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July 18, 2017American / Inspiration / Prewar| 7 Comments

Discreet Upgrades, 2-Speed Rear: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

This 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe (chassis 185819888) is described as a high-end restoration incorporating several thoughtful incognito upgrades allowing it to be both safer and better performing than its stock appearances would suggest. Photos aren’t great, but build quality and finish both seem to be impressive, and features like upgraded cooling, hidden turn signals, 12V electrics and a a period 2-speed Columbia rear end are just a few highlights. Find it here on eBayin McKinney, Texas with a $44,200 BIN.

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July 18, 2017British / Convertibles| 148 Comments

1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

This 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster was completelyrestoredin 2004 and is powerednon-original 3.4L XK120SE engine that has been fitted with a C-Type cylinder head. The second owner commissionedthe restoration, and the selling dealer acquired the car from its third owner about a year ago. Originally finished in black over red, this example was repainted in British Racing Green and fitted with a black interior during the restoration. In preparation for the sale, the seller had the gearbox re-sealed and performed an oil change. This XK120 is now being offered in Texaswith a clean Florida title.

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July 18, 2017Inspiration / Italian / Success Stories| 24 Comments

BaT Auction Success Story: 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI Athens To Amsterdam European Vacation Adventure

This just in from the buyer of the 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI that was purchased via BaT Auctions on 5/30/17 (link).

“We all have things on our ‘bucket list’ and driving around Europe in a classic car has been on the list for a long time. My first car was a 1967 Alfa Romeo basket-case when I was 17, at 53 I bought another. This time it is a 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI, located in Greece. The plan is to drive from Athens to Amsterdam over 2 weeks. My wife and 7-year-old would be along for the trip. 3300 km (2100 miles). Crossing the Alps at 4000 meters.I saw the car on BAT and participated in the auction by asking questions and bidding. The reserve was high, and it did not sell. I immediately emailed the seller and said I was interested. Antonis called and we struck a deal. Antonis is the BAT user ‘ClassicSpotted‘.

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July 18, 2017German| 79 Comments

1963 Porsche 356B Coupe

This 1963 Porsche 356B couperetains its numbers-matching 1,582cc flat-four and hadone repaint in its original color. The original owner traded the carin fora Super 90 after only a few months of ownership.It then spent 54 years in Colorado withits secondowner, a formerPorsche Club of Americachapter presidentwho used it regularly,including in thePCA-sponsoredViaje a Mexico event in 1967. Purchasedsix months ago by the seller, the car is described as a stockexample that has beendriven and maintained regularly. A $13k invoice for a 2010 engine rebuild and additionalmechanical freshening is included and detailed below. The sale also includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a copy of the original title, and a current Colorado title in the seller’s name.

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July 18, 2017Inspiration| No Comments

21 BaT Auctions Closing Today

1973.5 Porsche 911T Coupe

1974 Alfa Romeo GTV

1978 Ferrari 308 GTB

6K-Mile 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder 6-Speed

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

1973 MGB GT V8

1982 Porsche 928 5-Speed

1971 Datsun 510 Sedan Project

1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R

44K-Mile 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 6-Speed

1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

1980 Saab 900 Turbo 5-Speed

No Reserve: 1956 Desoto Fireflite

14K-Mile 1972 Morris Mini 1000 Deluxe

No Reserve: 1991 BMW 318is Coupe

1985 Jaguar XJ6

36K-Mile 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 LL Bean Edition

No Reserve: 2000 Audi S4 6-Speed

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL600

No Reserve: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Project

One-Owner 2008 BMW 328i Touring 6-Speed

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July 17, 2017German| 116 Comments

50K-Mile 1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 V8

AAlumni

This 1994 Mercedes-Benz E420 shows 50,527 miles and is powered bya 4.2L 32V M119 V8 paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car has been in Illinois and Massachusetts since new, and was purchased 6 months ago from the original owner. Finished in Midnight Blue over light grey, itis described as unmodified and is thoughtto have been maintained consistently throughout its life. Records are limited to those incurred during the owner’s time with the car and include a new exhaust and oil and engine pad 100 miles ago. This W124is is being represented by a friend of the current owner and is offered with its data card, clean Carfax report, and clear Massachusetts title in the owner’s name.

