Used Classic Cars in Minnesota

The 400-cubic-inch V-8 engine is original to the car, with the engine’s block stamping indicating that the Oldsmobile powerplant was indeed built for a 1967 model year 442.

He also says it has never been rebuilt, although the oil pan gasket and timing chain were replaced about three years ago and the original Quadrajet carburetor was also

recently rebuilt. The oil pan gasket replacement cured the engine of leaks. the engine starts easily when cold, with only a few pumps of the gas pedal, and with no smoke. A Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission is paired with the engine. good working order, shifts smoothly and doesn’t appear to have any leaks or weeping.

A black vinyl interior complements the Saffron exterior and is in largely original condition.

Used 1967 Oldsmobile 442 93,400 miles, Tan

Pontiac’s Trans Am package for the 1973 Firebird gave it a dedicated 455-cubic-inch engine, standard four-speed manual transmission and a high-grip suspension.

The team at PMD then added aero-enhancing spoilers and an exclusive hood graphic to produce a pony car worthy of the Trans Am name. The engine is bored 0.030 over and features a Ram

Air IV camshaft and Rhoads valve lifters. The distributor has been upgraded to electronic ignition as well. The original Muncie four-speed transmission was replaced with a Doug Nash five-speed manual, which has a very low first gear. The rear end features a 4.11:1 final-drive ratio.

the engine starts with no issues and that the transmission shifts cleanly through the gears.

Used 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 59,463 miles, White

GMC produced its own line of truck engines for decades.

The straight-six in this 100 mirrors the classic Chevrolet OHV engine upon which it was based, but displaces 228 cubic inches, a displacement unique to GMC. It had a compression ratio of 8.0:1, utilized downdraft carburetion and was rated at 90 horsepower. the engine in this GMC 100 is

original to the truck, and retains its original six-volt electrical system. Its rebuild history is unknown, but a rebuilt starter and rebuilt generator have been installed. A slight weep is reported from the rear of the oil pan. The engine is said to start easily and produce no smoke.

The column-shifted three-speed manual transmission is unsynchronized, and has received a new clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing and throwout bearing. The rear end has been fitted with 3.55 gears, which reduce the RPM at road speeds. The engine bay presents as stock and spotless. The truck’s single-stage urethane finish still presents very well!

Used 1953 GMC Pickup 109,000 miles, Blue

Rated at 325 horsepower, the L35-code 396-cubic-inch big-block V-8 engine is original to the car, with the “234040” sequence number on the VIN matching the number stamped on the engine block’s ID pad.

it fires easily and settles down to a normal idle after warming up. There is no smoke at startup, either, but there is minor weeping on

the oil pan. The engine is matched with a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission, which was recently rebuilt and performs as new. Rounding out the drivetrain details is a 12-bolt Posi-equipped rear axle, which shows some wetness around the rear cover.

Used 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 55,100 miles, Red

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 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 20,788 miles, Blue

As part of its restoration, this Bel Air received a powertrain transplant.

Inside the engine bay now is a crate small-block V-8 engine from Blue Print Engines that has been balanced, blueprinted and dyno tested. The engine is a carburetor-to-oil pan component that includes Vortec cylinder heads, a dual-plane Summit Racing intake manifold, a

four-barrel carburetor and four-bolt main bearing caps. Generally speaking, these crate engines are claimed to produce about 330 horsepower as delivered. The engine wears a set of ceramic-coated exhaust headers. The Bel Air’s Powerglide automatic transmission and 12-bolt rear end are both believed to be original to the car.

The Powerglide and rear end have undergone mechanical rebuilds about 550 miles ago. The odometer reading reflects break-in miles accumulated since the crate engine was installed. A look beneath the hood reveals a clean engine installation with new belts, ignition wires and hoses. The paint, which dates to 2019, is described as being in excellent condition, with minimal swirls. No body blemishes are reported.

Used 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 486 miles, Black

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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