We’d like to thank everyone for coming out and being part of our 9th Annual Labor Day concert at Matthews Memory Lane.  The weather was incredible and the music was terrific!  Special thanks to the Honkey Tonk Rebel Mario Carboni, the Stranger Norm Hamlet, Dennis Wall, Ian Miller, Peter Schwimmer and Mary Ronthaller for sharing your incredible talents.   We look forward to seeing everyone next year as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of this wonderful event, Labor Day 2020, look for more details next year!  

Well we’ve been hard at it, Selling Cars, Having Fun and Making Movies! This episode is just a quick glimpse into the average day around Memory Lane. Cars come in, cars go out. Sometimes faster then you can believe! But it’s all true! This is simply just what we do! Hope you all enjoy…….  

This is one of the nicest driving street rods we’ve had come through the doors in quite awhile.  It’s been chopped and dropped and clearly no shortcuts were taken when this beautiful car was completed!  More details to follow but this one won’t last long!  Enjoy the pics……  

$29,950

This little car has shiny cream colored paint on a clean straight body with color matched pinstripes to compliment the burgundy vinyl interior.  It’s powered by a 300 cui V-8 motor, automatic transmission and comes equipped with power steering and power brakes.  It sits on chrome aftermarket wheels with great tires all the way around.  This is one nice little Skylark and the price is right!

$15,500

Number’s Matching 350hp 327ci V8 Engine, 4 speed manual transmission, Knock-off Aluminum Wheels with Red Line Radial Tires, Nice factory sounding dual exhaust, Finished in Riverside Red with a Big Block Hood and a “Black Stinger”, Black Leather Upholstery, Both Factory Tops come with the car, Black Vinyl Soft Top and Body Color Matched Hard Top, Over $6,000 spent on the mechanical’s a few years back and very few miles to make this a turn ket and worry free road worthy Corvette. Simulated Wood Grain Steering Wheel and an AM/FM Radio was added. A nice tight driver with good smooth power. Ready to see the USA in your Chevrolet?

$59,500

Super Rare Factory Stick!! 3 Speed Column Shift Transmission works slick as a whistle! Original 389ci V8 Engine with a 4bbl Carburetor. Factory 8 Lug Aluminum Wheels. Nice repaint of the Original Nocturne Blue Exterior with Tu-tone Blue Bucket Seat Upholstery. Very nice chrome and stainless, glass is all in very nice condition. Only 3,124 produced with manual transmissions, I bet there wasn’t many with 3 speeds!! Such a fun, smooth driving car. Sounds great with mellow toned dual exhaust. This is a very special Gran Prix!

$25,500

All Steel Custom Street Rod with No Expenses Spared in the build!! Jaguar Independent Front and Rear Suspension, 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes, Fuel Injected LT1 Corvette Engine beautifully detailed with just the right amount of polished aluminum. Power Steering, Air Conditioning that is nice and cold! Power Windows, Folding Tan Canvas Soft Top that has been expertly chopped 2 inches! Custom Tan Canvas Top Boot, Custom Tan Leather Upholstery with Power Bucket Seats and Power Lift Trunk finished to match.  ’37 Ford Headlights and ’37 Lincoln Zephyr Tail Lights, Billet Aluminum Grille, Coy’s 17″ Chrome 5 Spoke Wheels, This is a crowd please and trophy winner everywhere it goes!! Turn Key Street Rod!!

$58,500

All Steel Body and Fenders! Great little Street Rod Model A. Small Block Chevrolet V8 Engine, Automatic TH350 Transmission with Genie Shifter, Dropped Front Axle with Disc Brakes, 10 Bolt Chevrolet Rear End with rear air bag suspension to help with a light load (onboard compressor), Tinted Glass, ’32 Ford Stainless Steel style fuel tank, BFGoodrich Radial TA tires, Luggage Rack, Classic Instruments Gold Trim Gauges, Lots of receipts and records for work done over the years. A great cruiser that goes down the highway easily!  

$25,500

True 442 that we bought from the Family of Original Owner the first time we owned it and just took it back in trade on a Street Rod. This is a wonderful Automobile that has always been well maintained and pampered! Factory 4 Speed Manual Transmission with the Original 455ci V8 engine and Stock Rear End. Factory Power Steering and Brakes. Correct colors of Platinum Poly with a Black Vinyl Top and correct Black Bucket Seat Upholstery. Super Solid Rust Free Body with an Excellent fit and finish! Power Windows, Power Door Lock (by remote) and a CD Player under the dash are the only deviations from stock. Smooth tight and ready to drive, this is a wonderful Oldsmobile 442!

