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1950’s Time Machine
A Tropical Rose over Showshoe White 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria is literally dripping in nostalgia. Wherever it goes it sets off juke boxes and lights up old drive-ins. These cars play the sounds of the Fifties in our heads and are time machines that remember the sights and sounds from our collective pasts.
This week the Charlotte area location for Streetside Classics listed this ’55 Crown Victoria with the rare paint and trim. They say it floats down the road with ease. The 292 ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel delivers a smooth idle and makes it a solid driver. It has power drum brakes and power steering. Although it has a factory stock appearance, it has been updated with glasspack style dual exhaust and air conditioning. Check out the vinyl two-tone interior in the ad photos. They have dozens of detailed photos at the link above.
Ford’s Crown Victoria was an innovative design starting in 1955. For its era it was considered “futuristic” and “space age” in its look and feel. The “crown” chromed roof band was its salient virtue. It was a signal from Ford Motor Company that a new automotive renaissance was about to explode on the new car buying horizon. The more powerful V8 engines and “jet age” design were the new aethos represented by wrap around windshields and two-tone paint jobs. The 1950’s would leave a lasting impression on automotive design and art culture.
Streetside Classics tells us this Crown Victoria is a reliable performer that blends classic style with tasteful upgrades. Its eye-catching appearance and solid mechanics make it a great candidate for both cruising and local shows. Don’t miss this chance to bring joy to the hearts of your friends and fans as you enjoy the reaction it draws from everyone who sees it.
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Classic Car News This Week
GAA Classic Fall Auction
We’re right in the sweet spot of the GAA Classic Fall Auction this weekend, November 6-8, 2025. The Friday session of the auction is on right now if you are reading this on Friday afternoon. If you are not watching the auction with us on YouTube, you are missing out on some sweet deals. On Thursday, this 1953 Chevy 3100 Pickup sold at No Reserve for $16,000. Somebody bought this shortbed classic right. Many of the “prime time” cars that you have been seeing here in the newsletter will be crossing the auction floor on Saturday. Click here to take a quick look at their inventory as published here on the Cars-On-Line.com website. There will be a lot of No Reserve cars crossing the auction block on Saturday. Over 75 cars and trucks will be offered in this sale, including the best selection of muscle cars we’ve seen here in years. Here is a streaming link that you can use to watch the Saturday sale on their YouTube channel. Watch with us as the top cars in the auction cross the auction block on Saturday.
Most Popular Car
Our Google Analytics tells us that the most popular car on our site this week was a 1938 Chevrolet Deluxe Cabriolet from Georgia. It was kind of a barn find having come out of storage after 50 years. They say it was painted 60 years ago. The seller says it has minor rust in the lower quarters and cowl. But he says it runs quiet as a pocket watch. He also says it drives and stops well. Our statistics say this car has had 1,909 views by prospective buyers. I guess that’s what it takes to sell a project car like this one. The seller has marked this car as SOLD. The Cars-On-Line.com Project Car Section is the most popular page on our site. It often gets first position ranking on the major search engines. You will find cars such as this Chevy Cabriolet in our Project Car Section each week.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1969 Boss 429 Mustang
A Royal Maroon 1969 Boss 429 Mustang was just listed for sale yesterday in our Mustang Section online. The private party seller is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He says it has been a show car and was a magazine feature car. It often happened back in the day that these race ready engines had to be replaced. This one has a date code correct service block, unstamped, and built with Ford Boss performance parts and dyno’d at 600 horsepower. He says it runs on pump gas and has wonderful street manners. He says the car is in “absolute show quality” and “drives wonderfully.” He has only put on 200 miles since he’s owned it. You can imagine the care with which this Big Block muscle car is kept.
Ferrari 512 TR
Although the Testarossa flat 12 Ferraris have not always been top Ferrari collectibles, they seem to be coming into their own now. After all, the Testarossa was the first 12 cylinder exotic supercar that Ferrari made available to the U.S. market. Here is a 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (Testarossa) just posted for sale by Legendary Motorcar Company. Check all the photos at the link. A Nero (black) version is pretty rare to find. The Testarossa (Redhead) had those iconic long strakes in the sides of the body to ventillate the side mounted radiators. That radical look is what made the Testarossa stand out. Today, the cars of the 1980’s are becoming very popular among younger collectors, and the Testarossa’s are fitting right into that category.
