Hot August Nights

We’re just back from one of our favorite car shows in the country. Bob Boberg, our photo journalist from eClassicAutos.com has captured all the action at the big Hot August Nights car show at his web page. Wait till you see all the fun we had here earlier this month in the Reno-Sparks area. Click here to review Bob’s story on the show with tons of photos, videos and awards info. They say there were six thousand classic cars cruising the streets and displayed at the major casinos all over the area. Each evening all the cars join a giant cruise through Reno and Sparks with thousands of spectators gathered to watch. The car culture lives on in Reno.

1974 Trans Am Super Duty

At the end of the muscle car era there stood just one Pony car that you could still get from the factory with a big bore engine, the mighty Trans Am Super Duty. This week Carolina Muscle Cars just listed a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455. As often happens this one comes with just 18,147 miles recorded on the odometer. That big engine was so thirsty that it was reserved for weekend drives and preservation all these years. CMC tells us this Buccaneer Red Trans Am is “one of the finest original Super Duties in the country.” They say it is a highly original, unrestored example, and it is well optioned with power front disc brakes, air conditioning, dual color-keyed sport mirrors, 8-track player, bucket seats with console, Formula steering wheel on a tilt column and dual exhaust with chrome tips. Experts believed this engine put out close to 400 horsepower, although it was factory rated at only 290 hp for insurance purposes. This is a blue chip investment car for the ages.

Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Ferrari historian, Marcel Massini, documented this 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso as having been ordered as a European-spec Lusso, the 101^st one built out of 350 over a two-year period, 1963-1964. To say it is rare is quite an understatement. Everything about it is rare. The color is the seldom-seen black over black combination. Massini says it retains its original engine and comes with handbooks, tool roll and the Massini report. This car was brought to the U.S. in 1964 where it was owned by some great car collectors here. Today this legendary Ferrari is being offered for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars in New York. Sporting coachwork by Scaglietti, they say it is currently a well-kept driver quality car that allows its owner to enjoy the mechanical purity and refined road manners of a Lusso.

One of the oldest and most respected car shows in the country is the Fall Carlisle Car Show and Swap Meet in historic old Carlisle, Pennsylvania. During this great show the Carlisle Events people put on the Fall Carlisle Auction, October 2-3, 2025, at the Carlisle Expo Center across the street from the Fairgrounds. This premier event always draws interesting classic cars, muscle cars and collector trucks from all over the Eastern seaboard. We would like to remind our readers that Carlisle is still offering its FREE UNLESS SOLD GUARANTEE for sellers who want to consign their vehicle for the fall auction. Click here to read more.

New cars are showing up in their auction inventory each week. Here are just a few to whet your whistle.

Hot Rods and More

If you are looking for a high end street rod to add to your collection, you’ll want to peruse the inventory which will be crossing the auction block at the upcoming Fall Carlisle Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania next month. Built on a custom chassis, this 1941 Willys Coupe was assembled in 2006 with modern day items that make it a dream to drive. It has Vintage Air, VR3 Backup camera, clear shift indicator, cruise control, an Edelbrock Pro-Flo Fuel Injection calibration module and red neon lights. With two-tone silver and black paint, it also sports all the essential street rod items, such as a 350 bored and stroked to 383, aluminum heads, intake and headers, power steering and power brakes, front and rear disc brakes, and tilt wheel. This Florida car is coming up for sale at the auction, October 2-3, during the Fall Carlisle Car Show at the Carlisle Expo Center.

1928 Studebaker President

What many of us go to Carlisle for is to look for vintage cars like this 1928 Studebaker President Sedan Touring car. What an historic find! This classic car will be a charity auction to raise money for the AACA Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The President was the premier luxury model in the Studebaker lineup. It featured a straight 8 cylinder engine which broke the land-speed records of the day. It was thought to be America’s answer to the Rolls-Royce back then as a top tier luxury car. The Carlisle people tell us it runs and drives well with its 313 cubic inch inline 8. Here is a chance to help support the hobby and acquire one of the finest cars of its time.

1967 Corvette 427 Convertible

When the Millers started the Carlisle Car Show and Auction back in the early 1970’s, Chip Miller was a passionate Corvette collector. So you know his connection brings a multitude of quality classic Corvettes to the Carlisle Auction every year. This 1967 Corvette 427/400 Convertible is a great example. It will be Lot # 181.1 at the Fall Carlisle Auction, October 2-3, 2025 at the Carlisle Expo Center. The gorgeous maroon big block Corvette is said to be numbers matching and comes with the original tank sheet, bill of sale from ’67, original Protect-O-Plate, original order page, original Corvette owner ID card and original motor. It has won the Triple Diamond Award with a Bloomington Gold and NCRS Top Flight and MCACN Gold Concours Award.

Click here to see more of the inventory to be sold at the upcoming Fall Carlisle Auction in Pennsylvania, October 2-3, 2025.

