Used Classic Cars for Sale in Minnesota

“Its drivetrain has matching numbers, ”!

Rebuilding of the 350-horsepower 396-cu. in. V-8 had already been “completed in 2016 and 3,050 miles has been put on it since. ” The engine features a two-bolt main block that was bored over, and new pistons were fitted. To boost output, a hotter camshaft, Hedman headers, exhaust with a crossover

pipe and Flowmaster mufflers, an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, and an MSD electronic ignition system were swapped in. He advises to pump the gas pedal a few times on cold start and says that there are “no fluid leaks” from the engine, and the four-speed manual transmission “shifts like new.

” As part of its rebuild, the Muncie four-speed was modified by fitting “an 0.80:1 fourth gear in place of the 1.00:1 gear to lower highway rpm, ”. And he notes that the 12-bolt rear axle is equipped with Positraction and a 3.55:1 gearset. During the restoration, “the quarter panels were replaced, due to rust. ” The paint is “very good, and was almost perfect

when new in 2020, ” and that there are no swirls, but he does note are a few scratches where the trunk lid contacts the latch. The glass is “very good, ” with no scratches or cracks, the seals are in “perfect” condition, and the lights work.

Per the cowl data plate, this Chevelle originally had a black vinyl top (code “B” after the paint code), but decided to go with the painted roof look. the seats are in “excellent” condition, the carpet and headliner are “new, ” and the heat, AM radio, and air-conditioning unit from Vintage Air, all work. The only gauge in the optional cluster that’s inaccurate is the oil pressure, which “reads high, ” New bushings, shocks,

ball-joints, and steering linkage were installed during the restoration, but the factory coil springs were retained.

The “wheels are perfect, ” he adds, and the BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires are said to be about five years old with 3,000 miles on them. The SS “drives and brakes straight, ” and the power steering has a “little play like it did when new, ” but no leaks, that the power disc/drum brakes are “perfect, ” and that the car “rides and handles like it originally did. ”

Used 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 66,944 miles, Orange

One of 8,184 such sports roadsters produced that year, this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is described as “an entirely original example with barely more than 19,000 miles, ” which he believes to be accurate based on its odometer reading and the fact that it has been reportedly owned by one family since new.

The paint, powertrain, and interior

are “as they left the factory in West Germany, ” with the interior described as being in “as-new” condition, and with chassis components that may be original. The 450SL was powered in 1979 by Mercedes-Benz’s 4,520-cc OHC V-8. With a compression ratio of 8.8:1 and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, the engine was rated by the manufacturer at 215 horsepower when new.

The engine in this 450SL is said to be original to the car, with no stated rebuild history of either the engine or three-speed automatic transmission. The engine is said to start normally without smoke, and the transmission reportedly functions without issues. A minor oil leak at the pan is noted. The engine bay appears

to be stock and generally clean. The paint on this car is original and free of swirls, noting paint chips on one quarter panel as blemishes. The convertible roof and hardtop are said to function normally, without leaks.

The seals are described as fair, with no leaks reported. The car is free of rust. The bumpers are free of visible damage and the chrome presents as being in very good unrestored condition, per the images. The 450SL’s lighting is said to be in proper working order. The seating areas in this 450SL are in visibly very good condition, with no tears and nearly no wear creasing. The photos also show the carpeting presenting as being in like-new condition, with no visible soiling

or worn spots. The hardtop headliner is said to be in “as-new” condition.

The padded dashboard shows no damage and no missing trim or small controls. The wood veneers appear to be in good, undamaged condition. All instruments, including the factory Becker Mexico cassette radio, are said to be in proper working order. The power window lifts and central locking are said to work as intended. The heater and air conditioning are described as operable. The trunk presents as being strongly clean and includes what appears to be the original first aid kit. The suspension components as being in fair condition and the four-wheel disc brakes function as intended. The alloy wheels are described as free of curb rash.

Used 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 19,090 miles, White

The transformation of this Mustang has been an ongoing process over the past seven years, which began when the car’s original 302-cubic-inch V-8 was replaced by a 351 Cleveland-cubic-inch small-block V-8 that is a strong performer.

the engine bay has subsequently been detailed, and the engine tuned. The engine is said to start immediately

and idle properly with no smoke. A previous owner replaced the original transmission with a floor-shifted Ford FMX three-speed automatic, which Ford produced from 1968 to 1979. It is said to shift well with no noises of complaint. New fuel lines and a new fuel tank have been installed.

this Mustang was painted in its present red 10 years ago. Overall this pony car presents well, including the underside. The grille, with the 1970 inset headlamps, appears to be intact and in good condition. The Mustang’s convertible top is new, and the top frame assembly has been restored. The top is described as being in perfect operating order, with no leaks. All of the glass is original except for

the window in the convertible top. All the exterior lights are reported functional, including the turn indicators. The underside of the car, which has seen extensive suspension work, presents cleanly. This Mustang is being sold with an additional convertible top.

