Step inside to check out just some of the articles I’ve written plus a few profiles of vehicles that I have appraised, judged, graded, detailed, restored, and/or sold over the years.
SOLD Update: Sold for USD $218,000 on 4/17/26 Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This black-on-black 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello has remained registered in California from new through the current owner’s purchase in 2019, and it is powered by a 5.5-liter F133A V12 that received a timing belt service in 2026. Shifting is through a six-speed manual transaxle
SOLD Update: Sold for USD $65,000 on 04/10/2026 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired in the early 1990s by the current owner’s father, who subsequently commissioned a refurbishment. The car was refinished in red with white coves over red vinyl and is powered by a rebuilt 265ci V8 featuring dual-quad carburetors
SOLD Sold for USD $9,500 on 7/29/2026. Listed on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 2021 BMW R18 First Edition was sold new to its current owner in 2023, and it was optioned with the Premium and Select packages as well as a passenger kit and cruise control. Finished in Black Storm Metallic, the bike
SOLD Update: Sold for USD $145,000 on 02/16/2026 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This Shelby is a CSX6000 continuation model that was ordered by the current owner via Hillbank Motor Corporation as a rolling chassis in 2020. The fiberglass body is finished in white with an Essex Wire Race Team-style livery, and it is
SOLD Sold for USD $235,000 on 11/26/25 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster is one of 823 US-market examples produced for the model year, and it spent a decade in Germany before being imported back to the US following the current owner’s purchase in 2020. Powered by a 3.2-liter flat-six paired with
SOLD Sold for USD $115,000 on 8/15/25 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has reportedly been in California since new and was acquired by the current owner in 2013. A cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment was subsequently carried out between 2014 and 2015. The car is powered by a 2.8-liter M130 inline-six paired with
SOLD Sold for USD $70,000 on 7/25/25 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has had approximately $47k in refurbishment work completed since 2009. The seller acquired it in 2006 and had the exterior refinished in metallic beige in 2009, and then sold the car to the current owner. Work under current ownership has
SOLD Sold for USD $24,500 on 06/19/25 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 2001 Porsche Boxster S was purchased new by the current owner at Porsche Newport Beach in California and it now has 22k miles following registration history in California. Finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over Black Partial leather, the roadster is powered by a
SOLD Update: Sold for USD $31,700 on 06/16/25 on Bring A Trailer by idgidu. Work under current ownership consisted of installing a Kenwood touchscreen infotainment unit and aftermarket amplifiers, changing the oil, and replacing the trunk struts, tires, and left-side window-control components. This 996 C4S cabriolet is offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with
SOLD Update: Sold for USD $187,500 on 4/27/25 at Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE cabriolet is one of approximately 1,390 examples produced between 1968 and 1971. The car was refurbished in the 1990s and was acquired by the current owner in 2013. It is powered by a replacement 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a
SOLD Update: Sold for $53,500 on 1/24/2025 at Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe was purchased in October 2006 by the current owner for use on the weekends, and it has 67k miles. The car is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over Stone Gray full leather and is powered by
SOLD Update: Sold for USD $240,000 on 01/24/26 on Bring-A-Trailer by idgidu. Do not be fooled by the cold alphanumerics of its model name: The Porsche 356 A 1600 Convertible D by Drauz is a completely charming variant of the pivotal mid-century German sports car, and among the most rare, collectable and drivable. It also came about
SOLD Update: Sold for $67,500 on 4/17/2024 on Craigslist. Delivered New to Ron Smith Chevrolet in San Diego, CA Link to 34 High-Quality Images: (double-click to blow up to full size) Color: Torch Red Interior: Adrenaline Red Z06 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE:Z06 Performance SuspensionMagnetic Ride ControlSlotted Brake RotorsDry Sump Oil SystemDifferential, Electronic Limited SlipWheels: Chromed 19” Front
