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Dodge : Challenger Rallye Package Original Double Black #’s 340ci & A833 4-Spd. Same Owner 26 Yrs. Broadcast Sheet
$36,900
Thomaston, Maine
Category Coupe
Mileage 97268
Posted Over 1 Month
To start with, let me first say that I am listing this ’73 Challenger 340 for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. Let me also say that I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information.As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (66) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback as I have only one negative feedback which I believe I should not have received but you be the judge. Many of those transactions have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland and Australia. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. Just a little history on the Dodge Challenger: The Challenger project was first started in about 1965 as Dodge's answer to the pony car. Stylist Carl Cameron refined the car for some time, and, by 1968, they were building 1970 Challenger prototypes. Dodge was the last one to the pony car party, but it spent its time wisely, perfecting its entry, the Challenger. The Challenger debuted with an engine lineup that ranged from a docile slant six to the powerful 440 Six Barrel and the awesome 426 Hemi. Other pony cars could only dream of a line up like that.The Dodge Challenger was based on the Plymouth Barracuda platform, but its wheelbase was stretched by two inches to provide more interior room. The Challenger was offered in both hardtop and convertible versions. Performance versions wore the R/T (Road/Track) badge and either the base or R/T model could be ordered with the SE luxury package.But Dodge had one more trick up its sleeve. In order to race in the Sports Car Club of America's Trans American Sedan Championship, it built a street version of its race car which it called the Dodge Challenger T/A (Trans Am). By 1972, the convertible version and all the big-block engine options were gone. Maximum power was also downgraded to 240 horsepower to reflect the more accurate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) net hp calculations. The 1972 models also received a new grille that extended beneath the front bumper. The 1973 models were no longer available with a six-cylinder engine. For 1974, the 340 cu in engine was replaced by a 360 cu in version, but the pony car market had deteriorated and production of Challengers ceased in mid 1974. Enough for the history lesson. Now on to this rare and beautiful 1973 (TX9) black Challenger 340ci 4-speed. Picture yourself behind the wheel of this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rally, restored from the ground up. This Mopar E-body has been with the same owner for the past 26 years. Factory color scheme TX-9 black with white strobe stripe and brilliant bright white interior. Powered by a numbers matching 340ci 4BBL, pistol grip, 4-speed and 8¾ rear with 3:55 sure grip. This cars exterior body and paint are in fantastic condition. Not to mention, once you’re behind the wheel you'll feel like you have been transported back to 1973 and your youth again. Definitely looks and performs like you want it to. Comes with owner history, original fender tag and original broadcast sheet. If you've been searching for a beautiful E-body Challenger, you'll want to take a closer at this very attractive eye catching car. Truly, it stops people in their tracks, everywhere you go! Two thumbs up on this investment quality E-body Mopar! What does all of this all add up to? I say Mopar Heaven for the new owner. Here is some of what this 1973 (TX9) black Challenger 340ci 4-speed has: · Number's matching (VIN stamped) 340ci 4BBL engine; · Number's matching (VIN stamped) 4-speed A833 transmission; · Original Broadcast Sheet; · VIN stamped on radiator support; · Original body plate; · Same owner for the past 26 years; · Factory color scheme TX-9 Black with white strobe stripe; · Brilliant bright white interior; · Pistol grip shifter; · Original 8¾ rear axle with 3:55 sure grip; · Power steering; · Power disc brakes; · Rim blow steering wheel (restored); · Rally dash; · AM/FM stereo; · Fender mounted turn signals; · Shaded windshield; · Drip rear moldings; · Wheel opening moldings; · Dual through lower valance exhaust; · Chrome tip exhaust extensions; · Flip open gas door; · Dual chrome racing mirrors with drives side remote; · 14" stock rally wheels; · Raised white lettered