The 390-cubic-inch V-8 that was Cadillacâs standard 1959 engine had its appetite for fuel slaked by a Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor, boasted a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and was rated at 325 horsepower.
The engine is this Sedan De Ville is original to the car. The only maintenance or repairs noted are a carburetor rebuild that took place
10 years ago. The engine is said to start with a fast idle and a little smoke after a few pumps of the accelerator. The functioning of the Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission is described as normal. the paint shows the level of wear that is to be expected with an original car of this vintage, has some chipping, and a minimal amount of surface corrosion is some locations.
The paint shows some buff marks and swirls when exposed to direct lighting. However, the carâs elaborate, precise rows of concave grille bulletsâfront and rearâare fully intact and undamaged, and the chrome of the massive bumpers appears to be in very good original condition. The factory glass has no scratches or cracks!
Used 1959 Cadillac DeVille 29,914 miles, Black
For the initial year of the Chevy II Nova, the company only offered four or six-cylinder engines, but whatever mill was under the hood of this Nova was replaced with a 283-cu.
in, small-block Chevrolet V-8. That engine, available in the intermediate cars in '62, tucks neatly under the Nova Convertible's hood, and looks like it belongs there.
Reflecting the attention to detail paid during the restoration, the engine bay remains cleans and looks hardly used after five years since the redo. Atop the small block is a polished aluminum Edelbrock EPS intake, along with an Edelbrock carburetor. Chrome Chevrolet valve covers and that highly detailed engine bay add to the appeal.
Paired with the 283 is a three-speed Turbo Hydra Matic 350, a stout upgrade over a stock two-speed Powerglide that would have been the standard automatic on the Nova, and a gearbox ready for anything that a 283 can throw at it. Inside the car, the shifter is mounted neatly to the floor, without a center console, giving it a cool, minimalist look.
Used 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 14,000 miles, Red
From its introduction in 1959, the Austin-Healey 3000 was powered by the BMC C-Series engine, originally a Morris design, which by 1963 was fed by two SU HS2 carburetors when used in BJ7 applications.
The OHV six utilized solid valve lifters, had a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and was rated at 134 horsepower in BJ7 trim. Recently tuned by a British
specialist, it starts with a single tap of the accelerator. The four-speed manual transmission, the only available gearbox, is said to shift smoothly, with no clunks or thumps. A switch for engaging the Laybird-de Normanville electric overdrive is present on the dashboard.
The engine bay presents as factory original and unrestored. This Mark II was repainted in 2010 in its original factory black. The finish is described as still being in good condition, with no visible swirls.
Used 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II 56,846 miles, Black
This 1968 Chevrolet C10 short box pickup was radically customized over a number of years, and lists a host of improvements that brings it up to modern sport truck specification.
With a new 350 V-8, a four-speed automatic transmission, 20-inch wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a completely customized interior, and ice cold air conditioning, this
is a truck that's built to perform as well as it looks. This truck is motivated by a 350-cubic-inch V-8 that was new at the time the truck was completed 15 years ago, according to the seller. The engine is topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor on an aluminum high-rise intake.
The air cleaner cover is a custom piece, as is the cowl that funnels cold air through the radiator. The engine bay is further detailed with custom inner fender wells painted the body color. Backing the engine is a TH700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. This transmission allows this restomod to cruise at highway speed with little effort from the engine. shifts well in all gears, with no thumps or undue vibration.
Used 1968 Chevrolet C10/K10 7,326 miles, Blue
The OHV Chevrolet straight-six that once resided within this 3100âs frame has been supplanted by a 350-cubic-inch small-block Chevrolet V-8, that was installed 1,100 miles ago using all-new components.
The engine is fed by a four-barrel carburetor atop an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake manifold. A chrome air cleaner housing from Summit Racing
Equipment is also in place, as are new ignition wires, hoses, and fittings for the aftermarket air-conditioning system. An thermostatically controlled electric fan has also been installed. This engine is well accessorized for appearance purposes with billet accessory drive pulleys, and an alternator and air-conditioning compressor plated with chrome.
