The best vintage and classic cars for sale online

September 17, 2009—French| 6 Comments

Voiture de Madame: 1993 Renault Clio Williams

This 1993 Renault Clio Williams is a one lady-owner car, that has received much restoration work and some useful upgrades. Introduced in 1992 as a limited homologation special initially only 500 cars were produced. Its success was so great however that Renault quickly decided to build a second and even a third batch, much to the chagrin of the buyers of the first series. It is now for sale in de Champagne-Ardennes region in France. Find it here on Ebay France for â‚¬9,500.

September 17, 2009—Italian| 55 Comments

Replace Tony With Tommy: 1969 Maserati Ghibli

9/20/2009 Update: This Ghibli did not meet reserve at $41,250 with 9 bidders. The seller commented below that the reserve was missed by about $2k. We’ll see if it is re-listed.

From 9/17/2009:

This 1969 Maserati Ghibli has been given an American heart transplant and now runs a 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 and a Muncie 4-speed. It looks fantastic in light metallic blue with a black interior and retains the signature knock-off alloy wheels. No hack jobs here, this looks like a very clean conversion and it will allow you to part ways with your expensive Italian mechanic. Find it here on eBay in Grand Prarie, Texas.

September 16, 2009—German| 23 Comments

Well Trimmed: Euro 1981 BMW 635csi Coupe

The Euro 6-series coupes are the best ones to own because of their slimmer bumpers look the way the Bavarians intended. Lowering one over the right wheels, in this case 16″ Alpina copies with exposed lugs, makes for a great looking coupe at a ridiculously low price. This one will require a slush fund for inevitable maintenance and some sorting, but it has excellent style. Find it here on eBay in Hermosa Beach, California with a very low reserve already met.

September 16, 2009—BaT Exclusives / British / Projects| 26 Comments

BaT Exclusive: ’68 Triumph Spitfire GT6 Project

9/18/2009 Update: This GT6 sold in less than 48 hours. Stay tuned for more BaT Exclusive bargains!

From 9/16/2009:

This 1968 Triumph GT6 is a very complete project and has been a California car since 1974. The engine runs and it has minimal rust but needs restoration. The Spitfire roadster doesn’t do much for us, but the roofline of the GT6 make it a cool driver that you never have to be uptight about. This one is available in San Luis Obispo for $1500 obo. Contact us at mail@bringatrailer.com if you are interested.

September 15, 2009—British / Projects| 20 Comments

Half Restored: Rare 1962 Jensen CV8

9/17/2009 Update: This Jensen sold for $8487 with 10 bidders.

From 9/15/2009:

BaT Success Story: Dinalpines Shipped to Rome

September 15, 2009—American| 45 Comments

Fantastic 1963 Corvair Monza Spyder Turbo

9/16/2009 Update: This Corvair was removed from Craigslist by its seller and is presumed sold less than 24 hours after being featured here on BaT. Stay tuned for more!

From 9/15/2009:

This 1963 Corvair Monza Spyder has been local to Northern California its entire life and has had only three owners. It is the right one to buy thanks to the good color combo, condition, 4-speed trans, and turbo engine. The seller includes a good picture of the VIN tag to verify that it is a legitimate Spyder. Find it here on Craigslist in Napa, California for only $6700.

September 15, 2009—Event Coverage| 22 Comments

2009 California Melee – Wrapped Up

The 2009 California Melee concluded off in San Francisco this evening where finishers dodged local Prius traffic to arrive at the banquet dinner at Chenery Park Restaurant. A good time was had by all and it was great to see so many vintage cars lining the streets out front.

September 14, 2009—British / Projects| 11 Comments

Basketcase Project: 1961 Alvis TD21 FHC

9/16/2009 Update: This Alvis was removed from Craigslist by the seller and is presumed sold less than 48 hours after being featured here on BaT. Stay tuned for more!

From 9/14/2009:

This 1961 Alvis TD-21 is titally torn down but the seller claims to have all the parts except the spare tire tray. It does have some rust but seems quite inexpensive if all the parts are accounted for and in reasonable shape. Find it here on Craigslist in San Luis Obispo, California for $3500. Special thanks to BaT reader Gordon E. for this submission!

September 14, 2009—Event Coverage / Inspiration| 12 Comments

Event Report: California Melee Day 2

Day two of the California Melee concluded with sunny skies over the Pacific Ocean as we reached our destination for the evening. The day started warm and dry but the entire afternoon was filled with heavy rain, fog, and poor visibility. The roadsters got wet, the roads became slick, and the optional dirt sections were mostly avoided. Many of the participants had to try out antique Italian and British windshield wiper systems that hadn’t been exercised in months. Results varied.

