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Mopar’s AAR ‘Cuda
The 1970 Plymouth AAR ’Cuda was a short‑run variant of Plymouth’s Barracuda created to homologate the E-body in the SCCA’s 5.0‑liter Trans‑Am Racing series with Dan Gurney’s All American Racers (hence “AAR”). Built only in March–April 1970, it combined a unique 340 cu in “Six Barrel” (triple Holley two‑barrels) small‑block rated at 290 hp, a fiberglass fresh‑air hood, side‑exit exhaust ahead of the rear wheels, stiffened suspension, quick‑ratio steering, and staggered tire sizes (E60‑15 front, G60‑15 rear) on Rallye wheels. Distinctive matte‑black graphics, a ducktail spoiler, and no chrome brightwork telegraphed its race pedigree, while the street cars echoed the T/A car’s look even though the actual Trans‑Am racers used destroked 305s and mechanical fuel injection. With roughly 2,700 produced and only for a single model year, the AAR ’Cuda is one of the most collectible E‑body Mopars. They are hard to find in today’s collector car market.
This week an In-Violet 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda was listed for sale by Ideal Classic Cars in Venice, Florida. It is a correct A833 4-speed car with the correct 340 ci and Six Pack. The Sure-Grip out back and fiberglass Fresh Air hood with hood pins up front delineate it from the rest of the Barracudas from 1970. The side exit exhaust and front and rear spoilers let everyone know this car was race ready right from the factory. The black strobe stripe is the final defining element that makes it AAR.
Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it rumble. Then look at the photos on the ad page. Beautifully restored and detailed, it looks good from every angle.
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Classic Car News This Week
Pontiac Nationals
It’s 1977 all over again when Tim Phillips and his Bandit Trans Am perform a live re-enactment of the Smokey and the Bandit movie on site at the 35th Annual Pontiac Nationals this coming week, July 17-19, 2026 at the Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The show is called Eastbound and Down, The Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute. Sponsored by Ames Performance, the Pontiac Nationals is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Pontiac. There will be three big days of drag racing, a judged car show on Saturday and Pontiacs On Parade on Saturday & Sunday. They say there will be a huge Swap Meet and Car Corral as well. Mr. Pontiac, Arnie Beswick will be on hand in person. There will also be a Nostalgia Super Stocks exhibition and a display of ScottRod’s Gassers. This is the premier Pontiac event of its kind. It is the one Cars-On-Line really enjoys.
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.
GAA Classic Auction
The weekend after next, COL will be at the GAA Classic Summer Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina, July 23-25, 2026. Our newsletter readers have been reading our previews here in the newsletter for the last few weeks. It will be interesting to see what cars are selling for here this summer. There will be a lot of “blue collar” muscle cars and 1950’s classics going through the sale. Click here to view their auction inventory. It should be a good barometer of where collector car prices are trending. Up till now prices have been trending down this year. There may be some bargains to be had. As always, we will publish a link to the live auction here in the newsletter. COL will host a Facebook party so our readers can comment on the collector vehicles as they cross the auction block. Watch for the auction links here in the newsletter.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda
This may be the “sleeper” Mopar listing of the week. When Chrysler decided to drop a big block 440 engine into an A-body Barracuda in 1969, they created a brute force factory street machine that would go down in history. This 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda is based on the Formula S fastback, and they designated it as an M Code. It’s dominant feature was the 440 with a single four-barrel rated at 375 horsepower engaging a heavy duty 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission spinning an 8 ¾ rear end with Sure Grip. It had upgraded cooling and suspension. This Mopar muscle car has gone through a concours rotissorie restoration with restored original parts or NOS parts. It is one of only 303 produced by Chrysler. They estimated that there are only about 70 left in existence. There are only 100 test and tune miles on this one since the restoration.
Intermeccanica Italia Spyder
Frank Reisner’s Construzione Automobili Intermeccanica endeavered to produce a boutique GT touring car called the Intermeccanica Italia. They were produced from 1967 till 1973. Here is a first-year edition 1967 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder being offered for sale this week at The Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. They figure only 28 examples were produced that first year. The racing red finish resembles Ferrari’s Rosso Corsa, with a black convertible top. It was a real experiment in using an all-steel body over a tubular steel chassis. It has a 4-speed and Jaeger instruments, Hurst shift knob, and an original leather steering wheel with beautiful patina. The Throttlestop tells us it only has 22,319 original miles, and presents as a well-preserved early production example. Upgrades include Wilwood brakes.