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1971 Pontiac GTO
Ohoooo! Does this 1971 Pontiac GTO sound good! Wait till you see the genuine Pontiac center caps. Boy, are those hard to find. Click the video window above to find out how nicely this restoration was done. They show you the factory warranty and documents. Note the added on options, including air. This is the way to buy a car. And does it sound gnarly? Oh, yeah. Nice video done by Coyote Classics in Green, Iowa.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Streetside Classics out of their Atlanta store just posted a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 for sale. This is a Ford muscle car with the 390 big block engine and toploader 4-speed manual transmission. The 2-Door hardtop is said to have just 36,172 actual miles. Yes, Streetside Classics says it is a “survivor” and comes with a build sheet. The Heritage Burgundy paint and Corinthian White sport roof make it a stunning example to see. They even say it has the Ford factory added air conditioning. It would be hard to find another low-mile example like this one.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
1971 DeTomaso Pantera, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY, 17k original miles
1989 Corvette Convt, Streetside Atlanta, 3,436 actual miles
2004 Corvette Z06 Lemans, North Shore Classics, IL, 8k original miles
2004 Mercury Marauder, North Shore Classics, IL, 29k miles
1970 Chevrolet C20 Stepside from Bennington, VT, 38,000 original miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1965 Mustang Fastback
A Pennsylvania collector just listed his 1965 Mustang Fastback project car for sale this week. The seller says he was thinking of building this original C Code into a drag car. But he has since dropped the project. He says the body is solid and retains the stamped VINs and door tag. With a 5.0 engine and Edelbrock air gap intake, you could go either way with the build i.e. Shelby replica or race car. It has a toploader 4-speed and Lakewood bellhousing with Hurst shifter. Lots of parts are included in the sale.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Euro-spec, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1934 Chevy 3-Window Cpe from Uxbridge, MA
1968 Jaguar XKE 2+2, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1965 Lincoln Continental Convt, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300B Adenauer, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1937 Packard Super Eight
Flemings Ultimate Garage out of Rockville, Maryland listed this elegant 1937 Packard Super Eight Convertible Sedan for sale last month. They tell us it is a show quality nut and bolt restoration in spectacular condition. The professional restoration was done to concours quality from the frame up. Look at the photos at the link and you will be amazed. The Trianon Green Jewel paint is polished to a mirror finish and has been detailed for show by Flemings shop. Check out the Burl valnut wood in the dash and door caps. Flemings was asking $169,990 when this car was first advertised. But they have now dropped the price to $159,990. That is a $10,000 discount.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster | $104,990 | $99,990 |
| 1939 Ford Tudor Sedan | $54,900 | $47,900 |
| 1952 Buick Super Woody Wagon | $76,900 | $69,900 |
| 1937 Ford 2-Door Slantback | $34,500 | $28,500 |
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
Corvettes
Specialty SUVs
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.
Classic 60s Cars
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.
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.
Station Wagons
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.
Replicas
Volkswagen
Air-Cooled Porsches
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.
Classic Mustangs
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
An outstanding looking Carousel Red 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge tribute car was listed for sale through the Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania yesterday. This build started with a real GTO. It sports the Judge spoiler along with the hood nostrils wearing Ram Air IV decals and yellow Judge stripes. The Pontiac Rally II wheels fit in nicely contributing to the authentic look. They say it drives out nice and handling and acceleration will not disappoint.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Camaro, Streetside Atlanta, Z/28 tribute
1969 Mustang Fastback, Unique Classic Cars, Boss 302 tribute
1969 Camaro, Haggle Me, Z/28 clone
Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.
Deals of the Day
1966 Dodge Charger
Beverly Hills Car Club is a long time contributor to the Cars-On-Line website. We have to congratulate them this week for a stellar lineup of affordable classic cars. They just posted this 1966 Dodge Charger for sale. The classic Mopar muscle car looks good in the ad photos. This is the first-year edition for the Charger nameplate, the first in a long line of performance Mopars with the Charger name. It is factory Light Blue with blue vinyl upholstery. It has the workhorse 318 ci V8 updated with Holley Sniper fuel Injection, Holley Hyperspark distributor and Poly SS-X finned valve covers. The first generation Chargers had the hide-away headlights, dual exhaust stylish wheel covers and bucket seats with extended center console. This one has disc brakes. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is $19,750.