radial tires. Rarity: Production for the 1973 Dodge Challengers: 32,596 Production for the 1973 Dodge Challenger 340ci 4-speeds: 1,676 Percentage of 1973 Dodge Challenger 340ci 4-speed cars: 5.1% Decode Information: Vin Number: JH23H3B398342 Vin Number Decode: · J Dodge Challenger · H High Price Class · 23 2-Door Hardtop · H 1973 340ci, 8 CYL, 1 4BBL · 3 1973 Model Year · B Hantranck, MI Assembly Plant · 398342 Sequence Number Body Plate Decode: · 26 26” Radiator · EN2 End of Sales Codes · N41 Dual Exhaust System · N42 Bright Exhaust Tips · N85 Tachometer · R35 Radio, AM/FM/MX Stereo, 10 Watt · V6X Black Longitudinal Tape Sport Stripes · J32 Mono Horn · J54 Sport Hood · L25 Trunk Compartment Lamp · L31 Turn Signal Light Hood/Fenders · M08 Simulated Door/Fender Louvers · M21 Drip Through Mouldings · TX9 Black Lower Exterior Paint · U Built To Specifications for US Order · A57 Rallye Package § Dark Argent Grille § Power Bulge Hood With Black Performance Treatment § Simulated Door Louvers § Louvered Tail Lights § Rallye Instrument Panel § F70 x 14” WSW Tires § Front and Rear Sway Bars · B41 Front Disk Brakes With Power Drum Rear · C56 Bucket SXeats · G37 Left Hand Chrome Remote Outside Mirror · TX9 Black Upper Exterior Paint · A6XW § A Trim Grade “Class” § 6 Vinyl Bucket Seats § XW Black and White Trim · 000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel · 317 Saturday March 17, 1973 Assembly Date · 055591 Body Sequence Number · E55 340ci, 240hp, 8 Cylinder 1-4BBL · D21 A833 4-Speed manual Transmission · JH23 § J Dodge Challenger § H High Price Class § 23 2-Door Hardtop · H3B § H 1973 340ci, 8 CYL, 1 4BBL § 3 1973 Model Year § B Hantranck, MI Assembly Plant · 398342 Sequence Number Exterior: The car has a solid original body and the car is straight as an arrow. No waves in the cars exterior appearance. This cars exterior body and paint are in fantastic condition. Looking down both sides of the car you can't help notice how straight the body panels are. Proper alignment to all the exterior body panels. Doors are perfectly aligned and close with a touch of a finger. The key locks on both doors work properly when used with the keys. She has a solid trunk and floor pans. The paint, chrome, bright-work, emblems, trim and coachwork are all extremely nice. Interior: The brilliant white interior is in super nice condition with an appearance that has a freshly restored look. The dash has factory speakers on both sides and not a single crack to be seen. The rally gauges all work with the exception of the clock. There are front and rear factory seat belts and shoulder belts. She wears a bright white headliner, has new carpet, new seat covers and the original door panels that have been refurbished. The Mopar also come with matching Challenger floor mats with white embroidery stitching. The interior lights, reverse dash light, key buzzer, heater, horn, radio and back up lights all are functional. Simply put, the interior is excellent throughout. Engine: Looking under the hood you'll notice the engine bay is beautifully detailed and has a nice stock look resembling a factory appearance. The car is powered by a numbers matching 340ci, 240hp 4BBL engine. The inner fender aprons and firewall have a quality finish in TX9 black. The components under the hood appear to be correct for the car. Trunk: Looking in the trunk you will notice that the appearance is outstanding. Inside, you will find the original spare tire, jack and trunk mat with no moisture noticed. Mechanical: Mechanically very sound with no notable issues. Undercarriage: The underside has a solid original floor pans and torque boxes that also appear to be original to the car. The trunk pan is as solid as a rock. The undercarriage retains a well preserved appearance with no rust or repair noticed. ID Photos: It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Terms of Sale: This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at the close of the auction via PayPal. (If you do not have PayPal let me know through eBay ASAP.) The remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of the auction end. All funds must be in the form of cash, a cashier’s check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, the seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. The buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. THANKS FOR READING THIS LENGTHY AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING. MIGHT CONSIDER NICE MUSCLE CAR TRADES BUT THEY MUST COME TO US.