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July 17, 2017German| 32 Comments

1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL

This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL shows 77k miles and is a two-owner example that has been withseller for 29 years. Power comes from a4.5L V8 backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission, and modifications are said to be limited to a radar detector and a console-mounted cellular phone. It is described to be in good running order, and the seller has been using the car locally after storing it in their garage for the last two years. Records date back to new, andbooks and manuals are included along with a protect-o-plate. This R107 is offered with a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.

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July 17, 2017Italian| 54 Comments

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

This 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider shows 56k miles and is a driver that has been owned twice by the seller since 2003. The car was purchased new at Royal Carriage Works of Denver, Colorado, and modifications installed by a previous owner include an Ansa muffler and Nardi steering wheel. After selling the car to his brother in 2006, the seller purchased it back in 2013 and has added approximately 8k miles duringhis collective seven years of ownership. A new clutch was installed in 2014 along with some other maintenance as detailed below, and a new soft top was addedin 2015. Power comes from a 2.0L twin-cam inline-four that sends power rearward througha 5-speed manual gearbox. This Alfa Spideris being sold with a hardtop, original steering wheel, tonneau cover, front bra, shop manual, and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.

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July 17, 2017Japanese| 43 Comments

35-Years Owned 1976 Datsun 280Z

This 1976 Datsun 280Z shows just under 18k miles and isa two-owner example that was sold new by Hank’s Datsun in Bismarck, North Dakota. The original owner purchased the car for weekend autocross events and had the dealership add performance headers, an aluminum flywheel, 4.11 rear-end gears, and a front air dam. In June 1982, the seller acquired this example for $8,787 through Hank’s with 9,567 miles showing. The carhas been driven about 400 miles over the last five years, and isgarage-stored and started periodically through the winters. The 2.8-liter SOHC inline-six has a replacement head and camshaft and is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. This 280Z is offered with 35 years ofservice recordsanda clean Iowa title in the seller’sname.

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July 17, 2017German / Projects| 29 Comments

1988 BMW 325is Project

NNo Reserve

This 1988 BMW 325is is a running project in need of cosmetic and mechanical work. The car was recentlyacquired by the sellerinNew York and had remained with the previousand second owner for 25 years. Mechanical problems noted by the seller include an oil leak from the2.5L M20B25 inline-six, a gas leak that develops past half full, a rusted brake line above the differential, and corrosion on various body panels. The engine and 5-speed manual transmission are both said to be functional, and a second set of wheels and tires are included along with various other parts. This E30 is offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax and a clean Iowa title in the seller’s name.

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July 17, 2017Swedish| 100 Comments

One-Owner 2006 Volvo V70R

This 2006 Volvo V70R is an unmodified example of Volvo’s performance-oriented 300horsepower, all wheel drive V70 station wagon. The seller purchased the car new and has logged 115k miles behind the wheel. The carhas resided in California sincenew, and has been maintained by one dealer; Culver City Volvo-Mazda. The last service was an oil change, new spark plugs and maintenance inspection performed at that dealer in May of 2017. This V70R is sold with a clear Carfax and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

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July 17, 2017British| 149 Comments

1962 AC Greyhound LHD Project

This 1962 AC Greyhound is thoughtto be one of just a few left-hand drive examples builtover the model’sfive-year, 83-car production run. Retainingits original 2.2-liter Bristol straight-six anda4-speed manual gearbox, this example is describedas a largelycomplete, non-running project in need ofa full restoration. Thislong-wheelbase 2+2 coupewas reportedly stored for 30 years in a Midwest warehouse beforebeing acquireda year ago by the seller. It will be sold with a clean California title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

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July 17, 2017Swedish| 42 Comments

1973 Volvo 1800ES

This 1973 Volvo 1800ES wassold new in New Yorkto an NYC police detectivein December 1972. The car then hada few owners in Connecticut, including a Volvo collector in New Haven who passed it on to the sellerfour years ago. Nowshowing 54,081 miles, this examplewears an older repaint in the original color that the seller notes to be a lower quality job. The B20 four-cylinder received a tune-up earlier this year and is said torun well. Power is sent rearwardthrough a four-speed manual, and the braking system was also recently refurbished, including rebuilt rearcalipers. The car is located in Howell, New Jersey and is sold with a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

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July 17, 2017French| 13 Comments

Early Details w/ Late 602CC Upgrade: 1960 Citroen 2CV

This 1960 Citroen 2CV is described as an unrestored example that “Runs, drives, starts and stops.” Though that’s largely the extent of the mechanical description given by the seller, they note a later 602cc 29 HP boxer twin upgrade, cosmetics appear to be of good driver quality, and neat earlier details like the rear-hinged front doors are worth mentioning as well. The car is also said to be rust-free, and could be quite fairly priced if as good as the ad would seem to suggest.Find it here on Craigslistin Sandy, Oregon for $8,750.

