Wednesday, October 1, 2008

1947 Mercury Convertible For Sale In Georgia

1947 Mercury Convertible for sale in Georgia. This rare Collector Car has the original flathead V8 with 3 speed manual transmission. This mercury was restored in 1998 and has a beautiful burgundy paint job and a deep shine. Top is like new and interior is perfect with leatherette and original style cloth inserts. Car has manual convertible top. Wide white wall tires, runs and drives good!

This is a series 76 convertible coupe. The price new was $2,002.00 and had a production run of 7,586 units. This is a rare post war Mercury that you would be proud to drive and show!

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Mercury, Marshall, Matheson and the Maxwell-Briscoe. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Friday, September 19, 2008

$300,000.00 1931 Cadillac Convertible V-16

The images above and below are of 1931 Cadillac Convertible worth $300,000.00 and has a powerful V-16 engine. Cadillac's V16 engine burst upon the scene in 1930. The Cadillac V16 countered E.L. Cord's Duesenberg straight eight with the silky smoothness of sixteen cylinders. This V16 engine had the flexibility of a steam engine yet silent and smooth. This Cadillac was good enough to impress the most demanding American and European buyers.

This Cadillac Convertible V-16 all weather Phaeton has a body number 34 and was delivered new on March 19 of 1930. It is a correct matching number car with engine, chassis and body numbers correct as per its original construction. It is indicative of the quality and features which have made Cadillac V16s the standard of excellence in Classic Collector cars. Exterior paint is cream and beige with brown fenders. Interior is a Brown accent with Tan broadcloth upholstery and Tan cloth top. Note the dual sidemount spares with rear view mirrors, pilot-ray driving lights, top boot and a luggage trunk on a folding rack. New wide whitewall tires, a fresh, comprehensive service and detailing have readied it to be driven and toured with pride and distinction. It runs quietly and smoothly.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cartermobile, Chalmers, Chicago Motor Buggy and the Coleman. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

$275,000.00 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton

Today the 1937 Cord 810/812 still looks fresh, interesting, creative and elegant. Imagine how impressive it was over seventy years ago when it was new. There was, literally, nothing else on the market like it. Only the Chrysler Airflows came close to being as imaginative and aerodynamically effective as the Cord. Introduced in 1937 the 812 Cord supercharged version of its Lycoming-built V8 engine with 170 horsepower, 45 more than the unblown engine.

Only a very few Cord 810/812s were the attractive, sporting and practical Phaeton, coachwork that has become especially appreciated by today's collectors for its mix of style, top-down enjoyment and the practicality of room for four friends. Carefully redone in every detail to show car condition, this 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton is gorgeous. Finished in Dark Blue metallic with Blue leather upholstery and a Dark Blue cloth top, it is one of the most desirable cars of the classic era and is recognized by the Classic Car Club of America as a "Full Classic" making it eligible for all of that club's enjoyable and prestigious events. The car has also been certified by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg club as a Category 1 car.

This is a superb supercharged Cord 812 Phaeton that has been restored and maintained to the highest standards, and is ready for the show field, or the open road.

Did you know that the United States led the world in automobile manufacturing for over 100 years and during that time over 1500 automobile manufacturers existed. Automobiles like the Cord, Champion, Cameron and the Continental. These cars were made in America, by Americans and many are still running.

Friday, September 12, 2008

1926 Chevrolet Roadster Pickup
For Sale In Texas

1926 Chevrolet Superior 2 door Roadster Pickup. All original, extremely rare and rust free steel body. This old Chevy truck runs and drives like new. Engine is a 4 cylinder with a standard transmission. This Collector Car - truck is ready to show, or drive in parades.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like Campbell Motor Car Co. Kingston, NY and the Carroll Automobile Co. Lorraine, OH.

Sunday, September 7, 2008

1949 Austin A90 Atlantic Sports Saloon Healey

1949 Austin A90 Atlantic Sports Saloon Healey 100 for sale. This amazing car has just arrived from New Zealand. This model is extremely rare as fewer than 8000 were produced between 1948-1951. There are only a very few still in existence. The engine and transmission are the same as were used in the early Austin Healey 100-4 BN1, with twin SU's. This Atlantic has been fitted With the Healey 3-speed plus over drive transmission and is a real performer. The drive train has been upgraded with many performance features, including Jaguar disc brakes, air shocks, radial tires and twin fuel tank fillers as well as complete stainless steel exhaust system. It came stock with power windows although the switches have been upgraded.


Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Abbott-Detroit Motor Car Co. Detroit, Michigan and the Ajax Motors Co. Racine, Wisconsin.


Friday, September 5, 2008

1949 Jeep Jeepster For Sale In New York

1949 Jeep Jeepster for sale in New York. This is a 1949 Jeep Jeepster in excellent restored condition. This vehicle is an older restoration that is in very good shape. Interior is especially clean, seats,carpets, dashboard, door panels are all in very nice , clean condition. This is an excellent opportunity to own a rare vehicle in excellent condition. The color of this Collector Car is copper and the interior color is tan. Engine is stock 4 cylinder with a 3 speed manual transmission.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Jackson Automobile Co. Jackson, MI and the Jeannin Automobile Mfg Co. St. Louis, MO.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria
For Sale In California

1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria for sale in California. The Convertible Victoria was originally priced at $5,320. Packard records indicate just 11 of these cars were produced in the 1938 Model year. This Packard has had a body off restoration in 2002 and has the original body, chassis, and motor as built by Packard in 1938. The car is equipped with Trippe Safety Lights, the Packard Cormorant Mascot, Dual fender lights, and Dual Side Mount Spares with Metal Covers, and Packard Script Mirrors. There is also an Appleton Spotlight, and a rear mounted trunk rack with twin Packard back-up lights. Engine is an original 12 cylinder L-head with 175 horsepower with a three speed manual transmission

The interior of the car is finished in red leather, with matching red carpets and floor mats with large Packard Emblems. The dashboard is finished in gray and is stunningly restored. The car also has a Packard Deluxe heater, and Packard accessory radio.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Studebaker-Packard Corp. Detroit, MI and the Palmer Automobile Mfg. Co. Ashtabula, OH.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe For Sale In California

1947 Lincoln Continental Coupe for sale in California. The 1947 Lincoln Continentals are considered by many to be the standard by which Luxury Cars and Collector Cars are judged. Engine is a 331 cubic inch Cadillac V-8 engine and Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, Holley 4-barrel carburetor, 7mm plug wires, dual exhaust system, power brakes, heater/defroster, new 12 V electrical system, power windows, power vent, translucent red steering wheel and original hubcaps.

This rare and highly desirable car has seen a complete body strip to bare metal and painted a dark blue. The prestigious and highly optioned red leather interior shows very little wear.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like Lafayette Motors Co. Milwaukee, WI and the Detroit Automobile Mfg. Co. Detroit, IL.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

1949 Cadillac Sedanet Club Coupe
For Sale In New Jersey

1949 Cadillac Fastback Sixty-Two Sedanet Club Coupe for sale in New Jersey. This great looking Collector Car is in excellent condition and have always been garage kept. Everything on this car has been rebuilt or replaced in the past few years.

The original engine is a 331 cubic inch 160 horsepower V-8 and has been rebuilt. The four speed Hydramatic automatic transmission is also original. All rubber and glass has been replaced. Brakes, wheel cylinders, bushings, tierod end and leaf springs have been replaced. Tires are new diamond back classic 3 1/4 in whitewalls with like new Cadillac wire wheels. Bumpers, grille and fender moldings have been rechromed. Exterior color is black and the interior matches the original factory materials and color, including the ivory steering wheel. Lots of great images inside and out.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Zent Automobile Mfg. Co. Bellefontaine, OH and the Zimmerman Mfg. Co. Auburn, IN.

Friday, August 8, 2008

1948 Oldsmobile Futurematic Convertible
For Sale In Pennsylvania

1948 Oldsmobile Futuramic Convertible for sale in Pennsylvania. This Collector Car is in excellent condition. It has had a cosmetic restoration about 6 years ago and has been stored since. The vehicle has just been removed from storage and gone over mechanically. Engine is a rebuilt Straight 8 and 1948 was the last year Oldsmobile used this engine. Automatic Transmission, manual brakes, manual steering, power hydraulic windows, seat and top. The convertible top is new and a new boot is included. All the glass is in very good condition! The interior has been completely redone and is very attractive in appearance.

