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Last of the Muscle Cars
As the muscle car era was drawing to a close, Pontiac was one of the holdout car companies clinging to the performance era with their Trans Am pony car. The last of the breed was the Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty 455. Many consider it to be the last great American muscle car.
Little did we know that a Buccaneer Red 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455 would appear in our fresh New Listings this week. It was posted for sale by Motorcar Classics out of Farmingdale, New York (Long Island area.) They say it is a documented two-owner Super Duty 455 showing just 56,160 actual miles. This numbers-matching example has a known history having remained with its original owner for its entire life. So it has an extraordinary level of provenance. It is one of only 180 Super Duty Trans Ams equipped with the Hydramatic transmission. Documented by its PHS records, this highly optioned SD-455 came with the Lamp Group, AM radio with 8-track stereo, center console, roof moldings, Trans Am hood decal, tinted glass, electronic rear defroster, Ram Air hood, power windows, Delco battery, and GR70x15 Honeycomb wheels. An expert has authenticated the engine, transmission and differential as being authentic to the car.
The Super Duty Trans Am comes with the original title, bill of sale, owner’s manual, operating instructions, maintenance schedule pamphlet, PHS documents and window sticker. Motorcar Classics tells us it handles and performs as you would expect form a Trans Am with this kind of power. Having undergone a high quality restoration about ten years ago, it is repainted in its original Buccaneer Red. They say the original XD-code engine was rebuilt to factory specifications in 2000. An SD-455 has a distinquishable exhaust note. You will notice that this car has it.
Try to find another that is this stunning and authentic. This one is among the finest you will ever see.
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Classic Car News This Week
Best Car Show
Our newsletter readers will remember when we posted a link to the USA Today annual poll to pick the Best Car Show in the U.S. Well, the results are in and the Best Car Show in the country, as chosen by popular vote, is Cruisin’ The Coast, a week-long celebration cruise which tours the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Gulfport to New Orleans. They say about 9,000 vehicles participate in the giant cruise that extends all along the Gulf of America on Hwy 90. It is often referred to as “America’s largest block party,” taking place each fall starting in early October. Multiple car shows are set up each day in 12 different cities from Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula. Rock bands and local car enthusiasts show up at each venue to view the incredible rides. This is the sixth year in a row that Cruisin’ The Coast has won the USA Today poll. It is just that popular. Click this link for a look at which shows made the Top 10 list for USA Today and how they ranked.
Most Popular Muscle Car
Last week we initiated our Most Popular Muscle Car poll to answer the question, “Which muscle car is the Best of All Time.” We want all muscle car fans to vote so that we get a broad survey group. That way we will find out once and for all which muscle car is the most popular. So far there is a three-way tie with Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and Dodge Challenger all tied with 12 percent of the vote each. If you haven’t voted yet, we need your input.
Click here to see our Most Popular Muscle Car poll and vote for your top choice. Find your favorite muscle car on the page and click the bubble. Then scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Vote box to submit your vote. We will publish the results right here in the newsletter next weekend.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1966 Chevelle SS L78
Ohio drag racing fans may know this car. It was raced locally for 12 years. You see it here still in its racing livery. This is a 1966 Chevelle SS L78 which has just been listed for sale by its private party owner from Louisville, Ohio. After being retired for some years because the engine dropped a valve in 1981, it was acquired by its current owner and brought back to life in 2012. He says it still has its EG-coded engine and a 4:10 KK-coded rear axle. According to the L78 Registry there were 3,099 L78 396/375 horsepower Chevelles produced that year. It also has a “correct” Muncie M-21 4-speed transmission. The seller says this car retains its original sheet metal and door panels. All of the glass is original. Although the body shows bumps and brusies, it represents a nice piece of racing history. The seller has the Protect-O-Plate and pictures of the car on the track from back in the day. Provenance is included.
Ricky Stenhouse’s 2017 Ford GT
NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., was the first owner of this Frozen White 2017 Ford GT. You will note that his car was No. 17 that year, and this GT is also serial number 00017 produced from the factory. Can you say provenance? It was born to be collectible, blending factory originality with collector-grade preservation. It has only 210 original miles. It is fully wrapped in PPF XPEL, and the dihedral doors lift upward over exposed carbon fiber body accents. Titanium lug nuts secure the 20” carbon fiber wheels with Michelin 245/35R20 in front and 325/30R20 in the rear. The wheels are highlighted by Orange brake calipers. A Titanium exhaust exits through dual Titanium outlets. The Launch Control interior is a stripped-down showcase of race-bred functionality. But the 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 producing 647 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque is for real. Click through to the ad page where you can tap on a video button to see a walk-around and hear it rev. Then take it for a virtual test drive.
