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Mopar collectors may remember when this Bahama Blue 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda was featured for sale on an auction site a few years ago. As the story goes, this Hemi ‘Cuda hardtop was drag raced by the original owner and lost its original engine. The replacement 426 Hemi V8 was built by Kowalsky Machine out of Virginia. The owner did extensive restoration work on the car in the early 2000’s. Long story short, the car did not meet reserve in 2022.
Fast forward to today, the same 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda hardtop was listed in our Mopar Muscle Car section for sale. Haggle Me, an internet broker, has the car on consignment. There were only four Hemi ‘Cudas produced with white Billboard and Hemi letters in ’71. Only 114 Hemi Barracudas were produced that year. This is one of the 107 Hemi ‘Cuda hardtops produced. And it is one of only 59 Hemi ‘Cudas produced with a manual 4-speed transmission. It has the Dana 60 rear end with 3.54:1 Sure-Grip differential. It also has the Hurst Pistol Grip shifter and a Shaker hood.
That is rare enough to put it in a highly desirable status among Mopars. But it begs the question, “What is a non-original R Code car worth?” A numbers matching car would have gotten $500,000 at auction in recent years. But Hemi ‘Cuda prices are down at least 15 percent in the past two years. And this one does not come with documentation, other than the fender tag which verifies that it is an R Code.
On the flip side, this is a gorgeous car that has been restored. It is very clean and nicely detailed from the photos. Much of the car has been refurbished. Note the steel Mopar wheels with dog dish hubcaps for the authentic look. And you can buy it for less than half the price of a documented numbers matching original.
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Classic Car News This Week
GAA Classic Auction
We made it through the snow and ice to Greensboro, North Carolina yesterday just in time to see the first day of the GAA Classic Winter Auction, February 20-22, 2025. There is an endless sea of cars here to be sold this week. By the end of the day on Saturday they say that over 750 cars will have crossed the auction block in The Automobile Palace, where the GAA Auctions are held. Click here to read our preview of the Saturday sale. You can get the live stream link to watch with us on that page. We will give you updates on some of the top cars as they come up on our Facebook page. Then join the conversation as we discuss the prices.
AMX Inspection Report
When a New Jersey buyer asked us to inspect a classic 1970 AMC AMX muscle car for him in Wisconsin his concern was about which condition class to peg it in. The car was a “barn find” so he wanted to know where “the rust and rot was.” Was it a low Number 3 Condition Class that runs and drives but needs some cosmetic work short of a full restoration? Or was it a low Number 4 Condition Class that needs a lot of panel replacement and structural repair? There was a lot to consider as there always is in the pursuit of a “barn find.” The inspector seemed to be overall impressed with the body panels and structural integrity of the AMX. There were some troublesome discoveries along the way, mostly little things like the window regulators and horn not working. You can read the entire report here.
The first item on a buyer’s “To Do” list should be to contact the Cars-On-Line Inspection Service. Buying a collector car is much different than buying a new or used late model car. It is always a “buyer beware” type of sale. With a network of inspectors all over the U.S. and Canada, your first line of protection in any sale is a COL Collector Car Inspection. Learn more about collector car inspections when you read our COL Inspection Referral Service page.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4
The hottest cars in the collector car market are early 1970’s Ferraris. There seems to be no end to the appetite among collectors for the little exotic sports cars from Italy. But even in that environment this 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 is a rare find. This is a multiple FCA Concours award winner. It is being offered for sale at The Last Detail in North Chicago. They tell us it was awarded the FCA Platinum Award in 2002. It remains a handsome example of Colombo V-12 Ferrari in Rosso Corsa paint and tan leather interior. And there were just 33,475 miles on it at the time of the listing. They say it comes heavily documented with photos and owner history. It also has the factory books and manuals in a leather case, service records, warranty card, tool roll and spare tire. It also has a Ferrari cover and seat covers. This is the type of early Ferrari that gets big money.
Actual Pace Car
Here is one for a true collector who wants to display something special in their collection. This car is not meant for street use, but as a museum display only. This is a 1995 Corvette Pace Car, one of the three cars actually used to pace the Indianapolis 500 race in 1995. It was recently released from the GM Heritage collection, and is now being offered for sale by Orlando Classic Cars. This is not one of the dealer editions, but an actual pace car used to lead the parade laps of the Indianapolis 500 festivities. All three cars lead the warmup laps for the actual race. Orlando Classic Cars notes that the car is being sold on a Bill of Sale only. GM issues a scrap title on all modified cars released from GM Heritage Collection as they are not meant for street use. Call Orlando Classic Cars for more info.
