The engine is a new 383-cu.
in. crate motor thatâs rated at 430 horsepower. The engine was new in 2019 and has approximately 2,000 miles on it, per the seller. Engine components include an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley Stealth EFI, aluminum cylinder heads, Hedman exhaust headers, twin electric fans, and a serpentine belt system. TheTurbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission was also new at the time of the engine build. Cold starts are easy thanks to the electronic fuel injection and an electric fuel pump, who also reports a smooth idle, no smoke, and no drips. The gas tank and fuel lines are new.
The Ember Red paint is said to be original, and the seller reports a few small chips, but he states it looks âvery niceâ overall. He points out a small dent in the roof over the passengerâs door, a small dent by the trunk lock, and some fading on the driverâs-side front fender. the car has been repainted since itâs so nice. â All the glass is original with a small rock chip in the windshield. Thefloors and trunk are solid, but there is a little surface rust on the frame. The headlights and taillights have been upgraded to LED units. The weatherstripping was replaced about two years ago, because the âoriginals were dry and brittle.
â The carpet is also original and does have some wear spots on the edges, but no holes. Full floormats protect the carpet. The headliner is original, with no tears or fading. The gauges have been replaced with modern ones from Dakota Digital. The new air-conditioning system with R134a refrigerant is from Vintage Air. The original radio doesnât work. The windows and locks are all manually operated. The steering wheel shows no cracks or issues.Used 1963 Chevrolet Impala 58,000 miles, Red
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One of 2,934 such cars produced that year, this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari two-door station wagon is presented as a functional car with its original engine.
Its seller notes some cosmetic issues, but reports it has benefited from recent mechanical attention. The Chieftain Safari was powered in 1957 by Pontiacâs 347-cu. in. OHV V-8. With
a compression ratio of 10.0:1 when mated to the Hydra-Matic transmission and a Rochester 2GC two-barrel carburetor, the Pontiac V-8 was rated by the manufacturer at 252 horsepower when new. The engine in this Chieftain Safari is said to be original to the car, with no stated rebuild history.
Rapid start and no functional issues with the Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission, with no powertrain leaks noted. The engine bay presents as being stock and acceptably clean. the body seals and weatherstripping are in leak-free condition, and states further that the car is free of rust. The chrome trim, including the massive side sweeps, appears to be straight and in very good, undamaged
condition. The Chieftain Safari is now outfitted with Oldsmobile flipper wheel covers. The grille looks to be free of damage. The glass is in very good condition, and states that all lighting is functional.
the vinyl interior facings have been replaced. The materials present as being in excellent condition, with no tears or discoloration visible in the photos. The carpeting and headliner are reported to be in overall good condition. The steel dashboard, with a crack-free padded top, appears to be missing none of its trim, including the large, metalized insert, and presents strongly. All the instrumentation is reported to be properly operable except for the factory AM radio. The heater
is termed operable. The cargo area is fully carpeted and presents as being strongly clean.
the Pontiacâs springs and shock absorbers are entirely new and he reports no damage or modification to other existing components. The hydraulic drum brakes are also new, but will require adjustment. The manual steering is reported to function properly. The whitewall tires are reported to be new.
Used 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 5,334 miles, Black
The engine is a later-model 350-cu.
in. V-8. He did report that a Holley Sniper EFI fuel system was recently installed along with a new exhaust system and totally new wiring. He says the electronic fuel injection provides easy cold starts and admits to an oil leak at the front of the oil pan. There are 264 miles on both the engine and the rebuilt
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. The trim tag code 932 indicates that this Corvette was originally saddle tan, but itâs now black. Regarding the paint condition, the seller says, âFair, it can be polished very well, but it has swirls.
â There is a noted paint chip on the passengerâs door. The glass and seals are all new; there is no rust; and the car has never been in the rain since its restoration. The soft-top is new. The interior has also been changed from its original saddle tan to blue leather. The upholstery is new, but there is one scratch on the driverâs seat thatâs visible in a photo. The carpet is new as are the Dakota Digital gauges and
the aftermarket stereo, although the seller says itâs âkind of tinny. â The heater is reported to be in working order. The suspension components were restored during the initial restoration phase.
The BFGoodrich tires, sized 205/65R15, are mounted on Budnik alloy wheels. The tires only have 264 miles on them, but theyâre 30 years old, according to the seller. The drum brakes are new and there is no play in the steering.
Used 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, 1,350 miles, Black
This R-110 is powered by a Straight Six engine, paired with a 4-Speed manual transmission.
This beauty is shown in Quetzal Green and is complimented with a Tan Leather interior.
Used 1952
This 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda is one of 2,724 produced for the single model year and is finished in blue over black.
Power is provided by a 340ci V8 paired with a numbers-matching four-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes a Hurst pistol grip shifter, triple two-barrel carburetor induction system, heater with a defroster, power-assisted
Used 1970 Plymouth Cuda 32,760 miles