SOLD Update: Sold for $12,500 on 4/17/2024 at Bring A Trailer by idgidu. This 2002 Harley-Davidson V-Rod was purchased in May 2004 by its current owner, and it has 4k miles. Power is from a liquid-cooled 1,130cc Revolution V-twin paired with a five-speed transmission, and the bike features anodized aluminum bodywork, fuel injection, a two-into-two
SOLD Update: Sold for $98,000 on 11/16/2023 through TheSamba 1963 Porsche 356B Super 90 in Southern CA since 1967 Chassis #1243224 was delivered on April 11, 1963, with the following Assembly Specifications: Importer: Ruttger, Hagen (Germany) Mileage: 68,153 Kilometers Price: $98,000 The 356B Super 90 Reutter Coupe presented here is an outstanding matching numbers example
SOLD Update: Sold for $39,000 on 9/30/2023 at Bring A Trailer. This 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4×4 is powered by a 3.4-liter 5VZ-FE V6 linked with a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. It is finished in Lunar Mist Metallic over Charcoal cloth upholstery and features 16″ five-spoke alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, a
SOLD Update: Sold for $34,000 on 9/25/23 on Bring A Trailer. This 1968 Triumph TR250 was reportedly sold new in Southern California, where it spent time before being moved to Connecticut in 1980 and subsequently acquired by the current owner in 1983. Work in 1992 consisted of a repaint in red along with replacement black
SOLD Update: Sold for $41,500 on 5/26/2023 at Bring A Trailer. Only 29,000 miles! This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL was delivered new to Hoehn Motors in Carlsbad, California, and it is said to have remained in the care of its original owner until it was acquired by the current owner in December 2020. It is powered
SOLD Update: Sold for $119,500 on 5/10/2023 on Craigslist. One Owner – Pristine Condition PCM – Porsche Communication Management: Upgrades: TOTAL PRICE: $158,260 This amazing GTS was delivered new as European Delivery and on to Porsche South Bay in Hawthorne, CA, one owner garaged. Meticulously maintained by a real car guy, has a new GT3
SOLD Update: Sold for $86,911 on 4/21/2023 on Bring A Trailer. This 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is finished in Grand Prix White over black leather, and it was optioned with front and rear spoilers as well as sport-tuned shocks, central locking, cruise control, and a Blaupunkt Monterey cassette stereo. Power is from a 3.2-liter
SOLD Update: Sold for $79,500 on 4/5/2023 on Bring A Trailer. This 1967 Porsche 912 coupe was reportedly refurbished and modified during previous ownership, including the installation of a twin-plug 1,720cc flat-four and a replacement type 902/1 five-speed manual transaxle. The car is finished in beige over black vinyl upholstery, and equipment includes dual Solex
SOLD Update: Sold for $247,000 on 3/25/2023 Low Mileage Original Big Block Corvette – 3-Time NCRS Top Flight – Concours1967 L71 427-435 NCRS Top Flight Otis Chandler Collect 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Roadster VIN: 194677S115030Engine: T0315JE7115030 58,640 Miles (completely documented from new) Marlboro Maroon w/Black Interior 3-Time NCRS TOP FLIGHT OTIS CHANDLER MUSEUM COLLECTION of
SOLD Update: Sold on 2/7/2023 for $27,500 on Bring A Trailer. This 1971 Yamaha DT1 Enduro 250 is said to have spent 35 years in storage before being acquired by its current owner in 2018. Recommissioning work at that time included overhauling the 246cc two-stroke single and replacing the tires, battery, fork seals and gaskets,
Southern California is known for many things, including its sunny weather, sandy beaches, and laid-back lifestyle. But for classic car enthusiasts and collectors, Southern California is also a paradise, with a rich and diverse classic car culture that includes everything from vintage hot rods and muscle cars, to classic sports cars and luxury vehicles. If
For classic car enthusiasts, the dream of owning the perfect vintage vehicle can be a powerful and enduring one. But finding and purchasing the classic car of your dreams can be a complex and daunting process, especially if you’re a newcomer to the world of classic cars. As an expert in classic car sourcing and
SOLD Update: Sold for $28,500 on 10/31/2022 on Bring A Trailer. This 1966 Volkswagen Beetle convertible is said to have been acquired by the current owner in 2022 from the second owner in California who had owned the car since 1975. Finished in Ruby Red over white vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a
If you’re a classic car owner or enthusiast, you know that the condition and value of a vintage vehicle can be seemingly complex and subjective. That’s why it’s important to have an unbiased expert with a proven grading system in place to accurately assess the condition and value of your classic car. An expert in
