Used Classic Cars in North Dakota

This 1969 Ford Bronco has been the subject of a reported frame-off restoration, and features many upgrades from stock, including heavier-duty differentials, a truck four-speed transmission, and a recent replacement top!

the 302-cu. in. V-8 under the hood of this 1969 Bronco was removed, disassembled, and bored.030 over. The seller adds that

the heads were shaved, and the engine has a new crank, pistons, and fewer than 1,500 miles since rebuild. The engine breathes through cast-iron manifolds into a dual exhaust system. the engine “fires immediately if it’s been used recently, but if it’s been left to sit, it requires two pumps to set the choke.

” He also notes that the engine leaks a bit at the vacuum area on the valve cover. The engine pairs with a New Process 435 Toploader heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission, a serious upgrade from the three-speed that was equipped in the truck originally. the transmission shifts well through all the gears. The Bronco features a Dana 20 transfer case with high and low ranges

and a neutral position, shifted by a Mustang-style T-handle shifter. The front differential is upgraded from a Dana 30 to a Dana 44. A Ford 9" rear end with factory posi-traction was installed and the locker was all rebuilt by Drive Line Specialists.

this Bronco was the subject of a frame-off restoration, which occurred 12 years ago. He notes that there are no dents in the body, and that, while there are some small cracks and chips in the paint, overall it looks good. The rear fenders were cut and rounded, then equipped with rubber flares that match the front, and the hood is painted flat black to reduce glare. The grille has been painted body color, while the headlight rings are

still chrome. The front and rear chrome bumpers appear to be in excellent condition, with no visible damage or pitting.

Modifications outside include later-model swing-out mirrors, tube side steps, and a Class III receiver hitch. The Bronco has a black replacement top from Bes Top, which appears to have no rips, tears, or scratches in the windows. the seats were upgraded to Tom's Bronco Parts power-washable, high-back bucket seats. He points out a less than 1-inch seam separation in the driver’s seat. Door panels on these SUVs are simple flat panels, which appear to be in good condition. The armrests show no significant damage, in the photos. The floor is covered with a loop pile black carpet, which appears to be in good condition.

The passengers are protected by a full padded roll cage. The metal portions of the interior were painted to match the exterior and the dash appears to be in good condition, with some light abrasion from the swinging key in the ignition switch. The vinyl dash pad appears to be in excellent shape, with no visible cracks or damage. The factory radio has been replaced with a later-model DIN AM/FM/CD player.

Used 1969 Ford Bronco 84,410 miles, Yellow

Plymouth and Dodge made lots of handsome cars during the mid-Fifties, but from a hobby standpoint the Tri-Five Chevys (1955-1957) and to a lesser degree the same-era Fords have grabbed much of the attention.

That doesn’t mean being a little different can’t deliver big payoffs. That’s the case with this 1956 Plymouth Belvedere two-door

sedan restomod. The red and white paint, shiny trim, whitewall tires, and full wheel covers make this Belvedere look like a handsome restoration, but that’s not true once the hood is popped to display a powerful 408-cu. in. Mopar stroker engine that’s backed by a Torque Flite transmission and a Trac-Lok Dana 60 rear end.

Four-wheel disc brakes are behind the NOS wheel covers and the steering is an updated rack-and-pinion setup. Outside of the powerful exhaust rumble the only other performance hint is the slightly lowered stance. This 1956 Plymouth is a true sleeper or as the seller describes the car “a wolf in sheep’s clothing. ” A Mopar 360-cu. in. V-8 was built by Blueprint

Engines and stroked to 408-cu. in. The provided dyno sheet shows 391 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 462 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. An Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold is topped by an Edelbrock carburetor, the ignition is from MSD, and the Sanderson headers are ceramic coated.

The seller says the camshaft is a little “lumpy, ” but the engine produces adequate vacuum for the power brakes. An aluminum radiator and twin puller fans keep the engine cool, the seller notes. The Torque Flite three-speed automatic transmission and torque converter are Street Fighter units from TCI. The Dana 60 Trac-Lok positraction rear end has 3.54:1 gears and performance Strange Engineering axles. There

are approximately 3,200 miles on the engine and transmission, according to the seller, who adds that cold starts “generally need to be revved up for a minute or two, ” but there isn’t any smoke.

The only drivetrain weeping is reported to be “someplace on the transmission, ” but the transmission does “perform very well with no funny noises or clunks, ” per the seller. The shifter is a Band M Quick Silver unit. This 1956 Belvedere received a frame-off restoration with the bulk of the bodywork and paint done by The Chrome Grille in Venice, Florida. The front fenders were replaced with rust-free ones from Arizona, and the floorpans, rear quarters, and rocker panels received 1956 Plymouth-specific repair panels from Black Car LLC, per the seller.

The car was stripped to bare metal before the original Cherry Red and Eggshell White paint was applied in 2007. The seller reports no dents, scratches, paint chips, or swirls. All the glass and the windshield were replaced during the restoration, but a new rear window couldn’t be found, so there are some reported light scratches on it. All the seals were replaced during the restoration and remain in “excellent” condition, per the seller. All the stainless trim was professionally straightened and polished, and all the chrome parts were re-plated.

