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Historic Race Car
In the annals of automotive history, there are not many cars more significant than the one we discovered in our New Listings this week. This 1966 Ford GT40 Mark II Factory Lightweight is one of only three actual factory Lightweight examples known to have been produced. It was built at Shelby American but prepped for racing by Alan Mann, manager of the Shelby Team that won the 24 Hours of Lemans. He replaced the fiberglass roof with aluminum and used a lightweight thin-gauge steel for the chassis. The resulting car weighed only 2,160 pounds. These cars are extremely valuable to collectors today.
The 1966 Ford GT40 Mark II Factory Lightweight is being offered for sale this week at Legendary Motorcar Company, one of the world’s premier collector car dealerships. In a video presentation on this car, they say it is “the most original MKII GT40 on the planet!” That is amazing since it also comes with a rich racing history. It was the spare car for the 1966 win at Lemans. Click here to view the inspection video done at Legendary Motorcar Company by LMC owner Peter Klutt. He notes that the gearbox and oil cooler are still the original equipment. The 427 engine and chassis are also original to the car.
This MKII GT40 is chassis XGT-3. It is one of only nine surviving Mk II GT40s, one of just three built with a factory lightweight chassis, and recognized by marque historian Ronnie Spain as the most original Mk II in existence. Working alongside Holman-Moody, Alan Mann Racing, and Shelby American, the team developed the new 427 cu in V-8-powered Mk II, refining the aerodynamics, cooling, and reliability that would carry Ford to its historic 1-2-3 finish at Le Mans in 1966. Spain said this car has an adjustable suspension, a feature distinctive to the lightweight chassis cars.
Legendary Motorcar Company says this is the purest surviving example of an MKII Lightweight … unrestored, uncompromised and unequalled.
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Classic Car News This Week
GAA Classic Auction
The first GAA Classic Auction for 2026 is coming up next month, February 19-21, at the Auto Palace in Greensboro, North Carolina. Many of the early consignments are being listed as you read this on the Cars-On-Line.com website. Our attention immediately gravitated to an important muscle car in the sale. A Grabber Blue 1970 Mustang Boss 429 will be sold on Saturday, February 21 as Lot # ST0079.2. The rare and desirable Boss 9 came with the 429 ci V8 engine and close-ratio 4-speed with a tach, 9” Ford rear end, power disc brakes and Hurst shifter. You can review the Marti Report which is linked on the ad page. We will be anxiously watching this initial GAA Classic 2026 auction sale. They expect over 750 vehicles to cross the auction block. Classic car dealers from throughout the Southeastern U.S. will be on hand to buy special cars for their inventories. And countless more private collectors from all over the country will be buying online or over the phone. It might give us a barometer for what collector car pricing will be for the coming spring collector car market. Click here to review their early consignments as these cars are being listed in real time.
Famous Ferrari To Sell
RM Sotheby’s is set to sell one of the most legendary Ferraris of all time. At their Paris auction on January 28 of this month, a long-wheelbase Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta will be offered for sale. This 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta by Scaglietti won the Tour de France in 1956. It was owned and raced by racing icon, the Marquis Alfonso de Portago, one of the all-time legends of racing in Europe. Chassis number 0557 GT is the seventh of only nine Scaglietti built first series competition Berlinettas. It is said that this car won every race it was entered in. Remaining extremely original, it took first place at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. And it comes with impeccable documentation with history by Marcel Massini, the most respected Ferrari expert. It has been certified by Ferrari Classiche, confirmed to be fully numbers matching. The Paris sale for RM Sotheby’s will be watched by Ferrari officianodoes the world over. They value this car in excess of $13,000,000.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1966 Shelby Cobra S/C 427
When Carroll Shelby decided to put the 427 in his little Shelby Cobras for homologation in 1966 he expected to beat Ferrari in the FIA Championships. But some say Carroll Shelby was too focused on winning with the GT40’s at Lemans. Subsequently, Shelby American was not able to produce the 100 Cobra 427’s they would need to sell to the public for homologation for FIA competition. The unsold 427 Cobras were converted to Semi-Competition or S/C Cobras as they were sold to private race teams. It was the most potent street version car you could buy. Only 29 S/C 427 Cobras were produced. They were full race cars detuned to make them acceptable for the street. Legendary Motorcar Company just posted an original 1966 Shelby Cobra S/C 427 for sale. They say this factory Saphhire Bue S/C 427 Cobra is one of the purest and most original examples in existence. It was owned by noted collectors, Peter Briggs and Chip Connor. It comes heavily documented with an original sales invoice, complete owner history, and has been entered in the SAAC Cobra Registry. Click here to watch an exciting action video of the S/C 427 done by Legendary Motorcar.