$38,500

This is one fun hot rod Ford!  All-steel and all Ford 351ci V8 engine with fuel injection, Tremec 5 speed manual transmission, Independent front suspension and tubular arms, 4 wheel power disc brakes, 9” Ford rear end, beautiful leather upholstery with the trunk finished to match. Air Conditioning that is nice and cold, It sits on polished American Torque Thrust II’s and it’s a whole lotta power and a whole lotta fun!

$52,500 SOLD

Super Rare and Unique Buick!! Only 6,021 Produced. Nicely finished in Granada Red with Matching Red Bucket Seat Upholstery, Nice White Vinyl Soft Top that gives this car the look with the top up or down!! 401ci V8 Engine that is detailed back to factory stock, Automatic Transmission with a console shift, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Tilt Column, Cruise Control, Power Seat, Power Windows, Remote Trunk Release,  Radial White Wall Tires on Stock Wheels and Full Wheel Covers, Chrome and Stainless is all in very nice condition. Body is straight and solid. A great cruising Buick!!

$24,500

True Super Sport 396, Finished in it’s Original color of Butternut Yellow with Black Bucket Seat Upholstery that is in Excellent Condition. A nicely detailed “Non-Number’s Matching” Big Block V8 that we are told is a mildly built (1971) 402ci engine with an Aluminum Edelbrock Intake, Hooker Headers with an Awesome Sounding Exhaust System!! Just the right of Cam to make heads turn! Factory 4 Speed Manual Transmission with a Hurst Shifter, Power Steering, Power Disc Front Brakes, 12 Bolt Rear End, Beautiful Chrome and Stainless on a very straight and nice fitting body, AM/FM Custom Auto Sound Radio, Glass and weather stripping has all been redone and looks great. Tidy undercarriage with no signs of major repairs. Rally Wheels, […]

$49,500 SOLD

Gorgeous all stock restoration that was traded in to us by one of our regular customers who trades cars around often, however this very rare automobile, they’ve had in their collection for nearly 20 years!! Beautifully finished in it’s Factory color of Romany Red, the only deviation from correct is a beautiful red canvas soft top and matching boot and 12 volt electrics. Red and White Upholstery is very nicely finished, The well detailed engine compartment with it’s In-line 235ci 6 cylinder runs smooth and strong. Power glide automatic transmission. Ultra Rare Factory Power Steering. Power Top goes up and down smoothly. All the chrome and stainless has been restored to a wonderful shine. Weather stripping and glass has all […]

$49,500

Look at the Sheet Metal on this one!!  Fantastically straight with “DEEP Black Paint!”  Stock Flathead V8 Engine w/dual exhaust, standard shift 3 speed transmission, excellent bed floor and sides with fiberglass rear fenders.  The body’s been striped in Apple Green and compliments the wide whites with brand new spider caps! Nicely detailed under the hood and the undercarriage is nice and clean too. This is one high on eyeball pick-up!!

$42,500

Beautiful All Steel Henry Ford Sheetmetal! This little Nostalgia Hot Rod is built just the way we like them! Small Block 283ci V8 2bbl Carb., that looks like Henry Ford and Lewis Chevrolet put it in there! Full Synco 3 Speed Transmission, Dropped Axle with Disc Brakes, 12 Volt Electric conversion, F1 Ford Pick-Up Steering Box, Turn Signals, Big-N-Little Radial Black Wall Tires on Black Steel Wheels and ’39 Caps, Mohair Upholstery appears to be completely original, Dash and Window Trim has never been redone. Factory Interior Sun Visors, Heater, Windshield and Cowl vent both still open as factory. Older refinish in it’s original Black color with a Red Pinstripe. Dual Exhaust with a nice mellow old school Hot Rod […]

$49,500

Super Rare with Unique History! Only 93 of these DK400’s were produced in 1955 and of those only 6 were crafted by Hooper & Co. Coach Builders. A well known Coach company in Great Britain. We are told that this particular vehicle was purchased new by “The Fraser Group” the parent company of the famous “Harrods Department Store”. The car remained in their collection until the late 80’s when it found its way to the States. Has been in the hands of private collectors since coming to us locally from the Osterman Collection. With only 39,600 miles showing on the odometer that’s said to be actual and all the Original Upholstery that is in exceptional condition, this is a very […]