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Ford : Thunderbird Bill Frick Conversion 1 of 3 bill frick conversions raven black 389 ci 2 bbbls 37 337 1 owner miles
$39,900
Thomaston, Maine
Category Coupe
Mileage 37337
Posted Over 1 Month
To start with, let me first say that I am listing this modified Bill Frick 1957 Ford Thunderbird for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. If you want an honest and complete description via telephone, please feel free to call Roland at 603-361-3693. As an FYI, the modified Bill Frick 1957 Ford Thunderbird is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, just 15 miles from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information. As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (66) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,139) transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland and Australia. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. Who was Bill Frick? Bill Frick was a gifted early model mechanic and fabricator many years before the term "Hot Rodders" was used. Well known in the late 40s by his custom engine conversion packages out of a little shop in Long Island NY. In 1950, when the new 331 V8 OHV overhead valve Cadillac engine was introduced, he offered a conversion package to swap with the 1950 Ford flat head engine which would increase the horsepower tremendously. It earned the name Fordillac, which became famous among the early gear head "hot rodders". In 1953, the same 331-V8 Cadillac engine was offered for the engine consumption in the Studebaker for $1,500, also known as the Studellac. The Studellac was capable of speeds of 125mph and accelerated form 0-60 in 8.5 seconds. Bill Frick Motors Inc. was an exclusive distributor of Kieft Sport Cars, exclusive Long Island dealer for Allard Motor cars, an MG and Morris Minor dealer. He was involved in building race cars and partnered with Ted Tappett, who then became a well-known racer in the Lemans 24 hour race circuit. Also, Bill Frick Motors was heavily involved in Nascar. The Frick-Tappett conversion Cadillac engine in a Ford made them famous among the performance gear heads, claiming up to 25mpg at cruising speed and 0-80mph in 15 seconds. Very sophisticated for their time, Bill Frick built a tubular air craft design chassis in the 1949 using a Cadillac 331-V8 which they called the "Le Monstre". It ran in Lemans and was driven by Phil Walters, known as Ted Tappett and placed in 7th, according to our research. Well known Briggs Cunningham was involved on the financial side of Bill Frick Motors Inc. and also drove the "Le Monstre". Interestingly enough, the car is still shown today. A private collector owns the car and shows it at car shows such as Lime Rock CT. Here is the information on this wicked, super rare modified Bill Frick 1957 Ford Thunderbird: This unique single family owned thunderbird is straight from an estate, stored since 1999 in dry storage. According to our research, this is a very unique and rare example of one of Bill Frick's conversions. There were only three (3) Thunderbirds built by Bill Frick Motors, however, only one which had the Pontiac 389ci engine. When the car was purchased new in Lowell MA, the owner of the car was a big time drag racer. He wanted to build a car that would blow the doors off anyone who would come against him. He sent the car to Bill Frick, in Rockville Centre NY, for a performance upgrade and engine swap. Originally, a special dual McCulloch blower set up was installed with a special panel for the blower solenoids. However, the Paxton McCulloch system was aborted and sent back to Paxton and the car ended up with an Offenhauser aluminum dual quad intake topped off with two Carter 4-barrel carburetors. Bill Frick Motors gave a $500 credit to the 312 V8. Also, some modifications had to be done to the hood of the car to make provisions for the dual supercharger system. Three bulge style tear drops were dollied by hand and refinished in black lacquer. In the final version, Bill Frick Motors used a modified 1959 Pontiac engine. When owned by Al Ornella of Jack and Al’s Esso in Lowell Massachusetts, Al would gladly race any takers but not before the challenger put down $500. This was Al’s minimum bet before he would even start up his T-Bird. For the record, it was said that Al was never beaten in any of these races. It is our understanding that only three of these conversions were completed by Bill Frick and this particular 1957 T-Bird is the only one left of the original three. Trim Tag Decode: SERIAL NUMBER: D7FH340010 D 312ci 4BBL 245hp Engine 7 1957 F Dearborn, MI Assembly Plant H 1957 Thunderbird 340010 Sequence Number (VIN) BODY 40 Thunderbird COLOR AA Raven Black Upper and Lower Exterior Paint TRIM XA Pleated Raven Black Vinyl and Pleated Colonial Vinyl Seats 24 G July 24, 1957 Assembly Date TRANS 2 3-Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive AXLE 3 3.70:1 Rear Axle Ratio Exterior: The modified Bill Frick 1957 Ford Thunderbird presents as excellent. We clay barred the exterior and it came back beautifully but we think it's best to preserve the originality of this car as a true time capsule without changing too much. Super clean exterior body and paint. Looking over this rare example, the car has a solid original body with no signs of any rust or repair what so ever. The exterior body of this car is perfectly straight with no ripples, dings or dents. There is a light patina in the lacquer in some areas of the car. In the front header area, near the driver's side light, you will notice the paint has flaked off in that area. Also, some lacquer cracking appears around that area as well. Other exterior notes of interest are: · The chrome bumpers are original and are considered excellent condition; · The glass is also original to the car and is excellent throughout; · Bright work, emblems, front grille, headlamps, tail light bezels are all excellent; · The original paint in areas of the trunk, hood and door jambs have a nice clean appearance; · The weather strip is original with no signs of being dried, cracked or