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Pierce-Arrow’s Finale
The legendary Pierce-Arrow motorcar represented luxury, innovation and craftsmanship in an era when automobile manufacturing was changing American lifestyles. Pierce-Arrow’s signature feature was first seen in 1913 when Herbert M. Dawley patented the iconic Pierce-Arrow headlight which integrated headamps into the front fenders. That simple innovation was never before seen in the early 20th Century, and became a feature that was exclusively available on Pierce-Arrow automobiles. It was so imitated by motorcar manufacturers that it would become commonplace by 1940.
As Pierce-Arrow earned its way out of bankruptcy in 1935, after the Great Depression, it used its good name to re-emerge as one of the top brands in luxury car manufacturing, to compete with Cadillac, Lincoln and Packard for 1936. Indeed, the 1936 Pierce-Arrow motorcars are regarded as some of the finest that they had ever produced. Unfortunately, the American new car buyer was not buying big luxury cars in the same numbers as they had in earlier times. Pierce-Arrow only sold 787 vehicles in 1936. Although it was the swan song for a great car company, those cars are coveted by classic car collectors today.
This week a 1936 Pierce-Arrow Deluxe 8 Convertible Sedan was listed for sale by Ellingson Motorcars in Rogers, Minnesota. They say this highly treasured example has been refinished in Parrot Blue, while the interior was reupholstered in matching light blue leather in a period correct pattern. Grey wilton wool carpeting beautifully covers the flooring of the front and rear passenger compartments. With a beautiful Hartz cloth top, this correct classic convertible sedan is a masterful representation of bygone years. Ellingson Motorcars tells us it is deemed a Full Classic by the Classic Car Club of America which makes it eligible for CCCA events and CCCA CARavans. A detailed account of the condition is included in the sales description at the link. The odometer reads 30,989 miles. Click here to watch a video history lesson, walk-around video and hear it start up.
If you are a Classic Car Club of American member, here is an excellent choice for your collection. If you are not a CCCA member, here is your entry ticket.
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Classic Car News This Week
Tariffs and Collector Cars
Magneto Magazine, an online news portal dedicated to the classic car hobby, reported yesterday that the Trump Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could have an unintended impact on car collectors. An executive order announced by President Trump implies a sweeping tariff of 25 percent on cars and car parts coming into the U.S. If this goes into effect on April 2 as the president has warned, it will effect the flow of collector cars into the U.S. Since 2020, the importation of classic cars into the U.S. has actually outpaced new car shipments into the country, according to Hagerty, the insurance company which insures collector cars (that does not include transports from Mexico or Canada.) Magneto says that if you buy a car from overseas you will pay the current 2.5 percent to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. If the Trump Tariffs are imposed in April, you will pay an additional 25 percent of the sales price. On a $100,000 car, the tariff could be $27,500 to get it into this country. And that would effect cars that are already in transit. Classic auto parts are in the same boat (no pun intended.) Magneto says the UK’s Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) is lobbying on behalf of classic car dealers in Europe to have the tariffs removed from collector vehicles. Of course, no one really knows if the tariffs will go into effect, or if the pressure on European governments will reduce tariffs on U.S. goods sold there. Trump could then reciprocate here. Good and good. Click here to read the article in Magneto.
COPO Camaro at Auction
Worldwide Auctioneers announced that they will be selling a 1969 COPO Camaro at their annual Enthusiast Auction coming up April 25-26, 2025 in Auburn, Indiana. This is a rare one because it is what is termed a “Double COPO.” It has both the COPO 9561 L72 427 big-block engine, and the COPO 9737 Sports Car Conversion Package with a special suspension, power front disc brakes, and a 12-bolt posi rearend and 4.10 gears. It was inspected and certified authentic by Camaro expert Jerry MacNeish, who says it is numbers matching. To add to that, this Camaro COPO is one of just 45 that were sold by the legendary Berger Chevrolet in Michigan. Find more about the Enthusiast Auction when you read our Cars-On-Line Events Calendar online.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
Collectors know that the most significant technology in 1957 was the advent of the triple carburetor setup on the elite models of Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs. When Oldsmobile came out with what is known as the J2 engine with three 2-barrel carburetors on top of the 371 ci V8 engine, they thought it would be very competitive in NASCAR racing. Bill Francis took one look at the Oldsmobiles running the J2 carbs and banned them from NASCAR before they even entered one race. Here is a 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible just posted for sale at Vanguard Motor Sales in Michigan. We don’t know the exact number of Super 88’s that came with the J2 but experts believe they are more rare than the Starfire 98 Oldsmobiles similarly equipped. This one is a collectors dream car. Watch the walk-around video and take it for a video test drive.