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July 17, 2017German| 101 Comments

55K-Mile 1986.5 Porsche 928S 5-Speed

This 1986.5 Porsche 928S shows just 55k miles and has been with the seller for a little over a year, during which time he has addedabout 5k miles. Equipped with a 5.0L DOHC V8 and a 5-speed manual transaxle, the car is said to run well and recently completed a trip from Phoenix to Philadelphia with no issues. It is finished in Meteor Grey Metallic, and work performed in March 2017 included new front struts, a replacement water pump, and a timing belt service. This 928S is soldwith its factory books, records back to 2014, a clean Carfax, and a clear Montana title.

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July 17, 2017British| 109 Comments

1960 Morris Mini Minor

NNo Reserve

This 1960 Morris Mini Minor retains its numbers-matching 850cc A-series engine and is finished in Clipper Blue. The carwas apparently built for North American export, though the seller was told it spent its early life in Europe and might have been delivered there new. This history is supported by a trunk-mounted dealer tag from JP Richard in Paris, a 1970 Lisbon shop receipt for a window catch replacement, and Lucas yellow-lens European headlights. This unrestored example was acquired by the seller in 2013 from the original owner’s estate and has been driven about 500 miles since. The most recent services include changes of all fluids and a chassis lubrication. Theoriginal sales brochures and jack come with the car, as does a Portarack removable roof rack and a number of spares detailed below. This Miniis offered at no reserve with British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, receipts for the last four years, and a clean Nebraska title in the seller’s name.

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July 17, 2017Japanese / | 8 Comments

Ideal Spec: 5-Speed 4×4 1987 Mitsubishi Delica Turbodiesel

This 1987 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon GLX (VIN P25W0202001) was recently brought over from Japan and reportedly had just one owner prior to importation. It’s equipped with four-wheel drive and a 4D56 turbodiesel four-cylinder mated to a 5-speed manual. Paint, bodywork and the interior appear to be in very goodcondition, and spec is pretty close to ideal.Find it here on Craigslistin Seattle, Washington for $14,900.

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July 17, 2017German| 73 Comments

Supercharged 2001 BMW M5

This2001 BMW M5 is finished in Anthracite Metallic over Silverstone and Black Nappa leather and was acquired by the seller in 2012from the father of the second owner. The seller has added 30k miles since their purchase, and has modified the 4.9L V8 with anESS supercharger installed in 2015. A new clutch was installed for the 6-speed manual at 107k miles. Recent servicing included a new fuel pump, an oil change, and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The previous two owners reportedly kept records of their preventative maintenance, which included regular systems checks and a valve cover gasket replacement in 2011. This E39 is soldwith aCarfax and a clear Michigan title in the seller’sname.

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July 17, 2017Italian / Located in Europe| 85 Comments

1973 Autobianchi Giardiniera Trasformabile

This 1973 Autobianchi Giardiniera Trasformabile is powered by a rebuilt499cc inline-two, which is paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox. Though service records are limited to those acquiredby the selling dealer, known ownership history is said to trace back to the original owner, who reportedly took deliveryof the car in the Tuscan city of Prato. It was sold to the second owner ten years ago and was subsequently repainted inCoral Red (165).Within the past three months, the seller has spent nearly5k on new upholstery, a new heater, new bumpers, acanvas roof and frame, brakes, shocks, tires, and a rebuild of the engine. The car is being sold with a clean Italian libretto and certificate of ownership.

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July 17, 2017German| 54 Comments

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TDshows60k miles and is powered by a 3.0L inline-five cylinder diesel engine. Records indicate that the car was purchased on July 25, 1980 at a Mercedes Benz dealershipin Mission Viejo, California and was owned in Laguna Beach.The seller has added 30k miles since acquiring it from a charity ten years ago after it was donated by the family of the original owner.The original service booklet documents completedscheduled maintenance, and almost $24k in receipts are included from 2006 to today.This Mercedesis offered with acleanMassachusetts title in the seller’s name.

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