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…….  

Here’s a beautifully restored 1951 Chevy Convertible with a strong running updated in-line six cylinder motor, standard 3 speed transmission, Power Glide rear end for freeway travel and Fenton headers with dual exhausts.  It sits on a nice set of radial whitewall tires mounted on wire wheels and comes with many chrome accessories to include a rare “Impala” hood ornament, side skirts, deluxe steering wheels, finger nail guards, bumper extensions and more!  This is wonderful driving automobile and ready to show or go!

$39,500

You don’t see many of these around, especially in this condition.  Finished in factory colors of Flame Red and Colonial White, this beautiful Skyliner is sure to capture attention.  Powered by a Thunderbird V8 engine with a Ford-O-Matic transmission, power steering, power brakes and an AM/FM radio with Drive-In speakers actually wired into the radio!  The interior is incredible and the accessory Continental kit and fender skirts really complete the look!  Whether you choose to “show or go” we think you’ll find this to be a wonderful automobile.

$39,500 SOLD

With only 6,600 actual miles, this little Mazda Miata Grand Touring Convertible has been babied it’s whole life.  It appears new inside and out and has had three local owners since new.  It’s a lot of fun to drive with a paddle shift automatic transmission, power windows, power folding hard top and comfortable black leather upholstery.  The 17″ alloy wheels are a nice touch and set this car off to look as great as it drives!  

$19,500

We know what you’re thinking……”OOOWEE that’s nice!”  This Phantom by Johnson has 22,500 actual miles and was built on an ’86/87 Camaro body and it’s powered by a small block throttle-body injected V8 engine with an automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power mirrors, air conditioning plus removable t-tops!  If you’re looking to turn a few heads and get “spotted” while enjoying the drive, we think you’ll find this to be the car you’ve been looking for!      

$16,500

Beautiful frame-off restoration completed in ’97, finished in Silver Blue with an Arctic White Top.  Powered by a 283 cui V8, 4 barrel carburetor, factory power steering, factory power brakes, with an AM/FM cassette radio with dual antennas.  This car looks great underneath and has beautiful chrome and stainless throughout.  This is a real nice car to drive or show!

$45,000

Wonderfully restored to stock. All Steel Body and Fenders. Finished in Dark Blue with a Light Blue Body Reveal and Black Fenders. Nice clean LeBaron Bonney leather upholstery. White Wall Tires. Luggage Rack. Top is in great condition as well as the Side Curtains. Body fits nice. Stock 4 Cyl Engine Runs Great. Standard 3 Speed Transmission. Hydraulic Brakes. This is a very good looking and great driving Model A. Lots of family fun to be had playing around with a Model A!

$19,500

Here’s an opportunity to own a rare automobile, a ’52 Chieftain hardtop!  We haven’t had many of these over years and this one is awfully nice.  It’s powered by a whisper quiet 268 cui Straight 8 that sits in a nicely detailed engine compartment.  This is one smooth driving car with its Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and the two toned exterior is finished in Sea mist Green over Belfast Green.  You’ll want to talk note of the beautifully preserved original upholstery and the exceptional metal on this car having zero rust or repairs.  This beautiful automobile has been enjoyed by the same owner for the past 40 years and you can be assured, it drives as great as it looks!  

$24,500

This little Mercedes has been meticulously maintained and has 103,000 miles!  The paint is gorgeous in its original Surf Blue exterior complimented by Dove Gray leather upholstery.  It’s powered by a  smooth running V8 engine with an automatic transmission and equipped with air conditioning, power windows, power seats and more.  The factory hardtop is in exceptional condition as is the Dark Blue canvas soft top, which looks amazing on this car!  Factory chrome wheels with radial tires make this a real smooth driver with lots of curb appeal!                                  

$13,500

This is a very nice 6 door Limousine with only 31,500 actual miles.  It’s been meticulously maintained inside and out, powered by a  4.6L fuel injected V8 engine, automatic transmission, front and rear air conditioning and heat and a switch-back middle seat that adjusts from forward to rear facing in just seconds.  The exterior is bright white, the interior showcases beautiful blue leather upholstery and it has a full set of new tires.  This is a very smooth and easy to drive limo for work or play!  

$6,950

Just in time for Christmas and this little gem may just fit under your tree!  This bright white roadster has a black cloth top, black apron and black interior and it’s powered by a Volkswagen motor with dual downdraft carburetors with Dellorto air cleaners.  The gold instrument bezels compliment the emblems on the car and the Gene Berg short-throw shifter has you feeling like you’re driving a slot car!  This is a whole lot of fun for the money and yes, it’s a replica and an awfully nice one at that.

