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E.L.’s Dream Car
It might well be said that E.L. Cord was a man who was born way ahead of his time. His vision of the automotive industry allowed him to produce cars that were so far in advance of the competition that the public was not ready for them yet. Evidence the introduction of the Coffin Nosed Cord which he produced in Auburn, Indiana at the Auburn factory in 1936 and 1937. Called the Cord 810, it was the first mass produced front-wheel-drive car with an independent front suspension. It was also the first production car to offer hidden headlights. And in 1937 Cord offered a supercharged version.
This week a 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton was listed for sale by Carolina Muscle Cars out of Benson, North Carolina. This Coffin Nosed wonder is a product of a “no-expense spared” quality restoration. Finished in Palm Beach Tan exterior finish, it has a dark red leather interior and contrasting black convertible top. The powertrain includes the original 288 ci L-head Lycoming V8 engine producing 125 horsepower, mated to a 4-speed transmission which was electronically shifted via a pre-selector. It was quite innovative for 1936. It has 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. It had no running boards and the door hinges were hidden. For its time it was an engineering marvel.
The famous Gordon Buehrig was the designer. His early renderings of the Coffin Nosed car were meant to be for Duesenberg, but became the signature look for the Cord 810 and later the 812. The “car of the future” was a wonder to look at, but the new car buying public was not ready for it. At the time, E.L. Cord owned Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg. The Cord 810 was his last attempt at producing a car that would capture the automotive markets and elevate him to the level of Ford, Chrysler and General Motors. Sadly, by the end of 1937 they had produced only 2,971 Coffin Nosed Cords, coupes, sedans and convertibles all totaled. Cord sold his ownership in the company and retired.
Today, a Cord 810 Phaeton such as this one is treasured among car collectors. It was one of the most influential motorcars of its era. The ownership history is known, and it has been certified by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club as a Category 1 Original Car.
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Classic Car News This Week
Car Show Calendar
If you check the Cars-On-Line Car Show Calendar this month you will find that one of the most famous car shows in the world will be held at the end of February. That’s right, the Detroit Autorama is coming up February 28-March 2, 2025 in the Motor City. This has long been one of our favorite car show events because the Detroit Autorama is home to the prestigious Ridler Award, the most coveted award in the custom car world. On Friday morning they will announce the Great 8 finalists for the Ridler Award at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. Then on Sunday night they will announce the Ridler Award winner from the show. This is one of the shows you should have on your bucket list.
Be sure to keep the COL Car Show Calendar bookmarked so you won’t miss any of the top car shows in 2025. Click here to view the calendar.
Welcome a New Advertiser
A classic car broker located in Indiana is providing a great service to collectors all over the country. The business is called Haggle Me (a humorous word play on the old used car stereotype.) They do the hard work of listing a car for us old timers who have a hard time with the “internet.” They will list your car and provide services to get it sold even if the buyer is half-way around the world. This week they listed a flamed 1955 Chevy Nomad Custom with stunning paint and wheels. Their client says the car shows as if it were new. That is because there are very low miles on the restoration since it was completed. Find out more at the link. You will see many for sale from Haggle Me in the New Listings below.
This Weeks Featured Stories
Hard Rock ’59 Caddy
If you’ve visited the Hard Rock Café in Atlanta from 1992 through 2009 you’ve probably seen this 1959 Cadillac Convertible restomod displayed out front. It is one of the fifteen classic customs created for Hard Rock Café locations across the U.S. These cars were all designed by Rick Smith, a Texas builder, with a flair for classic ‘50s automobiles. The classic Caddy is now being offered for sale at Streetside Classics in Atlanta. They say it has the 390 V8 engine and 3-speed Hydramatic transmission with dual Flowmaster exhaust for sound effects. It still has the power drum brakes and stock suspension with factory power steering. Although it rides lower than the original, it still has the OE hubcaps on 15-inch wheels. You can find this one in the Celebrity Section of our website.
