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Benchmark BelAir
The 1955 Chevrolet was a benchmark design that changed the way average U.S. citizens went about their daily lives. It was the beginning of the car culture in America. Legendary automotive leaders such as Ed Cole watched over the development of the small block V8 engine, while Harley Earl guided the direction of the “space age” styling that would shape the way Americans looked at automobiles for decades. Oh, yes, the 1955 Chevrolet started it all. And the top model in the Chevrolet stable was the BelAir.
Yesterday, a Senoia, Georgia collector put up his rare black on white 1955 Chevrolet BelAir Convertible for sale in the Cars-On-Line.com Chevrolet Section. He told us he bought the car in Atlanta in 1974. He says he is only the second owner. The car has just recently undergone an “extensive restoration with no expense spared.” He says it runs and drives like new with only 32 miles on it since the redo. In his description he says this car looks “Just like it came off the showroom floor.” It has the rebuilt 265 ci V8 engine and a Powerglide 2-speed transmission. The front suspension is all new and it has dual exhaust. The white convertible top operates with a new power motor and cylinders. As the glass and chrome is “all new,” the Onyx Black and India Ivory paint is basecoat/clearcoat, and is said to be “brilliant.” You have to see this one in the Slide Show photos.
The ”new” Chevrolet for 1955 had straight steel panels along the sides and the hood. It would be referred to as the “shoebox look” as time went on, in contrast to the bulbous full fenders of earlier cars. The 1955 also brought important innovations such as the switch to a 12-volt electrical system. Options such as air conditioning, power seats, power windows, power steering and power brakes became available. And the Wonderbar radio, bumper guards and automatic light dimmers came into existence. So many options became available at a price that was affordable by most buyers back then.
The BelAir was a forward looking statement of a culture that was entering a post-war decade making the American middle class the envy of the world.
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Classic Car News This Week
Lowriders at Smithsonian
The Lowrider Culture takes center stage today at the Smithsonian Institute as its National Museum of American History opens the “Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture” display, beginning September 26, 2025. The National Museum of American History will feature two classic Chevy Impalas in its display. The famous 1963 “El Rey” Impala (shown here) named for the song by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández, comes from a traveling Lowrider exhibit. And the iconic 1964 “Gypsy Rose” Impala will also be on display. It was the car featured in the opening credits of the 1970s TV show Chico and the Man. The exhibition includes photos and a showcase of the tools of the trade, as well as posters and artwork that came out of the Lowrider culture. It is a celebration of the Mexican American influence here in America. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo among its main attractions. Most of the museum buildings are located in Washington, DC at the National Mall.
Hemi Superbird to be Sold
Look what we found in the inventory of the GAA Classic Fall Auction coming up in November 2025. This is a real deal 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird. They say it still has its numbers matching 426/425 hp Hemi engine. Check their ad page at the link to review their documentation. It comes “mileage exempt” on a current North Carolina title. The owner says it has only 25k actual miles citing the previous Florida title as proof. This Hemi Superbird is one of only 135 produced in 1970. That’s all they built. It has been repainted in Alpine White finish. The car is equipped with a rebuilt Torqueflite transmission upgraded to Hemi specs, power front disc brakes and Rallye wheels. It will be offered for sale at the GAA Classic Fall Auction, November 6-8, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina. It will be among the stellar selection of muscle cars that are lining up for the auction sale. Stay tuned to upcoming newsletters for more info.
This Weeks Featured Stories
1942 Packard Eight Convertible
The restoration on this 1942 Packard Eight Convertible is so precise and authentic that they say it was one of the Top 3 Finalists at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. No expense was spared with this restoration. It is an ultra-rare pre-war Packard motorcar masterpiece, and is available at Flemings Ultimate Garage in Rockville, Maryland this week. It is one of only 972 such Convertible coupes produced in 1942. The legendary Packard Straight Eight engine was rebuilt and performs with iconic smooth power. Detailed for show, the 3-speed syncrhomesh manual transmission performs effortlessly. The Maroon leather interior has been freshly restored. One thing that this car has that is extremely rare is the power canvas convertible top. Did you know they had power top technology in pre-war America? Wow!
Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
A rare 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible was just posted by a private party seller from New Jersey. The original B5 Blue Road Runner ragtop is reported to have just 80,500 miles, and the motor and automatic tranmission have been rebuilt. Road Runner convertibles were only produced in 1969 and 1970, so finding one today is a rare opportunity. He says it has an older repaint which is now showing its age. There are a lot of updated parts listed in the ad copy. He says the power top operates perfectly. It has a woodgrain steering wheel and he says all the glass is in “great condition.” It even has a glass back window which is “new.” Mopar collectors will be salivating over the price.
Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer
Produced from 1981 untill 1984, the Ferrari 512 Boxer with fuel injected V-12 engine was in its final years of production. It marked the end of an era of production Ferraris which were hand crafted in metal. This 1984 Ferrari 512 Bbi Berlinetta Boxer is being offered for sale at the McLaren of North Jersey store on Route 17 outside Ramsey, New Jersey. They must have taken it in on trade. This historic Blu Scuro Ferrari is said to have only 24,526 miles. It comes with the 4,943 cc DOHC Flat-12 engine and a 5-speed manual transaxle. They tell us it is Ferrari Classiche Certified accompanied by its Red Book, and has documentation with invoices dating back to the 1980’s. The car is a beautiful wedge shapped Ferrari, and a mechanical work of art.
Auctions
The Fall Carlisle Auction is coming up next week, October 2-3, 2025. It is part of the big Fall Carlisle Car Show and Swap Meet in historic old Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Held 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. Many of their top cars and trucks are featured on the Cars-On-Line.com website this week. Click here to review their inventory.
New cars are showing up in their auction inventory each week. Here are just a few new additions to their inventory this week.
Plymouth AAR Cuda
Our newsletter readers know how hard it is to find a real 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda these days. But here is a Light Metallic Blue 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda which will cross the auction block at the Fall Carlisle Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania next week. It is said to have only 39,883 actual miles. These cars are so popular now that no one wants to part with them. They were originally built by Chrysler to compete in the SCCA Trans Am racing series back in the day. They were only built for one year. It has the 340 V8 with 3 two-barrel carburetors (called a Six Pack in Mopar jargon) and manual 4-speed. It is one of only 1,120 manual 4-speed AAR Cudas to be built.
Twin Turbo Corvette
If you want a car no one else can have, here’s your huckleberry. It is a 2022 Corvette Stingray Coupe with a Twin Turbo meth injected Corvette affectionately known on the car show circuit as “Voodoo.” It was shown at SEMA in 2023 and has won Best of Show at the Atlantic City Import Expo and the 2024 Corvette Nationals at Carlisle. It has some exotic equipment such as Dodson Stage 2 clutches, Twin Turbochargers, a meth injection system fitted into the trunk and custom Liberty Walk wide body kit with an Air Ride system. And, as you can see from the photos, it has “show stopping” custom paint. It will be offered for sale at the Fall Carlisle Auction at the Expo Center next week.
”58 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
One of the featured cars to be sold at the Fall Carlisle Auction next week is a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible, a very rare find. It is presented in Bronze over Desert Gold paint which is significant because they say it is an unrestored survivor with one repaint and has been in the same family for 43 years. So it has never been on the market before. It is the number 18 car out of 815 that were produced for 1958. This highly original example will be the talk of the Cadillac collector community as it comes up for auction at Carlisle. They say it even has a remarkable set of decuments. They note the dealer issued service card and the original registration certificate. It also comes with its original fiberglass parade boot.
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1967 Camaro Big Block
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Collector Cars with Low Miles
2003 Anniversary Corvette
The 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Convertible is an historic moment in history to own and enjoy. So you can imagine how important this car is with its low miles intact. It is being offered for sale this week by Streetside Classics out of their Phoenix store (located in Mesa, Arizona.) They say this collector Corvette has only 9,088 actual miles. It’s not so hard to believe since it was a one-year only style, and they were born to be collectible. They say about 2,435 of these Anniversary convertibles were produced. They are great cars to collect when they have such low miles.
Here are more recent Low Miles additions:
2001 Corvette Convertible, Streetside Phoenix, 28,845 actual miles
1993 Mercedes-Benz SL500, The Last Detail, 29k original miles
1979 Chrysler 300 from Clarkston, MI, 32,000 original miles
You’ll find these and hundreds more in our Low Miles Section online now.
Project Vehicles for Restoration
1940 Ford 1/2-Ton Pickup
Here is a 1940 Ford ½-Ton Pickup which was reported to be “abandoned in storage.” It was a project that got put aside and never finished. You should have it inspected to find out what needs to be completed. The Kansas City advertiser says it has a solid straight body and bed. The grille and bumpers are nice and the fenders and running boards are said to be “excellent.” The custom restoration was to include a front disc brake suspension, Ford Granada rear end, 350/350 Chevy engine and transmission with Lokar floor shifter, GM tilt column, Camaro bucket seats and all new glass. You can buy it now for half of what has already been invested.
