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Supercharged Flathead-Powered Ford Tudor Sedan Hot Rod

This Ford Tudor Sedan was modified under prior ownership with a custom-fabricated boxed frame, a chopped top, a custom interior, and a replacement drivetrain. Power is provided by a McCulloch-supercharged 255ci Mercury flathead V8 paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and the steel body was refinished in green and black during the build that was reportedly completed in 2013. Exterior features include an exposed engine compartment, a windshield visor, frenched taillights, and five-window coupe-style quarter windows. Further equipment includes an Offenhauser intake manifold, dual Holley carburetors, Evans cylinder heads, lake-style headers, Buick-style finned brake drums, a Wilwood brake proportioning valve, and staggered artillery-style wheels. Acquired by the seller in 2019, this Tudor sedan hot rod is now offered with a transferable New York State registration document listing the car as a 1931 Ford.

The steel body was repainted in green and black following modifications that included chopping the top, incorporating five-window coupe-style short quarter windows and frenched taillights, replacing the floors, and removing the hood, fenders, and running boards. Additional features include black pinstriping, a windshield visor, a tilt-out windshield, dual side mirrors, and a flip-top fuel filler.

Artillery-style 16” front and 15” rear wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are mounted with 5.50-16 Coker Classic tires and 8.20-15 Firestone Dragster Cheater Slicks, respectively. The frame has been boxed, and tubular crossmembers have been added. The suspension consists of transverse leaf springs with a drilled I-beam up front and ladder bars out back, while braking is handled finned drums at all four corners along with a Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in brown vinyl that extends to the door and side panels. The dashboard is said to have been sourced from a 1953 Ford and is finished in black with green accents. Additional appointments include a traffic light prism, polished pedals, lap belts, and a custom-fabricated shifter topped with a microphone-style knob.

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts an inoperative 100-mph speedometer and an AutoMeter 7k-rpm tachometer. The five-digit odometer shows 1,300 miles, approximately 200 of which have been added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.

The 255ci flathead V8 was reportedly sourced from a 1950 Mercury and features a McCulloch supercharger, an Offenhauser intake manifold, dual Holley 94 carburetors, Evans cylinder heads, a Mallory magnetic ignition system, and wrapped lake-style exhaust headers. A Hildebrandt aluminum housing contains a remote spin-on oil filter, and a Moore’s Auto Electric starter has been fitted along with an aluminum radiator with an electric puller fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9” rear end with 3.55:1 gearing. A Wilwood hydraulic clutch assembly is said to be linked to a 10.5” clutch assembly, and a 12-gallon aluminum fuel tank is mounted behind the rear seat. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for a vehicle of its age. It is being sold on its transferable New York registration.

Ford Pickup Street Rod

This Ford pickup was reportedly acquired by the seller’s father in 1989 and was subsequently refurbished and modified. Power comes from a 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the truck is finished in maroon and silver over color-coordinated cloth upholstery. Additional features include staggered-diameter Budnik wheels, front disc brakes, custom lighting, shaved doors, power-operated door poppers, a wood bed floor, a tonneau cover, a Brassworks radiator, an electric cooling fan, air conditioning, and VDO instrumentation. The seller acquired the truck from his father in 2015, and recent work is said to have included installing a Holley carburetor. This Ford street rod is now offered in New York with refurbishment records and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name listing the truck as a 1934 Ford.

The steel body is mounted on a Total Cost Involved frame and was repainted in maroon and silver with blue and purple body graphics during the aforementioned refurbishment. Exterior features include fiberglass fenders, shaved doors, custom lighting, dual side mirrors, power-operated door poppers, running boards, a tonneau cover, a rear spoiler, and a wood bed floor with metal runners. The seller notes chips and blemishes on various body panels, photos of which can be viewed in the gallery below. The tonneau cover support struts are missing.