Chevrolet Cameo Carrier
The 1950’s saw Chevrolet roll out its Task Force program for pickup trucks that would serve the American people. It was designed with something for everyone, from farmers and construction crews, to the growing population of suburban homeowners with agrarian needs. Here is a 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Apache Cameo Carrier Pickup which was designed for the latter. It is being offered for sale this week at the Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania. They say this Fleetside version underwent a frame off restoration in 2012. It is one of one of 1,405 3100 series trucks that came with the Cameo package in ’58. The Cameo was the top-of-the-line trim package considered the luxury edition of the Task Force series. You see it here in its Bombay White finish which has some imperfections as described in the ad description. You will want to view the photos of the 283 ci V8 engine compartment. The truck has been converted to 12-volt with a PerTronix electronic ignition. They say it drives out nice.
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1967 Chevy Malibu
Shown here in gorgeous Tuxedo Black paint is a 1967 Chevy Malibu which has been restored as an SS Tribute. It is being offered for sale this week at Southern Motors in Michigan. Dave can’t say it enough in the video, this car is really straight and the paint is spectacular considering it is a black car. With only about 83,000 miles on the car, he says it runs and performs strong. It has all the SS trim, Cooper Cobra tires, Rally wheels, dual chrome mirrors. The car actually has a 454 big block engine. Dave says it sounds like it has a Thumper cam. You be the judge. Click the video window above to review a walk-around inspection and hear it run.
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
Low Miles Camaro
Find a first generation V8 Camaro with low miles and you have something really special. That’s why we are featuring this 1967 Camaro for sale here from Garage Kept Motors in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They tell us that this Cream colored Camaro has only 22,184 miles showing on the odometer, and it comes with extensive ownership records, making it especially interesting for a collector. You will find a 327 ci V8 under the hood paired with an automatic transmission. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. Ewww! It starts up nice, like a new car. They say it drives and handles well, providing an enjoyable experience whether you are cruising or take it out for the weekend. Since ’67 was the first year for the Camaro, this car holds a special place in automotive history.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
2006 Pontiac GTO, Classic Auto Mall, PA, 23,342 actual miles
2000 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk SLP, MGM Classic Cars, IL, 24k miles
1996 Corvette Coupe, MGM Classic Cars, IL, 25,000 miles
1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA, 34k miles
1965 Corvette Convertible, Rare Rides, NC, 48k miles
1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, Streetside Charlotte, 22,629 actual miles
1976 Cadillac DeVille d’Elegance, Orlando Classic Cars, FL, 44k miles
2004 Chrysler Crossfire, Primo Classics Int’l, FL, 12,646 actual miles
2003 Ford Thunderbird, Streetside Ft Worth, 38,682 actual miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1981 Delorean DMC-12
There must be a lot of Deloreans tucked away in storage in the Beverly Hills area in Los Angeles, because Beverly Hills Car Club keeps coming up with nice ones to sell as collector cars there. Here is a 1981 Delorean DMC-12 exotic sports car with the stainless steel body. It is now being offered for sale at Beverly Hills Car Club, the famous collector car dealer in Los Angeles. This legendary Delorean only has 14,829 miles on the odometer. A real Hollywood icon, the much beloved sports car has a rear-mounted V6 engine, four-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, power windows, Turbine-style alloy wheels and it comes with a clean Carfax report. Although this project car is currently not running, it represents a very interesting opportunity because of the low miles.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1965 Mustang Convertible, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1995 Porsche 968 Cabriolet, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1955 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1958 Arnolt-Bristol Deluxe Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1941 Dodge WD-20, Unique Classic Cars, MN
1972 Jaguar XKE Series III V12, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1952 Aston-Martin DB2, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible, HaggleMe
1966 Chopped Dodge Charger, HaggleMe
1966 Oldsmobile 442, HaggleMe
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1955 Chevy 210 Custom
A Texas collector spent his time and money on perfecting the reimagined next generation of classic Tri-Fives. The result was this stunning 1955 Chevy 210 Custom. Take a look down the side and see what it takes to make a black sedan this straight. It is powered by a Gen 3 5.3 Liter Chevy performance engine with .498 lift. The body was dropped two inches with dual adjustable coil-overs front and rear, tubular A-arms and triangulated 4-link. It was mini-tubbed with a narrowed 9” rear end and 350 Posi. It has 4-wheel disc brakes and an EFI inspired fuel tank. You might consider it a work of art. He was asking $95,000 for this car up until this week. He just dropped the price to $70,000. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 Chevy Nova SS Pro Street | $84,772 | $62,000 |
| 1933 Chevrolet Master | $69,500 | $64,900 |
| 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air | $34,000 | $31,000 |
| 1947 Ford COE Flatbed | $19,500 | $14,000 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
Street Rods
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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.