Plymouth Hemi Superbird
This listing will rock the Mopar world. A 1970 Plymouth Superbird was just listed by a private party seller from New Mexico. Although it was originally a U-code 440 car, it was given a ’68 426 Hemi engine which has been stoked to 477 ci. The seller says he has the dyno sheet and all the receipts. He also mentioned that it has a fresh ’69 Hemi 727 HC automatic transmission. The color is FY1 Lemon Twist Yellow with black bucket seats and console. He says it comes with the fender tag and 2 build sheets. It is Superbird # 1696 on the NASCAR list. It was stored for 30 plus years and remains unrestored with 40k original miles. The seller says everything was freshened when it came out of storage. He considers it to be in nice “driver quality” condition.
Mercury Marauder 428
A lesser known but very popular muscle car in its day, here is a 1966 Mercury Monterey Marauder 428 Convertible just posted for sale by Ideal Classic Cars in Venice, Florida. The name Marauder is legendary among Mercury collectors. It was Mercury’s attempt to put muscle car power into a luxury class ride with upscale features. It was the beginning of matching performance and luxury for automotive manufacturers. This ’66 model Monterey was born with a 428 Super Marauder big block engine, a factory salute to the earlier S-55 Mercs with the 427 Super Marauder engines like the ones Parnelli Jones and Bud Moore raced. It has a 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, factory air conditioning, factory cruise control, power steering, power brakes and a power top. For a Mercury collector, this is a lotta’ car for the money.
Auctions
Over 750 vehicles are set to cross the auction next week when the GAA Classic Winter Auction happens in Greensboro, North Carolina, February 20-22, 2025. We will be reporting all the action when the giant collector car auction takes place at the Palace in Greensboro. Classic car dealers from throughout the Southwestern U.S. will be on hand to buy special cars for their inventories. But the event is open to the public and anybody with a bidder’s registration can bid on these cars. Here are a few we will be watching closely.
Chevrolet Cameo Pickup
For classic pickup truck collectors, this is one of the most desirable trucks out there. This 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier has been treated to a frame-off rotisserie restoration. The consignor lists it as a restomod. It comes in rare ’57 colors of Golden Yellow and Bombay Ivory. But it now has a 350 ci V8 engine with heat and power disc brake upgrades. It has a 700R4 automatic transmission. The frame has been powder coated. Most important, the details of the restoration include all glass, rubbers and seals replaced. The suspension has been upgraded to modernize the ride. It will be open to bid on during the GAA Classic Winter Auction in Greensboro on Friday.
1941 Mercury Convertible
This rare classic 1941 Mercury Coupe Convertible will be offered at NO RESERVE in the upcoming GAA Classic Winter Auction in Greensboro. An older restoration, this classic Mercury features a leather interior, and an original looking Flathead 8 engine. The combination blue exterior over the dark red leather is an unusual find. For a pre-war car, this is one you won’t see in the retail collector car market. You will have a chance to bid on this one on Friday, February 21st. Don’t miss out. This one goes to the highest bidder without a Reserve. Look at all the photos at the link.
Boss 351 Mustang
A sharp looking 1971 Mustang Boss 351 will be crossing the auction block at the GAA Classic Winter Auction in Greensboro. It is a good example of the quality of muscle car you can expect to find at a GAA Classic auction. The silver metallic paint with black accents is a stylish look found only on the one-year only Boss 351 Mustang. Ford made the Mustang longer and more able to house a high performance engine under the hood that year. You can read the Marti Report on this one on their ad page. The engine and undercarriage are nicely detailed. The consignor notes that the 4-bolt main block is NOM. Although the mileage is Exampt on the title, the consignor believes it has about 53k miles.
