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Jaguar Is Born
The Jaguar SS 100 is highly regarded as one of the most aesthetically pleasing and iconic sports cars of the 1930s. It holds a special place in automotive history and is considered a highly sought-after classic car. The Sport Saloon is praised for its beautiful lines, elegant design, and smooth, powerful acceleration. It was significant for its combination of a Weslake-developed overhead-valve engine and a shortened SS 1 chassis. Several recreations of the SS 100 have been produced by kit car companies. Only well regarded classic sports cars are esteemed enough to warrant replication.
A real deal 1937 Jaguar SS 100 Roadster was just listed by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. This right-hand-drive model is a rare one. It is one of only 198 2.5-liter inline 6 cylinder engine versions ever produced out of the Jaguar plant in Coventry, England. With SU carburetors and 18-inch wire wheels and knockoff spinners, it also has Smith & Sons instruments, dual exhaust, a louvered clamshell bonnet, Lucas headlights and fog lights, and a three-spoke steering wheel.
The SS 100 is celebrated for its sleek lines and distinctive design. The sweep of the long fenders and low slung body have iconic appeal accentuated by the classic wire wheels. It looks fast just standing still.
This gentleman’s sports car put Jaguar squarely on the map as one of the pre-imminent auto manufacturers in the world. At first it won recognition for its appearance, but soon won respect as a performer in road rallies and racing. The 100 referred to Jaguars claim that it would do a top speed of 100 miles per hour.
Beverly Hills Car Club tells us it was a West Coast car because of the California black plates. They say it is mechanically sound. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive history, a chance which doesn’t present itself that often.
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Classic Car News This Week
Raleigh Classic Today
We are here at the Raleigh Classic Auction this weekend for one of the most interesting auctions in the country. It all happens Friday and Saturday, May 30-31, 2025. This is where you find original low miles cars. Collectors can’t get enough of the original classic cars that have survived with low miles. There are always an amazing number of them here at the Raleigh Classic held twice a year at the Capital Auto Auction facility in Youngsville, North Carolina. We spotted a number of them in the preview lot on Thursday. For a look at the ones we will be watching on Friday and Saturday click this link to our auction report on the Raleigh Classic. Bookmark the page and we will record the prices for you over the weekend. They say there will be over 300 choice vehicles in the sale. The Raleigh Classic takes pride in curating some the best cars in the hobby each year.
COL Inspection Service
When a Wisconsin collector wanted to know how much his 1950 Studebaker Champion Convertible was worth, he filled out our online form to have a pre-purchase inspection done on the vehicle. His purpose was to get it ready to sell, and he wanted to know what the value would be. Because it had some filler in the body and the finish had some chips and scratches, this car appraised out at a Class Three rating (the category where most vehicles fall into.) The filler was found in the usual places on these Studebakers. Overall the body was in good shape with no rust, and the driver quality repaint was a good match for the original Tulip Cream factory color. In its current condition it is a driver quality car, but a very rare one. It would be worth a full restoration. You can read the report to find out what we placed the value at.
It is a great idea to have your car appraised before you put it up for sale. We can help. Read some of our sample pre-purchase inspections at the Inspections Page today.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1969 Chevelle Restomod
To see how truly exciting this 1969 Chevelle SS Resto Mod is you have to watch the video. This is a Chevelle muscle car for the ages. Not your Grandfather’s Chevelle, this is a Blueprint 502 V8 Pro-Touring Restomod putting out 634 horsepower. The built Turbo 400 transfers power efficiently as the power plant stokes up horsepower with a CVF Racing billet serpentine setup and a Holley Sniper EFI system for reliable, high-performance fuel delivery. Cool it down with an ECP radiator with dual electric fans, while Doug’s headers and a Wilwood master brake cylinder with Hydro boost brakes round out a balanced build. This is your muscle car of today. (Click here to see it in video and hear it now!) Would you have it any other way?
1973 Ferrari Daytona
Our newsletter readers know that Gullwing Motor Cars in New York attracts some of the most significant classic European sports cars in the world. Their collection of Ferraris, Aston Martins and Mercedes sport luxury cars is amazing. Here is one that has plenty of patina but has been gone through recently and is ready for your enjoyment. This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Daytona is an historic find. A matching numbers example documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, it is offered for sale with factory books and tools. If you are looking for a classic sports car with investment potential, this one might fill the bill.