Staggered-diameter 14″ and 15″ Polished Budnik alloy wheels are mounted with 195/60 front and 235/70 rear Goodyear Eagle GT II tires. Stopping power is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The cab features a bench seat trimmed in maroon and silver cloth upholstery with purple and blue stripes that extends to the door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, three-point seat belts, power windows, a Sony cassette player, and billet aluminum pedals.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel is mounted to a Chevrolet-sourced tilting column and fronts VDO instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 14k miles, approximately 6k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 350ci V8 features a B&M air cleaner and valve covers along with short-tube headers, a Brassworks radiator, and an electric cooling fan. The seller states that a Holley carburetor was recently installed.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end. A stainless-steel exhaust system was installed and features Dynomax Ultra Flo mufflers.

Photos taken during the chassis build are included in the gallery below. Refurbishment receipts are also included in the sale.

Pick of the Day: 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer

No one will deny that times are tough around the world. First was the pandemic and then, hot on its coattails, we have been suffering from post-pandemic issues (notably economic and supply chain) that have made everyone’s daily life more difficult than desired. Among these hiccups in life, there is a segment of the population who feel there’s something more sinister going on, and it’s probably guaranteed they are prepared for what is to come. To those folks, we present the Pick of the Day, a 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Click the link to view the listing)

To those of you who are not familiar with the Steyr name or this vehicle, the Pinzgauer was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, an Austrian company that is now known as Magna Steyr. The Pinzgauer (named after a particular breed of cattle) was an all-terrain 4WD (and 6WD) military utility vehicle produced from 1971-2000, though civilian version were also built. Many armies around the world have used the Pinzgauer, which can be distinguished by the more familiar Humvee by its better off-road capabilities and ability to carry more people.

Power came from a Steyr-designed, 2.5-liter air-cooled inline-four, though 5- and 6-cylinder Volkswagen turbodiesels eventually replaced the four in 1986. Transmission was a five-speed manual with two-speed transfer case.

The United States Army purchased 20 Pinzgauers for its Delta Force over 30 years ago. They were also used in the Desert Storm and Iraq War before being decommissioned during the Obama presidency.

The seller of this 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer says this 710M (the M means soft top with up to 10 rear passenger seats) troop carrier came from the Swiss army. “Runs and drives great, [with] black troop carrier in nice condition.” The body is clean with no rust, and there is a “new front top [with] good rear top.” Traction — an important element of a vehicle of this caliber — is handled by Goodyear 265-75R16s with 90% tread. Inside, you’ll find “new seat cushions front and rear.” Features include LED headlights and taillights, SS1 ignition upgrade, new electronic speedometer and tachometer, stainless steel muffler, tool kit including shovel and tow cable, and more.

When the marauding hordes of undesirables come knocking, you want to be prepared for the worst. When no other vehicle will do, the 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer has got your back. For $29,500, that’s a small price to pay for your family’s protection.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Pick of the Day: 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer

No one will deny that times are tough around the world. First was the pandemic and then, hot on its coattails, we have been suffering from post-pandemic issues (notably economic and supply chain) that have made everyone’s daily life more difficult than desired. Among these hiccups in life, there is a segment of the population who feel there’s something more sinister going on, and it’s probably guaranteed they are prepared for what is to come. To those folks, we present the Pick of the Day, a 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Click the link to view the listing)

To those of you who are not familiar with the Steyr name or this vehicle, the Pinzgauer was built by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, an Austrian company that is now known as Magna Steyr. The Pinzgauer (named after a particular breed of cattle) was an all-terrain 4WD (and 6WD) military utility vehicle produced from 1971-2000, though civilian version were also built. Many armies around the world have used the Pinzgauer, which can be distinguished by the more familiar Humvee by its better off-road capabilities and ability to carry more people.

Power came from a Steyr-designed, 2.5-liter air-cooled inline-four, though 5- and 6-cylinder Volkswagen turbodiesels eventually replaced the four in 1986. Transmission was a five-speed manual with two-speed transfer case.

