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1965 FORD MUSTANG

OWNER: ALEJANDRO CICERO

 

The 1965 Ford Mustang is an American automotive icon that launched in April 1964 as an early-model release, revolutionizing the sporty car market with affordable pricing and diverse styling options. [1, 2, 3]
Body Styles & Pricing (Original)
  • Hardtop Coupe: The most popular and practical body style, with an original base MSRP starting around $2,320–$2,427. [1, 2, 3]
  • Convertible: Featured a manually operated top, originally priced from roughly $2,557. [1, 2]
  • Fastback (2+2): Introduced later in the model year, it later served as the foundation for the famous Shelby GT350. [1, 2]
  • Total Production: Ford produced 559,451 to over 680,000 units for the 1965 model run depending on how early-production units are grouped. [1, 2]
Engine & Performance Options
  • Inline-6: 200 CID producing 120 horsepower (replacing the initial 170 CID). [1]
  • 289 CID 2-Barrel V8: Produces 200 horsepower. [1]
  • 289 CID 4-Barrel V8 (A-Code): Produces 225 horsepower. [1]
  • 289 CID Hi-Po V8 (K-Code): A high-performance option delivering 271 horsepower and 312 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. [1]
Key Features & Updates for 1965
  • Replaced the generator with a modern alternator.
  • Added an optional GT equipment group starting in April 1965, which included front disc brakes, fog lights, and side stripes.
  • Offered interior upgrades like the “pony interior” and full center console options. [1, 2, 3]

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1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

OWNER: RALPH AMITRANO

 

The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray is a second-generation (C2) sports car celebrated for introducing standard four-wheel disc brakes and the first big-block V8 engine. [1, 2, 3]
Key Features & Specs
  • Brakes: Standard four-wheel disc brakes were added across all models for the first time. [1, 2]
  • Big-Block Engine: Released in mid-March 1965, the L78 396-cubic-inch V8 produced 425 horsepower and featured a distinct “power bulge” on the hood. [1, 2, 3]
  • 327 Small-Block Options: Ranged from 250 hp up to the 375 hp fuel-injected (L84) engine—marking the final year for factory fuel injection until 1982. [1]
  • Production & Sales: Total production reached 23,564 units (8,186 coupes and 15,378 convertibles), making convertibles nearly twice as popular. [1]
  • Interior & Options: Featured flat-black instrument faces, optional leather seating, power windows, and side-mounted exhaust pipes. [1, 2]
 

This is a 1965 NCRS 96 point corvette goldwood yellow one year only color, I’ve had the car for 26 years

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1964 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2

OWNER: JORGE SALAZAR

 

The 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) is a first-generation, rear-engine, air-cooled light commercial vehicle famous as an icon of 1960s counterculture. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & Features
  • Engine & Transmission: Powered by a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four boxer engine (traditionally a 1.5-liter producing around 53 hp, or 1.2-liter variants depending on spec) paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. [1, 2, 3]
  • Body Styles: Available as a Panel Van, Kombi, Single/Crew-Cab Pickup, Westfalia Camper, and the passenger-oriented Microbus. [1, 2]
  • The 1964 “21-Window” Transition: In 1964, Volkswagen updated the Type 2 with a wider rear door, which required removing the two curved rear-corner windows. This change shifted the iconic Deluxe Microbus (Samba) design from a “23-window” to a 21-window layout featuring a pop-out split windshield, side-opening windows, and eight skylight windows. [1]
The vehicle became an icon of the late 1960s thanks to its versatility as a people mover and a camper for families, hippies, and surfers. The Volkswagen Type 2, also known as the Transporter, Kombi, Samba, or Microbus, first appeared on the road in 1950. It quickly grew popular in the United States. By 1964, the Transporter accounted for over 60% of all imported vehicle sales.Like its sibling, the VW Beetle (Type 1), the Transporter has a rear-mounted, air-cooled, four-cylinder boxer engine. This single-port, 1,493 cc engine produces 40 horsepower, 
I am the third owner of this vehicle, which originally came from Santa Rosa, California. This Deluxe walk-through underwent a complete restoration to its original specifications and colors, as recorded on its identification plate. 