weathered; · The doors, hood and rear deck lid open and close perfectly with proper alignment to all of those areas as well; · The windows roll up and down effortlessly; · The factory continental kit and trunk area is solid and original with the spare tire, jack assembly and trunk mat considered to be in fair condition; · White Side Wall tires with factory hub caps; · Hard top with port-hole windows that has excellent glass and a nice original white headliner. Interior: The interior of the car is all original including the carpet. Note the black with white insert bench seat that does have some dried cracks on the driver’s side. The door panels and instrument cluster are in great shape. The dash board is original with no cracks. There is a custom Hurst shifter mated to the fine working Borg Warner 3-speed gear box with Over Drive. Other interior notes of interest are: · Vintage Stewart Warner gauges; · McCulloch vacuum gauges and switches; · Town & Country am radio; · Power brakes; · Crank windows; · Telescopic original steering wheel with no cracks noticed; · No power steering. Engine: They used a modified 1959 Pontiac 389ci engine, completely balanced. The Paxton McCulloch system was aborted and sent back to Paxton and the car ended up with a dual 4BBL Offenhauser aluminum intake and two Carter 4-barrel carburetors. Other engine notes of interest are: · Completely balanced; · Forged true pistons; · PC rings; · Clevite bearings; · Full floating wrist pins; · High pressure oil pump; · Relieve combustion chamber; · Ground out ports: · Adjustable rocker arm studs; · Howard cam and lifters; · Special log-type intake manifold; · 6 Rochester carburetors; · Lightened and polished valves; · Spaulding special flywheel and clutch; · Fuel pump and over drive was installed under the dash inside the car; · Stewart Warner tachometer installed; · Manual spark control installed; · Special clutch linkage; · Special throttle linkage; · Custom engine to transmission adapter plate; · Fabrication of special headers with Lake pipes and plugs installed; · Non-slip differential gears; · Removed and replaced gas tank modified for special fuel system; · Special under ride dual traction bars; · Lowered the back end to raise the front end. Mechanical: The car is in running condition, however it hasn't been driven for the past 15 years. Mechanically though, very sound. Undercarriage: · Very clean and solid frame; · ID Photos: The T-Bird comes with documentation, thousands of dollars in receipts, Owner History and many great stories. Surely, a one of a kind car that was modified by a famous legend (Bill Frick) who was well ahead of his time. This particular Thunderbird is the only one known to exist with a Pontiac engine. This is your chance to own a piece of the American race history. I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person. I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. That is why I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Terms of Sale: Please note that there will be a $100 Administrative fee added to the final sale price of this car. This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required within (2) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified bank check, wire transfer or cash. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.
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Chevrolet : Corvette 427ci/430hp L88 Re-Creation. M-22 Rock Crusher 4-Speed. Side Exhaust. TI Ignition. Receipts.
$53,999
Thomaston, Maine
To start with, let me first say that I am listing this ’68 Corvette L88 re-creation for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his ’68 Corvette L88 re-creation dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. If you want an honest and complete description via telephone, please feel free to call Roland at 603-361-3693. As an FYI, the ’68 Corvette L88 re-creation is located in Manchester, New Hampshire just 15 miles from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information. As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (66) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,139) transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, England, France, Switzerland and Australia. MAY CONSIDER TRADES. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. Just a little history on the L88 Corvette: Beginning in 1966, General Motors’ Regular Production Option codes became the mantra for performance junkies, and perhaps even more so for Corvette aficionados. Ask any muscle car-aholic for proof—Z28, LS6, ZR1, ZL1, and of course, the legendary L88, to name but a few. The new 427-cubic inch L88 V-8 was an outgrowth of the “big block” Mark IV engine program first introduced in the form of a 396-cubic inch V-8 in 1965. GM management had initially decreed that no car line smaller than its full-size lineup should carry an engine larger than 400 cubic inches, including the Corvette. Since the 396 V-8 squeezed in just under the limit, it replaced the fuel-injected 327 in the Corvette as the top offering. Dubbed the L78, with 425 advertised horsepower, some 2,157 buyers checked the option block and paid $292.70 for the privilege, but Chevrolet was about to be upstaged. Carroll Shelby began installing Ford’s 427-cubic inch V-8 in his two-seat Cobra, and Chevrolet engineers were compelled to respond. It materialized for 1966 in the form of Chevrolet’s own 427 V-8, basically a 396 with a larger 4.25 bore, an 11:1 compression ratio, and an advertised 425 horsepower. The engineers went for broke one more time, which resulted in what is known as RPO L88. Once more, it was based on the 427, but it had 12.5:1 compression and was topped by a single Holley four-barrel carburetor sucking 850 cubic feet per minute while being capable of running on 103 high-octane fuel. Sources quoted the true output to be closer to 560 horsepower. Chevrolet upped the price of admission, too—this time with a $947.94 price tag! Ordering the engine required certain mandatory options, and the radio and heater were deleted in order “to cut down on weight and discourage the car’s use on the street,” according