The following are just some of the cars available in the Project Car Section this week:
1947 Cadillac 2-Door Fastback Sedanette from Kansas City, MO
1969 Dodge Coronet Resto Mod, GearHead Classics, TX
1962 Pontiac Bonneville from Lincoln, NE
1958 Mercedes 190SL, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
1935 Rolls-Royce 20 25, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1957 MGA Roadster, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1965 Ford Thunderbird, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1980 Rolls-Royce Camarque, Beverly Hills Car Club, CA
1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, Gullwing Motor Cars, NY
Find hundreds of project cars for sale in the Project Car Section.
Price Reduced
1971 Chevelle Convertible
Collector car prices are trending down to a level where many popular cars are becoming more affordable these days. Here is a great example. A 1971 Chevelle Convertible was listed by a seller from Fort Myers, Florida. This car was extensively restored as a Super Sport Tribute, and the seller says it was redone to drive and enjoy. It has an NOM 396 ci big block engine rebuilt with a performance cam, and a Turbo 400 automatic transmission. It now has about 25,000 miles post restoration. It has the Super Sport items listed in the ad copy. When this car was originally listed the seller was asking $119,000. But just this week he dropped the price to $58,000. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Here are more vehicles with price cuts this week:
| Vehicle For Sale | Original Price | Reduced To |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Plymouth Road Runner | $40,500 | $37,000 |
| 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe | $69,000 | $66,000 |
| 2015 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack | $32,000 | $29,999 |
| 1977 Mercury Marquis | $6,500 | $5,000 |
See more great deals in the Street Rod Section, or watch the the New Listings page.
Rock n Roll 50’s
Off Road, 4x4s, and Jeeps
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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.
Vintage Motorcars
You can see all the fresh ads as they are listed each day on the New Listings page.
Chevy Muscle
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.
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.
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.
You’ll see more for sale in the Customs Section and on the New Listings page.
Imported Sports Cars
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.
See more great deals in the Mustang Section and on the New Listings page.
Muscle Car Clones
1970 Camaro Z28 RS Tribute
Streetside Classics out of their Charlotte store just listed this nice 1970 Camaro Z28 RS split bumper tribute. This Camaro is sweet with a stunning undercarriage, trunk and interior. The fact that it replicates the popular Z28 RS split bumper look is just icing on the cake. The badges and bumpers are in the right places, and the 350 V8 has the Winters intake and Holley 4-barrel under the hood. The 4-speed manual sends power to the 10-bolt rear end. Click here to watch a walk-around video.
The following are more recently listed Muscle Car Clones:
1964 Pontiac Convertible, P.J.’s Auto World, GTO Tribute
1971 Chevelle Malibu, Haggle Me, SS Clone
1971 Chevelle, Streetside Tampa, SS tribute
1968 Chevrolet Nova, Streetside Phoenix, SS 454 tribute
1967 Camaro, Streetside Phoenix, SS tribute
1971 Chevrolet El Camino, Streetside Nashville, SS tribute
1967 Chevelle, Streetside Nashville, SS Tribute
1964 Ford Fairlane, Haggle Me, Thunderbolt tribute
1970 Chevelle, Streetside Classics, AZ, SS 502 tribute
1968 Camaro, Streetside Classics, TN, SS tribute
1969 Camaro, Streetside Classics, AZ, SS 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
1974 Corvette Convertible
Canadian currency has become so weak compared to the U.S. dollar that some of the best classic car deals on the internet are now coming out of Canada. Here is a 1974 Corvette Convertible for sale which remains unrestored and rare. The Canadian seller points out that it has a rare color combination with red paint and interior. He says the 350 L48 engine and 4-speed manual transmission have been rebuilt to factory spec. It has an all new interior, with gauges and seats and carpet all new. He notes that the hoses, lines and gas tank have been replaced. The front end was redone. In effect, it is a turn key car ready for your approval. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Saturday. His asking price is $28,500.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
Our newsletter readers know what we always say about first generation Ford T-Birds … “if you find one for under $30,000 …. But it.” The proviso is you inspect it to make sure it is turnkey ready at that price. This week Streetside Classics listed a Flame Red 1957 Ford Thunderbird for sale out of their Tampa showroom. It not only has a red exterior finish, but it also has a red interior. It comes with a white auxiliary hardtop with porthole, and a black convertible top. It has the desirable 312 ci V8 engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. Take a look a the photos. There are some maintenance receipts that come with the car. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Sunday because their asking price is only $26,995.