1955 Ford Thunderbird
We will remind out readers once again about what we always say, “If you find a classic first gen Ford Thunderbird for less than $30,000 in high No. 3 or better condition … buy it.” This 1955 Ford Thunderbird just listed for sale by The Throttlestop, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, fits the bill. They tell us it is an exceptionally authentic example showing just 9,330 miles on the odometer. And this one has a rare manual transmission. Torch red is a first year only color. Powered by a Y-block 292 ci V8 engine, it is said to have factory correct features throughout. Note the red and white Thunderbird interior. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. With the low miles, the rarity of features and its originality, you would not expect to own it for this price. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. The asking price is $25,900. Hurry!!!
1982 Datsun 280ZX
Here is another great deal from Beverly Hills Car Club today. This 1982 Datsun 280ZX is just what the Millenial generation is craving for. Back in the day many here in the U.S. considered it a Corvette alternative. The stellar look and stance really set it apart from anything else on the road. This one is seen here in Dark Brown metallic paint with a Beige interior. In has its fuel-injected inline 6 cylinder engine with an automatic transmission, power assisted front disc brakes, removable glass roof, air conditioning, cruise control, a front spoiler and ZX Turbo wheels. It is the full package. This one has a center console and Kenwood radio. This is one of the first Japanese sports cars to have turbocharged performance. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is $10,750.
1972 Ford Bronco
Another of the Beverly Hills Car Club fresh listings was for a very affordable 1972 Ford Bronco. Classic Bronco off-road vehicles are so hot in this market that some get over six figures in a sale. Well, here is one at a total discount to that kind of money. This classic off roader has rugged charm with its black finish and white removable hardtop. It has the 4-wheel drive system that Ford made famous and V8 4-barrel power mastered by an automatic transmission. It has what they call a “family roll cage,” chrome bumpers and 15-inch steel wheels. Where the rubber meets the road they have 15-inch wheels, Falken tires and dual exhaust. Here is a chance to own a piece of automotive history for cheap. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $26,500.
1964 Mercury Caliente
This one could be the sleeper deal of the week. Beverly Hills Car Club posted a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible yesterday. The Caliente convertible is the cousin to Ford’s Falcon Futura convertible. It was Mercury’s early entry into the sports car market. This one, seen here in factory Carnival Red with a two-tone interior, is equipped with a black soft top. We know that is has a V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor and automatic transmission. They also say it has front disc brakes, 17-inch chrome wheels and dual exhaust. Check out dozens of detailed photos on the ad page at the link. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week (if it lasts that long.) Their asking price is only $15,750.
1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Elegant in its long lean body style, this 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is said to come from a long line of upper class owners. This one has just been listed through Classical Gas Motors in Texas. They provide sales power to Baby Boomers who are digitally challenged so they can sell on the internet. Naturally, it glides down the road and performs as a chauffered limousine should. The longer wheel base separates it from its Silver Spirit siblings. Note the 15-inch wheels with Rolls-Royce hubcaps and Vogue radial tires. This treasure of late model Rolls-Royce lineage is said to be very stock original and clean. A more modern R134a compressor has been installed so the AC blows cold. Click here to watch a walk-around video inspection. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $18,500.
1979 Mercedes 450SL
And, last, but not least, Beverly Hills Car Club has listed a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible for sale in Silver Green metallic with a price you just can’t beat. Surprisingly, for this price, they say it is a well-equipped R107 that will make a great weekend cruiser and remains mechanically sound. Take a look at the Cognac leather interior. It also has a convertible top and color-match removable hardtop. Mercedes reliable V8 engine powers this elegant roadster while stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes. It has twin exhaust tips, power steering, VDO instruments, European headlights, Bosch front foglights, color matched Mercedes hubcaps and a tool roll in the trunk. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $12,750.
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:
| 1994 BMW 840ci | $13,500 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1972 Mercedes 350SL | $13,500 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1972 Mercedes 280 SEL 4.5 | $19,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1993 Buick Riviera | $14,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1998 Cadillac Eldorado ETC | $15,900 | Mankato, MN |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1983 Mercedes 380SL | $8,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1991 Cadillac DeVille | $5,250 | Stanley, WI |
| 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC | $9,995 | Columbus, OH |
| 2006 Mercedes S500 | $8,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
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