Classic Auto Classifieds

Old cars...? I'm 16 and I want to get a 1963 Mercury Comet. They were about $3,000 on E-bay for an OK one, but all the guys in my family keep telling me that old cars like that are just for looks and that it will break down all the time. Opinions?

Why do people get suckerd into buying old cars as clasics? I can never get why people pay so much money for cars that they won't even drive. Why not get new cars worth their money and drive them down, rather than buying old cars that will end up sitting in a garage. I though cars were created by designers to be enjoyed and driven hard, not store them where the only enjoyment will be by the dust that sits on them.

In California is there still a program that buys old cars and junks them? I have a 20 year old gas guzzling car that I want to replace. Rather than sell it to someone else, for them to poillute with it, I would rather junk the car. . I understand that there was a program in California where they would buy an old car for $1,000 and junk it. The car I have would sell for about $1,500 on the open market, but I would rather sell it to some program that would pay me $1,000 and junk the car so that we do not have so many old polluting cars on our roads. Is that program still available? If so, how do I sell my car to them? How do I contact them?

What are some types of cheap reliable old cars? I'm looking to buy an old car around $3000 for my first car. What are some reliable old cars? 1993 honda civic? 1991 mazda mx-3? Anyone that has a good knowledge of cars please help! Thanks!

If there was a company that supplies reconditioned cars to the living poor would you donate your old heap? Your old car must be able to be reconditioned. Nothing that should really be in the junkyard. The people that are working on the cars are retired mechanics that want to donate their skills to help some needy persons. The company of course is a not for profit.

Company that restores old classic cars with new modern interior? I used to know the name of a company that takes old cars and restores them with a modern interior (like gps and etc). I believe the company was down in florida. Does anyone know any companies that do this? Doesn't have to be a florida based company.

old cars.................? if anybody in the charleston wv area knows anybody or has an old camaro for sale let me know please am looking for one for my husband to work on when he gets home from deployment dose not need to be in great condiction perfer 80's

Do some people still illegally run leaded fuel in old cars in the United States? Do some people still do this? Can leaded fuel still be obtained in underground areas and the like? Is it wise to avoid following old cars, for this reason?

Does anyone know a good website to buy old muscle cars online? I'm looking to buy an old muscle car, but no local places have much of a selection and the only online website I know to check is Craig's List. They don't need to be restored (i'm planning on doing that myself), but they do have to be older cars.

a persuasive essay, which presents your opinion on, whether old cars should be allowed to stay on the road? Please write short essay, which presents your opinion on, whether old cars should be allowed to stay on the road Regards,

When speaking of old cars, what is the protecto plate? I have an old car for sale, and I have read ads for other old cars and they mention having the original warranty card and the protecto plate. What is the protecto plate? Does this make the car more valuable? and by how much. Can someone help me with this?

how transfer my old cars registration number to a new car? I just bought a new car. I still didnt receive the registration number plate for it. Whereas my old car totally died yesterday and I was wondering whether it is possible to get my old cars number plate transferred to new car without getting a new number for the new car? what is the procedure?

what 5-10 year old diesel trucks and cars hold their value? I'm looking for 5-10 yr old cars and truck that run on diesel that hold their value. I found a 05 Mercedes e320 CDI that is worth 250% of original value and a VW Jetta that is 164% original value. My husband asked me to do this search so I'm not sure what he is planning but he asked me to find out so here i am finding out, thank you for you help.

I have some old hotwheel cars in great shape how much could these be worth? I have some old hotwheel cars in great shape how much could these be worth? Here are my oldest cars: 1956 Ford F-100 truck-dark blue 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible-light blue 1957 Chevorlette Covette convertible-red The tires arent plastic like modern ones, they are actual rubber. Also, these cars are not in packaging.

Selling one of my old cars how much is it worth? Im selling one of my old cars its a 1999 cougar with every option it is in good shape however it has a bad motor knock.......and 90,000 miles and a tear in the heather drivers seat. I have 2 new cars and dont need this one it is jsut sitting at my house how much should I expect to get for it? Thanks.