A Bandit Edition EV
With a myriad of electric vehicles to choose from these days, here is one that exceeds expectations. This 2024 GMC Hummer EV is a special Bandit Edition that looks like it has a mean streak. GM’s advanced 3-motor eAWD system gives this Hummer EV astonishing acceleration and capability. The direct-drive transmission delivers instant torque to all four wheels, while both front and rear independent air suspension systems allow you to adjust ride height for any situation. Four-wheel power disc brakes bring this electric titan to a confident stop from any speed. Special features like Crab Walk mode and Launch Control demonstrate the incredible engineering that makes this vehicle so unique on and off the road. The power and utility of this 2024 electric 4X4 is way beyond what came before it. This EV is the future.
Video Ads
1938 Plymouth 5-Window
A rare Plymouth street rod was listed this week by Unique Classic Cars in Mankato, Minnesota. In the video they show a complete walk-around inspection. The 1938 Plymouth 5-Window Coupe has air conditioning and protective film on the front valance to keep the paint looking stunning. This is an authentic, all steel Plymouth. You just don’t see these Plymouth customs very often. They say it drives as well as it looks. It was built by a local rod shop in Minnesota. Click the video window above to hear the inline six purr. This is why a video is so important in an internet ad. Along with the dozens of detailed photos, a video brings the car to life.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
2003 Ford Thunderbird
A beautiful Desert Sky Blue 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has been listed for sale with just 30,566 actual miles. It is one of the featured cars in our Low Miles Section this week. It is being offered for sale by Streetside Classics in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a 3.9 liter DOHC V8 and 5-speed automatic with Select Shift, it is one of only 1,800 examples of this one-year only color for the Thunderbird. This one was born to be collectible which is why you find it with such low miles.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman, Orlando Classic Cars, FL, 48k miles
2003 Nissan Maxima SE, WeBe Autos, NY, 36k miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1967 Grand Prix Convertible
Beverly Hills Car Club has come up with a truly rare Pontiac classic which was produced in only one year. This 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible is a highly sought after collector car. Pontiac only made a Grand Prix convertible in 1967. In that year they made 5,856 GP convertibles. But only that one year. That is why they are so sought after in today’s collector car market. Beverly Hills Car Club says they found this one in storage. It is currently not running. A savvy collector might find that it is a diamond in the rough. What do you think?
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1963 Aston Martin DB4, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1954 Bentley R-Type Saloon, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1960 Triumph TR3A Roadster, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1959 Facel Vega, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1953 Ford F100 Pickup, Unique Classic Cars, MN
1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
Last of the Beetle Convertible
An historic Volkswagen is in the VW Section of the Cars-On-Line.com website. The owner of this retro 2018 VW Beetle Convertible says it is one of the last two Beetle convertibles to come off the production line when VW stopped making the retro Beetle. It is red with a tan top and saddle leather interior. The seller says it still has only 100 actual miles, and remains “in flawless showroom condition.” It was born to be collectable. You don’t get a chance to own one like this very often. He was asking $99,000 because it is such a great collector item. But just this week he dropped the price to $79,900. Now we’re talkin’.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Camaro Z28 | $49,900 | $44,250 |
| 1934 Ford Tudor Sedan | $80,000 | $75,000 |
| 1942 Plymouth 2-Door Cpe | $17,500 | $14,500 |
| 2013 Corvette 60th Anniv | $49,000 | $46,500 |
| 2002 Ford Thunderbird | $17,999 | $14,500 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | $17,000 | $14,000 |
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!
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.
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.
Check the Oldsmobile Muscle Car Section . See more listed each day 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.
Classic Customs
You’ll see more for sale in the Customs Section and on the New Listings page.