$65,000

Real Sunbeam Tiger built by Rootes Group with the original numbers matching 260ci V8 engine, 4 speed manual transmission, Only 6,450 produced from 1964-1967. Brand new Burl Wood Dash that is beautiful!! Nice Black Upholstery with a matching black vinyl soft top, comes with a black painted hardtop! Redone many years ago in factory color of Mediterranean Blue (code 100). A very fun car to drive with a unique sound and feel that’s all their own! Very collectable and highly sought after.

$49,500

This is a well cared for and maintained Shay. Built in 1980 and titled as a 1980 Shay Model A. Has a great running 4 cyl Pinto Engine, Standard Shift 4 speed manual transmission, Front independent suspension with disc brakes, Nice clean back vinyl upholstery including rumble seat, Stainless spoke wire wheels with dual side mounts and white wall tires, luggage rack and trunk, turn signals, 12 volt, Very user friendly to drive and keeps up with city traffic easily. Fun little cars for the money that are rather collectable themselves.

$13,950 SOLD

Great little 2 door sedan body style that you don’t see very often! Finished in factory color of Chalfonte Blue with a White Top and Tinted Black Windows this little Ford has great “Curb Appeal”! Polished American Torq. Thrust II Wheels, Great Sounding Dual Exhaust hooked to a 289ci Small Block V8 Engine with a 3 Speed Column Shift and Overdrive! This little car is ready to go cruising! Tu-Tone Gray Cloth Upholstery, Chrome and Stainless is all in very nice condition. Sits Good, Looks Good, Drives Good a whole lot of fun for the money!!

$13,500

Bought from a long time friend this was his driver for the past few years. Runs and drives fantastic!! Very clean gray leather upholstery and the paint has a great shine. Has just over 120k on it but has been very well maintained and kept, both cosmetically and mechanically. V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, tinted power windows, power driver seat, cruise control, nice sounding stereo, tires are like new. A great first car, rainy day car or everyday car.

$3,950

All Mopar! 440ci V8 engine, Late Model Independent Front Suspension and Rear End, Disc Front Brakes, Power Windows, Nicely done Saddle Upholstery with a top boot to match, Dark Blue Canvas Soft Top. Chrome and Stainless is all bright and well done. All new glass. Radial White Wall Tires on Red Steel Wheels with Dodge Lancer “Flipper” Caps with Bullet Centers. Custom Dash with Autometer Gauges. Good Strong Running Hot Rod Plymouth!

$29,500

This is a wonderful example of a very well cared for original car, with only 83,000 actual miles and 2 owners since new! 390ci V8 Engine runs smooth, quiet and strong. Automatic columns shift transmission, power steering, power brakes and factory air conditioning, Completely original gold cloth upholstery. Wimbledon white exterior in very nice condition. Body is very solid with an honest original look and feel. Smooth driving and quiet running, this is a wonderful old Ford!

$13,500

One of the fastest production cars of it’s time! These Rocket 88’s are a true piece of automotive history! 303ci V8 Engine is nicely detailed to factory stock. Runs great and sounds real good through a nice mellow set of dual pipes! Hydra-Matic (automatic) Transmission, 12 Volt Electrics, CD Player under dash, Chrome and Stainless is all very nice on this beautifully straight Black Body! Upholstery is well done with black vinyl seats. American Racing Gray Center Torq. Thrust Wheels. Body is super solid and has a good fit and finish. We’ve owned this car numerous times trading it around with regular customers, it was once in our own collection as we are big fans of 50 Oldsmobiles. This is […]

$35,500 SOLD

Very solid older restoration, Was driven from Portland to Bend in 2012 for the V8 Ford Nationals and back without so much as a hiccup! Finished in a Spring Time Color of Turquoise, Older Leather Upholstery, This is a well kept and maintained Ford that was traded to us on the Matching Phaeton. Wonderful V8 Ford.  