The United States Army purchased 20 Pinzgauers for its Delta Force over 30 years ago. They were also used in the Desert Storm and Iraq War before being decommissioned during the Obama presidency.

The seller of this 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer says this 710M (the M means soft top with up to 10 rear passenger seats) troop carrier came from the Swiss army. “Runs and drives great, [with] black troop carrier in nice condition.” The body is clean with no rust, and there is a “new front top [with] good rear top.” Traction — an important element of a vehicle of this caliber — is handled by Goodyear 265-75R16s with 90% tread. Inside, you’ll find “new seat cushions front and rear.” Features include LED headlights and taillights, SS1 ignition upgrade, new electronic speedometer and tachometer, stainless steel muffler, tool kit including shovel and tow cable, and more.

When the marauding hordes of undesirables come knocking, you want to be prepared for the worst. When no other vehicle will do, the 1972 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Pinzgauer has got your back. For $29,500, that’s a small price to pay for your family’s protection.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Overhaulin’: The Best Cars Created By Star Designer Chip Foose

Well-known car artist and television star Chip Foose is one of the most notable custom car designers and fabricators around. He’s been in the public spotlight for over two decades, whether on the hit show “Overhaulin’” or at his garage. Foose has a fixation with hot rods and low-slung performance vehicles, so those are often what his fans see him design. Many of the creations that Foose has designed have fetched hundreds of thousands at auction.

Foose is extremely particular when it comes to designing a car and he does it completely by hand. From the wheels to the final design, a Chip Foose car is quite special. To celebrate this fact, we looked at some of the most prominent cars Foose has designed over the past decade. Foose also loves the Hemi V8 engine as well so a lot of the cars that he’s designed have this engine under the hood as a result. Check out the best cars that Foose has ever built right here, and prepare to be amazed.

Photo Credit: SEMA

Custom 1974 Jaguar E-Type

Foose is a renowned car designer and fabricator who has worked on many impressive custom car projects. One of his most remarkable achievements is his restoration and customization of a 1974 Jaguar E-Type. Foose’s modifications to the car are both subtle and significant, elevating the classic car’s style as a result. He retained the car’s original body and chassis while upgrading its suspension, brakes, and exhaust system to improve its handling and power (via Chip Foose).

Photo Credit: SEMA

He also gave the car a new metallic silver paint job and added a custom front grille, therefore giving the car a more aggressive and modern look. Inside, Foose installed new leather seats, custom gauges, and a state-of-the-art audio system, bringing the car’s interior to the 21st century. Foose’s custom 1974 Jaguar E-Type is a perfect blending of Jaguar style and Foose design thanks to all these enhancements.

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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1995 Merlin MP CN prototype race car. Manufactured by the French firm Marlin Poly Racing, this vehicle is powered by a Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a Hewland four-speed racing manual. Equipment includes fire suppression system, tubular roll cage and Sabelt safety harness. Finished in white with black vinyl seat, this Merlin will include a binder of build details, a certification document, manuals, Italian and French technical passports, and bill of sale.

This one-off Merlin race car is chassis number 1 and was raced in Italy by Team Pomozzi. It features a white exterior with decals and sponsorship livery. Equipment includes dual black mirrors, side air intakes and rear wing.

Aluminum 13-inch wheels with red centers and polished lips are wrapped in 195/530 (front) and 250/570 (rear) Avon tires.

The single-seat cockpit is fitted with a black vinyl bucket seat with Sabelt Steel Series S6222 Formula 2×2 FIA harness. An OMP mechanical fire suppression system has been installed.

Instrumentation includes a digital instrument panel that displays the speed, revs and voltage. The mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four was serviced in the summer of 2022. The work performed included a full inspection along with the addition of new Motul racing fluids and oils. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Hewland H9-3123 four-speed manual racing transmission and 2.846 rear gears.