Is it safe to say that the old cars that are still around today, will probably stay around? What I'm saying is, old cars (1965 and before) are rarely driven as daily drivers anymore. The people who do have them work on them/drive them as a hobby, so therefore it's unlikely that the number of them will go down, agreed? I'm 20 and I really want to buy a '52 Ford, because I think they may disappear...but they probably won't have gone anywhere by the time I'm 25 or 30...right?

Are there any old cars that are fuel efficient? When I say old, I don't mean something built a few years ago. I mean cars that were built in the 1950's or 1960's. Realizing, of course, they weren't as efficient as today's cars, and I'm pretty sure that in the 1950's there weren't any cars that got 36 miles per gallon. What I do mean is, were there any cars that got 20 miles per gallon or so? If there are any cars like that, what are they?

Do the Police Like Having Civilians Driving Around in Old Cop Cars? We have all seen ordinary people driving around in ex-police cars. I have always wondered if the police like having people driving around in their old cars. Like maybe it looks like there are way more police patrolling a town than there actually are. So do police officers like people driving around in old cops cars or could they not care less either way?

Well I want to start my own shop and make nice cars and motorcycles and fix old cars and motorcycles up.? I plan on going to a community college for 2 years and 2 years at an university and majoring in automotive technology then go to UTI. Well my goal in life is to start my own business/garage and make really nice custom cars and motorcycles and also buy old cars and motorcycles and fix them up and sell them.What should i do to get this buisness started after I finish school? Thanks for the help

Are old mustang cars suppose to be cool? My husband is obsessed with his 87 Mustang Gt 5.0. Its old as heck, loud, and personally I think those cars are ugly. He even wants me to drive it around but Im embarrassed! Ive seen other people driving around in them and putting them in car shows and stuff. I just don't get what the big deal is! Are these old cars suppose to be head turners or something? Just, what is so special about these old mustangs?

Whats the difference betwwen working on new and old cars? My uncle said its easier to work on old cars then new why is that? do you need spcial tools for old cars? Whats consider to be old cars like 80's 70's?

is there a good site to get valuations for old cars for restoration projects? I am looking to determine the best old car to restore, and if I could find the values of the ones I am looking at as they sit, not finished cars, this would be a great help

Do fuel injection cleaning liquids work with old classic cars? because old cars don't have the modern fuel injectorn systems that today's cars have,right?They have carburetors... Anyways I'm not a mechanic im just curious so don't bash me if this was a dumb question... I have a '69 Pontiac so I was just wondering if it would harm it if I used one

Does anyone know about the new tax credit for trading in old cars? I heard there was a new tax credit that was in the works to help out people with older cars that will put money back in their pockets for buying a newer car and trading in their old cars that have no value, anyone know anything else about this?

Which cars are more likely to be stolen, old cars or new cars? I wonder, are new cars more likely to be stolen than old cars, or the other way around due to the anti-theft improvement on the new cars? Which are the most affect anti-theft devices that I can add to my 2010 Toyota Camry? Thanks in advance

Isn't it more environmentally friendly to keep old cars on the road? Every time someone scraps a car it is replaced by a new one that has created tons of CO2 during it's manufacture, surely keeping old cars for longer reduces CO2 emissions.

Where is the best place to get really cheap, old cars in Orange County, CA?? is their a car dealership that sells old running cheap cars somewhere in orange county??

Could old cars be fitted with seatbelts and airbags? Out of curiosity, could old cars that didn't originally have seat belts and airbags be fitted with seat belts and airbags for safety?

Is it legal to run leaded gas in old cars? And can you have lead exposure by cruising behind an old car that's running leaded gas, if so?

Will all old cars qualify for $4500 toward a new car under Cash for Clunkers? Let's say that someone is in the market for a new car with no financial difficulty? What's to stop them from buying up an old $500 rusty Chevy Cavalier and expecting a dealer to give them $4500 toward a brand-new car? Does the program really work like that? What are the qualifications for both the old car and the new car?

Is there anywhere I can find old cars that are brand new? I was wondering if it were possible to buy, for example, cars made in the 80s or 90s that for whatever reason have never been driven - they were just never sold. It probably sounds kinda silly, but I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla and love it...when it finally dies I actually would like to buy the same exact car, because I don't really like the new Corollas coming out today. Was wondering if I could get a brand new old car, so to speak. Thanks

Where would I find old cars for hire in the US? I am looking for a good website/company to hire an old classic car (an old chevy convertible for example) in Memphis TN? Can anyone help?