The vehicle is all origional inside and out with no replacement parts. The paint is in very good condition and the chrome is excellent. 1948 was the first year for the Oldsmobile Futuramic and the last year for their straight eight.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Oakland Motor Car Co. Pontiac, MI and the Crescent Motor Co. Cincinnati, OH.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

1934 Buick Convertible 66C Coupe
For Sale In Illinois

1934 Buick Convertible 66C Coupe for sale in Illinois. This rare Collector Car is one of only 253 1934 Buick 66C Convertible Coupe's produced. Only 8 others are know to exist. The 60 Series was Buick's 2nd most prestigious line.

This very nice Collector Car had a complete frame off restoration in 2004. Paint is a deep burgundy finish with red highlights and subtle tan pinstripe. Black leather upholstery, Black cloth convertible top and top boot are in excellent condition. Rare dual side mount spare tires with metal covers, AM radio and clock. This car rides on wire wheels with 7.50x16 BF Goodrich Silvertown wide-white-wall tires. Powered by a correct 278cid straight eight engine and 3-speed standard transmission. A beautiful 1934 Buick 66C Convertible that looks great and sounds awesome!

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the H.H. Babcock Co. Watertown, NY and the Baker, Rauch & Lang Cleveland, OH.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

1938 Diamond T Truck For Sale In Colorado


Very Rare
1938 Diamond T Truck Model 201 for sale in Colorado with new yellow paint. There is no rust anywhere and the cab is all original with all chrome and a very rare grille, which was only made for two years. You will never find another 1938 Diamond T Collector Truck, especially in this condition.

The Diamond T Truck Co. began making cars in 1905, but by 1911 they were only making trucks. Trucks that compared to Cadillac and Rolls-Royce. The company was owned by Charles A. Tilt and his Diamond T Truck Co. built great trucks enabling the company to thrive even during the Great Depression. Building mainly larger commercial trucks, Tilt began producing his one ton Diamond T 201 in the late 1930s. Tilt designed the 201 with headlights, fenders and bumpers resembling elegant Chrysler's.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the W.D. Dayton Automobile Co. Chicago, IL and the DeSoto Motor Corporation Detroit, MI.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

1937 Cord Convertible Replica
For Sale In Florida


Very rare factory built 1937 Cord Convertible Replica for sale in Florida. This 1937 Cord "Royale" version replica was built in 1969 by the SAMCO Company of Tulsa, OK. Only 400 were made, making it a true Collector Car with all the modern gadgets such as Air Conditioning, power windows, power brakes and power steering. Other features include a Jensen CS1100 AM/FM Stereo Cassette, chrome rear luggage rack, chrome Moon wheel covers and G78 X 14 Remington Cushion Aire 4-Ply Wide White Wall Tires.

The engine is a 440 cubic inch Chrysler with a Torque Flite 727A automatic transmission with dual exhaust. Beautiful two tone paint with matching interior.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Saginaw Motor Car Co. Saginaw, MI and the Yankee Motor Car Co. Chicago, IL.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

1941 Buick Special Touring Sedan
For Sale In Idaho


Very reliable 1941 Buick Special Touring Sedan for sale in Idaho. This Collector Car has bee restored and maintained where needed to preserve functionality along with originality. Engine is a Buick Fireball valve-in-head Dyna Flash eight cylinder equipped with SE dual-carb options. Engine has been recently rebuilt. The transmission has be restored along with the clutch and overdrive. Other items that have been restored or replace are rear knee action shocks rebuilt, fuel sending unit rebuilt, clock rebuilt, wheels/rims restored with correct pin-striping, steering wheel restored, correct replacement wool seating surfaces and much more, even the radio.

Drive this car anywhere, last summer she took a trip from Boise, Idaho to Belleview, Washington for the Buick Nationals where she won 1st Place for Best Original.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Hawkins Cyclecar Co. Xenia, OH and the Zip Cyclecar Co. Davenport, IA.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

1929 Auburn Convertible Sedan
For Sale In New York

Classic 1929 Auburn Convertible Sedan for sale in New York. Auburn was produced in the city of Auburn, Indiana from 1900 through 1936. This Auburn model 8-120 has had a recent restoration with only 250 miles since completed. All original flat head straight 8 cylinder Lycoming motor, manual transmission and driveline. New chrome, brakes and tires. Two tone paint - Cats eye green with creme. Interior is tan.