Auctions
We are so impressed with the auction inventory for the upcoming GAA Classic Summer Auction, July 23-25, 2026. Wait till you see what you can buy at their summer auction at the Pallace in Greensboro, North Carolina.. Cars-On-Line.com loves this auction because it gives us an opportunity to see more than 700 high quality collector cars and trucks all in one place.With such a large selection, it gives us a good understanding of the current trends in collector car prices as these cars sell. Classic car dealers and the general public are all welcome to register to bid at this live auction event. We consider it a good barometer of the health of the market in general. Here are a few of the sales we will be watching next month when the GAA Classic Auction once again captures the attention of collectors all over the world.
1969 Mustang Boss 429
One of the star cars for the upcoming GAA Classic Summer Auction in Greensboro is this 1969 Mustang Boss 429 muscle car, a truly rare Wimbeldon White with the interior Décor package and equipped with the optional front air spoiler. Talk about documentation … this one comes with the original window sticker, build sheet, original manuals, restoration photos, and Deluxe Marti Report. History records that only 850 Boss 429 Mustangs were built in 1969. The concours grade restoration on this one was done by Drew Alcazar in 2017 and 2018. It has the NASCAR Ford 429 Semi-Hemispherical engine and a close-ratio 4-speed transmission. Click here to review a walk-around video and hear it run. See dozens of detailed photos on the ad page.
Camaro Indy Pace Car
Classic Camaros are so cherished that you do not see them for sale on the open market as much as you used to. Here is one of the most desirable Camaros, a 1969 Camaro Indy Pace Car Convertible dealer car that comes from a private collection. It is a true Z-11 RS/SS convertible with the orange houndstooth interior, a special look only for the Pace Car that year. Only 15 percent of the Indy Pace Car dealer editions came with a 4-speed, console and gauges. It has the Deluxe interior package with Deluxe seat belts, power disc brakes and power steering. It has the small block Chevrolet 350 engine and a cowl hood. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. What will you bid on this Pace Car?
Panther Pink T/A Challenger
T/A Challengers and AAR Cudas are hot right now. Every Mopar fan wants one. These are the limited edition cars which were homologated for SCCA racing in 1970. So here is your opportunity to acquire one at a competitive auction. A desirable Panther Pink 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A will be crossing the auction block at the GAA Classic Summer Auction, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Click the link to read through the documentation on this one. They say it has a matching numbers 340 with a Six Pack. It has the factory Edelbrock intake with 3 Holley carbs. Inside you’ll find Rallye gauges with a console and slapstick shifter, a wood steering wheel and remote driver’s mirror. Click here to watch a walk-aournd video and hear it run. What a find!
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. Check our Facebook page for updates as promo videos will be featured during the coming week. .
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1969 Chevelle SS 396
Southern Motors has another great muscle car for sale this week. They did a walk-around video inspection on it for our readers to view. Click the video window above to watch as Dave shows us this gorgeous 1969 Chevelle SS 396 in factory Code 10 Tuxedo black. The car came out of North Carolina with a beatiful straight body. Watch as he shows you how straight this car is along the side panels. He says it drives as good as it looks. Everything works. No knitpicking here. It even has a power rear antenna. This is not a matching numbers 396, but he says the engine is “era correct.” It has front disc brakes, Flowmaster exhaust and real nice wheels. Wow! This car is nice. It has front and rear sway bars, so you can imagine how it handles. Shall we take it for a ride?
