Used Classic Cars in Fargo, ND

It’s not known whether the engine in this Model A is original to the car, but it’s correct for a Ford of this vintage.

Every 1931 Model A was powered by Ford’s 201-cu. in. flathead inline-four, which had a compression ratio of 4.22:1, received its fuel through either a Zenith or Holley double-venturi carburetor, and produced 40 horsepower.

During the restoration, this Model A was converted over to 12-volt electricals, and received dual exhausts. The engine is said to start immediately after the fuel valve is turned on and the manual choke engaged. It does not smoke or use excessive oil. The Ford transmission was removed and replaced by a five-speed Borg Warner T-5 manual, a gearbox that allows the car to cruise at speed but with lower RPMs.

A view beneath the hood reveals a Per Tronix electronic ignition system and distributor, along with generally clean presentation, with only minor surface corrosion visible in a few spots. the paint still presents well after a waxing, describing it as being in overall very good condition. Some chips exist, but the bodywork has no dents and does not need a repaint. The two-tone color scheme is augmented by scarlet pinstriping.

Used Ford Roadster 2,865 miles Black

Plymouth and Dodge made lots of handsome cars during the mid-Fifties, but from a hobby standpoint the Tri-Five Chevys (1955-1957) and to a lesser degree the same-era Fords have grabbed much of the attention.

That doesn’t mean being a little different can’t deliver big payoffs. That’s the case with this 1956 Plymouth Belvedere two-door

sedan restomod. The red and white paint, shiny trim, whitewall tires, and full wheel covers make this Belvedere look like a handsome restoration, but that’s not true once the hood is popped to display a powerful 408-cu. in. Mopar stroker engine that’s backed by a Torque Flite transmission and a Trac-Lok Dana 60 rear end.

Four-wheel disc brakes are behind the NOS wheel covers and the steering is an updated rack-and-pinion setup. Outside of the powerful exhaust rumble the only other performance hint is the slightly lowered stance. This 1956 Plymouth is a true sleeper or as the seller describes the car “a wolf in sheep’s clothing. ” A Mopar 360-cu. in. V-8 was built by Blueprint

Engines and stroked to 408-cu. in. The provided dyno sheet shows 391 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 462 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. An Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold is topped by an Edelbrock carburetor, the ignition is from MSD, and the Sanderson headers are ceramic coated.

The seller says the camshaft is a little “lumpy, ” but the engine produces adequate vacuum for the power brakes. An aluminum radiator and twin puller fans keep the engine cool, the seller notes. The Torque Flite three-speed automatic transmission and torque converter are Street Fighter units from TCI. The Dana 60 Trac-Lok positraction rear end has 3.54:1 gears and performance Strange Engineering axles. There

are approximately 3,200 miles on the engine and transmission, according to the seller, who adds that cold starts “generally need to be revved up for a minute or two, ” but there isn’t any smoke.

The only drivetrain weeping is reported to be “someplace on the transmission, ” but the transmission does “perform very well with no funny noises or clunks, ” per the seller. The shifter is a Band M Quick Silver unit. This 1956 Belvedere received a frame-off restoration with the bulk of the bodywork and paint done by The Chrome Grille in Venice, Florida. The front fenders were replaced with rust-free ones from Arizona, and the floorpans, rear quarters, and rocker panels received 1956 Plymouth-specific repair panels from Black Car LLC, per the seller.

The car was stripped to bare metal before the original Cherry Red and Eggshell White paint was applied in 2007. The seller reports no dents, scratches, paint chips, or swirls. All the glass and the windshield were replaced during the restoration, but a new rear window couldn’t be found, so there are some reported light scratches on it. All the seals were replaced during the restoration and remain in “excellent” condition, per the seller. All the stainless trim was professionally straightened and polished, and all the chrome parts were re-plated.

The custom interior was designed and installed by Hoyt’s Auto Upholstery using bucket seats from a 2005 Nissan Altima along with a center console from the same Altima. Premium white vinyl was used along with 1955 De Soto red cloth accent panels. Extra De Soto material comes with the car. The driver’s seat is power actuated, an Ididit tilt steering column is topped by a custom Grant wheel, and a Painless Wiring harness replaced the original wiring. The seller describes the carpet and headliner condition as “very good” and adds that nothing is missing in the way of interior trim.

All the gauges were new when the car was restored and still work well, per the seller. There is a custom stereo, and the trunk was upholstered to match the interior. The car has won a Best Interior award. A Fat Man Fabrications front frame stub kit was grafted to the original Plymouth chassis. The kit provided power rack-and-pinion steering, power disc brakes, and a 3-inch-lower stance. Jamco 3-inch lowering springs were installed in back. The rear disc brakes are from Master Power Brakes. The steel wheels are 15-inch Lincoln units with NOS Plymouth wheel covers and radial whitewall tires, sized 205/75R15, that were installed in August 2021.

All the suspension components are reported to be in “excellent” working condition.

Used 1956 Plymouth Belvedere 3,197 miles, Red

This KB-3 is still powered by what is believed to be its original engine, dubbed the Green Diamond after the trio of diamonds that served as International Harvester’s corporate logo in 1949.

The straight-six engine displaces 214-cubic inches, is fed by a downdraft Carter carburetor, and had a factory-rated output of 82.9 horsepower. the engine

has received a full rebuild, and with an eye toward authenticity, retains its original six-volt positive ground electricals, although the distributor has been modified with an electronic module and a new wiring harness from Narragansett Reproductions of Rhode Island.

