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Rare Airbox Corvette
A classic Corvette which was just listed for sale this week might just be the rarest and most valuable of its kind for sale today. It is a red 1957 Airbox Corvette, a tanker with the big brakes. All Corvette collectors know that Corvettes were born to race. Chevrolet’s Corvette guru, Zora Duntov, was in it for the racing. His innovations were all designed to give Corvette an edge at the track. So, in 1957, his engineers not only designed the Ramject fuel injection system that Rochester would build for Chevrolet, but he also added features that would be advantages for Corvette racers, such as a big 36.5-gallon fuel tank and bigger brake calipers with bigger rotors for stopping power. These were options that could be ordered from the factory.
This week, a 1957 Airbox Fuelie Corvette with the big brakes and 36.5-gallon fuel tank was listed for sale in the Cars-On-Line Corvette Section. This is a highly sought after Corvette! Only a little over 1,000 Corvettes were equipped with the Rochester fuel injection system in ’57. This is one of just 43 that was ordered with the “airbox,” big brakes and larger fuel tank. The word “airbox” refers to a cold air induction system to cool the fuel injection and improve performance. Cool dense air is known to improve efficiency for fuel injection. The RPO 579E option included the airbox, along with a 4-speed manual transmission, 8,000 rpm tachometer mounted on the steering column and heavy-duty suspension and brakes. The big brake package included heavy-duty springs and coils for the suspension. With so few ever produced, the Airbox Corvettes are the “holy grail” for Corvette collectors.
The New Jersey seller of this Airbox Corvette says it had a frame off restoration some years ago. He says the block is numbers matching, although it may have been restamped. The engine remains original with high compression and high lift cam. He says it has been professionally dialed in and runs well. The fuel injection unit is still the original one. He says the Shoreline Beige interior is “mint.” It comes with the original hardtop and a Beige soft top.
This is an amazing find and well worth your effort to have it inspected.
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Classic Car News This Week
Iola ’25 this Weekend
The big Iola Car Show and Swap Meet is being held this weekend, July 10-12, at the Old Cars Weekly grounds in tiny Iola, Wisconsin. It is in its 53rd year celebrating old cars. They say there will be 2,500 show cars on the grounds. This year’s theme is “4X4 Fun” with big displays of classic trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles. It is one of the biggest car shows in the country, and one you can’t miss if you are looking for rare old car parts. The swap meet is so big you can’t walk the whole thing in a day. They have about 4,000 vendors covering five acres around the central Tower. The car corral usually has about 350 cars for sale. Make sure you check our Car Show Calendar so you don’t miss any of the great shows like this one this summer. Click here to view our calendar. You may want to bookmark it for future reference.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454
A very desirable Green Mist 1970 Chevelle SS LS6 454 hardtop has been listed for sale in the Cars-On-Line.com Chevelle Section this week. It is being offered for sale at Earth MotorCars in Carrollton, Texas. They specialize in high-end collector cars such as this one. It is just out of a private collection and has never been publically advertised before. It may be the only Green Mist LS6 ever produced. It has the correct 4-bolt 454/450 GM engine (see ad page for numbers) with correct heads. Plus it comes with a 4-speed M22 transmission. It even has correct intake and exhaust. They say it is “ready to show.”
Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Here is a fully documented 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Hardtop, one of the few with this kind of authenticity. The Matador Red W-30 is being offered for sale at Precious Metals Classic Car Sales in Elkhart, Indiana. They say it has undergone a full frame-off restoration, and remains a matching numbers car. The big block 455 is matching numbers, and it has a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission with a Hurst dual gate shifter on the sports console. Not only does it have its original Protect-O-Plate, but it also comes with two build sheets, the new vehicle warranty and the owner protection plan documents. They say a rebuilt alternator and starter were installed in July of 2024. Click here to watch their video and take a test drive.