September 14, 2009—Italian| 27 Comments

Shipped Back: US-Spec 1959 Fiat 500

The 500 is one of the most successful Fiats ever, playing a major role in Italyâ€™s mass-motorization. Here is a restored car which proves that Fiat toyed with importation into the USA even thought this car was less than half the size of the average American sedan at that time. This car is one of 300 US-spec 500s that were built between 1958 and 1962. It is now for sale in Italy and can be found here on Ebay France for €16.000.

September 13, 2009—Event Coverage| 21 Comments

Red Bluffed: 2009 California Melee Day 1

For today’s start of the 2009 California Melee we were greeted with thunder and lightning in San Francisco. That was enough to make the locals skiddish, but only about two hours later we were feeling the arid heat of rural Northern California as we headed for our overnight in Red Bluff. The shot below sums up what the event is all about: cool vintage cars, owners unafraid to drive them, camaraderie, and deserted roads stretching across amazing countryside. We are lucky to be here.

September 12, 2009—American / Projects| 17 Comments

Roadside Find: Done and Undone Ford Hardtops

While blasting through Clearlake, California today we couldn’t resist flipping a u-turn to check out these two Ford Fairlanes on the side of the highway. The restored 1965 Galaxie (edit) had a very sweet look with the right hardtop body style and all windows dropped. It was offered for $15k. The blue 1963 Fairlane hardtop shell had a sign posted that said “we have parts, you put together” and the price was $1500 obo. Contact us at mail@bringatrailer.com if you are interested and we will forward you the contact numbers on the signs.

September 12, 2009—British / Convertibles / Japanese / Projects| 23 Comments

1961 MGA Roadster + Datsun 6-cylinder Power

This 1961 MGA Roadster has had the stock 4-cylinder swapped out for a big Datsun 240Z engine. We’ve never seen this swap before, and it looks like it is not yet complete, but the asking price is so low that maybe the car can be made complete or even put back to stock. It was first listed in Craigslist in NorCal, but now the seller is fishing in the SoCal pool. Find it here on Craigslist in Mendocino, California for $4400.

September 12, 2009—Japanese| 32 Comments

Willing Platform: 2-Owner 1972 Datsun 240Z

9/12/2009 Update: We discovered today that this 240Z was purchased by a BaT reader local to Santa Rosa who now has the car along on the California Melee. The car looks pristine in person and we took the shot below while nearing our destination tonight. He’s added a MOMO steering wheel and painted the wheel centers to resemble American Racing Libras. The car looks excellent and we have a hard time thinking of a better event car for the money.

September 11, 2009—American| 14 Comments

Crazy Clean Stocker: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino

9/12/2009 Update: This El Camino sold via Buy-It-Now for $11,450 just a few hours after being featured here on BaT. Somebody got a great deal.

From 9/11/2009:

This 1970 El Camino falls somewhere between a survivor and a restored car and seems like an incredible deal for the asking price. It has had extensive recent work including paint and engine, and the seller includes extensive documentation. Something about the time warp originality of this car makes it just too cool. Find it here on eBay in Trabuco, California with a reasonable Buy-it-Now price.

September 11, 2009—American / Projects / Race Cars| 20 Comments

Colorful History: 1952 Cunningham C3 Special

The sellers of this 1952 Cunningham Special claim it is one of 4 cars that were slated for Vignale bodies but never completed. It has sold via Road & Track in 1956 and has since had 4 owners, the most recent since 1998. The Cunningham prepped engine was recently rebuilt but the body and chassis remain unrestored. Find it here from Ross & Ewing in the UK for 115k GBP. Special thanks to BaT reader Ron B. for this submission!

September 10, 2009—Italian| 17 Comments

Magazine Star: 1974 Lancia Fulvia Coupe

This 1974 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3s is currently owned by the editor-in-chief of one of Hollandâ€™s leading car magazines, who has written about the car on several occasions. He has now put the car up for sale for a bargain â‚¬ 5.000,-. Even with shipping costs it could make a fair counterpoint to the tan car we featured yesterday. Find it here on Marktplaats.

September 9, 2009—BaT Exclusives / Japanese| 39 Comments

BaT Exclusive: 1974 Datsun 610 Hot Rod

1/17/2010 Update: This Datsun has been sold. Stay tuned for more!

12/3/2009 Update: The seller has lowered the price once again to $10,900.

10/2/2009 Update: The seller has lowered the price of the Datsun to $11,700.

From 9/9/2009:

This 1974 Datsun 610 has been thoroughly restored and improved since 2006 and now features 151hp at the rear wheels thanks to modern 240SX power. The interior, exterior, and drivetrain are well sorted and a turbo kit is also available if the new buyer needs more power. The car is available in Portland, Oregon for $12,600.

September 9, 2009—German| 37 Comments

Unrestored Survivor: 1973 Porsche 914 1.7

9/15/2009 Update: This 914 received an amazing 21 best offers, the highest of which was $4600, but the $5350 Buy-It-Now option was not selected and the car did not sell.