The engine is said to start willingly and idle smoothly, without smoke. The replacement, rebuilt GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission reportedly shifts properly, with no untoward noises. A new rear end was also part of the project. The engine bay presents as being bright and impressively clean. this 3100 has had a patch
panel installed to correct the only known area of rust on the truck. The truck was repainted three years ago. The paint is a 8-10. The cabâs drip edges have been removed, and the hood has been smoothed into a one-piece unit, with the leading hood badge removed.
First Series pickups in 1955 were distinguished by their massive grille treatment with both horizontal and vertical floating bars. The chrome on this 3100âs grille appears to be in excellent condition, as does the chrome on both bumpers.
Used 1955 Chevrolet 3100 1,100 miles, Red
The " H" in the fourth digit of the VIN indicates that this truck was originally equipped with a two-barrel, 390-cu.
in. V-8. The engine was fully rebuilt and bored.030 over when the odometer read 49,742 miles. Mileage today is just 50,709, meaning that the truck has covered fewer than 1,000 miles since the overhaul. The rebuild included
flat-top pistons, chromoly rings, and Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads. Replacing the two-barrel carburetor is a Holley 750 mounted on an Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake, the latter painted the proper shade of Ford blue. The radiator was also replaced with an aluminum four-row Champion unit, for superior cooling!
A stainless Micro V-guard pulley conversion kit scavenges measurable percentages of engine power robbed by the conventional pulley setup. That's paired with a March Performance Style Track serpentine belt system. The Flowtech long tube headers meet a Flowmaster Double-Chamber dual exhaust. A new wiring harness and ignition provide strong, reliable spark.
Used 1968 Ford F-100 50,740 miles, Blue
The range of Mustang engine options was available in the California Special and per the âCâ in the Vehicle Identification Number, this one was equipped with a 289-cubic-inch, four-barrel-fed V-8 rated at 195 horsepower.
the car run very well, with its rebuilt carburetor and original-type points ignition system. no reported smoke at startup
and no known leaks from the engine. It is paired with a C4 three-speed automatic transmission that reportedly shifts smoothly. The rest of the drivetrain includes the original-type 8-inch rear axle, with a 2.79 final-drive ratio. The interior has been completely restored in its original black vinyl trim.
Everything was reportedly restored or replaced such as the headliner, overhead and center consoles (both restored by Just Dashes), sun visors, rear view mirror, dash pad, gauges, custom wood steering wheel, AM/FM radio, door panels, bucket seats, seat belts, and carpeting. The original steering wheel is included with the sale. Everything in the revamped interior is in working order with the exception of the clock. The car is also equipped with a correct-style set of rubber floor mats and the trunk was also restored.
Used 1968 Ford Mustang 70,600 miles, Blue
Car is absolutely gorgeous in person.
Low mileage car - much of original restoration has been freshened up to highest standards within the past year. Motor runs quiet and drives great. Shifts and stops like new! Interior and trunk are in good condition! Chrome is in excellent condition! I have performed all maintenance and procedures to keep
it in top shape. Comes with many options, all working such as fog lamps, heater, etc. Comes with original jack and stand! Car is 100% complete, needs nothing!
Used 1965 Buick Wildcat 98,586 miles, Red
The 400-cu.
in. V-8 engine under the hood is the original, numbers-matching power plant and it was rebuilt in 1999, when the car was restored. More recently, service and enhancements include an electronic ignition conversion, a new starter, a new coil, a remanufactured Quadrajet carburetor, new fuel lines and a new thermostat. the 400 starts
easily without smoke and idles normally. There are no known leaks or weeping from the engine. same goes for the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. The car is believed to retain its original rear axle.
Used 1969 Oldsmobile 442 121,868 miles, Blue
This beautifully kept 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible appears to be in excellent immaculate condition inside and out, featuring Matador Red paint and Strato Bucket Seats upholstered in white vinyl.
Under the hood, a 455-cu. in. V-8 powers this personal luxury convertible, and is mated to a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission with a floor-mounted shifter. The Cutlass Convertible has only covered 60,000 miles since new.
Used 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 60,877 miles, Red
The original 327-cubic-inch small-block V-8 engine was replaced several decades ago with a similar 327/350 engine, topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor.
Recent service includes a new timing chain, head gaskets, oil pan gasket, spark plug wires, voltage regulator, points, plugs, ignition coil vacuum advance and distributor cap. the engines
starts right up with only a couple of pumps of the gas pedal. There is no smoke at start-up, but as is common with early small-block V-8s, there is a minor leak from the rear main seal. The transmission reportedly shifts smoothly and there are no known leaks with the gearbox or rear axle.
