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April 24, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

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19,800-mile 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 NCRS Bow Tie winner – $75,500
One of 500 1975 Stutz Black Hawk 70,141 miles – $39,950
34 years owned 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster 43,000 miles – $120,000
One of 358 1970 Oldsmobile Pace Car Convertible one owner – $39,900
33 years owned 1991 BMW 525i 79,033 miles – $11,600
Original owner 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 42,913 miles – $85,000
43,000-mile 1988 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint GA title – $15,500
Original 1954 Mercury Monterey Woodie Wagon 64,750 miles – $34,000
One owner 1997 Volvo 960 61,508 miles – $11,000
19,000-mile 1977 Ford Mustang II 302 4-speed – $18,000
One-owner 1972 Triumph Spitfire 41,000 miles – $30,000

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PICK OF THE DAY: One-Owner 40,000-Mile Volkswagen Cabriolet

July 6, 2015 / moto+match / 0 Comments

Purchased new in Germany and shipped to US
In excellent condition

Test drives will be accompanied by owner

$6500

via Craigslist

30-YEAR OWNERSHIP: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 71,500 Miles

May 23, 2015 / moto+match / 0 Comments

If you’ve been looking for a really nice Grand Wagoneer with low miles, here it is. One owner from new until 2014. Beautiful Deep Night Blue exterior with excellent “wood” siding and nearly new looking Caramel leather interior. Carpet and headliner both original and excellent. Car was rustproofed when purchased by dealer and it shows. Original Sticker included – car listed at over $20,000 in 1984. This was the first year of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer line. Highly sought after.

Only 71,500 miles. This is a stunning driver that turns heads everywhere you go. You can pay a little less for a lot less car. Car is located in New Hampshire with clean title reflecting the correct miles. This car belongs on LI, Block Island, the Cape, Nantucket or Martha’s (or wherever you happen to live).

$24,900

http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5038829664.html

PICK OF THE DAY: Pristine One-Owner 8,600-Mile Opel GT

August 15, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

Often referred to as a “Mini Vette,” at least in the US, the Opel GT in fact pre-dates the car to which it’s likened, the C3 “coke-bottle” Corvette, by some three years. It, and the Big Vette, take their styling cues from the Ferrari GTO as well as the Pontiac Banshee show car, but to label the Opel GT as a smaller version of a 300+ horsepower American icon is probably off the mark. This is especially true in that, despite the smaller exterior dimensions, they are about the same inside. Furthermore, “Mini Vette” to some extent discredits the GT for what it is: a comfortable, economical, affordable and fun people’s sports car. In that respect, it is much more Karmann Ghia or Alfa Giulietta than Corvette. They were peppy enough and handling took some getting used to, but was decent. Yet they never earned any credentials in motorsport so were missing that true sport in their sports-carness. On top of that, their relative low price opened them to neglect, not worth restoring. Looking at current values, there is some validity to that. What few Opel GTs come on the market, are typically those that have spent some considerable time in a field or the back of a barn. Most are advertised in such a state or strapped to a flatbed. In any case, their decay would take some rather ambitious restoration. For anyone truly interested in an Opel GT, finding one in original, well-preserved condition is the way to go. This is seemingly a needle in a haystack, yet two such examples have come on the market in the last week. This example is especially unique in that, with the exception of some proper maintenance items, it is completely original through the stewardship of a single loving owner. With just a tick over 8,600 miles on the clock, it is as close to a showroom fresh Opel GT as anyone is likely to find. Its Chrome Yellow is also a nice alternative to the typical red and looks especially smart against the black interior (where later models were white). When taking into account where other German cars of this vintage—and ok, the C3 Corvette too—are headed, the Opel GT may just be the sleeper in the bunch. This pristine example, priced at $9,500, may turn out to be an extraordinary bargain to boot. Find it here on Craigslist in West Orange, NJ.

