Car Auctions Have Their Fair Share of Hidden Gems
It's always worth keeping your eyes open at car auctions, folks — especially if you want to buy a classic American motor. You'd be surprised by the number of hidden gems that go under the hammer! Don't believe us? Well, with our friends at BidCars, we're going to show you a selection of vintage vehicles that recently went up for auction. And the final bid totals might shock you.
1973 Plymouth Barracuda
If you want to get your hands on a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda now, the general price is usually around $30,000. But when one such car went up for auction at BidCars, the final bid came in at $15,100. That's a huge difference! Even though the motor had minor scratches and dents, that's a great deal.
1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
Equipped with a V8 engine and rear-wheel-drive, the 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham isn't a car to be sniffed at. Its average value is just over $7,000 today. Mind you, BidCars let one go for a little under $3,000 recently. It was largely undamaged, barring some normal wear and tear.
1987 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is an absolute beauty. It usually sells for around $11,000 today. But it's a different story at BidCars! At the time of writing, a gorgeous white '87 Corvette had a Fast Buy Price of just $1,100 there. That's quite the bargain, wouldn't you agree?
1968 Mercury Cougar
How much would you be prepared to pay for a 1968 Mercury Cougar today? The average price is just under $40,000 at the moment. It's not cheap! At BidCars, though, the numbers are significantly lower. When a '68 Cougar went up for auction recently, a final bid came in at $12,250.
1988 Pontiac Fiero
The 1988 Pontiac Fiero is a real eye-catcher. It's an easy car to fall in love with! And at BidCars, one such motor is up for grabs at a very nice price. Yes, the current bid sits at $8,500. Someone's going to bag a bargain there, folks.
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The average valuation of the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo isn't that steep at the moment. We're talking around $22,000 here. But at BidCars, one lucky buyer was able to nab a working '87 Monte Carlo for just $4,950. That's not a typo! Talk about an awesome deal.
1981 Chevrolet Camaro
A true '80s classic, the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro still has the power to turn heads today. It's a stunning motor! But how much are these stylish cars selling for at auction now? Well, at BidCars one was recently purchased for just $5,500. That's a great deal, folks.
1990 Chevrolet Corvette
Much like the 1987 model, the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is another gorgeous motor. It just oozes style. Now the average sales price is roughly $28,000 — but the numbers are significantly lower at BidCars. A '90 Corvette has a current bid of $1,400 there, while the Fast Buy Price sits at $14,500.
1989 Jeep Wrangler
Outside of an auction, the 1989 Jeep Wrangler is usually valued between $10,000 and $16,000. Not bad, right? Yet that isn't the case at BidCars. One keen-eyed buyer managed to wrangle an '89 Wrangler for just $1,250 recently. To call that a bargain would be a huge understatement!
1955 Ford Thunderbird
Is the 1955 Ford Thunderbird the most iconic car from that decade? It's certainly in the conversation. If you want to buy one outside of an auction today, the average price is just under $34,000. At BidCars, though? Oh boy. One of these classic vehicles recently sold for only $10,300!
1965 Ford Fairlane
Compared to other classic cars from that era, the 1965 Ford Fairlane is reasonably priced today. Its average valuation sits at over $13,000. Knowing that, someone scored a great bargain at BidCars recently. Yes, a '65 Fairlane sold for just $2,550 there. Nice!
1967 Plymouth Grand
Have you ever thought about buying a Plymouth Grand? Well, BidCars has one such vehicle up for auction right now. It's a 1967 model with minor scratches and dents on the body. As for its price, the estimated purchase amount currently sits between $1,700 and $2,350. Tempted?
1965 Mercury Comet
With an average price of roughly $45,000, the 1965 Mercury Comet doesn't come cheap today. But how about at BidCars? Are the numbers lower? You bet. In fact, one lucky collector managed to get their hands on a '65 Comet for only $5,100 there. A near $40,000 saving? Wow!
1973 Ford Bronco
Finding a good deal for a 1973 Ford Bronco isn't easy today. These vehicles sell for a lot of money, with their average price sitting at just over $82,000. Having said that, you could uncover the odd bargain at an auction. For instance, a buyer put in a final bid of $15,900 for a '73 Bronco at BidCars recently.
1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1958 Chevrolet Corvette costs serious money nowadays. Outside of auction, you're looking at prices of roughly $95,000. The numbers aren't as steep at BidCars, though. In recent times, a final bid came in at $16,000 for a working '58 Corvette. Much more palatable, right?
1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Reasonably priced at about $23,000 today, the 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is still a cool vehicle to own. But how's this for a great deal? At BidCars, you could get your hands on one for just $2,450. That's the Fast Buy Price at present. Would you go for that?
