Used Classic Cars in Minnesota

For 1979, the K-code 403-cubic-inch V-8 was designated the “6.6-litre” and was provided by the Oldsmobile division.

To enhance the original 185 horsepower and 315 lb-ft ratings, this 1979 Trans Am is powered by a non-original 403 engine, rebuilt within the past five years by a previous owner, and now featuring an aftermarket Edelbrock intake

manifold and Demon four-barrel carburetor for additional power. A dual-exhaust conversion with Flowmaster mufflers provide the muscular tone that these F-Bodies were known for. Underhood upgrades include a modernized A/C compressor and drier along with a host of new components: heater core, radiator, heater hoses, fan clutch, fuel tank and sending unit, and rubber fuel lines.

A rebuilt alternator was installed in 2019 and a recent comprehensive tuneup included new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel pump and filter, and a Kand N air filter. the big mill “runs very good and strong” and starts and idles quickly following one push of the gas pedal. Equipped with a shift kit, the 700R4 four-speed

automatic transmission upgrade, also installed within the last five years, provides an overdrive gear for more relaxed highway rides. Final drive is via a rear end with 3.23 gears.

the transmission shifts cleanly through the gears. Featuring GM’s trademark dual-control-arm front suspension and live rear axle with leaf springs, the unibody relies on Hotchkis subframe connectors and polyurethane bushings to enhance handling. The Pontiac “Snowflake” WS6 alloy wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires measuring 235/60R15 with 2017 date codes. The remaining underpinnings are unmodified from their original state. New shocks were recently installed.

Used 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 26,800 miles, White

The 95-horsepower 239-cu.

in. flathead V-8 is “extremely strong and drives magnificently, ”. The provided photos show a nicely detailed engine with chrome acorn nuts dressing up the cylinder heads. The transmission is the original, standard column-shift three-speed manual, which has synchronized second and third gears. The car will “still

run down the road at freeway speeds with no hesitation, wobbles, or creaks. This black De Luxe coupe received a body-off restoration. The car came from the John Woodhead Ford collection where it was restored to its period-correct black color, which consisting of three coats of black paint and three coats of clearcoat.

He adds that the floorboards, trunk, and all the typical rust-prone areas are “completely solid and rust-free, ” with no signs of any accidents. The undercarriage photos appear to reinforce the claims of a solid body. All the chrome and stainless trim items were restored. The car has accessory fender skirts and optional bumper guards. The bench seat is covered in correct

beige/tan cloth upholstery and the dashboard has been restored. There is a clock in the glovebox door and ashtrays on either side of the dash. The steering wheel matches one of the dashboard colors and it appears to be crack-free in the photos, while the headliner and door panels appear to be in excellent condition.

The suspension appears to be original and correct, per the photos, which also show front and rear transverse springs, original-style shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes. The wide whitewall tires are mounted on steel wheels with trim rings and Ford De Luxe hubcaps.

Used 1940 Ford Deluxe 1,000 miles, Black

Under that flame painted hood is a 350-cu.

in. Chevrolet V-8, with an acre of polished aluminum hiding the painted block. The engine is topped with a Holley Hi-Tek die cast aluminum air cleaner, with dual washable air filters. It feeds an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and an aluminum intake. An HEI distributor provides the spark and the engine

breathes through a set of chrome shorty headers and a pair of Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers. The engine bay is clean, well detailed and ready for show. The engine mates up with a GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission, shifts in every gear.

There’s very little chrome to talk about here, aside from the grille, the bumpers and the side spears, all of which appear to be in excellent condition. The glass is lightly tinted and appears in excellent shape. The black paint work appears deep and beautifully polished. There are two small chips in the front grill. Beyond that, the black paint work is holding up exceptionally well, after 15 years of service. The interior is

completely customized with burgundy leather upholstery, which shows beautifully in the photos, displaying no cracks or tears in the leather or seams. The metalwork inside has been painted either a matching burgundy or a cream color.

While the interior is custom, a lot has been done to preserve the original look of the dash. The gauges are all original to the car, and appear to be in excellent condition.

Used 1940 Ford Deluxe 9,461 miles, Black

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 1956 Chevrolet Nomad 916 miles, Black

The “A” in the VIN indicates this Mustang was originally equipped with a four-barrel 289-cu.

in. V-8 engine rated at 225 horsepower, which was one of the two engines available with the GT package. idles and runs well, with no smoke on cold starts. It is fitted with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor,

along with aftermarket finned valve covers and air cleaner. There is some reported minor seepage at the rear main seal, but the four-speed manual transmission is dry and is said to shift smoothly. There is also some weeping at the rear axle, which, according to the “A” in the axle code position of the body tag has a 3.00:1 ratio.

The engine compartment shows some wear in the restoration, including some paint flaking off the radiator. The radiator itself has been fitted with an aftermarket overflow tank.

Used 1965 Ford Mustang 93,272 miles, Blue

“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