Why do the cuban people drive old cars? I really want to know why the Cuban people drive 40 year old cars like chevrolets and cadilacs, do they have trouble getting cars imported in or something, any help?

Why are there a lot of old cars and trucks in the rivers in Gallatin Valley Montana? in the gallatin river in Bozeman (area) Montana there are a lot or really old cars and trucks lying in the banks and on the bottem of the river...

Why do old cars cost so much money? I have spent so much on this old sports car.

Why in the early days of Nascar, did they race with old cars? I saw a Nascar feature on Speed Channel from the 1950s and they were racing in these really old cars.

What is a good site to buy old cars? Well CarMax doesnt have many older cars so I was wondering if there are any good, reliable sites that I would be able to purchase an older car from the 60s or 70s.

How do they get so many old cars for movies? I was watching American Gangster, just wondering how they get so many older cars in good shape, (even some classics) to be in movies, especially in the older ones, and ones as set in the 60's and 70's? I live in Texas, where many older cars are in good shape, due to no snow, or salt, but still never see very many. Anyone know??? Please serious answers only, thatnks, and God Bless, Bob

Where do companies who restore old cars get their parts from? When restoring an older car like from the 80's where do the garages get their new parts from? Original parts.

Why isn't synthetic oil recommended on old cars? I heard a few people say it's no good for old cars because its a thin oil, older cars need thicker oil to fill the void of the worn parts or something of that sort. Synthetic oil I know don't have wax unlike conventional oil. The wax is what causes it to thicken up in cold temps, so it maybe true..??

What is a good web site to find old cars for sale? I want to buy an older car that is decent but needs work and i just cant seem to find anything. Please Help. I live in michigan if that matters. I want to buy a car that i have to do a little work on. im tryin to buy an old school car. please help.

Government credit towards new car, to get old cars off road? I have heard rumors that in Texas the government or state is giving $3000 towards a new car purchase if you have a car that is 97 or older. Is this true?

Clunkers for new cars- Want to trade in old car that is in parents name and use voucher for my self. possible? We have had an old truck that is eligible for trade it, does the financing and insurance and all of that have to go thru my parents? Or does everything have to go in their name, and I just pay the parents back for the new car.

I want to start working on cars, so i was woundering which old car would be the best to working on? im in high school and money is tight so i'm looking for a old cheap car maybe in the 1960's-1970's. i have no experience with car repairs so i would like a stright forward car with cheap repairs (parts), i would like to have a car that would look good when done, if you know what i mean. thanks- dustin c.

do rental companies not use old cars? I've never seen any rental companies use old cars, like from 2000. Is there any particular reason? Or do they actually use them?

where can i find sumerged old cars that are abandoned old cars. images? i have been looking for some images of old abandoned cars? trucks for some research and for some images for my desk top.

Why do the new cars break down more often than they did back in the old days? Why is it that the new cars break down more often than they did back in the old days? Hearing about the reliability of the new cars makes me afraid of even buying a new car, I personally would rather buy an older car with low miles than I would buying a new car anyday cause the reliability seems to hold up better.

Where to turn in old cars for cash (more than private sale)? I live in So. Cal and I heard you can turn in old cars to the state for like $1,000 (if they are running). I have an old Toyota that I am thinking about getting rid of. Thanks.

whats that black roof type material they used to use on old cars? and where can i get some? whats that black vinyle type roof stuff material they used to use on old cars?..like granada's and capri's and where can i get some? If you know what its called and where i can buy some in the midlands would appreciate a reply. if not tell me an online supplyer. and what do i stick it down with? i want to put it on the roof of my cinquecento as the clear lacquer is peeling off.

why does it feel like the cars engine is trebling when its getting old? what is that from? what could you do about it? I like the feeling of riding in a new smooth car, not an old trembling one but i cant afford it so what do i do if i get an older car like a 1995 an its so shaky?should i even go for a car like that?

Where can I find the value of old Hotwheel & Matchbox cars? My sons great-grandma gave him 2 old cars a couple years ago for Christmas. They are in their original packages and in good shape. I was wondering where I could go to see the value of them. One is a 1969 car and the other is a 1973 truck. Thanks for the help

Should old cars with stinky fumes be legal to drive? New cars must go through unnecessary emissions. Isn't it the old cars that cause the threat?