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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
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Chevy Muscle
Camaro
Chevelle
Corvette
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.
Mercury Muscle Cars
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 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.
Convertibles
Replicas
Volkswagen
Race Cars
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
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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
426 Hemi Challenger Tribute
An absolutely gorgeous 1971 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi R/T Tribute is awaiting its new owner at MGM Classic Cars in Addison, Illinois. A real 426 Hemi V8 engine resides under the hood, they tell us. The 727 automatic transmission can handle the torque, and Ridler wheels and upgraded tires put all that power to the ground. They say the dual exhaust sounds amazing. The black interior has been redone. It has Wilwood power disc brakes. Looking through the photos you will have to admit … this would be a fun car to own.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1969 Yenko Camaro Tribute, Classical Gas Motors, TX
1970 Chevelle SS 454 Convertible Tribute, Streetside Nashville
1970 Camaro Z28 Tribute, Streetside Nashville
1977 Corvette Make Shark Tribute, Streetside Charlotte
1968 Camaro SS Convertible Tribute, Streetside Nashville
1968 Camaro RS/SS Tribute, HaggleMe
1971 Chevelle SS Tribute, Hanksters Hot Rods, FL
1969 Camaro Z/28 Tribute, Vanguard Motor Sales, MI
1968 Camaro RS/SS Convt Tribute, Streetside Charlotte
Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.
Deals of the Day
1974 Chevy Nova
This is a lotta’ car for the money. A 1974 Chevy Nova SS Tribute was listed for sale here this week. It is finished in a vibrant red exterior paint with black SS-style hood and trunk striping. The front valance has blacked-out grille and SS emblems. It is being offered for sale at Beverly Hills Car Club in Los Angeles. It is upgraded with mechanical components to make a more balanced driving experience, but still retains the classic muscle car look and stance. The 1974’s were the final year of the third-generation of Novas before they were redesigned, the final high-compression muscle cars of that era. This one not only has a V8 engine, but comes with an automatic transmission with B&M Quicksilver floor shifter, Edelbrock AVS carburetor and 15-inch Cragar S/S chrome wheels. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The asking price is $19,950. Now that is an affordable muscle car!
1967 Mustang Convertible
It is relatively unheard of to find a classic Mustang convertible for under $30,000 these days. At least not one as nice as this. Beverly Hills Car Club once again has listed an extremely desirable collector car for a deep discounted price. The black exterior paint emphasizes the long hood and clean design of this 1967 Mustang Convertible with a C-Code V8 engine. It has an automatic transmission, full length center console, bucket seats with rear bench seat, and 17-inch multi-spoke wheels. The 1967 model year is especially significant, marking the first major redesign of the Mustang with a wider body to accommodate larger engines and improved performance. Beverly Hills Car Club tells us it is a running and driving example. But it will need some TLC to make it road worthy again. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. The price reflects the opportunity to own a classic Mustang convertible at a good price point. You can have it inspected before you buy.
1965 Sunbeam Alpine Roadster
A Glen Green Sunbeam Alpine Roadster was listed for sale this week at the Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania. These cars were great for weekend cruising, but we used to see them at the track as well. They were fast, with the 1.7-liter four cylinder capable of 0-60 mph in under 13 seconds. This 1965 Sunbeam Alpine Roadster has the iconic Sunbeam design with the prominent tailfins. This one would be considered driver quality, not a show piece. The interior is designed as a British sports car should be with driver focused equipement and a wood trim steering wheel. Under the hood you will find a 1725 cc 4-cylinder engine rated at 99 horsepower and fueled by way of two SU carburetors, then mated to a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle and 3.70 gears. Note the factory headers. They say it runs out nice on a test track. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. The asking price is $19,900.
