With a deep-seated passion for traveling and classic cars, I realized that documenting my personal builds and hunting expeditions could be a great idea. Classic cars often come with fascinating stories and sometimes even more intriguing owners.
As I began to connect with like-minded people, I shared my experiences and even started to trade, sell, and rent out my cars. What began as a hobby soon transformed into a passionate business that has been steadily expanding. I now receive requests from dealers, friends, and even strangers looking for that one-of-a-kind car or project.
If you’re searching for guidance in purchasing, inspecting, or locating a classic vehicle in the United States, you’ve come to the right place.
After you have selected a specific vehicle, Vintage Car Connections will take care of the rest. We’ll contact the seller on your behalf and inspect the vehicle locally or even beyond. You’ll receive our detailed evaluation of the vehicle, complete with photos, videos, and a CARFAX report (for vehicles manufactured in 1981 or later).
We’ll also negotiate the best possible purchase price and reserve the vehicle on your behalf. Once the vehicle is purchased, we’ll deliver it to CFR Classic headquarters in Paramount, CA, pay for the ocean freight fees and optional insurance, and provide you with a condition report and check-in photos. After receiving the balance due (including our service fee) via wire transfer from your bank, Vintage Car Connections will advise the shipping agent to release the cargo for loading.
You’ll receive an update from CFR Classic once your cargo has departed from the Long Beach port, along with a copy of the Bill of Lading and tracking information, as well as an estimated time of arrival at the destination port and the contact information for the unloading agent. The transit time from the port of Los Angeles to Bremerhaven or Rotterdam is approximately 4 weeks on water (please allow an additional 10-14 days for loading and clearance).
Please note that the buyer is responsible for all destination fees, such as unloading, terminal handling charges, customs clearance, licensing, and road legal adjustments (lights, tires, electrical, etc).
If you’re interested in reading some of our references, please visit the testimonials page by clicking here.
In addition, we offer thorough vehicle inspections for customers who want to ensure that what they’re buying is not junk or misrepresented by the seller. To request a vehicle inspection, please send an email to vintagecarconnections@gmail.com with a link to the vehicle you’re interested in and contact information for the seller. We’ll contact the seller and arrange an appointment to view the vehicle after the fee has been satisfied. Each inspection is customized based on your needs, but all come with a set of basic attributes. When you request a vehicle inspection, you automatically get…
a. 100 Photos of the vehicle.
b. Detailed description of the vehicles condition.
c. Video(s) of the vehicle running / driving.
When requesting an inspection there are three different categories.
Category 1 is designed for local vehicles within 50 miles from Los Angeles. ($400)
Category 2 reaches out to further support your inspection needs anywhere from 50-100 miles from Los Angeles. ($500)
Category 3 Is undefined, which means that we will cater to your needs. Please specify exactly where the vehicle is, and we will revert back with a quote. Please see a few samples below :
I met up with Dean this morning up in Idlewyld, CA the mountain is 5000 feet in elevation.
Very cold place! The owner, and car are great. The owner of the car is in the entertainment business and has his own collection of cars. He has owned hundreds of cars through out his life because he has got “the sickness”.
We talked about all kinds of cars, and he not only knows his stuff but opens his wallet to make sure everything is right. This car is no stranger to an open check book policy with premium shops.
He told me that he spent $18,000 in paint alone. The car ran, and drive nice and tight. The suspension, and bushings are all tight and in good order the car sits on new tires. He had just done a tune up, and replacement of any old tubes, and hoses including bushings in the suspension with what he calls the Corvette “God”.
The paint job is very nice and clean, the bumpers are very shiny and apart from the windshield all the glass is original. He said that he had the replacement windshield date stamped to be period correct which cost $450 for just that! The interior is clean, and tidy. Everything works except for the clock. There are a few spots that I didn’t like on the paint.
The back left bracket that holds the bumper has a bubble / paint imperfection (see photo), the exhaust has a bit of overspray from the paint. Apart from that I did not find anything abnormal on the car.
He has very good documentation up to the original registration, and some other goodies.
I met up with Dan little bit earlier today to take a look at his Studebaker.
Great little car! Very, very original 2nd paint car that is more than presentable, although not perfect! The car is very solid, and apart from very minor surface rust here, and there I couldn’t find any corrosion. The paint is very nice, but around some various edges is not perfect. The rear passenger side has some strange discoloring from what looks to be like either older paint, or not perfectly cured paint. Not sure… I have checked the inner fender, and it doesn’t have any structural damage, or wrinkles that you would typically see if it was hit.
Therefore I don’t think the car was ever involved in an accident just paint issues. The interior, glass, and chrome is in great shape. The owner had mentioned some various things that are not perfect including the shock towers for the trunk, a cracked interior switch which he will include a replacement of, and the lighter that doesn’t work.