Yenko Camaro ZL1
Whether in drag racing or on road racing courses, the old adage is “lighter is better.” Racers are always looking for that edge that will give them an advantage. Now we all know that Don Yenko fanagled GM to produce the 427 COPO Camaros that he used to convert to Yenko Camaros. But of all the Yenko Camaros produced the most potent were the ones he ordered with ZL1 427 lightweight aluminum engines. Rated at over 450 horsepower, the weight reduction on these ZL1 Yenkos created superior acceleration. This week, Verrillo Motor Car Co. out of Clifton Park, New York, listed an original 1969 Yenko Camaro equipped with the ZL1 big block engine and finished in the iconic Lemans Blue exterior. They tell us a complete “no-expense spared” restoration was completed in 2022 by Verrillo. It was restored to an extraordinarily authentic and detailed specification. Only 69 ZL1 engines were produced in 1969, making this Yenko Camaro so rare that it is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for the right collector.
Corvette L88 Coupe
Another incredible find is being offered by Verrillo Motor Car Co. in New York. Joe Verrillo knows how to find some of the rarest Corvette muscle cars available. Here is a prime example. He just listed this 1969 Corvette L88 Coupe for sale. From the descriptions we find out it still has just 22,000 original miles. It comes heavily documented. In fact, you can see a Corvette order form, Protect-O-Plate warranty card, Bloomington Gold Survivor certificate, Top Flight Awards and more in the ad photos. The Monza Red ’69 Corvette L88 also has been inspected by the Classic Car Affirmation Service, LLC, and was certified by Al Gremming, confirming that the engine pad and cylinder case were verified. They confirmed the numbers. This is an L88 427 ci V8 producing 430 horsepower. The console storage cover has been signed by Zora Duntov.
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1971 Camaro Z28
A 1971 Camaro Z28 was listed for sale this week in original color of Antique Green with white Z stripes. It has been offered for sale by Coyote Classics in Green, Iowa. It has the LT1 350 engine and backed up by a 4-speed manual transmission. Click the video window above to see the correct looking high horsepower solid lifter 350 with the dual snorkel air cleaner, Winters intake, power steering and power brakes. Watch the walk-around video and listen to the inspection chat as Chad and Shay go over this Camaro in fine detail. Then take it out for a virtual test drive. Can you feel that heart pounding acceleration?
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
1969 Plymouth Fury
Just like Mr. Magoo, the inimitable Orlando Classic Cars has done it again. They have found a Golden moment in automotive history well preserved for its next owner. When they listed this 1969 Plymouth Fury they disclosed that it has just 18,000 original miles from new. It comes with a 318 ci V8 and has air conditioning and an automatic transmission. They tell us it is an excellent original car. It will be offered at auction this week at Mecum’s Kissimmee Auction on Sunday, January 11. It will be Lot # 184.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
2002 Ford Thunderbird, Orlando Classic Cars, FL, 7,600 original miles
1979 Lincoln Bill Blass Mark V, Orlando Classic Cars, FL, 8,000 miles
1987 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass, North Shore Classics, IL, 9k original miles
2002 Corvette Convertible, Ideal Classic Cars, FL, 22k miles
1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA, Flemings Ultimate Garage, MD, 28,650 miles
2001 GMC Jimmy, North Shore Classics, IL, 36,350 miles
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500, Rock Solid Motorsports, IN, 37k original miles
1986 Mercury Cougar 5.0, Streetside Ft Worth, TX, 38,575 actual miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1940 Ford Pickup
A Kansas City collector decided to sell his 1940 Ford ½-Ton Pickup truck. This is a street rod project sold “as is.” He procured the hot rod pickup when it was abandoned in storage. He says the body is straight and bed is good. He also indicates that the grille and bumpers are good with excellent fenders and running boards. The upgrades include an M-II disc brake front suspension, 8-inch Ford Granada rear end, 350/350 Chevy small block engine and transmission with Lokar floor shifter. It has a GM tilt column, Camaro bucket seats and all new glass and new tailgate. The wheels are polished American 5-spoke wrapped in radial tires. The oak bed is new. What it needs is wiring, brakes and gas lines. Yours to finish.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1950 Jaguar XK150 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1958 Corvette Convertible from Owls Head, ME
1963 Chevy Nova SS Convertible, Haggle Me
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1999 Saleen Mustang Sportster