E Code Classic Thunderbird
A celebrity owned 1957 Ford Thunderbird E Code Convertible has been listed for sale this week through The Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Ford produced about 1,363 of these dual quad Thunderbirds in 1957. This one has the Ford-O-Matic automatic transmissioin. It is finished in Colonial White, and has the iconic Kelsey-Hayes wheels and a porthole hardtop. They call it a “drive quality” T-Bird because it has some small defects in the paint. But they say it has been freshly tuned up and is ready to enjoy for the rest of the summer. The white an black two-tone interior has benefitted from an older restoration. It has power assist brakes, power windows, and rear fender skirts. Be sure to view the undercarriage photos. Pretty clean under there. Click here to watch their walk-around video and hear it run.
Auctions
There are so many No Reserve cars showing up in the upcoming GAA Classic Auction inventory, that we thought we had better show you a few here. Over 750 vehicles are set to cross the auction next month when the GAA Classic Summer Auction happens in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 24-26, 2025. We consider this auction to be the best barometer of what prices should be on these top end collector cars. Collectors should take notes. Classic car dealers from throughout the Southwestern U.S. will be on hand to buy special cars for their inventories. And countless more from all over the country will be buying online or over the phone. 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.
1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Not too many restorations are as extensive as the one done on this 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup truck. It is part of the Jimmie & Julianne Rawls Collection which will be sold at the upcoming GAA Classic Summer Auction in Greensboro later this month. The Thriftmaster 235 6 cylinder engine was overhauled, and all kinds of new parts were installed, from the water pump to the heater hoses. The bed was redone with new Redwood boards. The clutch and throwout bearings are new. It has new wiring, and much more. It has a 4-speed manual transmission, white wall tires and a new headliner and seat covers. With new paint this is one really sharp looking classic truck. It will be offered at No Reserve on Friday, July 25. Click here for a walk-around video of this classic pickup.
1956 Pontiac Safari Wagon
Here is another classic car from the Jimmie and Julianne Rawls Collection which will be offered at No Reserve on Saturday, July 26 at the GAA Classic Summer Auction in Greensboro. It is a rare and highly desirable 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Wagon in Cream over Beige tow-tone paint. It has a Pontiac 317 ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission. They made 4,042 of these Safari wagons in ’56. It has factory front and rear air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. The engine has a 4-barrel carburetor. In the ad photos you can see there is a ton of shop manuals and technical materials that go with the car. The engine compartment and interior all look to have been restored and meticulously kept. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run.
1959 Impala Convertible
When its pancaked to the ground this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible is a beautiful site to behold. Although this one will not be sold at No Reserve, we had to show it to you here. This is a professionally built resto mod custom lowrider with RideTech Suspension and tubular control arms. The one-off custom wheels were designed by Mike Curtis. It is the product of a nut and bolt rotisserie restoration. The 502 ci GM crate engine with aluminum intake manifold provides the “go”, while the a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission hooks up to the 9” Ford rear differential. The extras include power steering with conventional gear box, power top, power isc brakes, HEI ignition, Holley carburetor, chrome alternator, coilovers, dual antenna and electric wipers. It will be one of th featured sales on Saturday in Greensboro.
Click here to view more of the auction inventory for the upcoming GAA Classic Summer Auction. These are some of the special cars that are currently being advertised on the Cars-On-Line website for the GAA auction promotion.
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1972 Chevy Nova
Does that sound good? The video on this 1972 Chevy Nova tells you a lot about this car. Watch the video above with the Coyote Classics owners doing the commentary. As good as it looks on top, you’ve gotta’ look through the photos and see the undercarriage on this one. As you can tell from the video, the engine is built. Paint is only fair as you will find out, but it sure looks good in the photos. Chad and Dalton tell us it has been gone through and is mechanically sound. Listen to the video walk-around inspection as they go over some of the pros and cons on this car. (Click the video window above to watch the video.)