The selling dealer has provided a video showcasing this vehicle participating in the 2018 Coppa Ugo Barone race, which can be viewed on the auction page. As a dedicated race vehicle, this vehicle is not legal for street use and is sold with a bill of sale only.

The auction for this 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype race car ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

AutoHunter Spotlight: 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1995 Merlin MP CN prototype race car. Manufactured by the French firm Marlin Poly Racing, this vehicle is powered by a Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four mated to a Hewland four-speed racing manual. Equipment includes fire suppression system, tubular roll cage and Sabelt safety harness. Finished in white with black vinyl seat, this Merlin will include a binder of build details, a certification document, manuals, Italian and French technical passports, and bill of sale.

This one-off Merlin race car is chassis number 1 and was raced in Italy by Team Pomozzi. It features a white exterior with decals and sponsorship livery. Equipment includes dual black mirrors, side air intakes and rear wing.

Aluminum 13-inch wheels with red centers and polished lips are wrapped in 195/530 (front) and 250/570 (rear) Avon tires.

The single-seat cockpit is fitted with a black vinyl bucket seat with Sabelt Steel Series S6222 Formula 2×2 FIA harness. An OMP mechanical fire suppression system has been installed.

Instrumentation includes a digital instrument panel that displays the speed, revs and voltage. The mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The Honda B16A2 1.6-liter inline-four was serviced in the summer of 2022. The work performed included a full inspection along with the addition of new Motul racing fluids and oils. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Hewland H9-3123 four-speed manual racing transmission and 2.846 rear gears.

The selling dealer has provided a video showcasing this vehicle participating in the 2018 Coppa Ugo Barone race, which can be viewed on the auction page. As a dedicated race vehicle, this vehicle is not legal for street use and is sold with a bill of sale only.

The auction for this 1995 Merlin MP CN Prototype race car ends on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 12:45 p.m. (PDT)

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and photo gallery

Iconic Ferrari and Lamborghini Engineer, Giotto Bizzarrini, Has Died at 96

Italian engineer and designer Giotto Bizzarrini passed away at age 96 last week. Known for leading the Ferrari 250GTO design and for powering the Lamborghini Miura, Bizzarrini achieved several groundbreaking accomplishments that would forever enhance the performance world.

Bizzarrini’s beginning as a test driver ultimately led him to leading the development of the famous Ferrari 250 GTO, one of, if not the, most sought-after collector cars in the world. Later, when a private Ferrari 250 GTO owner hired him to make racing enhancements, the result was the long-bodied, low-slug Bread Van Ferrari. But Bizzarrini’s engineering expertise didn’t stop at Ferrari.

Iconic Ferrari and Lamborghini Engineer, Giotto Bizzarrini, Has Died at 96

Giotto Bizzarini and a small-block Chevy V8 engine used in the 5300.

The Lamborghini Miura came to life because of his quad-cam V12 engine design which somehow shoehorned transversely behind the seats and ahead of the rear axle. The ISO Grifo A3/C, Grifo Strada, and Rivolta also wouldn’t exist without Bizzarrini’s influence. He even created a special version of the ISO under his own company name, the Bizzarrini GT Strada 5300. He designed many vehicles during his time working as an independent consultant.

Iconic Ferrari and Lamborghini Engineer, Giotto Bizzarrini, Has Died at 96

Giotto Bizzarrini with his newly designed and built Iso Grifo A3/C at Monza in northern Italy.

Bizzarrini was more recently recognized by the University of Florence in 2012, when he was awarded with an honorary doctorate in engineering for his many talents. Earlier this year, in February 2023, the Bizzarrini company re-emerged and announced plans for a V12 powered supercar called the Giotto, a car that, if all goes well, will likely be an impressive tribute to the man who forever made his mark in automotive history.