1951 Jaguar XK120
Although Jaguar made popular gentleman’s sports cars prior to World War II, the name brand really took off when American’s started racing the XK120 roadsters beginning in the 1950’s. The original movie “The Fast & the Furious” circa 1954 put the XK120 on the big screen for generations to aspire to. It was the fastest production car in its time. Here is a 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster just posted for sale by Motorcar Classics on Long Island. Jaguar produced 699 left-hand-drive versions mostly for the U.S. market (while only 434 RHD for Europe.) This is one of them. The elegant styling and incredible performance was inspiring for the post-War world.
1953 Allard K3 Roadster
Again this week, Gullwing Motor Cars in New York has listed a rare Allard sports roadster for sale. This 1953 Allard K3 Roadster is extremely original, they say. It is being offered from a large private collection from the Netherlands. European buyers will experience a significant price discount if they pick the car up there. The car has been in storage and is currently not running. However, the seller claims it would not take much to bring it back to its original glory. He says it is complete and intact. The potential here is inestimable. It could be a great choice for events such as the Colorado Grand, Copperstate 1000 or other road events in the U.S. It is a wonderful find, and a great addition to any high end collection.
Auctions
Mark your calendars for the Spring Carlisle Car Show and Flea Market in historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest and most respected collector car events in the country. One of the best parts of this great car show is the Spring Carlisle Auction at the Expo Center across from the fairgrounds. This year the auction will be held on April 24-25, 2025. Here are a few of the vehicles they have just posted on our website to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Split Window Fuelie
One of the cars every Corvette collector will drool over is this Tuxedo Black 1963 Corvette Split Window Fuelie Coupe. Wow! This is an NCRS Top Flight winner and Silver Certified by the National Corvette Certification Board. It has the original numbers matching 327 RF Code Fuel Injected V8 factory rated at 360 horsepower. And it has the numbers matching original 4-speed manual transmission. The Carlisle people tell us that “not only is the driveline original, but all the major engine accessories have been verified as original.” The last owner had the car for 37 years. The title history proves the miles to be original. A copy of the window sticker comes with the car. And it has the correct 4.11 Posi rear end. It will be one of the Showcase Cars at this year’s Spring Carlisle Auction.
1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Wagon
A beautiful restoration was done on this 1955 Chevrolet 2-Door Station Wagon with mild custom updates. The Brown/Beige custom paint looks great in the photos at the link. It has a 350 ci V8 small block engine and an automatic transmission. It is also updated with power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. What’s more the Carlisle people say it runs and drives great. From the photos you can see that the matching two-tone interior is in beautiful condition with leather seats. The chrome is in beautiful condition. It is an outstanding example of the classic 1950’s cars you will find at the Spring Carlisle Auction.
Chevrolet 454SS Pickup
Carlisle Auctions are famous for their “Truck Hour” deals. One of the trucks which will draw a lot of attention is this 1990 Chevrolet 454SS C-1500 Silverado. The black Silverado pickup comes with a maroon interior. It has the very desirable 454 SS 7.4L V8 engine, a muscle car type big block. The collector value can’t be overstated. Carlisle tells us this is a highly original example with only 9,621 miles. In 1990, there were only 13,000 produced of this special edition pickup. Look at all the photos at the link. It will be sold to the highest bidder during “Truck Hour” at the Spring Carlisle Auction in April.
You can review all of the consignments so far for the Spring Carlisle Auction at this link. More vehicles are being consigned every day. They do not charge you if the vehicle doesn’t sell. That is Carlisle’s FREE UNLESS SOLD GUARANTEE. All fees are refunded if the vehicle does not sell.
