NEW! Award Winners
Collector Cars With Very Optimistic Asking Prices
Our NEW! Award Stands For “No Effin Way!”
Sometimes a seller’s expectations about the price of their collectible car are not in line with what buyers are willing to pay. Some sellers believe they can add the restoration costs of their car into the asking price of the their collectible car. Others observe a collector car similar to theirs (but likely not in the same condition) sell for a record hammer price at auction and believe they can achieve the same. We’re here to manage expectations.
We’ve dedicated this page to examples that win our NEW! (No Effin Way!) award for ones we’ve come across. To qualify, the rules are simple: any collectible car with an asking price that is not in line with the guidelines sourced from either the Hagerty Insurance Online Valuation Tool or the latest print version of the NADA Classic, Collectible, Exotic, and Muscle Car Appraisal Guide is a candidate for the NEW! award.
If you are collectible car owner looking to find your vehicle’s next caretaker and need help figuring out what is a realistic asking price, please feel free to contact us at email@guyswithrides.com. Our advice is fact-based upon data and best of all, is free!
If you come across an interesting collectible car (we’re not interested in everyday used cars!) that you think the private seller has an optimistic price on, send the link to email@guyswithrides.com. If we decide to post your submission, you’ll get full credit along with a complimentary Guys With Rides T-Shirt, Magnet, and Stickers!
NEW! Award 90: 1972 Datsun 510 42K Restomod – SOLD!
March 20, 2023, Update - We confirmed the seller of this “Classifind” deleted their listing, so we can now call this one “SOLD!” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across something...
NEW! Award 87: 1976 Jaguar XJ-6C – NOW $64,500
February 27, 2023, Update - While this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s history, we suspect it may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride “Sold?” However, we will keep an eye out for an updated listing. In the interim, please...
NEW! Award 111: 1967 Fiat 850 Coupe – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)January 26, 2023, Update - We confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found, we’re assuming this ride is “Sold?” While this one got away, please...
Forgotten Foxbody: 1983 Mercury Capri RS 5.0L/5-Speed – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)January 8, 2023, Update - We confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found, we’re assuming this ride is “Sold?” While this one got away, please...
NEW! Award 88: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk – Sold?
January 6, 2023, Update - While this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s history, we suspect it may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride “Sold?” However, we will keep an eye out for an updated listing. In the interim, please reach...
NEW! Award 102: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Factory Four-Speed – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)January 10, 2023, Update - While this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s history, we suspect it may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride...
Three Years Gone: 1967 Mercedes-Benz W112 250 SE Cabriolet – SOLD ON BaT For $62,500
November 19, 2022 Update - After tracking the sale of this over-priced 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE convertible since December 2019, one of our readers alerted us the car was auctioned on Bring a Trailer in November. The car sold for $62,500, which is quite a drop from...
Two Years Gone: 1962 Austin Healey 3000 BN7-11 – Sold?
December 24, Update - While this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s past history we suspect may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride “Sold?” However, we will keep an eye out for an updated listing. In the interim, please reach...
NEW! Award 109: 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon Sport Edition – SOLD!
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)November 8, 2022, Update - We confirmed the seller of this “Classifind” deleted their listing, so we’re now able to call this one “SOLD!” While this one got away, please reach out...
NEW! Award 105: 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)October 9, 2022, Update - While the seller deleted this “Classifind” recently, given the seller’s history, we suspect may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride...
NEW! Award 100: 1957 Nash Rambler Custom – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)August 18, 2022, Update - While the seller deleted their latest listing, given the seller’s past history and exorbitant asking price, we suspect may not actually be sold yet. For...
NEW! Award 99: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Wagon – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)May 3, 2022, Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach...
NEW! Award 97: 1979 Dodge W150 4×4 – Sold?
(To stop the slideshow and expand the pictures, click on the current photograph below)April 12, 2022, Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please...
Two Years Gone: 1973 Lincoln Mark IV 48K Mile Survivor – Sold?
March 27, 2022, Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly February 18, 2022 Update - The Internet...
NEW! Award 95: 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham – Sold?
March 14, 2022, Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come...
NEW! Award 94: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback J-Code – SOLD!
February 24, 2022 Update - We confirmed the seller of this “Classifind” deleted their listing, so we’re now able to call this one “SOLD!” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across...
NEW! Award 93: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino – Sold?
March 7, 2022, Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come...
Stand Up Seller: 1970 Ford Thunderbird Four-Door Landau Sedan – Sold?
March 4, 2022 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come...
Twenty-One Months Gone: 1980 Ford Pinto Wagon – Sold?
February 22, 2022 Update - While this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s past history we suspect may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride “Sold?” However, we will keep an eye out for an updated listing. In the interim, please...
NEW! Award 91: 1961 Plymouth Belvedere – SOLD!
January 28, 2022 Update - We confirmed the seller of this “Classifind” deleted their listing, so we’re now able to call this one “SOLD!” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across...
NEW! Award 89: 1961 Triumph TR3A – Sold?
December 10, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we...
NEW! Award 86: 1973 Plymouth Duster Street Machine – Sold?
November 29, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we...
NEW! Award 85: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod – Sold?
November 14, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we...
NEW! Award 83: 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 8K Survivor- Sold?
October 14, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come...
NEW! Award 81: 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI – Sold?
September 19, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this Lincoln Continental “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be...
NEW! Award 80: 1999 Porsche 911 C2 Cabriolet – Sold?
September 16, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this Porsche 911 “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be...
Fake 328: 1987 Pontiac Fiero Kit Car – $17,500
Let the record show, there is no prejudice against kit cars on this page. Kit cars generally range from awful to surprisingly convincing, with a lot of vehicles in the middle. Cars like this Ferrari 328 replica, built around a Pontiac Fiero, don't look half bad...
NEW! Award 77: 1991 Dodge Shelby Daytona Turbo – SOLD!
July 9, 2021 Update - Well, either we were completely wrong about our price assessment or the seller realized he couldn't get what he believed his car to be worth and deleted their ad. This car is nice enough that we hope it is the former and it sold for what is...
Two Years Gone: 1972 Datsun 510 Station Wagon – Sold?
June 22, 2021 Update - while this “Classifind” expired recently, given the seller’s past history we suspect may not actually be sold yet. For now, we’re labeling this ride “Sold?” However, we will keep an eye out for an updated listing. In the interim, please reach...
NEW! Award 74: 1978 Rolls Royce Corniche I Drophead Coupe – Sold?
June 16, 2021 Update - We just confirmed the listing for this Rolls Royce “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call Rudy directly if you’d like to be informed...