This is a true Collector Car, very rare and very beautiful. They just don't make them like this 1929 Auburn any more. A must see inside and out.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the American Locomotive Co. Providence, Rhode Island and the Alpena Motor Car Co. Alpena, Michigan.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

1941 Buick Super Eight Convertible
For Sale In Florida

This outstanding 1941 Buick Super Eight Convertible has been owned for the past seven years by a meticulous private car collector in sunny Miami, Florida. Originally, this beautiful car belonged to an Arkansas Collector who was a Buick Dealer for years. Prior to World War II, he purchased the car new. During the war, he kept it in the showroom and he said it always brought a smile to people's faces and made them proud to see such a beautiful American product on display.

Options include Dual carburetion on its Fireball overhead valve straight eight engine, manual transmission, Buick spot lights, rear view mirrors, radio, power operated top, wide white wall tires, red and yellow seats, clock, bumper guards and full fender skirts.The overall condition of the yellow paint, convertible top, interior and engine is very good.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Western Automobile Co. Seattle, WA and the Waltham Mfg. Co. Waltham, MA.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Five 1949 1950 Ford Woody Station Wagon
Project Cars For Sale In Virgina

Five different 1949 1950 Ford Woodie Station Wagon project cars for sale in Virgina. That's right we found 5 project cars for sale. All five are late 1940s early 1950s Ford Woody Station Wagons. Enough cars and parts to build 2 or 3 cars. Build one stock 1940s Ford Woodie and second 1950s Ford Woddie Hot Rod with lots of parts left over. The seller will even deliver all 5 cars.

These 1940s 1950s Ford Woody stationwagons when restored can be true Collector Cars.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Faulkner-Blanchard Motor Car Co. Detroit, MI and the Fiat Automobile Co. Poughkeepsie, NY.

Monday, June 16, 2008

1931 Chevrolet For Sale In Michigan

1931 Chevrolet for sale in Michigan. Considered Americas most popular car in 1931, the Chevrolet Independence Sedan series AE 2-door coach had a production run of over 228,000 units. Finished in a dark blue with black fenders and yellow wheels with a contrasting blue pin stripe. The interior is a gray mohair as original. This car has the optional cowl lites, side mount spare tire and rare luggage rack on the rear. Engine is the original 6 cylinder and manual transmission.

This Collector Car has been garage kept and is in excellent condition. Hard to believe that this car sold new in 1931 for only $475. Along with this 2 door sedan Chevrolet produced a Roadster, a dashing cabriolet, and a convertible Victoria called the Landau Phaeton.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Chandler Motor Car Co. Cleveland, OH and the Chicago Motor Buggy Co. Chicago, IL.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

1926 Dodge Brothers 4-Door Sedan
For Sale In Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1926 Dodge Brothers 4-Door Sedan for sale in Canada. Dodge Brothers, Inc. was formed in 1914. However, in 1923, Dodge made its most radical styling change. The wheel base was extended to 113 inches, louvers were placed on the hood, and the entire car given a lower appearance.

This very rare 1926 Dodge Brothers Sedan has center opening suicide doors. This Collector Car is fitted with many rare options including floor heater, disc wheels with rear mounted spare, Motometer, step plates, window visor and cowl lights. The engine is a 212.3 cubic inch four cylinder with a standard 3 speed transmission. The interior is in good original condition, all the glass is intact and comes with rear window blinds.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the Dodgeson Motors Detroit, MI and the Dort Motor Car Co. Flint, MI.

Friday, June 6, 2008

1949 Cadillac Fleetwood For Sale In Florida

Rare series 60 1949 Cadillac Fleetwood for sale in Florida. This is a big Collector Car with a 133 inch wheelbase. Engine is a overhead valve V-8 with dual exhaust and a 4 speed hydramatic transmission. This is a rust free California and Nevada car prior to Florida that was painted about 5 years ago. Brakes and tires were replaced recently. Their is an all new interior and the interior moldings and weatherstripping are in great condition.

Did you know that there were over 1500 automobile manufacturers in the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Automobile manufacturers like the C. H. Blomstrom Motor Co. Detroit and the Quinsler & Co. Boston, MA 1904.