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1964 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

OWNER: HECTOR CHINEA

 

The 1964 Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) is an iconic air-cooled classic featuring a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. [1, 2, 3]
Key Specifications & Performance
  • Engine: 1,192 cc (1.2L) air-cooled flat-four
  • Horsepower: 40 hp at 3,900 RPM (upgraded from earlier 34 hp variants)
  • Torque: 64 lb-ft at 2,400 RPM
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual
  • Top Speed: ~72 mph
  • Curb Weight: ~1,675 to 1,720 lbs
  • Dimensions: 160.6 in long, 60.6 in wide, 59.1 in tall (94.5 in wheelbase) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
1964 Model Highlights
  • Sunroof Change: The old canvas sunroof was replaced with a new steel sliding sunroof. [1]
  • Interior & Exterior Details: Equipped with dual thumb-push horn buttons, Silver Beige dashboard controls, and unpainted hubcap letters. [1]
  • Original 1964 MSRP:
    • Deluxe/Export Sedan: $1,565 – $1,595
    • Sunroof Sedan: $1,685
    • Cabriolet (Convertible): $2,095 [1, 2]
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1964 FORD THUNDERBIRD

OWNER: JOSE TRUJILLO

 

The 1964 Ford Thunderbird is the first year of the fourth generation (often nicknamed the “Flare Bird”). Ford shifted the model from its earlier “Bullet Bird” shape to a squared-off, formal luxury design. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & Features
  • Engine: 390-cubic-inch (6.4L) FE V8 producing 300 horsepower [1, 2]
  • Transmission: 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission [1, 2]
  • Body Styles: 2-door hardtop coupe, 2-door Landau, and 2-door convertible [1]
  • Dimensions: 113.2-inch wheelbase and 206.4-inch overall length [1]
  • Production Numbers: 92,465 units built in 1964 [1]
  • Notable Standard Equipment: Swing-Away steering wheel, power steering, power brakes, Silent-Flo ventilation, and an AM radio. [1]
  • Popular Options: SelectAire air conditioning, power windows, wire wheels, and a dealer-installed sports tonneau cover. [1, 2]
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1963. CHEVROLET SPLIT WINDOW CORVETTE

OWNER: ROBERT STEWART

 

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray marks the start of the second-generation (C2) “Mid-Year” Corvette era and is famous for being the only model year with a split rear window. [1]
Key Specifications & Production
  • Total Production: 21,513 total Corvettes built in 1963, split almost evenly between the coupe and convertible. [1, 2]
  • Split Window Coupes Built: 10,594 units. [1]
  • Engine: 327 cid small-block V8 ranging from 250 bhp up to 360 bhp (with optional Rochester fuel-injection). [1]
  • Transmissions: 4-speed manual or 2-speed Powerglide automatic. [1]
  • Base Price (Coupe): $4,257.00. [1]
  • Chassis & Suspension: Shorter, stiffer frame featuring Corvette’s first independent rear suspension with a transverse leaf spring. [1, 2]
Why the Split Window is Famous
  • Design: Styled by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda, the center metal spine split the rear glass in half to mimic a shark-like “Stingray” spine. [1, 2]
  • One-Year-Only: Chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov and other critics disliked the split window because it severely obstructed rear visibility. Chevrolet dropped the design for a single-piece glass window in 1964. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • Rarities: Only 199 factory Z06 “Big Tank” special performance equipment coupes were built this year. [1]
 

Not much to say except its been my dream since I was a small boy. Enjoying life with shows like this! Fully restored frame off, everything original except paint, its red but not the original red.