$39,500

Just traded in on a Collector car. Driven in to us from LaGrande Oregon this little Cadillac is ready for top down summer time road trips! V8 engine runs great! Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Power Seats, Air Conditioning, Factory Wheels included, Both Factory Tops- Soft top is black canvas and in excellent condition. Original Tan Leather Upholstery has been very well cared for as well as the Original Bright Red Finish. Always maintained and garage kept it’s hard to believe that is has just over 121,000 miles on it! Super clean and nice throughout!

$6,950

Smooth quiet ride just waiting for a road trip! Well cared for local area car. Nice original Maroon Leather Upholstery and nicely repainted tu-tone Maroon and White. Wire Wheel Covers with Radial Tires. 460ci V8 Engine runs very smooth. Automatic Transmission. Power Seats, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Remote Mirror, Cruise-Control, Climate Control. It’s rare and unusual to see a Mark V with a Solid, Painted Roof without a Moon Roof! Nice straight, solid body with a great shine! This Lincoln ready to go!

$8,950

Fully Restored with No Expenses Spared!! Beautifully finished inside and out. 261ci In-line 6cyl engine with Fenton Headers and a nice mellow dual exhaust tone. Wayne polished aluminum side and valve cover. Full Syncro 4 speed manual transmission shifts easily and greatly improves the drivability. Electric Power Steering has been added. 12 volt electrics. Custom Stereo System with Video Screen and Back Up Camera. We purchased this vehicle from the “All Classical” Radio Station here in Portland. They had this Panel built as a Rolling Advertisement, fully equipped to host parking lot appearances and to provide music and a PA system. The finish on the sheetmetal is excellent, better then factory. Very nice paint and bright and shiny chrome and […]

$42,500

Good looking Mercedes Benz! Black on Black on Black. Wonderful driving automobiles that are a lot of fun and style for the money. V8 Fuel Injected engine, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Power Windows, Dual Power Seats including Headrest. Both factory tops in nice condition including black canvas power soft top, custom chrome 18″ wheels with good tires. Showing 137,890 miles the cosmetics of this car have been well cared for making this is a real head turning Benz cruising down the road.

$11,000

Beautifully Restored in Starlight Black with Matching Black Vinyl Upholstery and a Black Vinyl Power Top. Super Straight Body. Excellent Chrome and Stainless. 389ci Tri-Power V8 with a Console Shift Automatic 2 Speed Transmission. Power Steering. Power Brakes. Remote Mirror. Power Antenna. AM/FM Radio. Full Wheel Covers on Stock Wheels with Radial Red Line Tires. GTO Trim was added to this beautiful LeMans. Very well finished to look as correct as possible. Drives Wonderfully!!  

$39,500

A Rare and Hard to Find Buick!! A wonderful riding car, nice and smooth on the hwy, Good running fuel injected 5.0L V8 engine, Automatic Transmission, New White Vinyl Power Top, Original Dark Red Leather Upholstery, Radial Tires on Factory Wire Wheel Covers, One time refinish in the original color. Power Windows, Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Remote Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Unique and Fun!  

$14,500

Wonderful running and driving 1st year Nomad! Nice finished in factory colors of Regal Turquoise and India Ivory with matching correct upholstery. Stock 265ci V8 Engine with an Edelbrock 4bbl carb, 4 Speed Manual Transmission (originally a 3 speed) Aftermarket Power Steering and Power Disc Front Brakes, Nice Sounding Dual Exhaust, 16″ American Racing Torq. Thrust II Wheels, Chrome and Stainless is all very nice, Glass and Weather Striping is in Great Condition. Wonder Bar AM Radio. A real nice Nomad ready for Cruising!  

$58,500

What an Amazing Driving Automobile!! Smooth, Quiet without a single rattle or squeak! With Only 31,550 Actual Miles!! Factory Original Upholstery in near Mint Condition! Flathead 6 cyl engine is whisper quiet! Presto-Magic Automatic Transmission (Fluid Drive) Brand New Radial White Wall Tires on Stock Wheels w/Full Wheel Covers, Original Chrome and Stainless, This is a well maintained Original car! Some minor paint touch-up and mostly original. An extremely Rare Automobile, that rides and drives like new!!

$18,500

Very clean and well cared for. Runs and Drives Fantastic with lots of records for work done over the years. Nicely repainted in the original color. Dark Blue Leather Upholstery has a little wear but is very serviceable as-is. Newer white wall radial tires on stock wheels. CD Player. Solid body with no signs of repairs. Showing just over 160k on the odometer this car gives a good solid feeling when driving.

$7,500

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