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…….  

Just purchased from previous owner who had owned this beautiful Corvette since 1974!  This is a numbers matching 427 cui 425 horsepower big block, factory 4 speed manual transmission with power steering, four wheel power disc brakes and factory side pipes.  The interior is in excellent condition, finished in black leather upholstery.  This Corvette was repainted in its original Nassau Blue over 45 years ago and still looks fantastic!  The stock knock-off wheel covers are a nice touch and we think you’ll find this is a fantastic car for the money!  

$69,500

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

This little Corvette has undergone a stunning restoration to factory correct!  It’s powered by the original 235 cue “Blue Flame Six”, correct triple carburetors, power glide transmission and loaded with all factory options to include the Wonderbar radio, heater, turn signals, courtesy lights, parking brake light and windshield washers.  It’s finished in beautiful Polo White with bright red upholstery and a tan canvas soft top.  Definitely a show quality car that drives as good as it shows!

$79,500 SOLD

This fantastic car was previously owned by the President of the V8 Ford Club for nearly 25 years and only has 64,500 actual miles!  Nearly all original paint, powered by a whisper-quiet Flathead V8 engine, manual transmission with a Columbia two-speed rear axle in excellent working condition.  The original wood grained dash and trim are beautiful and the clock-faced mirror and factory AM radio are nice options.  It sits on wide whitewall tires with Spyder caps and it’s ready to roll for Ford Club touring.   

$45,000

AVAILABLE SOON-  You’ve seen plenty of Mustangs and you may have even come across a Super Snake or two, but its highly unlikely you’ve ever seen one of these.  This is a 2012 Mustang Shelby 1000, one of the last high-horsepower designs directly influenced by Carroll Shelby himself. These are extremely rare and we would encourage anyone interested to search the internet under “2012 Shelby 1000” for detailed specifications.  We purchased this vehicle from the original owner and have authenticated the automobile with Shelby American, where the Director of Registry confirmed that Shelby did indeed transform the car at their shop in Las Vegas, Nevada.  In a nutshell, the owner purchased a new 2012 Ford Mustang GT500 from a dealership […]

$125,000 SOLD

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 fantastic driving Mercury street rod!  It’s powered by a small block Ford V8 engine, automatic transmission, late model independent front suspension, power steering, power disc front brakes and a tilt column.  The convertible top is black canvass with a matching boot and the brightwork on this Mercury is excellent.  It sits on chrome wire wheels with wide whitewall radial tires and it’s turn-key ready to cruise!  

$34,500 SOLD

With only 2,150 produced, this is a very rare Cadillac!  Restored to factory stock years ago, this beautiful Eldorado Biarritz was finished in its original color of Bahama Blue, complete with matching leather upholstery.  It’s powered by the original 365 cui V8, dual carter 4 barrel carbs and automatic transmission and equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seat and a white vinyl power top.  It sits on chrome wires with factory center caps on new wide whitewall tires.  This is real smooth driving top-down cruiser and the first of its kind we’ve had in over 20 years!    

$89,950

Here’s your opportunity to own a fantastic ’57 Skyliner, the world’s first retractable hardtop convertible!  Finished in a beautiful two tone factory paint scheme of Colonial White and Starmist Blue, this car is a head turner!  The upholstery’s completed in black and white and compliments the exterior finish.  It’s equipped with a  312 cui V8 motor, automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes, with wide whitewall tires on chrome spoke wheels making this car a true classic cruiser.

$39,500

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

NEW ARRIVAL –  This is an extrememly rare 1935 Ford Tudor National Cash Register (NCR) Conversion with an original build date of July 16, 1935. Very few of these were built and this is believed to be one of only two remaining and the only one of its kind fully restored to its original condition. Even more impressive is the restoration included its original 21 stud aluminum head V8 engine, transmission and has only 27 miles of travel since being fully restored. The fit and finish of this car is absolutely unbelievable! The history of the Ford Tudor National Cash Register Conversion is well documented in advertising materials, copied and originals, dating back to 1935. Back then, Ford Motor Company […]

$49,500

An absolute gorgeous restoration of a very rare automobile finished in beautiful Garnet Maroon paint, brown leather upholstery and a tan canvas top.  It has a whisper quiet flathead V-8, standard floor shift transmission and new wide whitewall radial tires.  The sheet metal and fit and finish of this very rare and collectable Mercury is excellent.

$44,500

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

Beautiful Black finished on a Super Straight body with an excellent fit! This sheetmetal on this Ranchero is better then new! Great profile with Polished Aluminum Centerline Wheels and White Letter Tires, 351i V8 engine runs great and has a great sounding set of dual exhaust! Factory Air Conditioning! Automatic Column Shift Transmission, Power Steering, Power Disc Front Brakes, Nice clean Black Bucket Seat Upholstery, Dash is in very nice condition, Power Windows, Bed floor is painted to match the exterior and is nice and straight like new! These are very hard to find in this nice of condition. Look it over, it’s a good one!

$14,500

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

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

Wonderful driving automobile with 50’s style custom treatments. 255ci Stock Flathead V8 with wonderful sounding mellow tone dual exhaust! 3 Speed Manual Column Shift Transmission with Overdrive. Nosed, Decked and Fender Skirts. Tastefully lowered all the way around. Finished in factory colors of Superior Blue over Banff Blue. Dark Blue and White Leather Upholstery. This car has a wonderful look and feel, just like you’d see in a High School parking lot in 1958!

$24,500

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

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

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 Transmission. 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

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

This is a real good solid bodied old Lincoln. All stock running gear with Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Suspension feels nice and smooth. 317ci V8 Engine runs strong, Automatic Transmission shifts good. Brakes stop nice and straight and have all been recently gone through. Upholstery is in good stock condition with the seats and carpet being redone a few years back. Original chrome and stainless. Paint is weak but has a good original looking patina to it. Ready to use and tinker with as-is or spend a little time taking it to the next level.

$8,950

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

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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“Roar With Gilmore, the Story of America’s Most Unusual Oil Company” by Charles Seims and Alan Darr. 240 pages, hardcover and with over 200 photos, most never before published. Two chapters are devoted exclusively to Gilmore’s racing sponsorship at Ascot, Gilmore Stadium, Indy and Bonneville. There is a chapter devoted to Alan’s extensive Gilmore collection (in color). For instance, he has ten double sided Gilmore globes, all original and no duplicates. To order a copy, Contact Logan Gray @ 503-292-7747 or Email vintagemotorbooks@comcast.net Logan has been running Vintage Motorbooks for over 30 years. He has a Large Selection of Automotive related books, brochures and manuals. Covering nearly every aspect of American, European and British Automative History. If you’ve been “looking for […]