"classic car" dealers in Los Angeles metro area? (San Diego: auctions, prices)

[Tennesseestorm]

Does anyone know of any dealer that specializes in older classic cars from the 1950s-1970s? I am not looking for anything showroom, but solid, rust free, original southern LA cars.

Someone said there were some dealers in LA that specialized in older cars at fair prices, but I have been unable to locate them online.

I did a search on Craigslist and have found tons of cars, but its hard to tell who is for real these days you know? Also, since I cannot personally look at the car myself, its tedious.

One guy had a 1973 Caprice Estate wagon on Craigslist that I was super interested in, but he decided not to sell it. I have a 1972 Caprice Estate wagon that I am/was restoring, but I think with the engine issue, its more than I want to tackle, so I am looking for another early 1970s stationwagon.

Thanks for any help/information.

[missionhome]

Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

Does anyone know of any dealer that specializes in older classic cars from the 1950s-1970s? I am not looking for anything showroom, but solid, rust free, original southern LA cars.

Someone said there were some dealers in LA that specialized in older cars at fair prices, but I have been unable to locate them online.

I did a search on Craigslist and have found tons of cars, but its hard to tell who is for real these days you know? Also, since I cannot personally look at the car myself, its tedious.

One guy had a 1973 Caprice Estate wagon on Craigslist that I was super interested in, but he decided not to sell it. I have a 1972 Caprice Estate wagon that I am/was restoring, but I think with the engine issue, its more than I want to tackle, so I am looking for another early 1970s stationwagon.

Thanks for any help/information.

Family Classic Cars is located in San Juan Capistrano down in South Orange County. This is a reputable group that also sells new Toyota's and Honda's in the area. It is a bit south of LA though, but it is the only one I am familiar with.
Inventory | Family Classic Cars

[Tennesseestorm]

Thanks for the link, but my, those cars are well out of my price range.

I am looking for big unrestored cars of the 50s and 70s in the under $3000 range.

[missionhome]

Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

Thanks for the link, but my, those cars are well out of my price range.

I am looking for big unrestored cars of the 50s and 70s in the under $3000 range.

Oppps, sorry. I didn't even bother to look at prices. I just knew they sold classics there.

Best of luck!

[impala666]

Originally Posted by Tennesseestorm

Does anyone know of any dealer that specializes in older classic cars from the 1950s-1970s? I am not looking for anything showroom, but solid, rust free, original southern LA cars.

Someone said there were some dealers in LA that specialized in older cars at fair prices, but I have been unable to locate them online.

I did a search on Craigslist and have found tons of cars, but its hard to tell who is for real these days you know? Also, since I cannot personally look at the car myself, its tedious.

One guy had a 1973 Caprice Estate wagon on Craigslist that I was super interested in, but he decided not to sell it. I have a 1972 Caprice Estate wagon that I am/was restoring, but I think with the engine issue, its more than I want to tackle, so I am looking for another early 1970s stationwagon.

Thanks for any help/information.

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[bhcompy]

never seen a dealer that does it. just private party

[CESpeed]

If it's still there, there was one on Santa Monica just past Westwood Blvd on the north side of the street.

[bhcompy]

if thats the place i remember it was a speciality dealership dealing in fully restored or custom vehicles(ie $$$). not what this guy seems to be looking for

[CESpeed]

There's a magazine called Auto Trader that lists these kinds of cars, too. I also remember a place on Ventura Blvd, but those cars may already be restored, too. A junk yard is probably a good place as well. Not every car is trashed. Especially the ones they just got.

[Tennesseestorm]

Yeah, BH is right... I am just looking for a "decent" example of one of these wagons. Since cars in S. CA do not rust as bad as many other areas of the country, there seem to be more around.

I am looking for one of these to be exact....


Thanks again for the tips!