The car ran, and drove very nice. Drives, and brakes straight with extremely low wheel shake or vibration.
All the lights work perfect including the running light on top of the fenders. He has a VIN decoder, said that the car is traceable back to the original owner, has the original manual, some original black / white photos from back in the day.
I met up with the seller Bruce, and he gave me the keys to the car for an hour so I drove to a school parking lot to take photos.
The interior was out of the car the first time I looked at it so I took photos of all the parts. Bruce asked me if he should put it back in, and I told him not to do it because I can take good photos of the floors.
The car runs, and drives good. It started up cold with no problem, and didn’t have any leaks / squeaks. The air blower works, and the heat works but the AC does not (All parts are there). The steering has some play (2 inches each direction), and is VERY tight someone must have tightened it to try and make the play go away.
The body of the car is actually very solid, the only questionable areas with primer are all metal except the driver side sill on the bottom. I took photos with my light magnet, and one photo shows the magnet on the ground which is the only place it did not stick.
There is no question that you will need to paint this car because the paint is cracking everywhere. However the body is very straight and I dont see signs of an accident.
The driver door did not close properly (see photo). All the seams are there in primer, and behind paint but thats good most people paint it, and sand it down. The interior will need to be put back together right. Everything is loose. The dash has crack (see photo). The chrome is not perfect, but presentable. All glass is good. The trunk is very solid.
super 1991 BMW 325i in Collectible Condition finished in Alpine White exterior with Indigo Blue soft top, leather interior.
This example has only 53,000 documented original miles and is in complete first paint in excellent condition. My paint meter read 58-86 around the whole car. No rust.
These young 325i’s (1991-1993) featured the sought after European bumpers, automatic transmission, electric soft top, heated seats.
Runs and drives flawlessly. Cruises 80-120 MPH with ease. Stays cool even in the 100+ degree California weather with the air conditioning on.
Everything works including the cruise control.
The only wear on the car are the bolsters on the outer side of the seats. Few tiny dents, paint chips. No dash cracks.
The stereo has been upgraded to a modern, Bluetooth able system with upgraded speakers, tweeters, and a sub inside the trunk. Although normally we would prefer a stock radio the system sounds awesome. On top of that this BMW was fitted with one of the first XM radio set-ups which means it has satellite radio for life without a subscription cost. Normally $26.95 / month.
Maintenance:
– Records available since day 1 misc. oil changes, misc. maintenance in a huge binder documenting miles.
– Timing / Camshaft belt replaced (11/12/97 @ 27,821 miles)
– AC system dye test, recharge (11/4/2019 @ 44,811, $284.88)
– New front lower control arms (2), new sway bar links (2), new front brake calipers (2), new front rotors (2), new pads (2), new rear rotors (2), pads (2), replace sensor (front and rear), new rear muffler, new spark plugs, misc. hoses, gaskets (3/19/2019 @ 43,361 miles, $4,401.28)
– Replace front tie rod ends, rear shocks replaced, drain master, clean cylinder, bleed / refill, 4-wheel alignment, new tires, wheel balance, convertible linkage hardware replacement (4/24/2018 @ 40,979 miles, $2,596.81)
– Tow, New battery (11/18/2020 @ 45,486 miles, $454.66)
– Replace front struts, mounts, transmission service (replace mounts) (2/22/2021 @ 46,655 miles, $1455.11)
– Replace rack and pinion, tie rod ends, fuses (3/22/2021 @ 46,993, $1547.70)
– Replace power steering hoses (4/20/2021 @ 47,521 miles, $529.18)
– Replace front brake pads, rotors, sensor (2/10/2022 @ 48,696 miles $543.59)
– Remove and rebuild rack and pinion (steering column), wheel alignment (3/27/2024 @ 52,827 miles, $1401.81)
– Air Conditioning system refilled (7/20/24)
Options:
– European bumpers
– Electric soft top
– Electric mirror control
– Automatic Transmission
– Heated Seats
– XM satellite radio (FOR LIFE!)
– BBS wheels
– Limited Slip Differential
– Cruise Control
History:
3 owner Massachusetts native, Rhode Island garage queen turned California garage queen 2021.
Walk Around / Driving Video:
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Comes with a clean Carfax that supports the mileage, clean California title, 3 sets of original keys, original window sticker, rear window soft stow away matt, center cap removal tool, spare, jack, manual, CD changer owner’s manual, Service booklet with stamps, radio anti-theft instruction manual, BMW roadside assistance booklet, BMW authorized dealer directory booklet, lifelong maintenance binder, radio remote, XM radio (LIFETIME NO SUBSCRIPTION!), misc. electrical parts.