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
2002 Corvette Z06
Every once in a while you come across a car that has been so well preserved that it has almost no miles one it. Here is a 2002 Corvette Z06 that defies the imagination. It is being offered for sale at Connors Motorcar Company in Pennsylvania this week. They tell us it was meticulously maintained and stored in climate controlled conditions. This Corvette was destined to be collectible from day one beccause it has a rare combination of red paint with a red and black leather interior. If you want the “best of the best” in Corvettes, here is your huckleberry. Of course, the Z06 package is what seals the deal on this Corvette. It has the all aluminum 5.7 liter LS6 producing 405 horsepower with a 6-speed manual transmission. Win, win, win.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
2005 Ford Thunderbird, Streetside Nashville, 37,033 actual miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1958 Triumph TR3 Roadster
Here is a Signal Red 1958 Triumph TR3 Roadster that may be the project car you’ve been looking for. It was in long term storage and will need to be carefully brought back to road worthy condition. It looks like a good subject to bring back to life. Although it looks pretty solid, you should check the sheet metal for filler. The interior takes a good picture, pretty clean looking. Inspect the condition of the dash and the undercarriage. These TR3’s are very desirable two-seater sports cars. It has a 1,991cc inline-four engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and dual SU carburetors fitted with mesh-style pancake air cleaners. The TR3 was the first sports car to have front disc brakes which greatly improved handling and performance.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1977 Ferrari 308GTB, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1963 Chevrolet Impala, Haggle Me
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL, Beverly Hills Car Cllub, CA
1959 Jaguar XK150 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1965 Porsche 356C Coupe, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1955 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1958 Corvette Roadster
When this Silver Blue 1958 Corvette Roadster was listed by a collector from Canada, he said it has basically zero miles since the restoration. This is a frame off restoration with a 4-speed manual transmission and the 283 ci V8 with factory chrome wheels, caps and spinners. The restoration was done with the body off the frame at Joey’s Place. It has the Wonderbar radio, The owner had it appraised at over $270,000 in Canadian currency. He says it is meticulously maintained and always moved by trailer only. Although he originally listed it for $209,900, just this week he dropped the price to $194,900 in Canadian currency. As of this afternoon that would convert to $137,665 in U.S. currency.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk | $59,500 | $52,000 |
| 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle | $39,000 | $36,500 |
| 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe | $32,500 | $25,000 |
| 1983 Kawasaki KZ1000 Chopper | $8,000 | $4,500 |
| 1969 VW Kelmark GT | $15,000 | $12,000 |
| 1955 Plymouth Savoy | $11,900 | $9,700 |
Pro Touring and Resto Mods
Street Rods
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Rock n Roll 50’s
Haulers
Off Road, 4x4s, and Jeeps
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Future Collectibles
Corvettes
Specialty SUVs
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
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
Camaro
Chevelle
Corvette
Nova
Find more on the New Listings page of our website.
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.
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
Pro Street
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
1968 SS Hemi Dart
Mopar seems to be our overriding theme this week. It is no surprise that a very authentic recreation of a 1968 Dodge Dart Super Stock Hemi car was listed for sale. They say it was built by Greg Fernald, reknown as the founder of SS/AFX in Scottsdale, Arizona. He used a 426 Hemi stroked out to 472 ci and built with the “best of everything,” including heads, block, crank, rods, pistons, comp roller cam and a period correct cross-ram manifold with Holley 4235 and 4236 carburetors. It even has a race built manual reverse valve body 727 Torqueflite with Hurst Super Shifts. The suspension is period correct. A battery is mounted in the trunk. Even the interior is correct to the SS Hemi Darts, with A100 van seats, rollbar and 3-point shoulder harnass. Of course, the car is painted Plum Crazy Purple and has Vintage Air (because it is an Arizona car.) You said you wanted an authentic ride?
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Convertible Tribute, Streetside Phoenix
1967 Camaro SS 454 Tribute, Streetside Atlanta
1968 Camaro SS Tribute, Streetside Atlanta
1968 Camaro SS Tribute, Streetside Nashville
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute, PJ’s Auto World, FL
1969 Camaro RS/SS Tribute, Super Sport Classics, FL
1969 Camaro SS Convertible Tribute, Super Sport Classics, FL
1968 Camaro SS Tribute, Super Sport Classics, FL
1969 Camaro Z/28 Tribute, Streetside Phoenix
1969 Camaro SS 427 Tribute, Streetside Phoenix
Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.
Deals of the Day
1967 Buick Skylark Convt
Buick’s Gran Sport muscle cars were all based on their Skylark platform. Here is a 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible which was just listed at a very interesting price point. It was the beginning of an era for Buick muscle cars. It is being offered for sale by Classic Car Deals for their client in Washington State. They say it has been exceptionally preserved with the 300 ci Buick V8 engine and a 2-speed Super Turbine automatic transmission. They report that it runs and drives beautifully and has been kept original. They say it has always been garage kept. So they state: “No rust. No hidden bondo. No craks. No peeling paint. No surprises.” Although it is in “daily driver” type condition, they say it has one repaint done very well. You might want to have it inspected before you buy in order to confirm its condition. But hurry! It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. Their asking price is only $27,895.