1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Although there is not documentation available, this 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is so original looking that they believe it to be a low miles and authentic example. It is being advertised for sale by Rare Rides in Statesville, North Carolina. Because of the way the odometer looks they believe it is a real 60,000 mile original car. The original paint has some touchup areas. It has a 350 ci V8 engine paired with a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, dual exhaust, power front disc brakes, power steering and Rally wheels. Look at the photos to see a beautiful original interior. You will have to admit, it really presents well. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Monday next week. Their asking rpice is $21,995.
1980 Bradley GT II
If you are attracted to the “exotic look” without the exotic price, look no further. You will find your dream car at Cody’s Classic Cars in little Stanley, Wisconsin. The Bradley was a kit car on the order of a Cimbria or Zimmer. The Bradley was a VW based fiberglass car which you could buy and build yourself, or Bradley Automotive out of Minnesota would build it for you. This 1980 Bradley GT II was significantly upgraded over the original kit car package. It now has new seats, carpet, gauges, rear wing, adjustable air shocks, wheels and tires. It is titled as a 1973 model. These kits were produced from 1970 to 1981. They say the paint and fiberglass are in excellent condition. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Tuesday next week. Their asking price is $9,900.
2004 Porsche Boxster
Beverly Hills Car Club has a knack for finding some interesting cars at very low prices. This week they listed a black 2004 Porsche Boxster for sale. This is a sporty 5-speed sports car with 98,063 miles on the odometer. Its black with a black interior and black soft top. They say it has a California title and comes with Porsche branded calipers and roll bar hoops behind the seats. It is equipped with power windows, power seats and power mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, side air intakes and Firestone tires. They offer a clean CarFax report and CDR23 stereo. It has a well documented history having lived in Nevada and California. It will be our DEAL of the DAY on Wednesday. Their asking price is $15,750.
1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Is there anything as smooth and comfortable as a big Cadillac Sedan DeVille? Well, the Classic Auto Mall just listed a 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 4-Door Hardtop out of their fresh inventory. They call is a “garage find” because it has been lost in storage since 1987. Subsequently, it was purchased from its original owner and has a verified 54,502 actual miles. It has now been tuned up and put back on the road. It has a single stage coat of Caribe Aqua paint, its original color, in driver quality condition and showing some road rash. Upon inspection you will note a different shade of Aqua on the left front door. You should have this car inspected before you buy. Likely the inspector will discover some wear and tear in the interior. But it will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. They are only asking $17,500.
1964 Triumph TR4 Roadster
The TR4 Triumph roadster was produced by Triumph Motor Company in the U.K. from 1961 untill 1965. Far more were sold new in the U.S. than in the U.K. actually. Most still remain here in the U.S. today. Americans just couldn’t get enough of the British sports car back in the day. This 1964 Triumph TR4 Roadster was just posted for sale by Streetside Classics in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has a 22R Inline 4 cylinder engine with 2366 cc producing over 100 horsepower. Top speeds on these little sports cars were reported over 100 mph. The 5-speed manual transmission is probably an upgrade. They tell us it comes with build receipts. It will be our DEAL of the DAY late next week. Their asking price is $17,995.
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:
| 1986 Jeep CJ | $19,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1971 Buick Skylark | $19,5000 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1978 Mercedes 450SL | $10,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1979 Corvette L82 | $13,750 | Troy, MI |
| 1985 Porsche 928S | $16,750 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 1987 Corvette Coupe | $16,500 | Morgantown, PA |
| 1994 Camaro Z28 Convertible | $11,500 | Elkhart, IN |
| 1995 Mustang | $13,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 1997 Camaro Z28 SS | $12,750 | Troy, MI |
| 1999 Corvette Convertible | $19,900 | Venice, FL |
| 2002 Ford Thunderbird | $14,000 | |
| 2002 Camaro Z28 | $15,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 | $17,900 | Daytona, FL |
| 2006 Corvette Convertible | $19,900 | Lakeland, FL |
| 2003 Mustang GT | $19,500 | Grand Rapids, MI |
Cars for under $10,000:
| 1978 Lincoln Versailles | $9,900 | Stanley, WI |
| 1995 Jaguar XJS Convt | $9,995 | Tampa, FL |
| 1986 Camaro | $8,900 | Mankato, MN |
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS | $6,900 | Mankato, MN |
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