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meWant 09-05-2013 05:12 PM
Where to buy classic car?
 
Does anybody know where to buy a classic american car (preferably in the hosuton area)? was trying to look for some but dont know where to start:cry:?


please do tell.


sorry to post here but if it doesnt belong, please move to Southwest sub-forum. was unsure of where to post

Sonolin 09-05-2013 06:09 PM
If you're looking for more showroom quality stuff there's http://www.autotraderclassics.com/index.xhtml and http://classiccars.com/

Also ebay.com

No first hand experience though, just occasionally browse ;)

Diode Dynamics 09-05-2013 06:14 PM
Could you be a little more specific? What are you looking for?

There's quite a few "classic" cars out there lol

Nick C.

strat61caster 09-06-2013 03:24 PM
craigslist

You're lucky you are in a populated area that has a penchant for muscle cars. I just searched for "1965 Mustang" and found at least 2 dozen results within driving distance plus an abundance of parts. It may be a painful process, but nothing worth doing is ever really easy.

Edit: I enjoy typing in years and seeing what comes up, 1964, 1969, everything from Cougars to Rivieras to BMWs to Datsuns to Triumphs to Fiats to VWs and on and on.

If you're looking for a specific car many dedicated forums have a for sale section: ft86club, vwvortex, bmw2002faq etc.

mx5 2nr 09-09-2013 05:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 1194018)
craigslist

You're lucky you are in a populated area that has a penchant for muscle cars. I just searched for "1965 Mustang" and found at least 2 dozen results within driving distance plus an abundance of parts. It may be a painful process, but nothing worth doing is ever really easy.

Edit: I enjoy typing in years and seeing what comes up, 1964, 1969, everything from Cougars to Rivieras to BMWs to Datsuns to Triumphs to Fiats to VWs and on and on.

If you're looking for a specific car many dedicated forums have a for sale section: ft86club, vwvortex, bmw2002faq etc.
came here to post this almost verbatim ^


You could also head to the cars & coffee type events out there and talk with owners of cars you appreciate. I'm sure they'd not have any issues directing you in a direction. But seriously, Craigslist and autotraderclassics.com...

strat61caster 09-09-2013 05:40 PM
Another alternative is that if there is a local specialty mechanic (a VW guy or Mustang guy or Nissan guy etc.) they often will do a pre-sale inspection/tune up and may know of a well maintained car going up for sale soon. They may want a cut of the sale though because small business people are ass holes, they have to be to stay in business.

BRZfan 09-11-2013 01:31 PM
If you haven't been, then you already missed this one in Dallas, TX:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/auctio...TION_ID=DA0913


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