The custom interior was designed and installed by Hoyt’s Auto Upholstery using bucket seats from a 2005 Nissan Altima along with a center console from the same Altima. Premium white vinyl was used along with 1955 De Soto red cloth accent panels. Extra De Soto material comes with the car. The driver’s seat is power actuated, an Ididit tilt steering column is topped by a custom Grant wheel, and a Painless Wiring harness replaced the original wiring. The seller describes the carpet and headliner condition as “very good” and adds that nothing is missing in the way of interior trim.

All the gauges were new when the car was restored and still work well, per the seller. There is a custom stereo, and the trunk was upholstered to match the interior. The car has won a Best Interior award. A Fat Man Fabrications front frame stub kit was grafted to the original Plymouth chassis. The kit provided power rack-and-pinion steering, power disc brakes, and a 3-inch-lower stance. Jamco 3-inch lowering springs were installed in back. The rear disc brakes are from Master Power Brakes. The steel wheels are 15-inch Lincoln units with NOS Plymouth wheel covers and radial whitewall tires, sized 205/75R15, that were installed in August 2021.

All the suspension components are reported to be in “excellent” working condition.

Used 1956 Plymouth Belvedere 3,197 miles, Red

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 it’s now black. Regarding the paint condition, the seller says, “Fair, it can be polished very well, but it has swirls.

” There is a noted paint chip on the passenger’s 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 driver’s seat that’s visible in a photo. The carpet is new as are the Dakota Digital gauges and

the aftermarket stereo, although the seller says it’s “kind of tinny. ” 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 they’re 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

It’s not known whether the engine in this Model A is original to the car, but it’s correct for a Ford of this vintage.

Every 1931 Model A was powered by Ford’s 201-cu. in. flathead inline-four, which had a compression ratio of 4.22:1, received its fuel through either a Zenith or Holley double-venturi carburetor, and produced 40 horsepower.

During the restoration, this Model A was converted over to 12-volt electricals, and received dual exhausts. The engine is said to start immediately after the fuel valve is turned on and the manual choke engaged. It does not smoke or use excessive oil. The Ford transmission was removed and replaced by a five-speed Borg Warner T-5 manual, a gearbox that allows the car to cruise at speed but with lower RPMs.

A view beneath the hood reveals a Per Tronix electronic ignition system and distributor, along with generally clean presentation, with only minor surface corrosion visible in a few spots. the paint still presents well after a waxing, describing it as being in overall very good condition. Some chips exist, but the bodywork has no dents and does not need a repaint. The two-tone color scheme is augmented by scarlet pinstriping.

Used Ford Roadster 2,865 miles Black

This 1940 Oldsmobile Model 90 four-door sedan has been transformed into a luxury street rod by the addition of a modern General Motors powertrain and a full leather interior, cooled by aftermarket air conditioning.

The seller describes the custom maroon metallic paint is as being in “very good condition, with very good interior leather and

carpeting, ” and he reports no known functional issues. This Model 90 is powered by a General Motors Goodwrench-branded aftermarket 350-cu. in. crate V-8 engine of unspecified age and is mated to a GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission.

The engine is said to have traveled about 7,500 miles. The seller makes no statement about engine accessories or carburetion, but the engine wears a paper-element air cleaner. The seller states the engine starts and idles properly without smoke, that the transmission shifts smoothly, and that the powertrain is free of leaks. The engine bay presents as being strongly clean in the provided photos. While making no statement about its

age, the seller rates the paint at “8.7 on a scale of 10, ” noting two small chips near one running board as blemishes. The body seals and weatherstripping are reported to be in “very good” condition, and the seller states that the car is free of rust.

The chrome and condition of the semi-waterfall 1940 grille appears to be excellent, per the photos. The seller says custom bodywork has included filling of the rear fender seams and a sunken license plate. a small rock chip on the passenger’s-side glass and says the exterior lighting is functional. The Oldsmobile’s passenger cabin boasts leather seating with a power-operated driver’s seat of unstated sourcing. The seating

materials are in “excellent” condition and that the carpet is good, with no holes or tears visible.

The headliner is reported to be in “excellent” condition with functional dome lighting. The dashboard incorporates a polished instrument panel mounting vintage-type gauges that are reported to be in proper working order. An aftermarket CD audio system is reported to be functional. The Oldsmobile is said to be equipped with keyless entry. The carpeted trunk presents as being strongly clean in the photos.

Used 1940 Oldsmobile 98 3,938 miles, Red

The 3.0-liter version of BMW’s famed M30 inline-six engine in this CS features an overhead camshaft with 12-valve and breathes through a pair of Zenith carburetors.

Rated at 178 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 188 pound-feet of torque at 3,700, the big six drives power to the rear wheels via a Getrag four-speed manual transmission. there are no

running issues with the 2,986-cc engine and that it starts and runs well without any smoke or leaks. the clutch and transmission are also performing well. BMW’s twin kidney grilles are prominently mounted in front as the canted grille created a characteristic look for all CS coupes to appear in motion, even when standing still.

The Polaris Silver bodywork was refinished and shows well. The blue leather interior remains mostly original with features such as the wooden steering wheel and shift knob appearing to be in very good condition. The carpeting and upholstery are free from tears and damage and sit under the original white headliner.

Used 1972 55,600 miles Silver