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS is a bona fide American classic. What a car! Typically, this motor would cost you over $60,000 now. But at auction? That's a different story. BidCars currently has one up for sale at the moment, and the latest bid sits at $10,100.
1969 Chevrolet El Camino
An icon of the late-'60s, the 1969 Chevrolet El Camino is still a highly coveted motor today. Its average valuation sits at $37,000. You could get a lucky break at an auction, though. A final bid of $3,300 came in for a '69 El Camino at BidCars in recent days.
1957 Ford Thunderbird
Would any car collector turn their nose up at a 1957 Ford Thunderbird? It's a gorgeous motor. How much could it cost you, though? Well, the average price is around $48,000. But at BidCars? The estimated purchase amount for one currently sits between $14,100 and $20,300.
1967 Ford Mustang
As you've probably noticed by now, BidCars' sales prices are usually much lower than the average valuation. But this motor bucks the trend! Yes, a 1967 Ford Mustang is currently up for sale there, with the latest bid coming in at $86,500. Typically, you could nab one of these for around $67,000 outside of an auction.
1928 Ford Model A
It may be close to 100 years old now, but the 1928 Ford Model A is still in high demand. The average price is roughly $18,000 at present. How about at BidCars, though? Well, a '28 Model A is currently up for sale there, with the latest bid coming in at $4,800.
1990 Ford F-150
If you're looking to buy a 1990 Ford F-150 outside of an auction today, the average valuation is about $15,000. Could be worse, right? Yet better deals may be had by going down the BidCars route. For instance, someone slapped a final bid of $1,800 on a '90 F-150 a few days back.
1955 Chevrolet 2 Door Coupe
A car that just radiates '50s charm, the 1955 Chevrolet 2 Door Coupe still looks fantastic today. And a lucky buyer was able to snag one for a great deal at BidCars recently. Yes, their final bid came to $26,250. That's around $11,000 cheaper than the typical price.
1966 Dodge Coronet
While it might not be as popular as some of the other big-hitters from that time, the 1966 Dodge Coronet is still a coveted muscle car today. Its average price is around $43,000. But at BidCars, a buyer put in a final bid of $3,700 a few days ago.
1972 Chevrolet Blazer
Boasting an average price of more than $101,000, the 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is a high-ticket vehicle. The figures are a bit easier to swallow at BidCars, though. At present, a Fast Buy Price of $79,400 will secure you a working '72 Blazer in good condition.
1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
Unlike other sports cars from that period, the 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT is pretty affordable today. Usually, they'd cost you $6,800 or so. But at BidCars, a buyer was able to snag one for a much lower figure. Yes, their final bid came in at $2,250.
1984 Chevrolet C1
There may be times when you come across a damaged car at an auction. But certain buyers are able to look past that. Take this 1984 Chevrolet C1 at BidCars as an example. Although the vehicle's rear was pretty dinged up, that didn't stop someone from spending $2,100 on it.
1980 Chevrolet Corvette
It's hard to take your eyes off the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, right? What a flashy motor! Its average valuation is just shy of $20,000 today. How about at BidCars, though? Well, there's one currently up for sale right now. The latest bid is $1,850.
1984 Mercury Marquis Colony Park
One of the finest station wagons of its time, the 1984 Mercury Marquis Colony Park is a real keeper. And a lucky collector was able to buy one for a great price at BidCars. Yep, they secured the vehicle for just $3,050. What a deal!
1979 Dodge D-150
Undeniably eye-catching, the 1979 Dodge D-150 is a really cool vehicle. You'd be hard to miss driving this thing! A working '79 D-150 was recently put up for sale at BidCars, and it found a buyer. They spent $19,900 to get their hands on it.
1926 Ford Model T
Closing in on its 100th birthday, the 1926 Ford Model T still has the power to excite car collectors. It's an icon! And with an average price of around $11,000, it isn't too expensive today. One is currently up for sale at BidCars right now. The latest bid is $2,750.
1986 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette isn't anything to be sniffed at. It's still a striking motor. But what are the prices like nowadays? Well, BidCars recently sold a slightly damaged one to a keen buyer. The final bid came in at $3,700.
1972 Ford LTD
Slick, stylish, and effortlessly cool, the 1972 Ford LTD still has its fans today. Its average value is over $15,000. But for the '72 LTD currently on sale at BidCars, the figure could be lower. Yep, the estimated final cost goes up to $11,600.
1964 Buick Wildcat
Valued at roughly $26,000 today, the 1964 Buick Wildcat is still a super vehicle well-deserving of its classic status. So hats off to the buyer who scored one for a great price at BidCars recently. Their final bid came in at $5,900.
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