PICK OF THE DAY: Pristine 40,000 Mile BMW 320is

July 2, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

As a sleeper in the making, the BMW E21 has thus far been overlooked by most collectors and enthusiasts, being viewed more as a high schooler’s car or upscale economy car. As such, most have been driven hard, succumbed to rust, and generally not held in the same kind of esteem as the 2002 that came before it, or even the E30 that came after. It is a pity as the 320i (as we knew them on these shores) possesses all the traits that make any BMW a BMW: excellent driving characteristics, driver-oriented comfort and ergonomics, build quality and dependability. It is, for the moment, also an opportunity as the 320i is poised for deserved recognition. In particular the ‘S’ model, which BMW added in the US market in an attempt to stimulate slow sales of the 320i. Atop the its already desirable attributes, the 320is adds Recaro seats, stiffer suspension, special wheels, and a unique front air dam, among other refinements. This particular 320is is an excellent example of an E21 that has been given the love and respect that these cars warrant. It is said to be all original with no paintwork and a just over 40,000 miles covered by a single owner. Every aspect of this 320is radiates pampering, from the quality of the finish and wheels, to the spotless interior, to the meticulous records and documentation. Though priced well above current E21 values, it is still at half of what a comparable-quality, round-tailight 2002tii might bring. It may also prove to be a bargain down the road, when the E21 is given its due. Find it here on Craigslist in Seattle WA for $15,000.

PICK OF THE DAY: Original One-Owner 50,000 Mile BMW Bavaria

July 1, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

As it was when it was new, the BMW Bavaria is a much-loved classic sport sedan. The Bavaria was the US version of the E3 and was well-equipped with full leather interior, air conditioning, and power accessories. On top of its comforts, the Bavaria is every bit Ultimate Driving Machine. With a 3.0-litre inline six, shared with the legendary CS Coupé, power comes on strong and works through a smooth, crisp 4-speed gearbox, typical of BMW. Steering is tight and suspension—biased toward handling over ride—is nevertheless silken and makes for a proper touring car. With nearly 35,000 Bavarias imported between 1971 and 1977, they aren’t particularly hard to find. Many however have succumbed to rust and, despite—or perhaps because of—having an ardent following, those that survived have been driven routinely—habitually even— without much regard for preservation. Finding a low-mileage, rust-free example is rare, but here is one that is not only that, but an original, one-owner 3.0 Bavaria. Though it wears a few battle scars, paint is said to be all original. Interior could do with some sorting, but is also original and shows no decay. Drivetrain is also original, with only the Zenith carbs swapped for Webers. With just over 50,000 miles, it should be a strong, durable performer. Trunk-mounted toolkit is not pictured, but it does have its original books in the pouch. With very little work, this is a classic BMW sedan that will turn heads and upturned smiles. Find it here on Craigslist in Laguna Beach CA for $8,500

PICK OF THE DAY: One Owner 79,000-Mile Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback

June 17, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

This is not a story about a ‘74 Vega becoming the next Dino 246GT. Nor is anyone suggesting that we overlook the series of recalls and failures that earned the Vega its rightful place as being one of the all-time crappiest of crap cars. This isn’t a Cosworth Vega, with its twin-cam fuel injected all-alluminum engine. It’s not a more relaible, better appointed later model. This is a simple 1974 Vega Kammback with GT trim. Yet it’s been pampered as though it were a six-figure LS6 Chevelle. Paint shines without any evidence of a respray and no signs of rust. Interior has been kept as new thanks to seat covers that look as though they were put on shortly after the car was bought. Carpets appear to have very little wear. Glass and brightwork don’t appear to have any pitting or other blemishes. There’s an awkward coolness to the Kammback’s styling; like it’s begging for a surfboard or carbon-fibre road bike to be placed upon it, if for no other reason than to be parked in front of the brewpub for conversation. In the end, this is about the very essence of this car love thing: that even a very basic crap car, when given love and exceptional preservation—by a single owner through 40 years—can be elevated into something… desirable? Find it here on Craigslist in Santa Clara CA for $4,600.