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2023 Jeep Wrangler Custom
We were just visiting the Orlando area when we bumped into a weekly car show in Kissimmee’s Old Town that featured the local Jeep club. We found out how big the custom Jeep market has become in Florida. Here is a great example of what we found was happening. This 2023 Jeep Wrangler Custom was just posted for sale by MGM Classic Cars. It has a 3M Satin Black finish with Armor Coating and Firecracker Red clear. The suspension is a 2.5” coil spring with TerrFlex shocks. It has a one-touch power convertible top. But the cool thing about this Jeep is the lighting effects with dual flush LED lights, dual flush mounted cube lights, Westin EF2 50” LED light bar and dual accent LED auxiliary hood lights. It has a lot of tech inside the cab also. This trend in Jeep customization is spreading across the country. Click the video window above to see more.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1970 Dodge Super Bee
You won’t find too many Mopars in this condition, says MGM Classic Cars. This is a Hemi Orange 1970 Dodge Super Bee with the Ramcharger V-Code 440 6-Pack with a Pistol Grip shifter. It has had a frame-off restoration. Inside you’ll find a leather interior, heat and power steering. The transmission is an A833 4-speed manual, and it comes with Rally wheels. The amazing thing is that this nice looking Mopar has only 42,204 actual miles, according to the ad copy. Hurry. This won’t last long.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1992 Camaro Z28, Rock Solid Motorsports, 10k actual miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1970 Ferrari 365 GT
Ferraris from the early 1970’s have been the fastest appreciating collector cars for decades. They are the true “gold standard” of car collecting worldwide. This week, a 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 was listed for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. With numbers matchig engine and coachwork by Pininfarina, this classic Ferrari could be worth a king’s ransom if it were to be restored to show quality. Find out more at the link.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1919 Ford Model T Runabout, Haggle Me
1975 Porsche 914, Beverly Hills Car Club
1966 Ferrari 330 GT, Beverly Hills Car Club
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1968 Chrysler New Yorker, Haggle Me
1936 Ford Coupe, Haggle Me
1979 Pontiac Trans Am, Universal Muscle Cars, MD
1974 Jensen Healey, Haggle Me
1977 BMW 320i from Denver, CO
1965 Chevy Nova SS, Haggle Me
1959 Chevrolet Impala, Haggle Me
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1964 Pontiac Bonneville
A retired resident of Sun City West, Arizona is selling is prized 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe. He says it was restored to the way it came off the assembly line at the Baldwin Avenue plant in Pontiac, Michigan. It has power steering and power brakes. He has the build sheet, Protect-O-plate and owners manual. He was asking $48,500 for the car when first he listed it. But just this week he dropped the price to $35,500. You have to check this one out.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 Buick Convertible | $69,000 | $45,000 |
| 1971 Pontiac Trans Am | $65,000 | $50,000 |
| 1969 Dodge Super Bee | $99,000 | $85,000 |
| 1966 Corvette 427/425 Roadster | $97,500 | $82,900 |
| 1947 Chevy Fleetmaster | $42,500 | $38,550 |
| 1955 Willys M38A1 Jeep | $22,000 | $18,000 |
| 1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible | $44,995 | $42,000 |
| 2006 Chevy SSR | $35,000 | $28,000 |
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | $32,000 | $29,000 |
| 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convt | $39,900 | $36,900 |
| 1940 Chevrolet Coupe | $35,900 | $32,500 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
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
Fresh ads appear first on the New Listings page.
Fresh ads appear first 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.
Vintage Motorcars
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
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.
Race Cars
Imported Sports Cars
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 COPO Camaro Tribute
There are a wealth of muscle car tributes in this week’s New Listings. Here is a 1969 COPO Camaro tribute just listed for sale at Vanguard Motor Sales in Plymouth, Michigan. It was rotisserie restored and fitted with a GM 454 ci V8 engine to match a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission putting all that power to the ground with a 12-bolt Posi rear end. Add to the the fact that this one has power steering and power brakes. This is one smooth ride. Watch the walk-around video as Greg shows you all the detail and then takes you for a test drive.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Chevelle, Haggle Me, Yenko tribute
1970 Mustang Boss 302 Tribute, MGM Classic Cars
1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt tribute, Haggle Me
1969 Camaro Z/28 tribute, Drive The Coast, FL
1969 Camaro w/SS styling, Hanksters Hot Rods, PA
1967 Pontiac Lemans GTO tribute, PJs Auto World, FL
1972 Oldsmobile Convertible 442 tribute, Flemings Ultimate Garage
1969 Yenko Camaro tribute, Classical Gas Motors
1968 Camaro SS tribute, Streetside Classics Atlanta
1968 Camaro SS tribute, Streetside Classics Atlanta
1969 Camaro, Streetside Classics, AZ, 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
1969 Catalina Convertible
By the time 1969 rolled around the muscle car era was maturing and you began to see performance being a big part of the luxury car market. Pontiac was aware. Here is a 1969 Pontiac Catalina Convertible that was influenced by the muscle car era. Finished in Mayfair Maize Pearl paint, it has a Cognac and Mayfair Maize interior. The engine is a 400 ci V8 with Holley 4-barrel mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. The car is equipped with power steering, dual exhaust tips, wood steering wheel and 20-inch mag wheels. Beverly Hills Car Club tells us that it is “mechanically sound.” It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Where can you find one this nice for $15,750?