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Here are a few more ads with interesting videos:
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula | Video | |
| 1964 Ford F100 Pickup | Video | |
| 1953 Ford F100 Pickup | Video |
Collector Cars with Low Miles
2002 Chevrolet S-10
You may never find another deal like this again in your lifetime. Orlando Classic Cars tells us this 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup truck is just like brand new. It should be. They say it has only 56 actual miles on it from new. The dealer window sticker is still on the truck. How does this stuff happen? Follow this sale as they take this truck to the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee on July 9-12. This should be interesting.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1986 ASC McLaren Capri, Orlando Classic Cars, 15,000 miles
1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, Orlando Classic Cars, 6,000 miles
1989 Lincoln Town Car, Orlando Classic Cars, 8,000 miles
1979 Pontiac Trans Am, Orlando Classic Cars, 9,000 miles
1975 Lincoln Mark IV, Orlando Classic Cars, 19,000 miles
1993 Cadillac Allante, Orlando Classic Cars, 49k miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1927 Studebaker Coupe
This 1927 Studebaker Coupe is a “diamond in the rough.” It looks great in the photos and is priced right for anyone to afford. It is out of a private collection and has a few minor problems that makes us list it as a project car. It is being offered for sale by Haggle Me, an internet broker that helps older advertisers to get their cars on the internet. According to them, it needs a tune up, fresh fuel and a 6-volt battery. You should have it inspected before you buy just to get a better idea of what you are getting into. But this might just be a cheap way to get into the collector car hobby.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1934 Plymouth Coupe from Kalona, IA
1967 VW Beetle, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1977 Plymouth Trail Duster from Bakersfield, CA
1966 Chevrolet Impala, Haggle Me
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1969 Mustang Mach 1
Mustang Mach 1’s are high on our list of collector cars that are poised to go up in value. So it is interesting to find a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 in our Price Reduced ads this week. A Canadian seller posted this car which has some non-original equipment. But he says the restoration was “awesome” for someone who wants a performance car. It has a 429 big block engine and a 4-speed. He says it sounds good! When he first listed it for sale, he was asking $62,000. But just this week he dropped the price to $42,000. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 GMC Series 2 Pickup | $36,500 | $31,900 |
| 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | $37,500 | $34,000 |
| 1937 Ford Coupe | $44,000 | $37,500 |
| 1955 Chevy Gasser | $44,000 | $39,000 |
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL | $8,000 | $6,500 |
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.
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
Camaro
Chevelle
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.
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.
Late Model Sports Cars
You’ll find many more modern sports cars listed by year in the Late Model Sports Car Section.
Late Model Trucks
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.
Motorcycles
Replicas
Imported Sports Cars
You’ll see more for sale in the Pro Street Section, or on the Cars On Line New Listings page.
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.
Classic Mustangs
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1972 Yenko Deuce Tribute
According to Flemings Ultimate Garage, this 1972 Chevy Nova SS was restored as a Yenko Deuce tribute. They have it for sale in their inventory this week, and they say it was beautifully restored. Just look at the photos of the undercarriage and you’ll see that’s true. It has a rebuilt Chevy 350 V8 ad a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission. The build also includes a rebuilt heavy-duty rear end for reliable power and performance. The Rally Green paint is described as a “mirror finish.”
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1970 Chevy Nova, Garage Kept Classics, Yenko tribute
1970 Chevelle, Vanguard Motor Sales, 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
1965 Dodge Polara Convertible
Mopar lovers are really into Dodge Polara’s. You don’t see them that often anymore either. So when this 1965 Dodge Polara Convertible was listed for sale at Cody’s Classic Cars this week we thought you’d want to know about it. This one was in a collector’s stable for 20 years. It has a few upgrades including aftermarket air conditioning andn disc brakes. It also has an aluminum radiator. It has the 383 big block Mopar engine with a 2-barrel carburetor and automatic transmission. It really takes a good picture. You can look at 238 photos on their ad page. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is $21,900.
Bugatti Replica
With a Volkswagen 1600 cc engine and 4-speed manual transaxle this Bugatti SPCNS Replica is inspired by Bugatti’s racing heritage. It will give you a taste of what it was like touring in a Roaring ‘20s style sports car. It is being offered for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. They say it is equipped with a single carburetor, four-wheel drum brakes and dual exhaust with a wood steering wheel, wood dash and VDO instruments. It has the floor mounted shifter and bonnet louvers, and leather straps to hold the hood own. Beverly Hills Car Club says it is a well-built recreation of the iconic Bugatti race cars of the past. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. Their asking price is only $14,750.