PICK OF THE DAY: Pristine 34,000 Mile Mercedes-Benz 300 CD

June 12, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

Imagine walking into a Mercedes-Benz showroom in 1985. There sits before you a handsome coupé with a turbo-diesel motor in the popular-at-the-time 877 Blue-Green Metallic over Beige Tex. By now, the stalwart 3-litre five cylinder diesel motor has already gained legendary status, but placed in this two-door pillarless variant of the W123 chassis, it takes on a completely new purpose. This, in its turbo-charged form, combined with the sporty aesthetic, is the world’s first diesel-powered performance touring 2+2. This is the same basic motor that in 1978 broke nine different diesel and gas speed records, averaging nearly 15 MPG at over 195 MPH through 12 hours. Furthermore, the 300 CD was so impeccably engineered, that in its styling, it lost nothing in structural integrity, its Mercedes-Benzness. Naturally, you’re sold. Jump ahead to 2014 and after 29 years as the sole owner, it’s time to sell. Despite limited production, a 300 CD coming on the market is nothing extraordinary. As the designers and engineers intended, most are still on the road and somehow managed to skip over the period where they looked tired, such that they seamlessly went from modern to classic. A 300 CD, like any of the Mercedes-Benz diesels, can clock literally millions of miles, thus it’s certainly not extraordinary to find nice examples with 250,000 miles or more. What is extraordinary is that the very same Blue-Green over Beige 300CD that lured its owner on that showroom in 1985 looks exactly the same as it did then. With only 34,000 miles, it’s not hard to imagine why. Original paint appears flawless as does the interior. Even the floor mats look like they’ve had nary a soled shoe placed upon them. Everything including the original Becker radio and all power accessories, such as windows and sunroof, are said to be working perfectly.The owner states that it has been meticulously maintained and there’s surely no reason to doubt that. The attention to detail in its preservation is evident in every sense, including all its original documents, such as the 1985 brochure, from the original sale. Perfection has its price with this one priced double of what a 100,000-mile example would go for and several thousand over Hagerty’s high value. This however, is clearly one of those that is hors categorie. Its condition and mileage might be better compared to a late-model E or CLK Class coupé, except that this, in 1985, was the last two-door diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz we would see on these shores. Hors categorie indeed. Find it here on Craigslist in Seattle WA for $22,500.

PICK OF THE DAY: One Owner 1966 Corvette Stingray Convertible

June 11, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

At any given collector car auction, a mid-year Corvette (1963-1967) is a perennial favorite, gaining acceptability even amongst the most elite of international collectors. Playing on Detroit’s strength of cubic inches and horsepower, the well-optioned big-block 427s with excellent provenance tend to garner the most attention, deservedly so. Perhaps less in their shadow as in their aura, other Corvettes have less of an opportunity to shine, but are gems nonetheless. This is an outstanding example of that. This one comes from 1966 and has the smallest and least powerful motor offered that year. In saying that, we’re still talking 300 horsepower in a car weighing 200 pounds less than its 427 counterpart. That aside, this is a one-owner Corvette with an impeccable detailed and documented history which includes its original sales receipt, every service receipt including oil changes, and all registrations, in addition to all original books. The car underwent a frame-on restoration in 2010 and appears to have been done to a very high standard as evidenced by its NCRS Top-Flite award the following year. The 1966-only Trophy Blue over the 414 blue interior and white top (Trophy Blue hardtop included) is an alluring and sought-after combination. The car is also decently optioned with original AM/FM radio, power steering, and teak steering wheel. It is, on paper, a worthy investment. Its story, provided by the original owner, through photos and tales, is priceless. Find it here on Craigslist in Rancho Cordova CA for $78,000.

PICK OF THE DAY: One Owner Low Mileage Cadillac Allanté

June 6, 2014 / moto+match / 0 Comments

For the moment, the jury’s still out on whether the Allanté could be called a collectible, but they do have a following. They certainly have an interesting story. Perhaps how they were produced is as interesting as the final product. Bodies were designed and built by Pininfarina, then shipped back to Cadillac for final assembly, 56 at a time, using specially modified 747s. Naturally, this made for some significant overhead and made the Allanté the highest priced American production car of its day. With its original price at around $60,000, the open sports-luxury segment didn’t see enough incentive to be lured away from established company like the Mercedes-Benz SL or Jaguar XJS, despite these too being somewhat higher priced. Where the Merc was about simple elegance and the Jag was classically refined, the Allanté was about technology and edginess. There was some appeal to that, but moreso it was something that domestic—and specifically Cadillac—loyalists could opt for. That sentiment seems to carry over to today. Despite relatively low production numbers and Pininfarina roots, the Mercedes SL is still king of the lot, leaving the Allanté as an alternative to those who don’t stray far from Hamtramck. Even amongst them there is some debate as to which Allanté was best. Most gravitate toward the 1993 with its 295-hp 32-valve Northstar V8. Others say the earlier cars for their lower production numbers and easier maintenance. What we have here today is one of the latter that is in exceptionally nice condition, benefiting form a single owner. Its rare Light Blue Metallic paint looks to have held up very nicely, as does the original interior. Though its 4.5 litre motor puts out 95 hp less than the Northstar, it is a dependable workhorse, with some going 300,000 miles or more. That’s quite a distant worry here as there are only 56,000 miles on the clock. The Cadillac Allanté isn’t for everybody and, with less than 21,500 built (over 20% of those in ‘93), that’s probably a good thing. Potentially a great thing. Find it here on Craigslist in Des Moines IA for a bargain $8,500.

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