A one-of-a-kind 1999 Saleen Mustang Sportster is a car that Millenials will love. Gen Z is into collectible Mustangs such as this Saleen sportster. This one is very special, though. Only four 35th Anniversary Saleen Mustangs were built and this is the only “Sportster” model. It has just 10,000 miles on it. The seller calls them “car show miles.” He says it took second place in the judging at the Santa Fe Show. Everything on this one is original except for new tires and a battery. When it was first posted, the private party seller from New Mexico was asking $70,000 for this highly collectible model. But just this week he dropped the price to $53,000. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 Corvette Convertible | $89,900 | $75,900 |
| 1960 Ford Sunliner | $64,500 | $49,900 |
| 1963 Chevy Nova | $45,000 | $35,000 |
| 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A | $89,000 | $82,000 |
| 1967 Corvette Coupe | $115,000 | $99,975 |
| 1968 Mustang Fastback | $90,000 | $83,000 |
| 2007 Roush Mustang 427R | $40,000 | $35,000 |
| 2012 Mustang Boss 302 | $59,000 | $55,000 |
| 1967 Camaro Restomod | $95,000 | $92,000 |
| 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe | $36,000 | $30,000 |
| 1998 BMW 740IL | $9,995 | $6,995 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
Street Rods
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Exotic Car Section
Rock n Roll 50’s
Off Road, 4x4s, and Jeeps
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Future Collectibles
Corvettes
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Classic Luxury
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Classic 60s Cars
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Vintage Motorcars
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Ford Muscle Cars
Find more in the Ford Muscle Car Section, or watch the fresh listings as they appear 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
Oldsmobile 442
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
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Convertibles
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Classic Pickups
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Late Model Luxury Cars
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Classic Mustangs
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Muscle Car Clones
Tasca Ford Cobra Jet
The celebrated Chris Agee Collection will be sold at this year’s GAA Classic Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina next month. That gives you time to check out this 1968 Tasca Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Tribute which will be part of that sale. It will cross the auction block on Saturday at No Reserve. What a find! Because it is a true drag racing car, it will be sold on a Bill of Sale only. They say it was built by Chris Agee himself, and that he raced it against Carl Tasca once at Bradenton. It has glass fenders and hood, and and FE big block under the hood with a C6 transmission. It has Caltracks and slicks. Carl signed the deck lid.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Camaro, Streetside Charlotte, SS 350 TRibute
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, MGM Classic Cars, IL, SS 396 Tribute
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, MGM Classic Cars, IL, SS 396 Tribute
1970 Chevelle, Streetside Ft Worth, TX, SS 454 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
1981 Corvette Coupe
With a gloss black respray, this 1981 Corvette Coupe has aged well. Watch their inspection video to see the mirror T-Tops in “great condition,” pop-up headlights and aluminum wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich radial T/A tires. It has been listed for sale by Cruisin Classics in Columbus, Ohio. Listen as they start the car and show the headlights working. As you will see in the video, it has just 67,608 actual miles and the clean Carfax backs that up. has had a complete suspension and brake rebuild, including all new brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, new brake calipers, new upper and lower control arms, new rear leaf springs, sway bar and end links, rear trailing arms, all new U-joints, and new emergency brake cables. They say it drives tight and solid. Watch the video inspection here. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is only $14,995.
1984 Pontiac Fiero
Here is a “price leader” just posted by Classic Car Deals, an internet broker from Michigan. It is a 1984 Pontiac Fiero classic sports car with a very affordable price. This one is available to see at their Cadillac, Michigan dealership. The well-preserved collector car has just 19,360 original miles. That’s amazing! Having always been garage kept and pampered, this Fiero has a sleek red exterior and gray and black cloth interior. Under the hood Is the 4.5L 4 cylidner engine mated to an automatic transmission delivering what Classic Car Deals describes as an easy, enjoyable drive. It has air conditioning and only minor scratches from light use. With a clear title and very low miles, this Fiero will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. Their asking price is $11,995.