to a press release at the time. Just 20 buyers said “yes” and bought what was essentially a racing engine for the street that was given an RPO code. The L88 was back for 1968, this time enveloped by an all-new Corvette. Despite the hefty price tag for the optional engine, 80 buyers signed up for the blistering performance. Contemporary road tests quoted 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and barely 8.0 seconds to 100 mph! The L88 came back one final time in 1969, when 116 buyers said yes before the history books closed the chapter on one of the Corvette’s most powerful engines of all-time. In all of Corvette’s glorious history, there was never anything like the L88. It was solely intended for racing, and was so potent that Chevrolet actually actively discouraged its sale to the general public, even to the extent of understating its actual horsepower rating at 430 HP, less than the incredibly powerful L71 427/435 HP Tri-Power option; in reality, the L88’s figure approached 560 horses. The formula for the L88 engine was both simple and devastating: 4-bolt mains, forged crank, rods and pistons, 12.5:1 compression, aluminum heads with huge valves, a wild solid lifter cam and a gulping Holley 850 CFM 4-barrel double pumper on an aluminum intake. There were no creature comforts, and it had to be ordered with transistor ignition, vacuum power brakes, a special master cylinder and dual pin brake calipers, heavy duty suspension, a Muncie M22 ”Rock Crusher” 4-speed and Positraction. Enough for the history lesson. Now on to this rare and beautiful 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster L88 re-creation: This pure performance muscle machine has all the looks under the hood of a real L88. Pure performance is an understatement when you fire up this L88. The rumbling sound and less than 50 miles driven since the rebuild. This Corvette is recommended for race fuel only. (100 octane or above). This extreme performance Blue Chip replica is considered an excellent driver quality machine and priced well below market value and comes with all receipts of service work completed. Exterior: The Corvette presents that brilliant high gloss luster. Straight body with no waves, proper alignment to hood, headlight buckets and doors that close with the touch of your finger. Super clean exterior body and paint. Other exterior notes of interest are: · Refinished in 2-stage base coat clear coat paint (1966 GM Trophy Blue metallic), · Matching paint on the hard top; · White soft top; · New windshield; · Original door glass; · Very straight body panels; · Show quality re-chromed front and rear bumpers; · 15" Corvette Rally wheels with raised white letter radials. Interior: · Roll bar (added in the early 70s giving the car that period look); · New seat covers; · New carpet set front and rear; · Walnut steering wheel (excellent condition); · Functional speedometer; · Functional tachometer; · Functional gauges (clock not working). Engine: This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 roadster re-creation has an L88 motor built to factory specifications. For the L88 build, the motor and Corvette were built with the following: · 12.5:1 compression; · Winters GM aluminum heads (Heads are dated 1969); · Aluminum intake; · Correct Holley carburetor dated 1967; · Correct transistorized ignition; · Factory style exhaust manifolds; · Rebuilt 4-speed M-22 transmission; · L88 hood; · L88 air cleaner element; · Aluminum radiator with no shroud; · Radio delete; · New side exhaust system (Factory option in 1969 only on the C3 models); · What appears to be an original L88 hood; · 3935439 427 ci block casting number dated 3/7/69 (.030 thousands over}; · 3933163 Intake manifold casting number dated 11/20/68; · 3919842 Winters aluminum rectangular port heads dated 11/12/67. Mechanical: Mechanically very sound with no notable issues. Undercarriage: · Very clean and solid frame; · New suspension and front end parts. ID Photos: I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. That is why I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Terms of Sale: Please note that there will be a $100 Administrative fee added to the final sale price of this car. This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required within (2) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified bank check, wire transfer or cash. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.
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Chevrolet : Corvette L88 L88 Convertible Re-creation. 427ci/430hp M-22 Rock Crusher 4-Speed. Side Exhaust
$53,900
Thomaston, Maine
To start with, let me first say that I am listing this ’68 Corvette Roadster L88 Re-creation for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. As to myself, I am just a (65) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I recently retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Even though this is not my own personal car, I will always strive to maintain my reputation as an honest and reputable seller. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,134) transactions. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. I ALSO HAVE INTERNATIONAL BUYER REFERENCES FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO CHECK. Just a little history on the L88 Corvette: Beginning in 1966, General Motors’ Regular Production Option codes became the mantra for performance junkies, and perhaps even more so for Corvette aficionados. Ask any muscle car-aholic for proof—Z28, LS6, ZR1, ZL1, and of course, the legendary L88, to name but a few. The new 427-cubic inch L88 V-8 was an outgrowth of the “big block” Mark IV engine program first introduced in the form of a 396-cubic inch V-8 in 1965. GM management had initially decreed that no car line smaller than its full-size lineup should carry an engine larger than 400 cubic inches, including the Corvette. Since the 396 V-8 squeezed in just under the limit, it replaced the fuel-injected 327 in the Corvette as the top offering. Dubbed the L78, with 425 advertised horsepower, some 2,157 buyers checked the option block and paid $292.70 for the privilege, but Chevrolet was about to be upstaged. Carroll Shelby began installing Ford’s 427-cubic inch V-8 in his two-seat Cobra, and Chevrolet engineers were compelled to respond. It materialized for 1966 in the form of Chevrolet’s own 427 V-8, basically a 396 with a larger 4.25 bore, an 11:1 compression ratio, and an advertised 425 horsepower. The engineers went for broke one more time, which resulted in what is known as RPO L88. Once more, it was based on the 427, but it had 12.5:1 compression and was topped by a single Holley four-barrel carburetor sucking 850 cubic feet per minute while being capable of running on 103 high-octane fuel. Sources quoted the true output to be closer to 560 horsepower. Chevrolet upped the price of admission, too—this time with a $947.94 price tag! Ordering the engine required certain mandatory options, and the radio and heater were deleted in order “to cut down on weight and discourage the car’s use on the street,” according to a press release at the time. Just 20 buyers said “yes” and bought what was essentially a racing engine for the street that was given an RPO code. The L88 was back for 1968, this time enveloped by an all-new Corvette. Despite the hefty price tag for the optional engine, 80 buyers signed up for the blistering performance. Contemporary road tests quoted 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and barely 8.0 seconds to 100 mph! The L88 came back one final time in 1969, when 116 buyers said yes before the history books closed the chapter on one of the Corvette’s most powerful engines of all-time. In all of Corvette’s glorious history, there was never anything like the L88. It was solely intended for racing, and was so potent that Chevrolet actually actively discouraged its sale to the general public, even to the extent of understating its actual horsepower rating at 430 HP, less than the incredibly powerful L71 427/435 HP Tri-Power option; in reality, the L88’s figure approached 560 horses. The formula for the L88 engine was both simple and devastating: 4-bolt mains, forged crank, rods and pistons, 12.5:1 compression, aluminum heads with huge valves, a wild solid lifter cam and a gulping Holley 850 CFM 4-barrel double pumper on an aluminum intake. There were no creature comforts, and it had to be ordered with transistor ignition, vacuum power brakes, a special master cylinder and dual pin brake calipers, heavy duty suspension, a Muncie M22 ”Rock Crusher” 4-speed and Positraction. Enough for the history lesson. Now on to this rare and beautiful 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster L88 Re-creation: This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 roadster re-creation has an L88 motor built to factory specifications. For the L88 build, the motor and Corvette were built with the following: · 12.5:1 compression; · Winters GM aluminum heads (Heads are dated 1969); · Aluminum intake; · Correct Holley carburetor dated 1967; · Correct transistorized ignition; · Factory style exhaust manifolds; · Rebuilt 4-speed M-22 transmission; · L88 hood; · L88 air cleaner element; · Aluminum radiator with no shroud; · Radio delete; · New side exhaust system (Factory option in 1969 only on the C3 models); · What appears to be an original L88 hood; · 3935439 427 ci block casting number dated 3/7/69 (.030 thousands over}; · 3933163 Intake manifold casting number dated 11/20/68; · 3919842 Winters aluminum rectangular port heads dated 11/12/67. Other notes of interest are: · Dyno tested to maximize the performance; · Refinished in 2-stage base coat clear coat paint (1966 GM Trophy Blue metallic), · Matching paint on the hard top; · White soft top; · Roll bar (added in the early 70s giving the car that period look); · New seat covers; · New carpet set front and rear; · Very clean and solid frame; · New suspension and front end parts; · Walnut steering wheel (excellent condition); · Functional speedometer; · Functional tachometer; · Functional gauges (clock not working); · New windshield; · Original door glass; · Very straight body panels; · Show quality re-chromed front and rear bumpers; · 15" Corvette Rally wheels with raised white letter radials; · Detailed engine bay; · Complete engine rebuilt with less than 50 miles logged on the odometer: § 12.5:1 TRW forged pistons; § Hastings rings; § GM 7/16 dimpled rods; § New standard cross drilled and balanced GM steel crank; § STD Cleveland bearings; § ARP hardened head bolts; § Balanced and clearance specs available; § Solid flat tappet cam shaft .560/.580; § New 5-blade fan; § Aluminum 4-row radiator; § New HD clutch; § New pressure plate and throw out bearing; § New factory style exhaust manifold; § New OEM side exhaust/muffler shields; This pure performance muscle machine has all the looks under the hood of a real L88. Pure performance is an understatement when you fire up this L88. The rumbling sound and less than 50 miles driven since the rebuild. This Corvette is recommended for race fuel only. (100 octane or above). Finally, this unique re-creation looks and sounds like the real deal. The car presents that brilliant high gloss luster. Straight body with no waves, proper alignment to hood, headlight buckets and doors that close with the touch of your finger. Super clean exterior body and paint. This extreme performance Blue Chip replica is considered an excellent driver quality machine and priced well below market value and comes with all receipts of service work completed. We do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Terms of Sale: This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at the close of the auction via PayPal. (If you do not have PayPal let me know through eBay ASAP.) The remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of the auction end. All funds must be in the form of cash, a cashier’s check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, the seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. The buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY TO THE SELLER. THANKS FOR READING THIS LENGTHY AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.
