How do I find old cars for sale???

Kinja'd!!! "Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426)
08/03/2015 at 15:22 • Filed to: None

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Okay, I’m not really asking for what you think I’m asking for here. Here’s the backstory. I’m working at a house and a guy comes up and asks if my car is for sale. I say no, but we keep talking. I find out he is a middle man for dealing cars. He works with Wayne Carini and a few other big dealers. Now, while my car isn’t for sale, he told me that if I found a car that his client likes and the transaction worked, I could get at least $1000 as a finders fee. Sounds awesome, right?

Now, I could go on Auto trader Classics and just send him cars, but that’s cheating and he’s probably already looked at that stuff. Or am I being mistaken? Should I search these sites everyday and as soon as something he’s looking for comes up, send it to him? I have no clue. At this point, I really only have small forums, my social circle, and car show for-sale signs to go off of. What do you guys recommend?

The guy I met will look at anything interesting, but he mentioned 1950-1971 Mercs, XKEs, old Ferraris, and other exotic classics. He just made a deal with a 300SL for $775k. I do know an owner of a 507, so maybe some phone calls will be in order.

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Kinja'd!!! SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:24

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Sounds like this guy is into rare and expensive. I don’t think you’re going to find what he’s looking for on autotrader or craigslist.


Kinja'd!!! HammerheadFistpunch > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:26

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seems strange he is out there even bothering to sell cars, I mean isn’t making $3567 a month working from home using google enough for this guy? Some people.


Kinja'd!!! Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:26

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Just a guess here but have you considered going to a few exotic car dealers in the area. If they don’t have anything they may know someone that does. Or rich people auctions, thats always an option.


Kinja'd!!! Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:26

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If he’s looking for 2002, are you a member of forums and such? That’s where I would look.


Kinja'd!!! RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:27

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Rare stuff that is of low value or special interest, looking through old-school local area classifieds is one way to go. (Less competition than Craigslist, more old people and rednecks trying to sell things in that old garage...) Stuff like the IWANNA in NC and SC. Rare stuff that is actually valuable, and most people know it is at least somewhat? No idea.


Kinja'd!!! WiscoProud > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:28

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I have to imagine that forwarding him an ad from autotrader would be an effective way to get him to stop responding to you. Sounds like he is looking for the unlisted stuff, barn finds and what not. That being said, a BMW 507 is simply gorgeous, so I would go that route.


Kinja'd!!! ranwhenparked > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:29

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People like that make a living looking for the kinds of cars that don’t get advertised, generally ones that aren’t technically actively for sale but might become available at the right price and for the right person. A guy knows a guy who’s father in law is a retired doctor with a prewar Packard in the garage that he hasn’t taken to a show in 20 years and may or may not sell, but go talk to him and find out, that sort of thing.


Kinja'd!!! Tripper > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:31

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You could check dupont registry or hemmings but again, ya boy has probably already looked there and prices are going to be high on both sites.


Kinja'd!!! Grindintosecond > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:33

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www.autotempest.com

Searches ALL craigslists within the range you set at the same time. Found a 4d old Alfa in cherry shape up in Wyoming of all places on there out of a random search. You’ll find interesting things unexpected there, especially if looking for a project. Right now I just found a ‘59 190d in Salt Lake...needs just a bit of work but looks pretty good. You never know...

OR, check out this ‘58 220s in Phoenix.

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$30k....but hey it’s something.


Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:34

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Cars & Coffee type events, other local vintage/exotic car shows, and forums are probably the best places.

Like others have said, he’s likely checked all the ads. These are generally the sort of cars that make their rounds in a niche circle of collector/enthusiast crowds.


Kinja'd!!! Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > ranwhenparked
08/03/2015 at 15:40

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That’s exactly what I was thinking.


Kinja'd!!! Your boy, BJR > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/03/2015 at 15:40

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The man in question?


Kinja'd!!! Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
08/03/2015 at 15:41

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I think I’ll just keep his phone number and if I ever hear about something I’ll let him know.


Kinja'd!!! fourvalleys > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
08/03/2015 at 16:20

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I think the C&C and car shows would probably be pretty bad for finding cars. However, I’d bet that they’d be good for finding people who know people who have cars.

You’ve got to be looking for the “guy who I bought a XXXX from who had an old YYYY in his garage.” The stuff that “isn’t for sale” until you make an offer.


Kinja'd!!! Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > fourvalleys
08/03/2015 at 16:43

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Yeah, that’s more along the lines of what I was thinking.

Something like the Windy City BMW Vintage Fest in the fall would probably be a good spot to find someone selling something worthwhile.


Kinja'd!!! No Prius Needed > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
08/08/2015 at 18:29

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Do you know where I can the picture of the Ruf that’s wallpaper sized?


Kinja'd!!! Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > No Prius Needed
08/08/2015 at 23:11

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Click the magnifying glass in the top left, wait, then save it. It’s the largest version of the photo I could find.