Thursday, March 7, 2013

Betsy's Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Is Now On EBay


This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe which we covered in a feature article earlier in the week here on Daily Turismo is now being offered for sale through her nephew's ebay auction, which is being offered with no reserve.  Bidding started at the cash price she paid in 1966 ($2,844.33) and already has 5 bids and is at $3,550 as of 9pm PST 3/7/13 with 9 days to go.





The beautiful young lady pictured above is the current owner, who at 91 years young has decided its time to hang up her keys.  She has asked her nephew to sell the only car she has owned since 1966.  He told DT that he would keep it in the family, except for the fact that there is no one in the family who can properly store and maintain it in the manner it deserves.  

5k Flash: Black Pearl Jagolet: 1989 Jaguar XJS with LT1 V8 Swap

Another day, another Corvette powered Jaguar on ebay...but this time it isn't a barnyard turd find.  What it does have are hideous rims and a great price - a combo that Charlie Sheen and the staff of the Daily Turismo call "winning."  Find this 1989 Jaguar XJS with LT1 V8 in Birmingham, AL, currently bidding on ebay for $4,600 with 4 days to go.


10k: Quick Flippers; 1992 Volvo LS1 V8 Swap


This 1992 Volvo LS1 V8 Swap currently offered on Ebay would not have even come up on our radar, save the fact that this car has been seriously considered and written about by all the DT Staff.  It crushed us to hear that it had found a new home, but you know us...there's always a catch!


DT Catch of the Day:  YoshiFab did an outsanding job with this car as a test bed for their products which cater to the LS1 swap-loving Volvista and finally sold the car after it failed to reach their minimum in this ebay listing which closed on November 9th (without receiving any bids against a $9,990 minimum opening bid and this DT write up on November 3, 2012) and a later ebay listing which closed on February 6, 2012 (without receiving any opening bids against a lowered $9,000 minimum opening bid and this DT write up on January 31, 2013)

10k: Mini Burn; 1960 Austin Mini Minor

Most of the cars featured on the Daily Turismo are chosen because they are good deals or visually striking...never have we featured a car because the seller has made a particularly biting comment towards a potential bidder, until now.  This 1960 Morris Mini Minor Saloon French garage find is for sale in Crystal Lake, IL, currently bidding on ebay for $5,699 reserve-not-met with 3 days to go.


The seller, haha11 pictured here in his ebay profile wearing an "I love hot moms" t-shirt, recieved the following question, answered it, and posted the entire affair for all to see on the auction page...

Q:      Do you have a buy it now price? I live locally and we used to sell them new. Love it. Thank you, Richard Buxbaum.   
A:      Richard, with all due respect you jacked me around and low balled me on a BMW R69S a few years ago. Then you did the same with my pal in Holland Michigan. You obviously ignored my terms to this auction. I have no interest in doing business with you. Word gets around in this small community. Haig Haleblian

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

10k: Top Down, Hood Up; 1989 Maserati BiTurbo Spyder 5spd; Tipo 116

The Maserati BiTurbo was one of the first twin turbo engines produced for mass consumption and could put out a respectable 150 horsepower/liter - on par with your average VW hot rod dreamer numbers.  Unfortunately the result was a turbocharger writing checks that the bottom end couldn't cash...and a pile of metal chips that will cost the owner a king's ransom at your local hairy chested gold chain wearing Maserati mechanic.  It is cheaper to buy another BiTurbo than attempt even the most basic repairs, so if your current BiTurbo's engine has gone Bi-Bi, we suggest picking up this 1989 Maserati BiTurbo Spyder equipped with 5spd gearbox, located in Sonoma, CA and offered for $9,500 via craigslist. Big thanks to tip from Kaibeezy T!


Betsy's Pony; The Story Of One Woman's 1966 Ford Mustang V8 Coupe


In 1961 Betsy traded her 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer to a dealer for a new Mercury Comet..and instantly regretted it.  Five years later, she traded the unloved Comet for a 1966 Ford Mustang and hasn't driven anything since.  This is the remarkable story of a woman and her car of 47 years.
Update 3/8/2013: This pony is now at auction on ebay here.

