seen anything like this. This Spider restomod is being offered for sale by Streetside Classics in Phoenix. It has custom sports seats, Auto Meter racing gauges and wood-rimmed steering wheel. It even has a Kenwood stereo system with USB and Bluetooth. The Mazda fuel injected engine is mated to a 5-speed. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. You can buy it for $16,995. That’s a lotta car, don’t you think?
1979 Jeep CJ-5 Custom
Jeeps are as deeply ingrained in our American heritage as hot dogs and spple pie. They are a phenomenon of our culture. And we like the older CJ-5 Jeeps as much as the newer Wranglers. Here is a 1979 Jeep CJ-5 that was custom rebuilt. While the exterior has the wild flamed paint job, the interior is custom leather and looks luxurious and comfy. It has a full cage roll bar. The engine is a 304 ci V8 with oversized tires on custom wheels. It is being offered for sale at Cody’s Classic Cars in Wisconsin. The body is fiberglass with a buckskin interior. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. Their asking price is $19,900.
1983 Cadillac El Dorado
A private advertiser from Oregon has a 1983 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible for sale. Look at the photos. This is no show car, but a well worn Cadillac convertible that needs a new interior. The seller says it runs well and is all original with a woodgrain dash. It would be a mistake to buy this car without having it inspected. You need to know what you are getting into. But the price is affordable. If you want a project where you can drive it while you work on it, this may be something to look into. . It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is $10,000.
1969 Plymouth Satellite
If you are looking for an affordable Mopar, take a look at this one. The 1969 Plymouth Satellite is being offered for sale by a private party collector from West Hartford, Connecticut. He tells us it is a “super clean” one-owner car with just 59k original miles. He indicates that it has a performance intake and Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor. He says it runs and drives “great” with a recent tuneup. He also indicates that it sounds as good as it looks with a dual exhaust, and new Redline radial tires. It does seem like it is worth having inspected. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. He is asking $24,000.
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:
| 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT | $18,900 | Daytona, FL |
| 1968 Ford XL Fastback | $12,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1953 Chevrolet 210 Sedan | $18,900 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1962 Ford Thunderbird | $19,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | $19,995 | Charlotte, NC |
| 1993 Jaguar XJS Convertible | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | $14,750 | Mankato, MN |
| 1977 Corvette | $19,900 | Mundelein, IL |
| 1996 Corvette Collector Ed | $17,895 | Fenton, MO |
| 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille | $11,900 | Alsip, IL |
| 1993 Cadillac Allante | $12,900 | Alsip, IL |
| 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 | $15,900 | Alsip, IL |
| 1986 Corvette Convertible | $10,900 | Alsip, IL |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1968 Austin Healey Sprite | $6,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza | $8,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1977 Lincoln Continental | $9,900 | Mankato, MN |
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