$23,900 USD Including delivery within 100 miles of Los Angeles, California. Of course, we can also assist with state side transport, or overseas shipping. Send a private message with any questions.
On offer today is a time capsule from 1986, GMC Sierra Classic 2500 finished in Dark Chestnut Irid. Metallic, Tan with Tan cloth interior on the inside.
This car is in completely original condition with only 162,000 miles. Still bears its original Blue California plates.
The paint is original and in near immaculate condition as is the interior. Everything works including the air conditioning (R12) front and back, cruise control, clock, factory AM / FM radio with integrated windshield antenna, electric locks, windows, electric tailgate, comfort tilt steering wheel, camper mirrors, tow hitch with electric hook-up for lights, gain control for brakes.
Every single option was ordered new from the factory.
It has the 7.4 Liter 454 V8 engine, 3-speed automatic transmission. 3/4-ton 8 lug sitting on Goodyear Wrangler all terrain tires. 40 Gallon gas tank for long trips.
Runs and drives great. 55-85 MPH no problem. Take the hills on with ease.
Comfortably fits 7 passengers. Ride high like a king.
Recent maintenance:
– Oil change
– Filter change
– New oil pan gasket
– New brake lines
– New brake booster
– New brake pads
– R12 recharge
– New exhaust
– New muffler set (Federal car, 8600 lbs. no catalytic converters needed for smog)
Options:
AA3 – Deep tinted glass with tint rear row windows
AS3 – Center & rear seat
A33 – Electric tailgate
B32 – Front color-keyed floor mats
C69 – Air conditioning – Front & rear
DF2 – Exterior camper mirrors
E55 – Tailgate body
GT4 – Rear axle 3.73 ratio
K34 – Electronic speed control
LE8 – 7.4 Liter V8 gas engine
MX1 – 3-Speed automatic transmission
NE2 – 40 Gallon fuel tank
N33 – Comfort tilt steering wheel
TT5 – Halogen hi-beam headlamps
UA1 – Heavy duty battery
UN3 – AM / FM stereo with cassette
U35 – Quartz electric clock
V31 – Chrome front bumper guards
XYN – LT235/85-16E tbl hy s/b radials
YYN – LT235/85R-16E tbl hy s/b radials
YE9 – Sierra classic equipment
YF5 – California emission requirement
ZQ2 – Operating convenience package
ZY5 – Exterior decor package
Z82 – H.D Trailering special equipment
62D – LSS6 Saddle tan customer cloth reclining bucket seat
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Comes with a clean California title, 2 sets of original keys, spare, jack (inside engine bay), misc. original parts, window sticker, manual, 1/4-ton mirrors, misc. repair brochures.
$12,500 USD Including delivery within 100 miles of Los Angeles, California. Of course, we can also assist with state side transport, or overseas shipping. Send a private message with any questions.
Thanks to @CannonsTheBand (Cannons – Footsteps In The Dark (The Isley Brothers Cover), Cannons – Tunnel of You) for the background sound.
On offer today is a very rare, unique 1968 AMC Ambassador 343 SST in Collectible Condition.
This rare gem has only 88,000 original miles and is finished in Scarab Gold Irid. exterior paint on Gold metallic cloth interior in excellent condition.
343 V8 engine with automatic transmission on the column.
Paint job is laser straight with a very nice finish.
Interior in near immaculate condition.
The car runs and drives absolutely perfectly.
Chrome, aluminum trim in excellent condition.
Easy to start when cold, or hot.
Cruises 60-85MPH on the freeway without any problems.
All windows roll up / down, locks work with original keys.
Original radio works.
Solid, rust-free chassis. Some surface here, there. Honest
undercarriage.
The current, personal black California plates read 68SST. When these cars were purchased new they included a manual and every single one read 68SST. That’s a 1/50 chance (50 US states) custom license plates.
Options:
– Power Steering
– Power Brakes
– Air-Conditioning (included with sale, but not currently installed)
– Cragar Wheels
– BFGoodrich Tires
– Dual Exhaust
– Vinyl Top
– Remote driver rear view mirror control
Recent Maintenance:
– Oil Change
– Filter Change
– Timing Adjustment
– New Cragar 15″ wheels
– New BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires (255/60/15 Front) (275/60/15 Rear)
– Alignment
– Resurfaced Drums
– New Shoes
– New brake cylinders
– New exhaust manifold gasket set
– New mufflers
– Detail
Comes with 2 California personal 68SST plates, spare, jack, manual, clean California title, 2 sets of original keys matching briefcase, misc. period chachkies (matches, AMC movie theatre brochure, etc.)
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