Does Gateway Classic Cars Negotiate?

Gateway Classic Cars offers high quality vehicles at market prices. With over 25 years selling classics and exotics, we have a very good understanding of the market values and conditions. We are reasonably priced. Please call our local staff in one of the 20-showrooms to discuss a vehicle you are interested in.

What Is The Best Site To Buy Classic Cars?

With thousands of classic and exotic vehicles to choose from, Gateway Classic Cars is the world's best classic car sales company. Whether you are looking for a cruising convertible, or the rumble of a Motor City muscle car, Gateway Classic Cars has the right vehicle for you. We bring in 75-100 classics and exotics into our inventory weekly.

Who is the Largest Classic Car Company?

Gateway Classic Cars is the world's largest classic car dealer network. With 20-showrooms and nearly 3940 classics and exotics for sale every day, you will always find one that you will fall in love with.

Where Can I Find Classic Cars Online?

Gatewayclassiccars.com showcases thousands of showroom quality classic cars and trucks available for sale. Our inventory ranges from the early years of automotive history to the instant classic restomod muscle cars. Our vehicles are as unique as you are -- Visit our site to find your next dream car!

Why Should I Buy A Classic Car?

Classic cars take us back to the era of our youth and innocence! To when our dad's drove trucks to get to work, our moms drove the station wagon to take us to ball game practices; when our uncles bragged about their racing prowess from engines and cars they built. Buying a classic car is a very personal process. The reasons for buying one can vary widely, but each classic car is an extension of its owner. Ask yourself: Do you prefer to cruise with the top down? Are you a top fuel fanatic? Are you a hot rodder? Check out www.gatewayclassiccars.com and cruise through our inventory and see which classic car connects with you!

Are Classic Cars Good Investments?

With an increase in global demand for classic cars, their values, in many instances, have more than doubled in recent years. Please call our consultants in one of our showrooms across the United States and discuss your investment strategy on classic cars and trucks.

Is It Worth It To Buy A Classic Car?

Do you like the nostalgia of your youth? Then - yes. If classic car collection is part of your wealth building, then -- yes. If you want to diversify your investment portfolio with classic cars, then the answer is -- yes. Do you love cruising in that cool convertible? Like people waving at you or giving you a thumbs up? Then - yes.

How Much Does Gateway Classic Cars Charge?

They do not charge a Seller a Consignment Fee.

How Much Does It Cost To Sell A Classic Car?

Gateway Classic Cars has zero consignment fees. If you are considering selling a classic car, Gateway Classic Cars has the unmatched marketing program to get you top dollar for your classic and no auction or consignment fees!

Does Gateway Classic Cars Take Trade Ins?

We are always looking for quality trades. Contact one of our showrooms for details about our process.

Does Gateway Classic Cars Finance?

We work with many third-party financial companies. Visit https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/financing for additional information.

How does the consignment process work?

Gateway Classic Cars has a dedicated consignment team that works personally with each customer based on their needs and wants. You, the consignor, would tell us how much $$$ you want to make on your unique vehicle. We add a reasonable profit above that. You would bring your vehicle to one of our 20 climate-controlled showrooms to sign up your vehicle. We would then take pictures, produce a professional video and a detailed write up of your vehicle. We advertise your vehicle on our website along with top tier automotive partner sites. When your vehicle sells, you then receive the agreed upon amount. We strive to get the best value for your vehicle. If you are interested in selling your vehicle with us, please call us at 866-332-1191. Our trained staff can answer all your questions.

Where Is Gateway Classic Cars Located?

Currently Gateway Classic Cars has 20 showrooms across the continental United States. Our corporate headquarters is in O'Fallon, IL and we reach as far west as Las Vegas and Scottsdale, and as far east as New Jersey and Charlotte, NC. Find the showroom closest to you by visiting https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/contact

1968 Harold Wilson Top Fuel Front Engine For Sale - DEN1339

Dragster

354/392 Chrysler Hemi Power Glide Automatic

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Aluminum Wheels

Bias Ply Tires

Custom Wheels

Performance Tires

Racing Slicks

Seatbelts

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Stock: #1339-DEN
Price: $71,000
Year: 1968
Make/Model: Harold Wilson Top Fuel Front Engine
Submodel/Trim: Dragster
Engine: 354/392 Chrysler Hemi
Transmission: Power Glide Automatic
Exterior Color: White/ Red
Interior Color: Black

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Gateway Classic Cars of Denver is proud to offer this 1968 Martin & Smith "Performance Specialties" Top Fuel Front Engine Dragster

This Historic Dragster comes with an amazing story of restoration and resurrection.

The Martin & Smith Dragster was commissioned, owned and driven by Ron Martin out of Blue Springs, MO and wrenched on along with his crew chief Bob "Cowboy" Smith of Kansas City, MO

The dragster was raced in NHRA Division 5 and AHRA events wearing the number 515 throughout the Midwest.

The car was originally built by Bill Beeman in 1968 as a Top Gas dragster and won 4 consecutive events in Denver, CO between 1969 to 1971 before being upgraded to 185" and refitted to run in the TOP Fuel class in Kansas by Harold Wilson.

This FE Dragsters best recorded ET and MPH of 6.48 sec at 223 MPH beating Gary Beck at Twin Cities Dragway in Marion, SD

This history of the Dragster in more detail can be viewed via this link:

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More Video of this Beautiful Dragster Cackling away can be seen here: (Turn up that Volume)

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Don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of the Golden Age of NHRA Drag racing!

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