Hemmings Auctions Weekly Round Up: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 1955 Ford Thunderbird

The hardworking staff of Hemmings Auctions is proud to share with you some of the most notable vehicles they have helped to find enthusiastic new homes for over the past week. Fifty-four new vehicle listings launched between May 7th, and Saturday the 13th. Of those, 34 sold, including 11 post-auction Make Offer listings. This equates to a sell-through rate of 63 percent. You can keep abreast of the latest consignments by subscribing to the daily Hemmings Auctions email newsletter.

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray profile

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray interior

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray trunk area

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray undercarriage

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray rear quarter

Reserve: $135,000

Selling Price: $155,400

Recent Market Range: $122,000-$165,000

Some vehicles spark real passion, as seen in the incredible response to this ’66 Corvette coupe that changed hands near the top of its value range. Its impressive selling price arrived after 35 bids, 13 time extensions, and more than 30,000 views. Why? It was a one-owner car with a 390-hp 427-cu.in. V-8, four-speed manual, and fewer than 37,000 miles… and was a Bloomington Gold-certified “Survivor.” This show-quality car went with numerous original take-off parts, and it looked very good, although the factory Milano Maroon paint exhibited a bit of age. The V-8 showed honest wear, unlike the black vinyl interior. Its seller interacted with interested parties, and the Corvette sold handsomely.

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet front quarter top up

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet interior

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet trunk

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet engine

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet undercarriage

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet rear quarter top down

Reserve: $56,000

Selling Price: $78,750

Recent Market Range: $58,000-$77,500

The 911 had only recently begun to be available in Cabriolet form in the mid-1980s and this desirable body style was in short supply, leading to the private importation and federalization of European-market examples. That’s what this one-owner, 60,623-mile ’86 with U.S.-spec lighting (and potentially another 24 horsepower) represented, and it got people excited with an impressive auction end. The Porsche was described as having “flawless” paint, and its blue leather interior looked very inviting under a color-matched top. The satellite radio and brakes were aftermarket additions, but the tidy air-cooled flat-six engine and five-speed were unmodified. This Carrera beat its top market value.

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe front quarter

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe interior

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe rumble seat

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe engine

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe undercarriage

1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe profile

Reserve: $20,000

Selling Price: $28,351

Recent Market Range: $18,000-$26,000

Early-1930s Chevrolets had upmarket styling that earned them the nickname “baby Cadillac,” and that was appropriate to this BA Confederate five-window coupe. It was restored with modifications to improve drivability, including the fitment of a 115-hp, circa-1954 inline-six, comprehensive aftermarket gauges, and LED stop and turn lighting. The $30,000 in work receipts covered the attractive black paint –several blemishes were reported– and nice chrome, as well as its tidy, cloth-upholstered interior and vinyl-covered rumble seat. Minor surface corrosion was evident underneath, and the car was said to run and drive without issue. The hammer price seemed appropriate for this fine driver.

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup front quarter

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup interior

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup engine

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup bed

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup undercarriage

1986 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup rear quarter

Reserve: $41,000

Selling Price: $46,200

Recent Market Range: $39,000-$56,000

As fans of the marque know, high mileage means little to Toyota vehicles. The 300,000 kilometers (186,413 miles) on this ’86 FJ45 Land Cruiser were a badge of honor. The truck received a recent body-off restoration in South America before being imported, and it was apparently in excellent shape with no rust, blemish-free Dune Beige paint, and LED headlamps. The interior looked factory-correct and contained working A/C and a modern stereo, and the 4.2-liter inline-six engine, four-speed manual, and part-time 4WD system all worked with no problems. The undercarriage looked clean and the suspension was said to be new. This FJ sold in the heart of its value range as a Make Offer listing.