1967 Chevelle SS 396

Ross gives us a real close up look at his 1967 Chevelle SS 396, a real deal Super Sport. He says it is period correct with a Muncie 4-speed and has received a recent body-up restoration. Notice he talks about how it is rust free and has original body panels. The Victory Red color is basecoat/clearcoat, sanded and wheeled smooth “slick as glass.” Click the video window above to see the new weather stripping and window felts, original window stainless moldings, new correct bowtie side view mirrors, new door handles, hood louvers, hood molding and fender eye brow moldings, grille and headlight bezels. There was a lot of work put into this beautiful Chevelle SS.

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1986 Pontiac Fiero SE

For the second week in a row we have a fresh listing on a Pontiac Fiero with very low original miles. This 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE will be a featured car at the Fall Carlisle Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, October 2-3, 2025. They tell us it is believed to have just 11k miles although the title will read “exempt.” It has the same V6 engine you find in the GT cars. They describe the condition as “pristine” and use the words “showroom condition” in the description. They say everything works properly and it comes fully documented.

Here are more recent Low Miles additions:

1962 Ford Galaxie 500, Classic Car Deals, 28k miles showing

2003 Ford Crown Victoria, Cody’s Classic Cars, WI, 16,396 miles showing

1975 Plymouth Fury, Cody’s Classic Cars, WI, showing 17,536 miles

2003 Corvette 50th Anniv Convt, Streetside Nashville, 42k actual miles

1999 Corvette Coupe, Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta, 32k miles

You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.

1934 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux

Here is a pretty amazing opportunity for a collector/restorer with the skill to bring it back to “like new.” This is a real 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux in need of recommissioning. It was just posted for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars out of Astoria, New York. Among collectors, the Bugatti Type 57 is considered a masterpiece of automotive design. The Bugatti chassis was ordered and shipped to Paris for its Ventoux style coachwork. Its known ownership history includes some of the world’s top collectors. Read more on the ad page.

The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:

1967 Corvette Coupe from Darlington, PA

1960 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon, Carbuffs, CA

1938 Oldsmobile Coupe, Haggle Me

1939 Plymouth 5-Window, Unique Classic Cars, MN

Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.

1960 Corvette Convertible

By 1960, Chevrolet had incorporated a new sway bar into the Corvette’s design which significantly improved the car’s handling and stability. The fiberglass bodied 1960 Corvette Convertible was the last year for the dual headlight look and the toothy grille in the front valance. The Roman red finish with white coves was very popular for its day. It has a 283 ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and a 4-speed transmission. A Connecticut collector has just dropped his price on this classic Corvette. He was asking $79,500, but just reduced his price to $74,900.

Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:

Street Rods

Chevrolet Sedan Street Rod

1936 Chevrolet Sedan Street Rod…

Chevrolet Custom

PRICE REDUCED – 1936 Chevrolet…

See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.

Find more in the Off Road Section on Cars On Line.com. There’s even more on the New Listings page!

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.

Fresh ads appear first on the New Listings page.

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.

Plymouth

Plymouth Road Runner

PRICE REDUCED – 1974 Plymouth Road…

Plymouth Road Runner Conv.

1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Convertible. WOW Coming…

Plymouth GTX Convertible

1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible for sale.…

See all the fresh ads on the New Listings page.

Chevelle

Chevrolet El Camino

1966 Chevrolet El Camino instantly recognizable…

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.

Pontiac Muscle Cars

Pontiac GTO Convertible

1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible Tribute has received…

Check the Pontiac Performace Section for more. See all the fresh ads listed on the New Listings page.

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.

Late Model Sports Cars

Porsche Boxster

1998 Porsche Boxster for sale, When…

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

Chevy Styleline Custom

1952 Chevy Styleline for sale. Custom…

Chevrolet C10 LS3

1981 Chevrolet C10 LS3 Restomod for…

Chevrolet 3100 Apache

1959 3100 Chevrolet Apache short-bed pickup…

You’ll see more for sale in the Customs Section and on the New Listings page.

You’ll see more for sale in the Pro Street Section, or on the Cars On Line New Listings page.

Classic Pickups

GMC

1986 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 4×4 Long Bed…

See more for sale in the Truck Section or watch for fresh listings on the New Listings page.

Late Model Luxury Cars

Mercedes-Benz E50

2014 MERCEDES Benz E350 4-MATIC SPORT ORIGINAL…

See more great deals in the Luxury Section or on the New Listings page.

See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.

The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:

1966 Dodge Coronet, Streetside Nashville, Hemi Tribute

1969 Camaro, Hanksters Hot Rods, FL, RS/SS styling

1967 Chevelle, American AT Classics, FL, SS tribute

1969 Camaro, Streetside Nashville, SS 454 tribute

1968 Camaro Convertible, Streetside Nashville, RS tribute

1969 Chevrolet Nova, Streetside Nashville, SS tribute

1967 Camaro Convertible, Streetside Atlanta, SS 350 tribute

1970 Chevelle Malibu, Classic Auto Mall, SS 396 tribute

Make sure you watch our New Listings page for daily updates. There’s even more in the Muscle Car Section.

