Only GMâs biggest automobile engine would suffice for this enormous front-drive car in 1976.
The 500-cu. in. behemoth of a V-8 utilized hydraulic valve lifters, had a compression ratio of 8.5:1, and produced 190 horsepower. The engine in this Eldorado is believed to be original to the car and receives its fuel via a Rochester four-barrel carburetor.
The engine start fine, even when cold, without smoke. The front-drive Turbo Hydra-Matic 425 three-speed automatic transaxle is said to change gears well. No drips or other leaks are reported from the powertrain. The engine bay presents as stock, with the level of soiling and surface corrosion that one would expect from an unrestored car of this vintage.
Used 1976 Cadillac Eldorado 47,000 miles, Red
This B2B is powered by one of the longest-lived and most respected engines in Chrysler history: the short-skirt flathead straight-six that was used in Dodge (and Plymouth) light trucks from 1933 through 1960.
With its crankshaft running in four main bearings, the engine had a compression ratio of 6.5:1, received its fuel via a single downdraft
one-barrel carburetor, and was rated at 95 horsepower. The engine in this B2B is said to be original to the truck, and received a mechanical rebuild in 2007, having since been driven only about 150 miles. The manual choke must be engaged for a cold start, which may produce a small amount of smoke if the truck has been sitting for an extended period.
He adds that the column-shifted three-speed manual transmission can be balky when cold but otherwise changes gears easily. Leaks from the powertrain are described as negligible. The stock engine bay presents cleanly, with surface corrosion visible on the exhaust manifold. The repaint of this Dodge was completed in 2019, using Limco Low VOC
Industrial single stage urethane in gloss black. The only current flaw is said to be the presence of dust particles in the paint that were not caught by the filtering system in the spray booth. The finish is free of scratches and chips.
Used 1950 150 miles Black
The engine, also said to be original to the vehicle, is a Mopar LA series 318-cubic-inch V-8, that is still intact and running strong!
With its factory compression ratio of 8.8:1, the engine received factory ratings of 210 horsepower and 318 lb-ft of torque. the truck starts easily after two throttle pumps followed by a minute of running on
high idle before a tap of the throttle brings low idle. no smoke. he New Process NP 435 four-speed manual transmission is said to shift fine with no problems. Dodgeâs bright red paint was called Toreador Red on 1971 trucks. Red finish here is original except for the tailgate, which was repainted after being dented.
The fifty-year old paint presents very well! Spartan is a good way to describe vintage Power Wagon interiors. Painted metal is a key component. The vinyl upholstery on the original bench seat has a crack on the driverâs side. The rubber floor mat is new. A newer AM radio was installed in 1975. The dash pad and steering wheel appear crack-free in the photos. The insert style partial factory original headliner is intact. The heater and lights all reportedly work properly.
Used 1971 82,566 miles Red
The 350-cu.
in. four-barrel V-8 with High Energy Ignition was rated 165-net-horsepower and is believed to be the original engine. It was rebuilt to stock specifications back during the restoration, the seller notes, and itâs still ârunning very well. â Just a âpump of the gas pedal and a turn of the key to start itâ and thereâs âno
blue smoke. â However, âfrom sitting, thereâs a little motor oil leaking between the engine and transmission. â The four-speed manual transmission and the rear differential were examined at the time of the restoration and their fluids were changed, but rebuilds were deemed unnecessary.
Though the Corvette was repainted three decades ago, its Classic White finish is said to still be âin great shape, â but there is âone chip in the convertible lid by the driverâs door that is less than 3/16-inch around. â the seat upholstery, carpet, and mats, and the convertible top were replaced during the restoration and are also in great shape, and he notes that the instrument panel and door panels are as original. All the gauges and the radio reportedly work.
Used 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 73,000 miles, White
This 1941 Oldsmobile uses the divisionâs 238-cu.
in. L-head straight-six for power. With a compression ratio of 6.1:1, the engine received its fuel mixture via a single downdraft carburetor, and was rated by the manufacturer at 100 horsepower. The Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission is reported to change gears properly, and no leaks from the powertrain are noted. The engine bay appears as stock and acceptably clean!
Used 1941 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 23,616 miles, Tan
By 1954, the displacement of Chevroletâs OHV straight-six for light truck use had grown to 235 cubic inches.
With a compression ratio of 7.5:1, the engine received its fuel mixture via a single-barrel Rochester carburetor, and was rated by the manufacturer at 112 horsepower. this truckâs engine starts readily when the manual choke is engaged. The engine is mated to a standard three-speed manual transmission with column shift. The engine bay appears as stock and nearly spotless.
Used 1954 Chevrolet 3100 102,227 miles, Blue