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1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable
Greg at Vanguard Motor Sales wants to show you an incredible 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner Retractable (longest name in automotive history) with the mechanical disappearing top. Kudos to Vanguard Motor Sales because they actually show the top go up and down which is what you want to see in a video ad. That’s worth watching the video by itself. But Greg also gets the car up on a lift to show you the undercarriage. This is what a sales video should be. Click the video window above to view.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
2003 Corvette Pace Car
Orlando Classic Cars is also offering a 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Indy Pace Car Convertible for sale. And this one has only 21 actual miles. No, that’s not a misprint. We did say “21” actual miles from new. This car was owned by a Chevrolet dealer and comes out of his private collection. The VIN was special ordered ending in 1953 in honor of the original first-year Corvettes. Orlando Classic Cars says the original window sticker is still on the car and was never removed. They are only original once, and this one is “very original.”
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1996 Corvette Convertible, Orlando Classic Cars, only 31 miles
1956 Jaguar XK140 Drophead, Gullwing Motor Cars, 16k orig miles
1979 Bill Blass Lincoln Mark V, Vanguard Motor Sales, only 10k miles
1976 Corvette, Flemings Ultimate Garage, survivor, 24k miles
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, Sovereign Auto Grp, 25,000 miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1936 Cord 810
Look at all the photos of this 1936 Cord 810 Westchester Sedan which was just listed for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. As good as it looks from every angle, Beverly Hills Car Club tells us it will need a recommissioning to make it a driver again. That would seem to indicate that it has been in storage for some time. But they say the motor runs strong. For the right buyer, this classic Cord could be a diamond in the rough, or your money maker, depending on how you look at it. Here is an opportunity that does not come along everyday.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1978 Mercedes-Benz Crayford Station Wgn from Denver, CO
1954 Bentley R Type Saloon, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1964 Corvette Convertible, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1963 Pontiac Tempest Convt, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1968 Corvette 427 Convt, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1966 Big Block Corvette
A Canadian Corvette collector listed his prized 1966 Corvette 427 Convertible for sale in our Corvette Section. He says the Amerian sports car is an original “survivor” with a numbers matching “born with” drivetrain and mostly paint, soft top and interior. It comes with its original documentation including build sheet, original loan and sales invoice, protecto plate, glove box literature etc. When he first listed the car he was asking $122,000 in US dollars for the Corvette. But just this week he dropped the price to $109,000. Now we are getting somewhere. Have it inspected. The owner believes the low miles are original.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 Plymouth Fury Convt | $65,000 | $55,000 |
| 1960 Ford Falcon Pro Street | $80,000 | $75,000 |
| 2013 Camaro 2SS-RS | $45,000 | $35,000 |
| 1934 Ford Pickup | $27,500 | $22,000 |
| 1983 Cadillac Eldorado Convt | $10,000 | $8,000 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
Street Rods
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
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!
Find more in the SUV Section online. You can see all the fresh ads 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.
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
Corvette
More
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.
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.
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.
Replicas
Imported Sports Cars
Classic Pickups
See more for sale in the Truck Section or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.
Late Model Luxury Cars
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
1970 Hemi Cuda Convertible
Is there any car more beautiful than a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible with its aquatic sinewy lines and exciting front valance? They really got it right when they designed the E-Body Chryslers. Here is a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible tribute which was restored on a rotisserie. A 4-speed with Dana 60 rear end, it was given Sniper Fuel injectors. The owner has had the car for over 30 years and says it has always been garage kept. This is the one to inspect.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1971 Chevy Baldwin Motion Tribute, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1969 Yenko Nova Tribute, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Tribute, Hanksters Hot Rods, FL
1968 Camaro, A&E Classic Cars, TX, SS trim
1967 Mustang GT350, Garage Kept Motors, MI, Shelby 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
1957 Ford E-Bird
It’s not often that we get a 1957 Ford Thunderbird E Code car at this price point. This week Haggle Me, an internet broker, listed this classic T-Bird for sale for way below the average market value. They say it has matching numbers chassis. In the description they note a 3-speed manual transmission, Porthole hardtop and white canvas soft top. While the carburtetors have been rebuilt and the engine runs smoothly, the paint quality is said to be “poor.” It may have a restoration in its future since the components are all there and just need to be reconditioned. This could be a real money maker for the right restorer. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is just $34,500. You don’t see a deal like this very often. Could this be a $100,000 car someday?