1937 Ford Deluxe Fordor
If you have been looking for the right entry point into the collector car market, here is an important opportunity to consider. This 1937 Ford Deluxe Fordor Slantback Sedan was just listed for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club in California. It has the popular Ford Flathead V8 with a floor shifted 3-speed manual transmission. The car looks great in the photos. However, it was forgotten in storage and is not currently running. It has just come out of long-term ownership. The Garnet Maroon finish looks good in the photos, and the photos complement the gray and maroon cloth interior. It has suicide doors in the rear and chrome accents all around. The teardrop headlight feature was very popular among Ford buyers back then. It has Waltham instruments and 16-inch artillery wheels. This historic Ford will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday. Their asking price is only $15,750.
1952 Ford F1 Pickup
A collector from Wisconsin has just listed his 1952 Ford F1 Pickup for sale this week. It has been mildly customized with a 305 Chevy small block engine, air conditioning, heat, four-wheel disc brakes, power steering and a 700R4 overdrive transmission. The flatbed pickup is “stylin” with Centerline wheels. The seller says it is not a “perfect truck” but notes that it runs real well. It now has a stereo system, tachometer and GPS gauges. He has quite a bit invested in the truck with receipts for the work done. The cab looks pretty clean and you will note the updates. Have it inspected so you can see more photos and get an independent third-party opinion of the truck. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday next week. His asking price is $13,900.
1967 Triumph Spitfire
A British Racing Green 1967 Triumph Spitfire Roadster was listed for sale yesterday at a great price point. It was posted by Classic Car Deals for their client who resides in Utah state. The Spitfire is powered by a 1.3 liter inline 4 cylinder engine paired with a manual transmission. They say it runs and drives well, and is ready for weekend cruising. The Spitfire was produced from 1962 through 1980. They figure about half-a-million units were produced altogether. This one would be considered a Mark 3 with better performance and styling updates to meet U.S. regulations. Parts are available for these cars today, and they are considered easy to work on. The name was adopted from WWII Spitfire marine fighter planes. Triumph Motor Company was a part of British Leyland. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. The price is $12,995.
1972 Lincoln Continental
Classic Car Deals also listed this 1972 Lincoln Continental classic luxury car for sale for their client in Colorado. The 4-door sedan is finished in Dark Brown metallic paint with a luxurious beige cloth interior and burled walnut trim. See the photos at the ad page. It has the big 460 ci V8 engine and they say it still shows only 33,188 original miles. The miles could be verified by the beautifully maintained interior. They say the luxury cruiser still delivers a smooth ride and has an unmistakable present wherever it goes. You might have it inspected to see how the vacuum operated headlights work and the condition of all the power accessories on this regal cruiser. They state that the top end of the 460 has been refreshed with new pushrods and valve springs, and it has a rebuilt carburetor, timing chain, timing cover and gasket. It also has a new fuel pump and fuel tank. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. Their asking price is $15,495. That is a lotta’ car for the money, don’t you think?
1975 Chevy El Camino
If the idea of a half-car, half-truck motor vehicle is unusual enough to begin with, consider this 1975 Chevrolet El Camino which was taken to another level. Not satisfied with the performance part of the El Camino a custom builder decided to build a healthy 350 ci V8 engine and backed it with the appropriate automatic transmission and a desirable 3.55 Posi rear end. The Air Ride suspension adds a whole new dimension to this street cruiser, which remains low till you go. The 20-inch Foose wheels give it a pro touring look while the black cowl hood and clean body lines give it a muscular stance. Click here to watch a walk-around video so you can take in all the custom stylings on this car / truck. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The asking price is only $14,900. Again, that is a lotta’ car for the money, right?
1978 Dodge Magnum XE
For decades Detroit had been trying to find the right blend of performance and luxury in their big American cruisers. In 1978 we really thought Chrysler had perfected the idea when they came out with the 1978 Dodge Magnum XE. Little did we know that the world would change and big cars would be dinasaurs soon after. The Magnum XE would be Dodge’s last rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe. The Magnum replaced the Charger in NASCAR competition for Dodge. The white 1978 Dodge Magnum XE you see here is being offered for sale by Classical Gas Motors, an internet broker selling this luxury muscle car for their client. With 57,592 miles on the odometer, it comes pretty loaded having power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, power windows, a power seat, cruise control and more. Click here to watch a walk-around video and hear it run. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is only $13,500.
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:
| 1940 Buick Limited Model 81 | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate | $18,995 | Nashville, TN |
| 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T | $11,995 | Utah |
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT | $19,900 | Holland, MI |
| 2008 Saturn Sky Redline | $18,500 | Lillington, NC |
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL | $13,995 | Elkhart, IN |
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL | $14,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | $16,900 | Clearwater, FL |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC | $8,500 | Huntsville, UT |
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