5k: New-Old Bare Bones; 1969 VW Beetle

This DT reporter is a child of the 60's, at a time when the VW Beetle was ubiquitous.   Almost every family I knew in the 60's had a huge American car and a Beetle as their second car.  The first car almost every one of my friends learned to drive was a bug (so they wouldn't risk totaling the 'nice' car).  My first car was a 1962 Karmann Ghia which I bought from my Driver's Ed instructor.  I also sold VWs from 1976-1980 and have owned many since.   Which is why I'm so pleased to point out this seemingly well preserved 1969 Volkswagen Beetle currently on Craigslist, and located Torrance, CA.  


Suffice it to say that the pre-1967 Beetles will always bring more money, but that doesn't mean the '68-74 Beetles should be overlooked.  After all, finding any Beetle which is bone stock, both in appearance and running gear is extremely rare; making this car such a good Daily Turismo choice.  This car has never even had a radio installed!

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

5k Flash: Burn, Burn, Burn, To The Wick ; 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback; Project

The Heart Song 'Barracuda' reached the 11th spot on the Billboard Top 100 in 1977 and despite what you may think, has nothing to do with the Plymouth Barracuda.  The (Plymouth) Barracuda pre-dated the release of Ford's Mustang, but they don't call the sporty 2+2 genre the 'Flesh-eating-fish-car'...it's the Pony-car, probably because the Barracuda was not nearly as successful from a sales perspective.  But don't let the lack of buyers when new dissuade you from picking up a classic 2nd generation 'Cuda.  Find this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback project for sale in El Paso, TX, currently bidding at $3,200 on ebay with 2 days to go.


5k Flash: Automatic Roundie; 1972 BMW 2002

The early BMW 2002 round taillight coupes are sought after classics with a lively enthusiast base but a large population of aging versions that keeps the prices from going 'all 911' on us.  We aren't talking about lunatics crashing planes into buildings, we are talking about the original Porsche 911 (901 version) price insanity that started about 15 years ago and only recently has cooled a bit.  Find this affordable 1972 BMW 2002 automatic available for sale in Pacifica, CA currently bidding on ebay for $4,051 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go.


5k Sweetheart Deal: Solid Volvo 1800ES, Low Buy-In

If you narrowly missed the chance to scoop up last week's Volvo 1800ES in San Diego for less than $8k and you don't mind a trip to the Beaver State, DT has found just the ride for you. This 1972 1800ES wears the seemingly common for the model blue on blue color scheme, and is claimed to have just 99k original miles since new. It looks like it may have been sitting out on the pasture for a while but could potentially be put into regular service without much work. Find it here on craigslist for only $6500 or best offer in Scio, Oregon.


5k: Drive With Your Blinker On; 1997 Buick Riviera Coupe, Supercharged

The turn signal was first introduced to the public in 1938 in a Buick and described as a "Flash-way directional signal."  A few years later Buick added a self canceling feature to the signal stalk and by the 1950s most US states required functioning turn signals on all new cars.  It is ironic that Buick introduced the turn signal as most often the offenders of DWS (Driving While Signaling...for miles in a straight line) are Buick drivers...typically those who were...ahem...alive when the first signals were introduced.  Drive really slow in the fast lane with your turn signal on with this 1997 Buick Riviera Coupe, equipped with supercharged V6 and for sale in Huntingdon Valley, PA and currently bidding for $1,525 via ebay.


Monday, March 4, 2013

15k Flash: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Shorty Truck

The Volkswagen Type 2 was sold around the world as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus.  Today, the Type 2 is a cult classic and original versions can fetch some serious bucks at a Barrett-Jackson style auction, but that didn't stop any number of customizers from creating crazy versions of the Type 2 back when you could buy one for the cost of a new pair of Air Jordans.  Find this 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Shorty Bus for sale in Woonsocket, RI, currently bidding for $8,000 reserve-not-met with a little less than 2 days to go (interesting note: this same truck failed to meet reserve last week at just about $15k, so the seller may have unrealistic expectations baked into his reserve price.)