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1964 Ford Falcon
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1963 Buick Riviera
When Buick came out with the Riviera in 1963 it was a game changer for American new car buyers. A hint of European elegance combined with good ole U.S. performance gave it a maturity that both executive types and Yuppies could warm up to. The Last Detail, a Chicago based classic car dealer, just listed this 1963 Buick Riviera for sale this week. They call it a “stunning, exceptionally original survivor” with only 30k original miles. It is seen here in Regal Black finish with the original black leather interior which was only available that first year. It has the optional 425 ci Wildcat engine and a Super Turbine automatic transmission. They tell us it has been inspected, serviced and is turnkey ready. Click here to view a walk-around video.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1998 Corvette Indy Pace Car, Flemings Ultimate Garage, 39k orig mi
2005 Ford Thunderbird, Classic Auto Mall, PA, 4,904 actual miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1955 Corvette Restoration
A Texas collector already has much of the hard work done on this 1955 Corvette project car. He has listed it for sale this week. He says it is numbers matching with a Texas title and VIN plate. He says he also has about 95 percent of the parts needed to complete the car. He says this could be an NCRS restoration. It has a nice body in primer, very clean frame and rolling chassis, and numbers matching block (# 3702524), numbers matching rebuilt heads (# 3703523), and rebuilt Carter carburetor. He also has some “impossible to find” parts to go with. How much would it be worth if it were completely restored?
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1936 Cord 810 Westchester, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1979 Pontiac Trans Am project from Ontario, CA
1950 Ford Deluxe Country Squire, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1964 Ford Falcon Wagon from Salt Lake City, UT
1969 Dodge Coronet Restomod, GearHead Classics, TX
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne, Haggle Me
1963 Jaguar XKE, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1965 Mustang Convertible, Classic Auto Mall, PA
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1962 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1936 Ford Roadster
All steel street rods are the mark of excellence in the collector car hobby. And when they look all original but perform like a Swiss clock, that’s when the collector juices get stirred. A 1936 Ford Roadster was listed for sale some time ago that has its original Henry Ford steel still intact. The Wisconsin owner says it is one of the best driving roadsters you will find with an all-Corvette aluminum drivetrain, 4-wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, fuel injected, new retro interior and a Hartz cloth top. When it was first listed he was asking $75,000. But just this week he dropped the price to $57,000. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 Ford Fairlane Drag Car | $25,000 | $22,000 |
| 1938 Chevy Business Coupe | $85,000 | $80,000 |
| 1966 Chevelle SS | $38,900 | $34,975 |
| 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT | $85,000 | $80,000 |
| 2010 Dodge Challenger Mopar 10 | $32,000 | $28,000 |
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!
Future Collectibles
Corvettes
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.
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.
Chevy Muscle
Find more on the New Listings page of our website.
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.
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.
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.
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1970 Hemi Cuda Convertible
Mopar collectors believe that the Hemi Cuda Convertible is the quintessential muscle car, the greatest of all time. You will have to pay close to seven figures to own a real one. That’s why a beautifully restored tribute like this one is so highly regarded. This Lemon Twist Yellow 1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible has a fuel injected 472 Hemi stoker V8 hooked up to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Bold black Hemi decals ride the back of the hockey sticks. Notice the period correct 15” Rallye wheels. This is pure Mopar.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1971 Oldsmobile 442, Ideal Classic Cars, FL, W-30 tribute
1969 Plymouth Road Runner, Carlisle Auction, PA, A12 tribute
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, Vanguard Motor Sales, MI, SS badging
1970 Chevelle, Streetside Atlanta, GA, SS tribute
1970 Camaro, Streetside Atlanta, GA, RS tribute
1972 Camaro, Streetside Atlanta, GA, Z28 tribute
1972 Chevy El Camino, Streetside Ft Worth, TX, SS454 tribute
1967 Camaro, Streetside Ft Worth, TX, SS tribute
1968 Chevrolet Nova, Carlisle Auction, PA, SS tribute
1970 Chevelle, Super Sport Classics, FL, SS 454 tribute
1970 Chevy El Camino, Super Sport Classics, FL, 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
1968 Torino GT
We have a lotta’ great cars at low prices in the New Listings this week. Our top deal on a muscle car is this 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible. This is an S Code 390 ci V8 big block Ford powered Torino. The color is Brittany Blue with a black bench seat interior. But the best part is the miles. The private party seller says it has only 30,000 original miles. Check out the Marti Report in the photos. It is very well equipped. You may note that the Ford under-dash AC and factory tach have been added. It was owned by a mechanic for almost 50 years. You may want to have it inspected before you buy. But hurry! It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. His asking price is only $21,500.