Is it possible to push start a car with an automatic transmission like in the old classic cars ? In the old days if you were able to get a car with an automatic transmission rolling upto 6 or 8 miles it would start. Could this be possile in todays cars ??

good place to look for old cars? I am looking for a car, probably 1000-2000 to spend on my car, really looking for a dodge charger, or some old box car that could end up being really fast and nice ex. charger,dart,so on.... Im not buying a car for a year so Ill check ebay again in a year but any other sites to buy cars and any places to get older cars sponsored for parts? thanks!

any one know what company does auto loans for cars older then 10 years old? i have a auto loan through capital one for a 1995 toyota. i was wondering if any other company did loans for cars that are older then 10 years old... any one know of any?

I want to start working on cars, so i was woundering which old car would be the best to working on? im in high school and money is tight so i'm looking for a old cheap car maybe in the 1960's-1970's. i have no experience with car repairs so i would like a stright forward car with cheap repairs (parts), i would like to have a car that would look good when done, if you know what i mean. thanks- dustin c.

Anyone hear of a car trade in credit from the state of Texas for old cars? Anyone hear of a credit from the Texas state government for trading in a car older than 1997 for a newer car? I used to hear something advertised but have not heard anything lately. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

what is that offical website that texas state buy back 10 yrs old cars? what is the website that state of texas buy back 10 yrs old cars, i mean the offical department site.?

Are old muscle cars supposed to sound like that? Every time I see an old Charger or Challenger or Mustang, etc, the (presumably souped-up) engines always sound like sputtering motorboats. They seem barely able to idle without stalling and if I happen upon a guy just starting it up he immediately starts revving it to keep it going. Now mind, this is the result of MANY years of observation, not just some guy I saw once. I always assumed these cars have been hot-rodded and modified and that's the cause but why do they so often sound like out-of-tune motorcycles afterward?

How to legally install seatbelts in old cars? I'm looking at buying an old (not much money) camper-van for three friends and myself. The only problem is that most of them only have two seat-belts (for the front seats). Am I legally allowed to install seat-belts on the rear bench or do I have to take it to a mechanic or something? By the way, I'm in Canada.

Should I must use Dexron II ATF? Or Dexron III is better and compatible with old ( made 1990) Toyota cars? I have a Toyota carina ED car. Made 1990. It is 1998cc. Auto transmission ECT-S. 16 valve EFI toyota 4S engine. I mainly drive the car with CNG gas, a little in octane. According to manufacturer (toyota) I told to use Dexron II ATF. But Dexron III ATF is more good for my old car? Is it better and compatible for this old toyota car?

on old cars does it change the value if you have a copy of the title? If you have an old car and can't find the org. title and have to file for a lost title does this change the value of the car.

How did starter pedals work on old cars? I have been reading books from the 1940's and they mention starter pedals in cars. How did the starter pedal work? How were car keys used in conjunction with the pedal (or button in some cases.) When did most American car makers stop manufacturing cars with starter pedals and switch to the ignition key (I imagine mid to late 50's)?

Do you enjoy those car shows where everyone just stands around and looks at old cars? I find them boring. Why would anyone want to drive in all that traffic and stand around and look at cars that one would see everyday in California. (There is a Woodward dream Cruise in the Detroit /Royal Oak area) People can't drive to shop, Go to movies, Hard to Breath due to exhaust, Can't find a place to park, Plus the Police are mean as can be to people. Why do people do this?

why do candians not dirve old cars like from the 1990's like we do in the united states im a fan of daves farm? daves farm on you tube he say's it is very un common for cadians to drive older cars from the 1990's is that true ? why is it ?

Why are soo many people trying to sell 5 year old cars with around 100k miles for 8 thousand? it's stupid. when you drive off a new car that's already thousands off. and your going to sell a 5 year old car with almost 100k miles for 8-10k your retarded they paid 20-25k for that car and a car that is almost 100k miles shouldnt go for more than 5k yo man the repairs are more costly when the car reaches 100k

Do Police Departments sell old Squad Cars when they retire them? Is it true that Police Departments sell old squad cars when they retire them or do they just sell them to a junk yard? Please let me know thank you.