5k: Big Benz Bonanza; 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE W116

For some reason we've been on a classic Benz bender over here at the DT headquarters, located in the alley behind a 7-11.  There is something in the air (other than the smell from the dumpster) that just beckons us to the classic shape, style and substance of an early 1970s Mercedes Benz S-Class.  This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE W116 is for sale in Orange County, CA for $4,000 via craiglist.



5k: Last of the Bigguns; 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

1996 was the last of Buick's storied breed of Estate Wagons.  Highly sought after by those recognizing that they are a much more comfortable option than relying on full sized pickup or full sized SUV.... for towing your car to the track!  This 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon one is being offered on ebay at no reserve, by a dealer in Huntingdon Valley, PA - currently bidding at $6,001 with 3 days to go.


This particular car is a super rare find because it has only 56,000 original miles on its clock.  If you're even thinking about bidding on this car, bid all you think its worth; because these low mileage examples are highly coveted by a small, loyal, almost cult-like group of fans, who tend to use sniping as their favorite means of snagging a deal.  Look for the bidding to escalate in the final minutes.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

5k Flash: Potentially Cool; 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE - 4spd?

The Mercedes-Benz W108 is a favorite of the grey-hairs in the Daily Turismo blogging collective.  They are cheap, well-built and sweet looking - and we even did an entire write up on the W108 market last week.  The only violation of the Daily Turismo requirements is that most of them come equipped with automatic transmissions...and it is rare to find one that might be equipped with a 4 on the floor.  Find this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE with what might be a 4 speed, for sale in Los Angeles, CA for $3,000 via craigslist.


Saturday, March 2, 2013

10k: Black P-51 Stallion; 1966 Ford Mustang V8 Coupe - Restomod

The first generation Ford Mustang sold like gangbusters when first released in late 1964.  Just into the 2nd year of production, Ford sold its millionth Mustang - phenomenal sales numbers and a percentage of the US market share that entire auto manufacturing conglomerates would only dream about today.  The snob in us tends to be dismissive of the lowly and plentiful Coupes for sale, and focuses instead on the racey Fastback, but early Fastback prices are stratospheric and good deals are mostly found in the herds of Coupes for sale on the internet.  This 1966 Ford Mustang coupe has a mechanical makeover, but wears a ratty exterior - find it for sale in Oakland, CA for $9,995 starting bid or $11,995 buy-it-now on ebay.



Friday, March 1, 2013

5k: The Best Cars Have the Worst Ads: 1971 Volkswagen Siamese Beetle

For some unknown reason, the best modified crazy cars for sale on craigslist always have the worst ads.  The guy who can weld two front ends of a Volkswagen together into a functional vehicle is unable to capture the entire vehicle in one frame of the disposable camera stolen from his cousins' wedding.  This 1971 Volkswagen Siamese Beetle is for sale in Pueblo, CO for $4,000 via craigslist.


15k: Deja Volvo; 1973 Volvo 1800ES; Ex-DT Exclusive


Regular readers of the Daily Turismo will recall the exclusive listing for a '73 Volvo 1800ES that we posted on Monday of this week. It generated a huge response and the seller contacted us to give his thanks as it had sold the next day.  We had the feeling that we would see this pumpkin orange model again and it is now for sale again - that was quick.  Find this 1973 Volvo 1800ES here on ebay with buy-it-now of $15,500 $12,500 (edit 3/4/12; BIN has dropped)

Cars & Coffee Irvine CA, A WormHole to 1959



Cars & Coffee events take place in select cities all across the USA and are a great informal gathering of classic cars, free of charge.  We took the opportunity to sample the exquisite blend of C8H18 and C8H10N4O2 and found the experience to be surprisingly similar to stepping into a wormhole to 1959.

5k: Back to the Futura; 1966 Ford Falcon Wagon

This 1966 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon is currently being offered up on ebay by SportsCar LA.  We at DT enjoy closely examining ebay trades and are listing this car because of a couple of classic catches.



Catch #1......this car was offered on Craigslist by Chequered Flag International of Marina Del Ray back in early December.  At that time, they were asking $7500.  We featured the car here on DT because we like these midsized wagons and believed it would probably find a nice home in the $5-6K range.  The ad was eventually pulled, with no sale.