1955 Ford Thunderbird

1955 Ford Thunderbird front quarter top down

1955 Ford Thunderbird interior

1955 Ford Thunderbird engine

1955 Ford Thunderbird undercarriage

1955 Ford Thunderbird data plate

1955 Ford Thunderbird rear quarter top up

Reserve: $35,000

Selling Price: $49,875

Recent Market Range: $45,000-$69,000

Few Fifties cars are more recognizable and universally appreciated than a pastel-colored 1955 Ford Thunderbird. This example was said to have received a body-off restoration six years ago, leaving it in factory-accurate driver condition. No paint chips or scratches were divulged, and the white vinyl top was recently installed. The two-tone interior was missing its sun visors but was otherwise intact, and the original AM radio was noted not to work. Older bias-ply tires were mounted and the undercarriage looked clean, a complement to the 162-hp, 292-cu.in. V-8 and Ford-O-Matic transmission. Thirty-two bids, plus eight time extensions, were needed to find this baby-blue ’Bird a new home.

1957 Chevrolet 3200

1957 Chevrolet 3200 front quarter

1957 Chevrolet 3200

1957 Chevrolet 3200 interior

1957 Chevrolet 3200

1957 Chevrolet 3200 bed

1957 Chevrolet 3200

1957 Chevrolet 3200 engine

1957 Chevrolet 3200

1957 Chevrolet 3200 undercarriage

1957 Chevrolet 3200

1957 Chevrolet 3200 rear quarter

Reserve: $28,000

Selling Price: $31,238

Recent Market Range: $26,000-$41,000

George Barris, dubbed as “the king of customizers,” created some of the 20th century’s most famous vehicles. This Chevrolet pickup was the Barris Kustom Industries shop truck from 2008-on, lending celebrity provenance that brought it a reasonably good sum. The 3200, sold by the Barris family, had older paint with some scratches and minor rust; its bed and side boards (bearing company advertising) were oak, and the gas tank was relocated into bed. Powering it was an overbored, four-barrel-carbureted 235-cu.in. six mated to a three-speed manual, and front disc brakes were fitted. The Barris Kustom logo was embroidered on the cab’s bench seat. A certificate of authenticity sealed the deal.

Pick of the Day: 1963 Buick Riviera

The Riviera was designed from its onset to be an exclusive car. In its inaugural model year, Buick limited production to 40,000 units (compared to the 440,000 cars sold overall), accounting for just 9% of the brand’s overall production volume. How many of those 40,000 cars are left? Here’s one.

The Pick of the Day is a 1963 Buick Riviera listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Vancouver, Washington. (Click the link to view the listing)

“This car is one of the nicest all-original (except for one repaint) ’63 Rivieras you will find. It has been babied and meticulously cared for,” the listing states. “The seller’s family has owned it for 31 years.”

The Riviera was classified as a personal luxury car and existed for over 30 years. This example comes from the initial year which was introduced in October 1962 as a 1963 model A two-door hardtop was the only available body style, and underpinnings used the General Motors E-body platform. The “luxury” offerings from this car were vast: Included in the amenities were power windows, an AM/FM radio, a power driver seat, cornering lights, deluxe walnut interior trim, Soft Ray tinted glass, and dual exhaust.

This 60-year-old Riviera’s Marlin Blue paint finish is an older respray, although it still shines up well and the seller rates the quality as an 8 out of 10. The listing states that over $25,000 has been spent on the car over the last five years, and the list of service items is extensive. Even the air conditioning system was overhauled and blows ice cold (a nice perk for any classic car, especially with summertime temperatures on the horizon).

Up front, power comes from a numbers-matching 401cid Nailhead V8. This engine was called a “Wildcat 445,” and was rated at 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque – thus the name. The seller states, “It runs and drives exceptionally well. The Dynaflow automatic transmission was completely rebuilt three years ago and performs flawlessly. This car could be driven on a 500-mile road trip at the drop of a hat.”

The listing comes with a comprehensive 65-photo gallery with detailed images both inside and out, along with two YouTube videos for an in-depth tour. You almost don’t need an in-person test-drive!

The seller is asking $39,000 for this Riviera, which is not only a survivor from the original production of 40,000 cars, but also an exceptionally clean one at that.

To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.