Used 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 35,040 miles, Red
The LS5-code 455 H.
O. was the highest-output engine offered in the 1971 GTO lineup, rated at 335 horsepower and a stout 480 lb. -ft. of torque, and was standard in Judge models. This carâs original, numbers-matching engine (see photo of engine stamping in the ENGINE BAY gallery below) has a correct YE-code cylinder block and correct #191
round-port cylinder heads â a rare, one-year casting unique to the â71 455 H. O. â and it was rebuilt to stock specifications, including the specific 288-degree â068â camshaft and Quadrajet carburetor mounted atop an aluminum intake manifold. The engine is backed by a correct M40-code Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission, which channels power to Pontiacâs signature Safe-T-Track limited-slip rear differential.
Used 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge, 73,302 miles, Red
Only the biggest in Buick power would suffice for this car, which is why the âNailheadâ OHV V-8, a favorite of early hot rodders, was specified.
Displacing 401-cubic inches, the huge engine had hydraulic valve lifters, four-barrel carburetion, and a compression ratio of 10.25:1. That led to a rated output of 325 horsepower. The engine in
this Electra 225 Custom was rebuilt about 2,000 miles ago, a process that included a.030 overbore of the block so that is now displaces 407-cubic inches. New pistons and hardened valve seats were installed at the same time. Also added was a galvanized exhaust system with dual resonators.
Itâs said to start without issue. The Super Turbine 400 (Turbo Hydra-Matic 400) three-speed automatic transmission has recently had its fluid and filter replaced, and shifts normally, according to the seller, who reports no leaks from the powertrain. The engine bay presents as stock and clean, with new ignition wires. The Buickâs body was stripped and repainted in 1991 in the original factory color
of Astro Blue. NOS front fenders were installed during the repaint. A few small rust spots were replaced with metal when the Buick was repainted; no body filler has been used.
About 90 percent of the carâs trim is NOS and looks to be in very good condition. The long side moldings, which also run across the standard factory fender skirts, appear to be straight and free of kinks. A new white convertible top has been fitted, which is leak-free and has a new boot.
Used 1965 Buick Electra 110,000 miles, Blue
The 1.6-liter engine was retuned in the 912 to provide 90 horsepower, with peak torque delivered at lower engine speed for improved responsiveness.
This 912 shows 118,000 miles, and engine bottom-end overhaul performed by a Porsche dealer at just under 90,000 miles, with work including new pistons, clutch and more. he engine compartment presents
as well preserved, also a reflection of the carâs recent history as a show vehicle. The four-speed manual transmission is said to shift smoothly. This 912 Targa has the glass rear window in place of the standard folding plastic window, which was later discontinued.
A repaint in the 1990s changed the color from the original green to red. The chrome trim and wheels look to be in excellent condition. The body has many new seals, including for the top. While he claims to never drive this Targa in the rain. The 1969 Porsche 912 essentially shared its cabin appointments with the base 911, and this one has the desirable optional wood-rim steering wheel. Early 912s had a three-dial instrument panel, but this later model has the same classic five-dial design as the 911.
Used 1969 Porsche 912 118,000 miles, Red
As part of its restoration, this Bel Air received a powertrain transplant.
Inside the engine bay now is a crate small-block V-8 engine from Blue Print Engines that has been balanced, blueprinted and dyno tested. The engine is a carburetor-to-oil pan component that includes Vortec cylinder heads, a dual-plane Summit Racing intake manifold, a
four-barrel carburetor and four-bolt main bearing caps. Generally speaking, these crate engines are claimed to produce about 330 horsepower as delivered. The engine wears a set of ceramic-coated exhaust headers. The Bel Airâs Powerglide automatic transmission and 12-bolt rear end are both believed to be original to the car.
The Powerglide and rear end have undergone mechanical rebuilds about 550 miles ago. The odometer reading reflects break-in miles accumulated since the crate engine was installed. A look beneath the hood reveals a clean engine installation with new belts, ignition wires and hoses. The paint, which dates to 2019, is described as being in excellent condition, with minimal swirls. No body blemishes are reported.
Used 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 486 miles, Black