Trim Bucket Seats
Dodge : Challenger Convertible TX9 Triple Black, 3-Speed Manual With Bucket Seats and Console, Possibly 1 of 1
$47,900
Thomaston, Maine
Category Coupe
Mileage 83163
Posted Over 1 Month
To start with, let me first say that I am listing this ’71 Challenger Convertible for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, I will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, who is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. As to myself, I am just a (65) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I recently retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Even though this is not my own personal car, I will always strive to maintain my reputation as an honest and reputable seller. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,134) transactions. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY. I ALSO HAVE INTERNATIONAL BUYER REFERENCES FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO CHECK. Just a little history on the Dodge Challenger: The Challenger project was first started in about 1965 as Dodge's answer to the pony car. Stylist Carl Cameron refined the car for some time, and, by 1968, they were building 1970 Challenger prototypes. Dodge was the last one to the pony car party, but it spent its time wisely, perfecting its entry, the Challenger. The Challenger debuted with an engine lineup that ranged from a docile slant six to the powerful 440 Six Barrel and the awesome 426 Hemi. Other pony cars could only dream of a line up like that.The Dodge Challenger was based on the Plymouth Barracuda platform, but its wheelbase was stretched by two inches to provide more interior room. The Challenger was offered in both hardtop and convertible versions. Performance versions wore the R/T (Road/Track) badge and either the base or R/T model could be ordered with the SE luxury package.But Dodge had one more trick up its sleeve. In order to race in the Sports Car Club of America's Trans American Sedan Championship, it built a street version of its race car which it called the Dodge Challenger T/A (Trans Am). By 1972, the convertible version and all the big-block engine options were gone. Maximum power was also downgraded to 240 horsepower to reflect the more accurate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) net hp calculations. The 1972 models also received a new grille that extended beneath the front bumper. The 1973 models were no longer available with a six-cylinder engine. For 1974, the 340 cu in engine was replaced by a 360 cu in version, but the pony car market had deteriorated and production of Challengers ceased in mid 1974. Enough for the history lesson. Now on to this rare and beautiful 1971 Triple Black Challenger Convertible. The 340-4BBL engine option was considered the small block high performance version in the Mopar line up in the early 70s. The car had plenty of performance and good fuel economy. This particular Challenger’s chrome bumpers, trim, bright work and stainless are considered extremely nice. The black convertible top still shows excellent. The front grille, rear tail light panel and bezels are super nice and still retain their factory original argent silver finish. The lower stone shield is also finished in argent silver. The Challenger’s interior is excellent with new seat covers, restored dash pad (from Just Dashes) and new carpet. She still retains the original door panels and factory am radio. It does come with custom embroidered Challenger floor mats. It has a very nice and clean walnut wood wheel with no cracks. The power top works fine and the Challenger does come with the original black convertible top boot. The underside of the Challenger has a light factory under coating with original floor pans, torque boxes and trunk pan showing no signs of any rust or repair. Playing the muscle car sound is an OEM exhaust system with dual mufflers and dual resonators. Mechanically, the shocks, suspension and front end components are all in excellent condition. The only sheet metal that's been replaced, is on the passenger’s side where a full NOS quarter panel was professionally installed prior to the restoration. The car is in fantastic condition and the motor runs excellent with no smoke or issues. This particular Challenger is simply stunning and starts, runs and drives beautifully. The car is overall considered to be an excellent daily driver only needing minor detailing and clean up under the hood. Truly, a great investment and sure to increase in value over the next several years. I have no complaints about clones and reproductions as I have owned some nice ones myself. However, the wise buyer will always look to those rare muscle cars that have the right factory options and color scheme. What does all of this all add up to? I say Mopar Heaven for the new owner. Rarity: According to Galen Govier’s “Chrysler Corporation Production Option Code Book”, there were only: 41 ‘71 Dodge Challenger hardtops and convertibles produced with the 3-speed manual transmission. I have also read that there were: 1,857 Dodge Challenger convertibles produced in 1971. 