A new, heavy-duty radiator fabricated from stainless steel has been fitted, but the original factory radiator is included with the sale. The engine is reported to start well with a brief use of the manual choke with no smoke reported at startup or when running. Some oil is said to weep from the engine, which is finished in the appropriate shade of green. The engine bay presents as correctly stock and very clean. The restoration

of this KB-3 was capped by a full repaint in correct International Harvester number 50 red that was completed in 2016. The PPG basecoat/clearcoat finish was color-sanded and buffed, and is said to still be in excellent condition, with what are described as being only very minor blemishes.

Thanks to its long tenure with the fire company, which practiced frequent upkeep, the KB-3 only had minimal rust before it was restored. Corroded areas of the fenders and cargo bed crossmembers were cut out and replaced with new steel during the restoration. All of the truck’s chrome and stainless-steel trim was refinished and polished, and still presents very strongly. All the glass in the cab is new. The cargo bed appears to be pristine, and has a new black cherry hardwood floor with stainless steel retaining strips.

Used 1949 485 miles Red

Being a Senior-level car, the 400 got the larger of the two V-8s that Packard debuted in 1955, a 352-cubic-inch mill with 8.5:1 compression, a Rochester 4GC four-barrel carburetor and output rated at 245 horsepower.

Among the extensive mechanical service the engine received from 2008 through 2018 include a full tune-up, conversion of the electricals

to negative ground, a generator rebuild and voltage regulator replacement, freeze plug replacement, valve guide replacement, radiator re-coring, battery replacement and a new exhaust system with glass-pack mufflers. The Rochester carburetor was also replaced with a similar component.

The Ultramatic two-speed automatic transmission was rebuilt in 2010 and the pinion and axle seals were subsequently replaced. The engine start immediately without smoke and the transmission is said to change gears properly and smoothly. A small fluid leak from the transmission. the engine bay and accessible undercarriage areas were painted and detailed, giving the car an impressively clean engine bay today.

This 400 was fully repainted in correct Packard colors of Agate over Topaz in 2013; some of the original paint can still be seen in the door jambs. The paint is described as still being in excellent condition, with no blemishes.

Body repairs exist in small areas ahead of each rear wheel, but the seller says the 400 currently is free of rust. The car’s grille, bumpers, trim and scripts all appear to be in good original condition, as does the foil-like insert to the contrasting bright side sweep. This Packard 400 is equipped with fender skirts. The elaborate escutcheon on the deck lid, incorporating the Packard badge, looks to be very well preserved. The glass and windows are said to be in very good shape, and the exterior lighting is reported to be functional.

Used 1955 48,975 miles Brown

The original 215-cu.

in. six-cylinder engine was replaced with a larger Chevy 235-cu. in. inline-six sometime in the past. Extensive engine work, including a complete valve job with the installation of hardened valves and seats to run better on ethanol gas. The single exhaust was upgraded to a dual exhaust system that the seller says improved

both performance and the exhaust sound. The original exhaust manifold is included with the truck. The carburetor and generator were rebuilt. The ignition is now electronic and the radiator was re-cored. The truck has approximately 2,000 miles on it since the engine work was performed.

“Cold starts involve a series of choke manipulations, but after 3-4 minutes the engine runs fine, ” The three-speed manual transmission is a “three-on-the-tree” column shifter that works fine. this truck’s body was totally restored in September 2020. the blue body and black fenders were painted in a two-stage paint, clearcoated, and buffed to show-like standards; all new seals were installed when

the truck was painted; the original painted bumpers were replaced with chrome ones; and the bed wood was replaced with new oak planks. The interior has been upgraded with more modern upholstery that.

reflects the truck’s ranching history. A custom headliner matches the seat material. The original gauges, heater, and radio “work great, ” The carpet is rated as being in good condition.

Used 1952 Chevrolet 3100 23,758 miles, Blue

Buick’s first OHV V-8, affectionately dubbed the Nailhead, first appeared in 1953.

In 1957, an increase in both its bore and stroke brought the engine’s displacement to 364 cubic inches. It was fed by carburetors supplied by either Carter or Stromberg and was rated by the factory at 300 horsepower. The standard transmission for the Super

line in 1957 was the two-speed version of the Dynaflow automatic. The engine in this Super Riviera is original to the car. The started button has been relocated to the dash. It starts the engine immediately after a pump of the accelerator and its idle slows after about a minute with no smoke.

The Dynaflow transmission, which was rebuilt as part of the restoration project, is said to engage and change gears immediately and smoothly, with no objectionable noises. A very slight spotting of motor oil is noted at the breather tube, but the car remains dry underneath. The engine bay presents as stock and impressively clean, including the insulation on the underside of the hood. The Super Riviera’s repaint, in a correct 1957 shade, was completed in February 2019.

Used 1957 Buick Riviera 51,107 miles, White

57 Lincoln Premier 2 Door H/T.

Runs great, Low mileage. Nearly Perfect upholstery. Air works, radio needs work (Maybe only antenna). Trunk has a faint imprint of a cardboard box. Chrome is very good.

Used 1957 Lincoln Premiere 12,577 miles

The car is refinished in Silver over black and powered by a 351ci V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle.

Modifications include an aftermarket exhaust system, Corvette-sourced seats, digital instrumentation, an overhead console, a Pioneer touchscreen CD stereo with navigation, and updated cooling, suspension, and lighting. Additional equipment consists of staggered-width Campagnolo wheels, pop-up headlamps, and a Halon fire suppression system.

Used 1973 DeTomaso Pantera 147,000 miles