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1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

OWNER: DORAN ERTEK

 

The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette marks the final and highest-production year of the first-generation (C1) “solid-axle” Corvette. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & Features
  • Body Style: 2-door convertible (the last year before the C1 generation ended; a removable hardtop was also available). [1, 2, 3]
  • Production Numbers: 14,531 total units built. [1, 2]
  • Engines: Every 1962 model is powered by a 327 cubic-inch (5.4L) small-block V8:
    • Base 250 hp (4-barrel carbureted)
    • 300 hp (4-barrel carbureted)
    • 340 hp (4-barrel carbureted)
    • 360 hp Rochester Ramjet fuel-injected (1,918 built) [1, 2, 3]
  • Transmissions: 4-speed manual or 2-speed Powerglide automatic. [1, 2]
  • Design Differences: Unlike the 1961 model, the 1962 version dropped the two-tone side cove paint scheme in favor of monochrome bodies with exposed chrome side trim strips and teardrop-shaped fender vents. [1, 2]
 

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1959 MG A ROADSTER

OWNER: YSMAEL M. BENITEZ

 

1959 MG MGA Roadster is a classic British sports car that marks a transitional year in the MGA lineup, bridging the original MGA 1500 and the updated MGA 1600. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & Models
  • Engine Options:
    • Early-to-mid 1959 featured the 1,489cc (1.5L) B-series inline-4 producing around 72 horsepower.
    • Introduced in May 1959, the MGA 1600 upgraded to a 1,588cc engine producing 79.5 bhp (81 PS).
    • High-performance Twin Cam variants were also available during this period, featuring a specialized high-output engine and four-wheel disc brakes. [1, 2]
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission. [1, 2]
  • Brakes: Standard 1500 models used Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes on all wheels, while the 1600 update added front disc brakes (retaining rear drums). [1]
  • Performance: Top speed ranges roughly from 96 to nearly 98 mph (approx. 155–157 km/h). [1, 2]
 
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1957 VOLVO PV444

OWNER: HANK TESTER

 

The 1957 Volvo PV444 is a classic two-door, fastback compact car that played a key role in establishing Volvo’s international reputation for durability, safety, and fuel efficiency. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Specifications & Features
  • Engine: Powered by a 1.6-liter B16 inline-four engine (often featuring twin side-draft SU carburetors producing around 60–70 horsepower). [1, 2, 3]
  • Transmission: 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission depending on the specific market and trim (with non-synchromesh first gear on standard setups). [1, 2]
  • Body & Chassis: Stiff unibody construction, independent front suspension, and a live rear axle with drum brakes. [1, 2]
  • Electrical System: Utilized a 6-volt electrical system. [1]
  • Design: Retained classic late-1940s styling traits like pronounced external fenders and a split windshield, even as it was actively imported into the U.S. market in the mid-1950s. [1]
 

I drove the same year and model all during college. When this car came up  for sale I told my wife, “it is the best car I ever owned.” She said,  “buy it.” I did……

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1957 MG MODEL A

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OWNER: SCOTT POULIN

 

The 1957 MG MGA is a classic British two-seater sports car built by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), with 20,571 units produced in 1957 out of 101,081 total MGA models made between 1955 and 1962. [1, 2, 3]
Key Specifications
  • Engine: 1,489cc (1.5L) B-series inline 4-cylinder engine
  • Horsepower: 72 bhp
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual floor shifter
  • Body Styles: 2-door Roadster (convertible) and 2-door Coupe (introduced in 1957)
  • Dimensions: 156 inches in length with a 94-inch wheelbase [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Market Value & Pricing
  • Hagerty Valuation (Good Condition): Roughly $10,867 (low) to $16,267 (high), with an average estimate around $12,800. [1]
  • Market Sales: Recent sales tracked on platforms like Classic.com show broader market ranges depending on condition, with average sales spanning up to $25,000 for well-kept examples. [1, 2]
  • Community Consensus: According to collectors on Reddit, even unrestored or project-condition 1957 MGAs hold notable part and project value (ranging from a few thousand dollars in rough shape up to higher amounts for usable components). [1]

Off the frame restoration, with upgraded chrome spoke wheels and original luggage rack.  Takes you back to the days of the glory days when chrome was king