1949 Willys Jeepster
A private party seller from Wisconsin has his 1949 Willys Jeepster for sale. He says the vintage Jeepster convertible is a fun car to drive in parades. It is a driver quality classic that he says “really looks good for its age.” This is a 4 cylinder car with a three-speed transmission with overdrive. He says it drives very well. The engine has been rebuilt, and he says the exhaust, clutch, new shocks, brakes, interior have been checked out. Everything works except the radio, he says. You can have it inspected before you buy. This could be a nice purchase for a very low price. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. His asking price is $16,999.
1954 Studebaker Conestoga
Here is a rare one. Studebaker wanted to celebrate its heritage as an original covered wagon maker. So in 1954 they came out with a station wagon which they called the Conestoga in remembrance of their early days as wagon builders. This 1954 Studebaker Conestoga Wagon is one of those classic station wagons produced in South Bend, Indiana. It is being offered for sale this week by Haggle Me, an internet broker that sells classic cars for their clients. The Conestoga is a 2-door wagon with a two-piece tailgate for accessing the cargo area. It has a 3-speed manual on the column with overdrive. They say it is a real solid car that runs great and has a nice clean interior. Check the photos. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is $19,900.
1976 Cosworth Vega
If you remember, the 1976 Cosworth Vega was Chevrolet’s answer to maintaining performance during the Gas Crisis of the 1970’s. These cars were way ahead of their time technology wise. Using racing technology provided by Cosworth in the UK, Chevrolet put horsepower into their little Vega compact. It was the first Chevrolet passenger car to have electronic fuel injection. This example was just listed by a private party seller from Illinois. He says it was completely taken apart, put on a rotisserie, stripped to bare metal, primed, blocked, painted factory color Firethorn Red. The motor was refurbished withll new bearings, rings seals, and gaskets. Injectors were rebuilt. He says it runs and drives great. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. He is only asking $13,000.
1966 Chrysler 300
Chrysler made great luxury cars all through its history. But Chrysler families loved their 300 series cars the most. This week a private party seller from New Mexico listed a classic 1966 Chrysler 300 luxury car for a very low price. Of course it comes with the 383 ci V8, and has air conditioning. The seller says he has nowhere to store it now. It has been stored up untill just recently. He says it runs well. You might want to have it inspected before you buy to get a better read on the condition class. But hurry. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. His asking price is $19,500.
2002 BMW Z3 Roadster
Here is a 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster for sale at Sovereign Auto Group in Flushing, Michigan. Sovereign is a wholesaler that acquires some interesting specialty cars often. This one may be the “sleeper” deal of the week. They say it is in “stunning condition.” The popular little sports car comes with the 24-valve 2.5i 6 cylinder engine mated to an automatic tranmsission. The oower convertible top is electro-hydraulic, and the car comes with the Premium package, wood trim, Chrome Line interior, onboard computer, and a premium Harman-Kardon 8-speaker sound system. Click here to watch a walk-around video. They say it drives “as new.” It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week if it lasts that long. Their asking price is only $13,000.
1979 Corvette L-82
A very collectible Corvette was listed for sale at Streetside Classics in Tampa recently. This 1979 Corvette L-82 Coupe with T-Tops is the right model Stingray with the right price. Streetside tells us it has a numbers matching 350 Corvette small block L-82 engine, automatic transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes. It also comes with power steering and air conditioning. It has mirrored T-Tops and 15” Corvette wheels. The interior is blue leather with power windows and power door locks. Tasteful dual exhaust produces a growling rumble through chambered mufflers. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $17,995.
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:
| 1985 Mercedes 380SL | $13,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II | $19,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | $16,900 | Mundelein, IL |
| 1979 Chevy El Camino Custom | $20,000 | Las Vegas, NM |
| 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati | $13,999 | Sherman, TX |
| 1996 Corvette Coupe | $14,999 | Sherman, TX |
| 1982 Chevy S10 Pickup | $12,999 | Sherman, TX |
| 1987 Chevy El Camino | $15,500 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1996 Mustang GT | $14,995 | Atlanta, GA |
| 2000 Corvette Convertible | $17,500 | Elkhart, IN |
| 1980 Lincoln Mark VI | $14,000 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1980 Ford Thunderbird | $13,500 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | $18,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1998 Mustang GT Convt | $14,995 | Tampa, FL |
| 2000 Lincoln Town Car | $16,000 | Morgantown, PA |
| 2006 Mustang GT | $19,900 | Flushing, MI |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1968 Corvair Monza | $9,500 | Morgantown, PA |
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