If you’re a classic car owner or enthusiast, you know that classic cars are more than just vehicles – they’re works of art, pieces of history, and sources of pride and enjoyment. And if you’re looking to sell or showcase your classic car, you want to make sure it gets the attention it deserves. One
SOLD Update: Sold for $65,000 on 7/19/2022 on Bring A Trailer. This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Anniversary Edition is finished in Silver Arrow over black Designo Exclusive leather, and it is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-folding hardtop, Active Body Control suspension, 19″ AMG wheels,
SOLD Update: Sold for $84,500 on 4/22/22 on Bring A Trailer. This 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet was first delivered to Dor Porsche Company in Roslyn, New York, and it was acquired in September 2018 by the current owner, who has since added approximately 5k of the 89k miles shown. The car is powered by
SOLD Update: Sold for $143,000 on 3/8/2022 on Bring A Trailer. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette coupe is finished in Sunfire Yellow over black leather upholstery and is powered by 427ci L71 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes steel 15″ Rally wheels, pop-up headlights, a stinger hood, four-wheel disc
SOLD Update: Sold for $157,000 on 9/15/2021 on Bring A Trailer. This 1965 Porsche 356C coupe was acquired by the current owner in 2018 after having been refurbished and modified between 2009 and 2014. Work included disassembling the car, replacing the floor pans, media-blasting the body, a repaint in Bali Blue, reupholstering the seats and
SOLD Update: Sold for $87,500 on 5/25/2021 on Bring A Trailer. This 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was first delivered to Bob Stall Chevrolet of La Mesa, California, where it was acquired by the current owner and has since accrued 619 miles. The car is finished in Cyber Gray Metallic over Ebony leather, and is powered
Owning a classic car is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, but it also requires some special care and attention to keep it running smoothly and looking its best. Here are some basic maintenance tips for classic car owners: By following these basic maintenance tips, you can help ensure that your classic car stays in top
Classic cars are a timeless and iconic part of automotive history. From the sleek lines of a 1950s sports car to the rugged charm of a 1970s muscle car, these vehicles have stood the test of time and continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of car enthusiasts around the world. But where did these
Restoring a classic car can be a rewarding and challenging project, but it’s not something to be taken lightly. It requires time, money, and expertise to bring a vintage vehicle back to its former glory. Without the expertise, you’ll spend too much time and money. If you’re considering restoring a classic car, here’s a step-by-step
SOLD Update: SOLD! “Porsche Werks meets SoCal Hot Rod” SHOW/DRIVER(COND #2+) 356 Concour Dana Point Class Winner356 Club Magazine Cover Car 75886 Original Miles(since factory delivery)30000 Since Restoration 20 Years Ago10,000 Since D&I Refreshen VIN # 115128 Southern CA YELLOW PLATE’s(matched pair) Slate GrayRed InteriorCharcoal Square WeaveFactory Style Round HeadrestsUnaltered DashPeriod Correct Nardi Mushroom Steering
Owning a classic car can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, offering a sense of pride, connection to the past, and the opportunity to participate in car shows and club events. Here are some of the benefits of classic car ownership: If you’re considering owning a classic car, these are just a few of the
Classic cars are a source of pride and enjoyment for their owners, and for car enthusiasts around the world. They represent the ingenuity, craftsmanship, and style of the past, and they offer a unique connection to the history and evolution of the automotive industry. For many classic car owners, one of the joys of ownership
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SOLD Update: SOLD! This 1960 Porsche 356B (chassis 112644) is a matching numbers car that’s been restored very nicely. It has factory correct colors, a full tool kit, and working Blaupunkt radio. The engine has been rebuilt with a big bore kit for added power. Runs very well and pulls like a later SC. No
SOLD Update: SOLD! I am very pleased to offer this fabulous 1955 Mercedes 300 SLR replica. This car was built by Thoroughbred Coach Builders in Washington (later located in Florida) as a factory turnkey car. In fact, this car was the first 300SLR replica built by Thoroughbred and was used as their show car. This
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