2006 Cadillac XLR Convertible
Cadillac, the luxury car company, tried their hand at the sports car market again in the early 2000’s with an innovative car they called the XLR. The Cadillac XLR shared the same chassis as the Corvette but offered luxury features and was an elegant sports roadster. This 2006 Cadillac XLR Convertible was just listed by Rock Solid Motorsports in Indiana. It is an excellent example in factory Red Jewel Tintcoat metallic paint and leather interior. It is powered by a 320 horsepower 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 engine and transfers power via a 5-speed automatic transmission. Rock Solid tells us that both the engine and transmission perform they way they shoud. Here is a walk-around inspection video with a test drive included. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is only $16,995.
1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Since it is so hard to find a late model used Chevy Suburban for sale these days, a very clean older model would be a good substitute. Here is a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 1500 which has been posted for sale at 4-Wheel Classics in Holland, Michigan. They tell us it is a one-owner vehicle that was sourced from the state of Oregon. The vehicle was well maintained and comes with a log book of the maintenance. The original window sticker and original sales order are included in the sale. The Summit White paint appears to be all original and it is still in great shape. All of the chrome and trim is original and in good condition as well. The underside is very very clean with no rust issues. They say it runs and drives well and the 4WD works as it should. Click here to view a walk-around video inspection and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $13,900.
2007 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible
Chrysler’s Crossfire, a car designed by Daimler with Mercedes-Benz quality engineering, was too far ahead of its time. Sales never made the Crossfire profitable enough for production to continue. But some of these cars exist today at discount to their value. A good example is this Sapphire Silver Blue metallic 2007 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible just posted for sale at Ideal Classic Cars in Venice, Florida. In the second to the last year of production, this one has the desirable 3.2L V6 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. It has the power folding blue canvas top and an automatic deploying retractable wing, plus dual exhaust. The burled walnut trim interior is elegantly Mercedes-like, and it comes with power heated seats, power mirrors and power windows. With 18” alloy wheels in front and 19” alloy wheels rear it has the look and stance of a quality collectible. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. Their asking price is $12,983.
2003 Ford Thunderbird
Remember the excitement when the retro Ford Thunderbirds first came into production in 2002? These cars were coveted by Ford collectors who wanted to relive the good ole days in a two-seater convertible from Ford Motor Company. It reminded them of the first generation T-Birds from the 1950’s. The retro Thunderbirds were produced from 2002 until 2005. Will they someday be big collector items. We think now is the time to pick one up. Here is a red 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible being offered for sale through Haggle Me, an internet broker. It comes with a removeable hardtop, and V8 power with the 3.9L DOHC engine and an automatic transmission. The photos show a very clean interior and an undercarriage that looks clean and solid. Of course, only a full pre-purchase inspection can tell you for sure the condition class. But this one will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $12,900.
1990 Corvette Convertible
Do you think the C4 Corvettes will ever become hot collector cars? We think they already are in the eyes of the Millenial Gen Z generation. They have begun collecting 1980;s and 1990’s sports cars. What better car to collect than a Corvette, right? The fourth generation Corvettes are relatively cheap to pick up in 2026. But their values might escalate by the turn of the decade. Here is a 1990 Corvette Convertible which comes with a soft top and auxiliary hardtop. It is being offered for sale by Streetside Classics out of their Charlotte, North Carolina store. The Dark Red metallic Corvette has just 75,605 miles, and Streetside tells us that you would be hard-pressed to find a better one. Just look at the photos of the leather interior with analog tch and auxiliary gauges. The L98 5.7Liter V8 uses Tuned Port Injection, generating 245 horsepower. The transmission is a 700R4 4-speed automatic. You will find a Bose stereo system, power seats, power windows and power locks in the cockpit. This beauty will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week if it lasts that long. Their asking price is $16,995.
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:
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1980 Triumph TR7 | $9,995 | New York |
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL500 | $8,995 | Manchester, NH |
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