$29,500

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

With only 9,008 actual miles and 3 owners since new, this Riviera is completely original and in mint condition!  It has a 3.6L V6 fuel injected engine, automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows, locks, dual power seats and a digital dash.  This is a real smooth, comfortable driving, low-mile Buick!

$12,500

This is a nice little Corvette finished in Torch Red with black leather interior and a black cloth convertible top.   It has an automatic transmission, tilt wheel, power windows, locks, air conditioning and factory ride control.  You’re sure to enjoy the drive while listening to your favorite cassette tapes in the factory AM/FM/Cassette radio.   Tis the season to treat yourself to a bright red sleigh!

$13,950

Top of the line two-door Capri hardtop model with a 317 cui Overhead valve V8 engine and a Hydra-Matic automatic Transmission.  This car has beautiful brightwork and correct upholstery finished in two-tone leather and cloth.  It’s a very solid car and it’s beautiful.  Here’s a fun fact for car enthusiasts…….Lincoln came in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place in the Pan America Road Race in Mexico back in 1952!          

$23,500

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 Rally Red with a Big Block Hood and a “Black Stinger”, Black Leather Upholstery, Both Factory Tops come with the car, Very nice White 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 have been put on it since, to make this a turn key 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 SOLD

If you’re in the market for a beautiful ragtop cruiser, this is certainly deserving of your attention.  Powered by a 389 cui V8 motor, automatic transmission with power steering, power brakes and dual exhaust.  Bright red paint with a nice vinyl top, black interior with a matching boot for the convertible top.  We’ve known this car for a long time and always known it to be as good as it looks!

$29,500

3 Owner local area car in great running and driving condition with Only 77,780 Actual Miles!! Original blue cloth upholstery is in very nice condition, one time repaint of the original color by the 3rd owner. V6 engine runs great, automatic transmission, air conditioning, remote driver mirror, Rally Style BF Goodrich Radial  TA Tires, Air Conditioning, This would make for a fun and unique daily driver!

$6,950

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

Just a fun little top in the sun run around town kind of car! Good running 6 cyl engine, automatic transmission shift nice and tight. Car handles real good, smooth steering and suspension. good brakes. newer radial white wall tires, body is solid and straight with a good fit. older repaint in Daytona Blue with blue vinyl upholstery. AM/FM Cassette radio. Put the kids in the back seat and head to the ice cream store. A fun little car for the money!

$11,500

Oh how Rare is this one!! A 3 Owner Numbers Matching 427ci 400hp Tri-Power Big Block, 4 Speed Manual Transmission and Very rare Air Conditioning!!! One time respray of the Original Daytona Yellow, Black Upholstery with a new Black Canvas soft top, Factory Color Matched Hardtop is included! Original Rally Wheels with Radial Tires. A very correct and original car, Very nice clean body with great paint. Upholstery is in very good original condition. Smooth Clutch and easy to shift. This is a real special car in good honest original condition!  

$55,500

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

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!

$11,500

Meticulously maintained and kept Corvette!  Only 36,400 miles on this beautiful coupe featuring a 6 liter 400 horsepower fuel injected V8, 6 speed manual transmission, heads up display and power windows with black leather interior and a Velocity Yellow exterior.  The Magna-flow exhaust sounds incredible and this car is a blast to drive Look it Over, this is a real good Corvette!

$25,950 SOLD

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 in very nice condition! Wimbledon white exterior has an excellent shine. Body is very solid with a Great fit and finish. A very honest original look and feel. Smooth driving and quiet running, this is a wonderful old Ford! Freshly detailed and ready to go!

$13,500

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 SOLD

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!  

$11,500

Here’s a fun little car a lot of people haven’t seen! And with Only 200 Standard Models Produced, We Wonder just how many are left. Built by Kaiser-Frazier and sold primarily in the South and South West in Selected few Sears, Roebuck and Company Department Stores and Catalog. Similar to a Henry J but they offered less options keeping the Sales Cost under $1,500 Brand New! Stock running gear with the Body refinished in a Medium Blue with a little Metallic, Gray Cloth Upholstery, Flathead 134ci 4 Cyl Engine, Standard 3 Speed Transmission, A unique little car that’s solid, complete and in it’s Simplicity, Way Neat!

$16,500

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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