1984 Fiero Indy Pace Car
When Pontiac came out with the Fiero sports car in 1984, they made sure that this little two-seater sports car would pace the Indinapolis 500 Mile race that year. The 1984 Pontiac Fiero Indy Pace Car edition became the first mid-engine car to pace the 500-mile race since a Stoddard-Dayton paced it in 1914, 70 years later. Pontiac made 2,000 Fiero Pace Car replicas to honor the event. They were all white with grey lower body sections and a grey and red interior. They were also outfitted with the ’85 GT aero body and new front fascia, making them truly unique for ’84. This rare Fiero Indy Pace Car is being offered for sale by Cruisin Classics out of Ohio. They say it comes with a 4-speed and currently has only 15,175 actual miles. Oh, yes, it was born to be collectible. They say it is in driver quality condition, with a pop-up removable glass sunroof with storage under the hood. The actual Pace Cars for the Indianpolis 500 had a periscope style air intake which was located over the roof. This replica has a reproduction of that air intake. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. The price is $16,995. Now that is a collector car you can afford.
1971 Jensen Interceptor MK II
Beverly Hills Car Club has come up with yet another great price on a 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mk II classic sports car. It is a rare fastback model. The British import Mark II is a Vignale-designed fastback version with a wraparound glass tailgate. It is equipped with an automatic transmission, powerful V8 engine, four-wheel disc brakes, Jaeger instrumentation and 15-inch Rostyle wheels. You will note that it features air conditioning, front bucket seats, rear 2+2 seating, a full length console and door pockets. This rarely seen fastback edition designed by Vignale was actually coachbuilt in Italy and then shipped to Great Britain for final assembly. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. The asking price is $19,950.
2002 Mazda Miata
A private party seller from Bangor, Maine is offering his Blazing Yellow Mica 2002 Mazda Miata Special Edition for sale this week. This is a 6-speed with a black leather interior in what he describes as “excellent condition.” There are dealer service records to prove it. He says it has been well maintaine and driven just an average of 4,100 miles a year. It has recently benefitted from a new timing belt kit, neutral safety solenoid, backup light switch, and a four-wheel alignment. He says that all the recommended maintenance was performed by a Mazda dealer. He says the alloy wheels are wrapped in new tires, and the car has recently undergone the new state inspection which includes checking the brakes, exhaust, lights, steering and a 100-point inspection. There are power options as well as an AM/FM CD 200-watt Bose sound system. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is $12,900.
1986 Camaro RS Z28
Here is just what the Millenial collector has been looking for. It is a red 1986 Camaro RS Z28 With Tune Port Injection on a 305 ci V8 engine. The optional equipment includes T-Tops. It is being offered for sale by HaggleMe, an internet broker that helps internet challenged Baby Boomers sell their cars. This one might be especially collectible for the Millenials who remember the sports car they grew up with. They say the interior and engine compartment are in need of a cleanup, and the ad copy states that there is no rust at all on this car. What is new on the car? They say it has new tires, brakes, exhaust and air conditioning. How collectible will these cars be in the future? Ask a Millenial. This one will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is $19,500.
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:
| 1964 VW Beetle | $12,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1968 Ford LTD Brougham | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale | $16,995 | Ft Worth, TX |
| 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL | $14,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT | $13,900 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | $13,900 | Rowley, MA |
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL | $13,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur II | $18,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1993 Corvette Ruby Convertible | $16,500 | |
| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1989 Pontiac Firebird | $19,900 | Mankato, MN |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 2006 Chrysler Crossfire | $6,000 | Flushing, MI |
| 1959 Edsel Ranger | $9,995 | Statesville, NC |
| 1948 Crosley Station Wagon | $8,900 | |
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | $5,950 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2007 Porsche Boxster | $7,900 | Rowley, MA |
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type R | $8,094 | Addison, IL |
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About a week ago a New Jersey collector sent in his advertisement through regular mail and we scanned his photos and put his ad online. Already this week he filled out our online SOLD form to notify us that he had SOLD his 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS through his Cars-On-Line ad. “Excellent service … and you did a great job scanning my photos,” he told us. It’s funny. It took longer for the Post Office to deliver that ad to our office than it took for him to sell the car.
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