What is a good place to find cool old muscle cars for cheap prices? i'm a 14 year old boy who loves to work on cars with my dad we have a TR6 and the engine blew and we fixed it i'm looking for a fixer uper plz help

where can I find a car demolition center or "car cemetery" around Cincinnati. In order to find very old cars I would like to take some pictures of old american cars. I like wrecks. Thank you in advance.

Who buys slightly damaged old cars and then resell the car after fixing it or sell the car's parts? For example, an old car's body is damaged in an accident but the engine, transmission and other major parts work well. For the owner, It is not worth fixing it but still the car has some value. And a mechanic or garage still can make some money out of it. Thanks.

Do you think the UK government is wrong to offer incentives for scrapping old cars? I'm not sure if this has gone through or not. I've just bought a classic car and it makes me sad to think people will scrap perfectly good cars because of a government cash incentive. They say this is to promote new, greener, more energy efficient vehicles. Have they not considered the environmental damage caused by manufacturing new vehicles? Not to mention encouraging people to spend more than they can afford on a new car. I'm most concerned that we'll be losing the classics of the future.

TV show where a man restored old cars, What was the show called? I believe the man was an Englishman and he also restored an old motercycle and built an airplane on the show.

I have a lot of experience in the automotive industry if it is good to buy old crappy cars and fix profit? I have a lot of experience in the automotive industry (basicly fully fixing and customizing with a little help) and was thinking to start buying old rusty (maybe classic) cars for like $500-$6000 and put like $15000 into it and fully fix it up what do you think the profit will be? I have alot of people who are coming in and asking if i do that and was asking if that would be good to start $1000 to $15000 depending on the custumer and the car

What steps do senior citizens take to maintain their 15-20 yeal old cars in immaculate condition inside and? out What do these old bags know that we dont?

Have a 12 disk Delco CD changer from my old car. I want to sell it. How do I know what cars it can go with? I have a 12 disk Delco CD changer I took out of my 1996 Saturn SL2. I want to sell it on ebay but I'd like to know what other cars the unit is compatible with first. I went to Delco and Delphi sites to look up by the part number but that didn't work. I want to dump this thing before everyone has an mp3 player in their car and cd changers are obsolete.

Where can I find the worth of old cars? I need the potential buy/sell price of a used 73' Firebird. Kelley Blue Book does not offer anything older than 86'. If you are a car expert and can tell me the price yourself, please e-mail me at freT_guy89@yahoo.com for detailed specs for you to work with.

Do you laugh when you see people with beat up old cars with McCain bumper stickers? I can understand someone with a BMW having a McCain bumper stickers, being that they actually would be making over 250K a year and as a result have might have their taxes raised a little bit. However, don't you get a kick out of those people who drive beat up old early 90s Toyota Corollas with 19 McCain stickers? Because they never will even get close to making 250k and Obama's policies would actually benefit them economically.

How often a used(3 to 5 years old) BMW or Totyota or Honda sedan cars come for repair? How ofen do used( 3 to 5 years old) cars like Audi, BMW or Mercedes come for repair and How often cars like Totyota, honda, VW, Nissan ?.. And any comparisons between Audi and BMW.

Can I use an old front wheel drive cars axle as a trailer axle? I have a small utility trailer with a broken rear axle. I'm thinking of trying to find an old straight car axle from the scrap yard to replace it with. Is this possible?

BIodiesel for old cars and machinery? Is Biodiesel sufficient for old cars and older machinery that run on diesel? I know that I should not just switch to B100, but is B20 fine? Or, should I go lower, to B10, or even B5?

What do you think of people with old cars? I was just wondering since I am going to buy a thirty year old car because I can not afford anything else right now (I am seven-teen)! The car is gray, but the pain isn't that bad. Are people going to make fun of me? I do not want to feel embarrass since my mother is not as rich as other people and is unable to provide for me a nice car.

Are cd changers for cars old fashion? I would like a 12 disc cd changer but I hear everyones getting an ipod and mp3 players for their cars. Am I being old fashion with a cd changer? I don't want to get one and 4 months down the line get an upgrade what should I do?