Unique automobile collection for sale

located in Waikoloa, Hawaii

Owner: Jim Donovan

(808) 883-3331 or 880-9000





1951 Kaiser

Kaiser was one of the major manufacturers of Jeeps during World War II. After the war, those factories were converted to peacetime production, generating new makes and models, including a line of Kaiser automobiles with styling by Darren. The unique heart-shaped glass makes this car a real head-turner.

As an added bonus, parts are (surprisingly) readily available for these now-extinct cars that dotted the American highways in the 1950's. Eventually, Kaiser motors merged with Studebaker and Packard, but that bundle of misfits couldn't match the power of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, folding in 19576.

This restorable vehicle has suspension work done, brakes, tires, etc. Engine is partially disassembled and has not been rebuilt. Brand new NOS trunk lid included. This is an excellent project car with a unique look.

A real sleeper, the easy-to-restore Kaiser is currently being overlooked by collectors - and nobody is making any more Kaisers.

Old Cars Price Guide, May 2010 issue: condition 1 = $20,500, condition 2 = $14,350, condition 3 = $9,230, condition 4 = $4,100.

Priced to sell at $4,500 (or best offer).




1958 Edsel Station Wagon

One of the most recognizable cars of the 1950's the Edsel was Ford Motor Company's attempt to introduce a new brand in the mid to luxury end of the market. The Edsel's unusual styling was jokingly called a Ford that is sucking a lemon. Production of Edsels ran from 1957 until early 1960 before Ford shut down the production line.

This is a rare Edsel station wagon, a true surfer's Eddie-would-go wagon. Perhaps it is the only one in the State of Hawaii. A California car, it was driven from the Port of Hilo to dry Waikoloa where it has been stored for over 10 years.

Note that there has been an across-the-board increase of approximately 10% in the value of this car in the last year - Edsels are finally getting noticed by collectors.

Old Cars Price Guide, December 2008 issue: condition 1 = $22,500, condition 2 = $15,750, condition 3 = $10,130, condition 4 = $4,500.

Old Cars Price Guide, May 2010 issue: condition 1 = $25,000, condition 2 = $17,500, condition 3 = $11,250, condition 4 = $5,000.

Priced to sell at $5,500 (or best offer).




1959 Buick 4-door "Flat-top"

The angular fins of the 1959 Buick certainly gives this car the distinctive style. The four-door hardtop is pillar-less, for an open air feeling when the windows are rolled down. This car can be your daily driver and can also be proudly displayed in a car show.

Professionally restored in the 1990’s, the interior and headliner are perfect. Less than 500 miles since the transmission was rebuilt . Small V-8 is economical and easy to service.

No car gets attention like this one, whether admirers call it a "batmobile" or a "rocket ship".

Old Cars Price Guide, May 2010 issue: condition 1 = $19,000, condition 2 = $13,300, condition 3 = $8,550.

Priced to sell at $9,500 (or best offer).




1966 Mustang Coupe

Rare factory bench seat Mustang coupe. Professionally restored in the 1990’s including rebuilt original 289 cubic inch V-8 engine (not a swap-out for a 302), transmission and drive-train. Fresh interior, new gas tank, etc. This car is 95% + restored and has less than 1,000 miles since the major work was done.

Much like the '32 Ford and the '55 Chevy, Mustangs are revered by a large number of entusiasts, perhaps to the point of being over collected. The good news for the new owners of this car is that their money goes along way.

Old Cars Price Guide, May 2010 issue: condition 1 = $25,500, condition 2 = $17,850, condition 3 = $11,480.

Priced to sell at $12,500 (or best offer).




1970 VW Sunroof

Less than 80,000 original miles on it, you’ll be its third owner. Picked up at the Wolfsburg factory at the start of a European holiday, this sunroof spent most of its life in Southern California, stored in dry Waikoloa for the last 10 years.

Included are all brand new interior pieces, rubber parts, etc. for a thorough restoration that will, unfortunately, not be my pleasure.

Note that this is one of the last flat-windshield bugs ever built at that award-winning factory and that collectors favor these bugs over the curved-windshield “super beetles” that followed.

Much like Mustangs, VWs are widely collected by automobile entusiasts, and after-market parts are plentiful. This abundance of supply makes the VW bug a practical car to restore.

Old Cars Price Guide, May 2010 issue: condition 1 = $18,150, condition 2 = $12,700, condition 3 = $8,175, condition 4 = $3,630.

Priced to sell at $5,500 (or best offer).




1970 Cadillac Convertible

Perfect for parades, this Cadillac convertible is also great for going to the beach and drives like a dream on the open road. If you are looking for budget entry into the world of specialty-car enthusiasts, this one is for you. There is nothing like a “caddy ragtop” with a big motor under the hood.

The car runs well, and just about everything works. However, it could use a new convertible top.

The long-range investment in Cadillac convertibles falls into its own class.

Old Cars Price Guide, May 2010 issue: condition 1 = $22,000, condition 2 = $15,400, condition 3 = $9,900, condition 4 = $4,400.

Priced to sell at $4,500 (or best offer).