Used 1970 Ford Mustang Red

The Regal Red paint is stated to date to the 2010 restoration.

the paint has minimal orange peel and remains in very good condition, with no body or paint damage noted, save for a few light scratches that have been touched up. The emblems are stated to have been new replacements. there are no signs of rust or rust repair present on this vehicle,

and all body panels appear “solid. ” All weather seals are described as being in good condition and no water leaks are evident. All lighting is stated to work properly. The bumpers are said to have been replated, while the rest of the chrome and brightwork remains bright and well polished.

Small dings are visible on the fender top trim. The heat-pressed black vinyl pleated seats are stated to be original and in very good condition, with light scratches visible and with full movement on their tracks without issue. The carpeting appears to be in fair condition, with wear visible at the heel area below the accelerator pedal. A replacement perforated vinyl headliner was recently installed and is described as “correct. ” There is headliner material puckering around the C-pillar.

Used 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk 75,324 miles, Red

The 216-cu.

in. OHV Thriftmaster inline-six was the base engine for these three-quarter ton trucks in 1948. The original literature boasted of 90 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque at 1,200 to 2,000 RPM. the engine idles normally after a cold start, and smokes slightly on start up. The original air cleaner has been replaced with a small

diameter unit. Engine work performed in 2018 included a carburetor rebuild, and new tune-up parts. As was standard equipment on all Chevrolet 3600s when new in 1948, this example is fitted with a three-speed manual transmission. All of the three-speed 3600s included a column-mounted shifter, which was advertised as offering more passenger cabin space.

all gears are in working order including reverse. The truck received a full repaint! The truck was painted inside and out, and the repaint carries through to the engine bay. the paint quality is excellent with no swirls!

Used 1948 Chevrolet 3600 34,305 miles, Blue

This Impala was outfitted with the 348-cubic-inch Turbo-Thrust version of the W-series big-block V-8 mated to a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.

Fed by a Rochester four-barrel carburetor, it was rated at 250 horsepower. The engine in this Impala was rebuilt about 6,000 miles ago with a mild grin Comp Cam, roller rockers, Edelbrock

409 Performer cylinder heads with an Edelbrock intake manifold, and a new Edelbrock 600 CFM four-barrel carburetor. The Powerglide was replaced about 5,000 miles ago with a column-shifted General Motors 700R4 overdrive automatic, which has also been rebuilt and since then, received several mechanical upgrades.

The engine is said to start immediately when cold, without smoke, and the transmission is likewise reported to change gear properly. A new rear end with 3.70 gears was installed 1,000 miles ago.

Used 1958 Chevrolet Impala 121,752 miles, Red

The paintwork is of high quality and remains in excellent condition, with no noteworthy blemishes.

There is no known rust in the body. there are a few imperfections in the exterior chrome, but the glass is all original and in good condition, with no cracks or significant scratches. The car’s black vinyl interior is believed to be mostly original.

It shows well, with the black bench seat (with fold-down armrest) matching the production interior code on the trim tag. The carpet and upholstery also appear to be in very good condition, with minimal wear, with the seat covers and door panels believed to be original.

The same goes for the steering wheel and shifter. The 400-cubic-inch V-8 engine was rebuilt by the previous owner and wears the correct tri-power heads with the casting number, for a car equipped with the L69 engine, four-speed transmission and 3.55-geared rear end. It is also dressed with the correct tri-power induction system and other specific components. it starts easily and runs well, with no smoke at startup! The

Muncie four-speed manual transmission and rear axle were also rebuilt during the previous owner’s restoration. There are no known shifting issues and there are no known leaks from the transmission or axle.

Used 1966 Oldsmobile 442 77,246 miles, Red

This 1973 El Camino features the numbers-matching Turbo-Jet LS4 454-cubic-inch V-8, with a four-barrel carburetor, 8.25:1 compression and dual exhaust, that was installed at the factory when new.

The Y in the VIN denotes that this was a 454 car from the factory. the top end of the engine was rebuilt 3,000 miles ago, adding an Edelbrock aluminum

intake and four-barrel carburetor, steel braided hoses, an aluminum radiator, and a new heater core. The El Camino’s big-block 454 is mated to a floor-shifted Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic that is also said to match to the engine and the VIN.

Of the thousand or so SS 454 equipped El Caminos, the majority featured this transmission. The transmission shifts well. This El Camino was refinished in Antique White in 2005, to an “excellent standard, ”

Used 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS, 92,357 miles, White

The OHV Chevrolet straight-six that once resided within this 3100’s 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 cab’s 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 3100’s grille appears to be in excellent condition, as does the chrome on both bumpers.

Used 1955 Chevrolet 3100 1,100 miles, Red

The range of Mustang engine options was available in the California Special and per the “C” 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

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

Only the biggest in Buick power would suffice for this car, which is why the “Nailhead” 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.

It’s 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 Buick’s 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 car’s 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 car’s 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