29,883 Dodge Challenger total production in 1971. If you extrapolate those production figures you come up with; 6.2% of all 1971 Dodge Challengers were convertibles. 6.2% of 41 ‘71 Challenger hardtops and convertibles with the 3-speed manual transmission would be: 2.54 vehicles. Add in the fact that this is a real TX9 Challenger convertible and I think it is quite safe to say that: This particular 1971 triple black Dodge Challenger 3-speed convertible is a true: “one of one” collector car. Please remember, this is based on my extrapolation only and shoud not be considered as gospel. Decode Information: Vin Number: JH27H1B373325 4-71 Vin Number Decode: J Dodge Challenger H High Price Class 27 Convertible H 340ci 1-BBL HP Engine 1 1971 B Hamtramck, MI Assembly Plant 373325 Sequence Number 4 April 1971 71 1971 Body Plate Codes: P37 R11 V7W 26 EN2 M42 M44 N41 N42 N85 C16 C55 J25 J54 L25 M31 V3X U A01 A46 A62 B51 TX9 H6X9 000 428 095478 E55 D13 JH27 H1B 373325 Body Plate Decodes:P37 Power Convertible Top R11 AM Music Master Solid State Radio (2 AMP) V7W White Sport Longitudinal Painted Stripe 26 26” Radiator EN2 End of Sales Code M42 Front Stone Shield Mouldings M44 Hood, Rear and Fender Mouldings N41 Dual Exhaust N85 Tachometer C16 Center Console C55 Bucket Seats J25 3-Speed Variable Windshield Wiper J54 Hood Insulation Pad L25 Trunk Compartment Lamp M31 Body Belt Mouldings V3X Black Convertible Top U USA Specifications A01 Light Package Glove Box Lock, Map/Courtesy Lamp, Reading and Dome Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, As Receiver Lamp, Cargo Compartment Lamp, Trunk Compartment Lamp, Hood/Fender Turn Signal Lites, Rear Door Dome Lamp Switch, Ignition Switch Lamp w/Timer, Headlamp On Buzzer, Headlamp Switch Lamp w/Timer. A46 Molding Package Upper door frame mouldings, drip rail mouldings, grill surround mouldings, wheel lip mouldings, deck lid lower mouldings. A62 Rally Instrument Cluster Trip odometer, 150 MPH speedometer, instrument panel woodgrain, tachometer, clock, fuel, oil and temperature gauges, ammmeter, 3-speed variable wipers. B51 Power Assist Disc Brakes TX9 Black Exterior Paint H6X9 H High Trim Grade 6 Vinyl Bucket Seats X9 Black Trim 000 Full Door Panels 428 4 April 1971 28 28th Day of April 1971 095478 Body Sequence Number E55 340ci, 8 CYL, 275hp, 1 4BBL, LA Block D13 3-Speed Manual Floor Shift Transmission JH27 J Dodge Challenger H High Price Class 27 Convertible H1B H 340ci 1-BBL HP Engine 1 1971 B Hamtramck, MI Assembly Plant 373325 Sequence Number Gneral Information: · Appraisal stated value is $60,000.00; · Factory Triple Black; · VIN number on top of cowl; · VIN number on radiator support; · 340/275hp engine (NOM but is a Warranty replacement correct 1972 340 block); · 3-Speed manual floor shift; (Not original but correct.) · 8 3/4 Sure Grip rear axle with 3:55 gears; · Muscle Car review feature car; · Same owner past 10 years; · 15” Rally wheels; · White longitude stripe; · Straight body and paint; · Originally from NC; · Original exhaust manifolds; · Original 26" radiator; · Correct distributor; · Cosmetic restoration in the mid 90s; · Modified cylinder heads; · Purple cam shaft; · Electronic ignition; · Early Edelbrock aluminum 4-BBL intake (has Chrysler logo); · Holley 4BBl carburetor; · Correct cast iron intake manifold; · Thermaquad 4BBL included (in trunk); · Fit and finish is extremely nice and straight; · High gloss mirror black finish; · Power Steering; · Power front disc brakes; · Power top; · Chrome exhaust tips; · Flip open gas cap door; · Collapsible space saver tire w/air canister; · Detailed door jambs; · Aftermarket am/fm cassette player neatly installed under the dash; · New emergency brake cables; · New weather strip. FYI: AVAILABLE TO THE WINNING BIDDER, IF THEY ARE INTERESTED, IS A 1971 CORRECT 340ci COMPLETE ENGINE. (NEEDS REBUILD) ALSO, AN A833 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH THE CORRECT 1971 PISTOL GRIP SHIFTER. WILLING TO NEGOTIATE AFTER THE AUCTION HAS ENDED. We do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. Terms of Sale: This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at the close of the auction via PayPal. (If you do not have PayPal let me know through eBay ASAP.) The remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of the auction end. All funds must be in the form of cash, a cashier’s check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, the seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. The buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller. THANKS FOR READING THIS LENGTHY AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.
Trim Black Bucket Seats