1955 Ford Fairlane
In iconic classic ‘50s tutone paint, this Sea Sprite Green over Snowshoe White 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan is a snapshot of bygone years. This is a true testament to Ford’s Golden Era when a new car was a thing of wonder. It is another offering from Beverly Hills Car Club this week. They say it will turn heads. It comes with a V8 engine and automatic transmission with dual exhaust, chrome bumpers and 15-inch steel wheels with Ford hubcaps. They say it also has a retro styled stereo system. And the classic Ford comes with service receipt copies that show over $23,000 in work done since 2018. They show that the engine has been rebuilt, highlghting the care that it was given. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. The asking price is $16,750. Hurry!
1929 Ford Roadster
Somebody turned this 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup into a cool hot rod, old school style. It is being offered for sale this week by Classical Gas Motors. They tell us that the body is all steel except for the doors, running boards and fenders which are fiberglass repops. The rear fender area has been widened 3 inches to improve the hot rod look. The black Satin paint is urethane. It has a top that lifts off. The top has a plexiglass rear window. The windshield has been chopped 2 inches. Although it sits on Billet Specialty wheels in the photos, they say the seller also has a set of red steely wheels (photo included on the second ad page.) It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is $19,000.
1993 Alfa Romeo Spider
A sharp looking 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider was just posted for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. They say there are only 45,143 miles recorded by the odometer. This is the Veloce edition. With a Verde Inglese exterior and tan leather interior, you don’t see them in this nice a shape very often. They indicate its West Coast roots by including the California plates in the photos. It has a black convertible soft top and a boot cover that matches the interior. The only place you might notice some wear is on the seats. It is powered by a 4 cylinder engine and guided by a 5-speed transmission. You will note the 4-wheel disc brakes, Carello taillights, dash-mounted shifter and alloy wheels with Yokohama tires. It also has bucket seats and an Alpine radio. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. Their asking price is $15,750.
2005 Jeep Wrangler
There is an ever widening trend toward Jeeps in the collector car hobby. Wranglers rule! This 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a lot of street credit in this environment. It is offered for sale this week at Garage Kept Motors in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although it has high miles, it looks great in the photos. And it has lots of upgrades from the front mounted winch to the custom paint. A rear E Locker provides enhanced traction on challenging terrain while upgraded gears optimize performance for off-road crawling or highway cruising. Click here to view a walk-around video by Garage Kept Motors. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. Their asking price is $19,000.
1979 Corvette Coupe
Custom paint and enhanced performance are the standout features of this 1979 Corvette Coupe. The color shifting paint changes the look from green to blue hues as you walk around it. It is another offering from Garage Kept Motors out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. They note that the interior is clean and comfortable unlike many used Corvettes of this period. Nothing shabby here. And, while the paint is older and is more “driver quality” than show quality, the Corvette represents itself well in the photos. The odometer has turned over once. The T-Tops are color matched. Click here to view a detailed walk-around video. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $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:
| 1978 Corvette Coupe | $17,900 | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 1980 Chevy Monza Custom | $17,900 | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 1980 Buick Riviera | $19,900 | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | $13,500 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1998 Camaro Z28 | $15,900 | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 1998 Corvette Convertible | $16,995 | Phoenix, AZ |
| 2002 Corvette Convertible | $11,994 | Addison, IL |
| 2004 Jaguar XJR | $14,900 | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | $14,995 | Phoenix, AZ |
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ETC | $14,995 | Nashville, TN |
| 1995 Lincoln Town Car | $10,000 | Morgantown, PA |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convt | $9,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1984 Corvette | $9,995 | Phoenix, AZ |
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | $9,998 | Addison, IL |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Convt | $7,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
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