1968 El Camino SS 396

Carbuffs out of California shared this with our readers this week. It is a 1968 Chevy El Camino SS 396 which was just listed for sale. The price point is very interesting for a true big block car. It was owned by a California senior citizen and is wearing its original California black plates. The paint is old with imperfections as stated in the ad copy. The 396 is NOM but they say it runs great. The Turbo 400 automatic transmission with a mild shift kit shifts well, and the working factory A/C has been converted to R134 freon. Carbuffs reports a clean interior with factory gauges and tachometer installed. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. The asking price is $27,900. Hurry!

1954 Riley RME

Don’t let this amazing offer get away! Garage Kept Motors out of Grand Rapids, Michigan is advertising a rare 1954 Riley RME saloon for sale. The RM series of Riley was a British built sedan that was manufactured under the Riley brand until it was bought out by British Motor Corporation (BMC). The RME was an upgraded offering by Riley as a successor to the RMA series it produced earlier. This ’54 was owned by a collector for 43 years and has become available for sale. It comes with a history of maintenance and having undergone a “tasteful restoration.” Its 4 cylinder engine is known for durability and smooth operation. It was rebuilt at 78k miles, It is currently showing 82k miles. Garage Kept Motors tells us it has been carefully maintained. What is most significant about this sale however is the price. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday (if it lasts that long.) They are only asking $9,900.

1956 Ford F100

We think this may be the real “sleeper” deal of the week. A 1956 Ford F100 Pickup has been listed for sale at the Classic Auto Mall in Pennsylvania. It is in what might be called “driver quality” condition, according to the experts at Classic Auto Mall. They say it runs well and tracks straight. Some updates and modern wheels and tires make it ride better than when it was new. It has a 272ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and a C4 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the Dana 44 with 3.92 gears in back. Headers are present for better performance and sound. The dual exhaust flows to turbo mufflers. A leaf spring suspension makes the ride smooth, and stopping power comes from front disc brakes. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday. Their asking price is $19,500.

1956 Ford Thunderbird

We often say, “If you find a first generation Ford T-Bird for under $30,000 … buy it.” That is still true today. And here is one of the best we’ve seen in that price range. It is a Coral colored 1956 Ford Thunderbird with a white convertible top. This Thunderbird is equipped with the newly optional 312 cubic inch V-8 producing 225 horsepower with a 3-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. This was also the first year for the 12-volt electrical system. A look at the photos will tell you that the engine bay has a dress up kit, including the chrome air cleaner, chrome oil breather cap and finned aluminum Thunderbird logo valve covers. It is upgraded with front disc brakes. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $28,995.

1929 Shay Model A

There was a time when we would get one of these Shay Model A replicas in our listings every week. And they would always sell fast. That is how popular they are. With a good reputation for authenticity, this 1929 Shay Model A Roadster was possibly sold through a Ford dealership. Ford sold them at select dealerships from 1979 through 1982. The replica has a 4.3 liter Ford Pinto engine with a 4-speed manual transmission. They say it has 7k miles on it. In the photos you will notice it has dual side mounted tires, a rumble seat and black top. It is being offered for sale through Haggle Me, an internet broker. They say it has good paint, a good interior and good tires. They also note that it benefits from a new exhaust, new solenoid starter and new ignition. They say it “runs and drives great.” It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday next week. Their asking price is $18,900.

1954 Nash Metropolitan

1954 was the first year in which you could buy a Nash Metropolitan at your local Nash or Hudson dealer. Although you could buy them in the U.S. these cars were actually manufactured in England by the Austin Motor Company at their plant in Longbridge, Birmingham. This first year 1954 Nash Metropolitan has a 1500 cc four-cylinder engine upgrade from the original. It is paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. The distinctive green exterior paint amplifies its curved design, while chrome brightwork adds period-correct flair to its compact proportions. Steel wheels with dog dish center caps give it an authentic 1950s appearance. The lighting has been updated. It will be our DEAL of the DAY later next week. Their asking price is $12,995.

1989 Lincoln Town Car

My family always bought used Cadillacs or Lincolns because they usually were the best maintained vehicles on the used car market. People took better care of them. Here is a good example. A 1989 Lincoln Town Car was just listed in the Cars-On-Line Lincoln Section online. This is the top-of-the-line “Signature” edition. It was the last year for the long, squared off look. It had electronics which were advanced for its time, such as digital displays and a CD player option. Of course, it had leather and wood trim. And there was so much room inside it you could throw a party. This one has 109,000 miles. Take a look at the photos. Doesn’t it look great. Luxurious and comfortable, it will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. The price is just $7,200.

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:

The Cars-On-Line Newsletter September 5 2025 features vehicles here based on their listed price. We are not endorsing these vehicles. We have not inspected or appraised any of the above vehicles. We are only pointing out that these vehicles are priced at a discount to the market. When you buy from a private party the purchase is always “as is” and “where is.” There is no warranty implied or given on any of these cars by Cars On Line. It is your responsibility as the buyer to protect yourself from misrepresentation of any car advertised. We strongly recommend having a vehicle inspected as one precaution before you buy. Click here to purchase a detailed vehicle inspection.

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Joseph from Massachusetts notified us that he had SOLD his 1968 Plymouth Barracuda S thru his Cars-On-Line ad. “The service worked really well and I was able to get the vehicle sold in a short amount of time.”

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