1932 Chevrolet 5W Cpe
The people at the Classic Auto Mall tell us that this 1932 Chevrolet Confederate 5-Window Coupe is a “very nice example worth of your consideration.” The 1932 model Chevrolets were very dependable although the depression era sales were not that impressive on them. It has an inline 6 cylinder engine which was said to produce 60 horsepower. The 3-speed transmission and mechanical drum brakes work as of their test drive. They say everything under the hood looke oroginal. Read the description for a more detailed analysis of the inspection and test drive. They ’32 coupe was a stylish looking ride for its time. This one will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. They are asking $19,000.
1929 Ford Model A
Haggle Me, the internet broker, also has a very interesting 1929 Ford Model A for sale this week. It is a rumble seat coupe with the seat out back for your mother-in-law. They tell us this car is very dependable and even describe its appearance as being “gorgeous.” It still has the original 3-speed transmission with a Mitchell 2-speed overdrive and underdrive which was professionally installed. They say it works great for parades. It comes with a trunk that mounts behind the spare tire. The in terior appears to be original style mohair. You should have it inspected before you buy. But hurry! It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is $19,900. They are only original like this once.
1973 Triumph TR6
A Pimento red 1973 Triumph TR6 Convertible was listed for sale this week. It is being offered through Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. The black convertible soft top and boot match the black interior. It has a 4-speed manual transmission transfering power from the inline 6 cylinder engine with dual Zenith-Stromberg carburetors. In addition, it has dual exhaust outlets, convertible soft top, front-wheel disc brakes, Smiths instrumentation, Lucas branded taillights, wooden dashboard, chrome bumpers, and Goodyear tires wrapped around 15-inch alloy wheels. They say it is a charming example of a British sports car, and it will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $12,750.
1952 MG TD Roadster
Speaking of British sports cars, here is one of the quintessential two-seater sports cars, the ones that were first introduced to the U.S. after World War II. Find classic sports car styling in this 1952 MG TD Roadster, also just listed for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in L.A. Even in its day, this classic roadster was considered elegant and charming. The ivory exterior is complemented with a green interior. It is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, inline-four cylinder engine, SU dual carburetors, slated headlamps, Jaeger instrumentation, convertible soft top, side curtains, Tonneau cover, rear-hinged coach doors, chrome bumpers, bonnet louvers, banjo-style steering wheel, and 15-inch steel wheels with MG-branded hub caps. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week if it lasts that long. They are asking $15,750.
1980 MGB Convertible
Another British two-seater sports car is featured here in the DEAL of the DAY section of the newsletter. It is a 1980 MGB Convertible listed just this week by Streetside Classics of Ft Worth, Texas. They have this signature low-slung MGB roadster for sale at a great price. It was cared for by its original owner until 2024. It has the proper factory 14-inch wire wheels, a taut black vinyl convertible top, plus a tonneau cover. Look at the photos of the interior where it has fresh carpeting and re-stuffed vinyl seats. A 1.8 Liter inline-four sits mounted longitudinally, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox featuring electric overdrive for long-distance touring. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. They are asking $16,995.
1984 Dodge D-150 Stepside
A custom built 1984 Dodge D-150 Stepside Pickup was just listed by its private party owner from Illinois. It has been updated with aluminum cylinder heads, aluminum roller rockers, Indy Mod Man Intake, Dual Edelbrock 500CFM carbs, 8-3/4 Rear with Competition Engineering coil overs, MSD Ignition, Aluminum radiator, Powered Tonneau Cover, and electronic gauges mounted in original dash. The performance truck comes with a 383 ci V8 with hydraulic clutch and 4-speed transmission. It features Hydra-boost braking. The Sportsman M-T tires are wrapped around 15X14 Weld wheels in back and 15X8 Weld wheels in the front. This one will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is $26,500.
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 Silver Anniv | $14,900 | Grand Rapids, MI |
| 1980 Corvette Coupe | $14,900 | Indiana |
| 1979 Chrysler 300 | $14,900 | Lakeland, FL |
| 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT | $19,900 | Homer City, PA |
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | $10,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1995 Jaguar XJS Convt | $18,900 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1995 Land Rover | $10,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2013 Mercedes E350 Convt | $13,900 | Indiana |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 | $10,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2002 Cadillac Eldorado | $18,900 | Mankato, MN |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 2014 Nissan Sentra | $6,995 | Pewaukee, WI |
| 1989 Chrysler TC | $9,995 | Tampa, FL |
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