1953 Studebaker Champion
They say this 1953 Studebaker Champion Regal sports car “runs great.” It is being offered for sale by Haggle Me, an internet broker. This hardtop coupe is a classic car in the mold of European sports car of the era. It features a 170 ci engine with a custom Weiand High Performance aluminum head and an Offenhauser intake with dual Solex carburetors. The transmission is a 3-speed with overdrive. It runs on a 6 volt system but uses as 12-volt battery to start. So you get a crisp start. They say the tires are one year old. The clock and heater are functional, according to the ad copy. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday, Their asking price is only $18,500.
1964 Dodge Power Wagon
Haggle Me also listed this 1964 Dodge Power Wagon for sale this week. The W200 Power Wagon is said to be refurbished. It has the reliable 225 ci Slant 6 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. And it has a factory PTO winch. The 4-wheel-drive has a Hi-Lo range with a manual transfer case. It now has new tires and a new suspension. They installed an electric fuel pump. They say it is in excellent condition. However, you will note the exterior looks a little rough in the photos. We suspect it will need paint. But as a driver work truck? That it is ready for. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday. The asking price is $16,500.
1999 Porsche Boxster
For a 1999, this Porsche Boxster has pretty low miles. It is being offered for sale by Flemings Ultimate Garage in Rockville, Maryland. They say it has just 56,737 miles, probably all weekend cruising miles. It has the Porsche 2.5L 24-valve Flat 6 engine putting out 240 horsepower. That’s a lotta’ horses for such a small package. And, of course, it has Porsche technology and dependability. They say the black folding top is brand new. This one has the optional Tiptronic automatic trnasmission with manual mode for a sporty drive. The paint is Arena Red metallic with a mirror finish. The interior is grey leather with fatory center console. They say the air is ice cold. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. The asking price is $18,900.
1974 Buick Electra Landau
Classic luxury cars are a unique experience that many millenials and gen-Xers have never experienced. But for us old timers this 1974 Buick Electra Landau is the cat’s meow. It is, in fact, the best of both worlds, with low miles and a very low price. The private party seller from West Virginia says it has just 14,500 original miles! That’s the way to buy a luxury car. Of course, it is an unrestored survivor just like it left the factory. The seller says you can call him for an honest and truthful description. You can see from the photos that it has the big block 455 ci V8 with a 4-barrel. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. He is only asking $18,500 for a car that is virtually like new.
2008 Audi TT Convertible
Here is a chance to own a very desirable little sports convertible at a great price point. P.J.’s Auto World in Clearwater, Florida just listed this 2008 Audi TT Convertible for sale. They say it is a true Florida car with a clean AutoCheck history report. The odometer has eclipsed the 100,000 mark, but they say it still has crisp acceleration and striking looks. This TT convertible came with a 2.0L Turbocharged 4 cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The color is Ocean Blue with color keyed power remote mirrors, power windows and tinted glass. It has a black canvas top. And it is loaded. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week (if it lasts that long.) The asking price is $8,900. Hurry!
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:
| 1977 MGB Convertible | $13,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1967 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron | $14,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1983 Porsche 944 | $10,900 | Stanley, WI |
| 1972 MGB Convertible | $14,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1978 Chrysler New Yorker | $14,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1984 Corvette | $13,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1989 BMW 635CSi | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1994 Corvette Convertible | $12,500 | Elkhart, IN |
| 2004 Jaguar XKR Coupe | $15,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | $11,900 | Clearwater, FL |
| 2002 Camaro Z28 Convertible | $19,900 | Stanley, WI |
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 Convertible | $14,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1999 Cadillac Broughm d’Elegance | $18,995 | Charlotte, NC |
| 2003 Mustang Mach 1 | $16,995 | Charlotte, NC |
| 2005 Corvette Convertible | $19,900 | Marietta, GA |
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