Volkswagen
Imported Sports Cars
Pro Street
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
1970 Boss 302 Tribute
Here is a 1970 Mustang Fastback that has been fully restored to look like a Boss 302 Mustang in Bright Yellow with black Boss stripes. Our newsletter readers know that Boss 302 prices have reached over six figures, so this is your chance to have the legendary Boss 302 at a much lower price point (if in appearance only.) In fact, this tribute will outperform the original. This tribute was upgraded to 435 horsepower and has a 5-speed manual transmission. They say the restoration was fully done and performance upgrades were included in the build. You should have it inspected to determine the quality of the build.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Chevelle, Haggle Me, Yenko Chevelle recreation
1967 Mustang Fastback, Earth Motorcars, Bullitt tribute
1966 Chevelle Convertible, Haggle Me, SS 427 tribute
1969 Chevelle Convertible, Streetside Charlotte, SS tribute
1967 Camaro Convertible, Streetside Phoenix, SS tribute
1968 Camaro, Hanksters Hot Rods, with SS styling
1970 Chevelle, Hanksters Hot Rods, with SS styling
1966 Chevelle, Super Sport Classics, 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 Cougar Eliminator
Here is a rare opportunity to pick up a very desirable classic muscle car at a great price. Cody’s Classic Cars in Stanley, Wisconsin just listed this Competition Green 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator for sale. They say it has a 351 Cleveland Ford big block motor with a ’72 Cobra Jet block and a 4-speed manual transmission. Marti reports and original dealer invoice are included with the sale. Exterior and drivetrain were restored around 2000, including paint, undercarriage and chrome. It has Magnum 500 wheels. The classic Mercury muscle car will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is $39,900. That’s a pretty good discount to any Eliminator you will find in this condition.
1956 Ford Fairlane
A New York state collector dropped his price on a mild custom 1956 Ford Fairlane Sedan this week. It has a 292 ci V8 engine with hot style Tri-Power and an updated 5-speed transmission floor mounted. He says it has all new custom gauges, power steering, new mag wheels, glass-pack exhaust, and runs great, with no issues. He says it is a “very sweet ride.” You can be the envy of your local car show with this one, and at a great price. Have it inspected to make sure it is the right ride for you. But hurry! It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. His asking price is $25,500.
1950 MG YT Tourer
Beverly Hills Car Club has a number of interesting British sports cars at discount prices this week. This 1950 MG YT Tourer is a rare one. The MG YT Tourer was a model of the MG Y-type, a car produced by MG in England from 1947 to 1953. In limited production, it was a four-seat open tourer, but sport car oriented. In its day it was noted for smart design and fitment. Only 904 were ever produced. It is right-hand-drive with steel wheels and whitewall tires. They note that the canvas top is missing. You should have it inspected to make sure it will be right for you. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is only $13,500.
1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible
A Maryland collector just listed his 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible for sale. With 89,000 miles, he says it has been garage kept and wonderfully maintained all its life. So he says it runs and drives well. It is set up right in Glacier White finish with a blue top and blue leather interior. Some minor cosmetic issues and air conditioning issues are described in the text of the ad. He needs the space so this one must go. For the right buyer, this is a great find at a great price. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week if it lasts that long. His asking price is $8,900.
1956 MGA Roadster
Beverly Hills Car Club has also listed this red 1956 MGA Roadster for sale this week. It is an ode to timeless automotive elegance and British craftsmanship. A top down roadster for the open road experience, it is equipped with a 4-speed, inline-four engine, SU dual carburetors, single exhaust outlet, Jaeger instrumentation, chrome bumpers with overriders and a 4-spoke steering wheel. The little sports car comes with service records showing that it has been maintained. You can see from the photos that it has nice panel fitment. But you may want to have it inspected before you buy just to make sure you know what you are getting into. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. Their asking price is $18,750.
2000 Corvette Convertible
Beverly Hills Car Club has also listed a more late model sports car that will draw a lot of interest at this price point. This Millenium Yellow 2000 Corvette Convertible is for sale at their Los Angeles facility. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and shows only 60,139 miles on the odometer. Additional equipment includes power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, iconic quad taillights, and 18-inch chrome wheels with Michelin tires. Featured amenities include power-adjustable seats with memory, air conditioning, heated seats, and a center console. If you’ve always wanted to own a Corvette, here is a chance to get into one for a small investment. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $16,750.
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:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1986 Jaguar XJS V-12 Convt | $14,700 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1982 Corvette | $17,900 | Mankato, MN |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass International | $8,900 | Two Rivers, WI |
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