For the people who are collecting vintage cars, here is one you should check out. A 1964 Ford Mustang convertible has been spotted at eBay and is up for auction. Considered an icon since it broke into the automotive scene, this is believed to be one of the very first Mustangs produced and sold to the public 45 years ago. The asking price for this well-maintained 1964 Mustang is $5.5 million a price that only car addicts are bound to afford.

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Tags: 45 years, 5 million, asking price, auction, eBay, Ford, ford mustang, ford mustang convertible, mustangs, vintage cars

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It’s been just six weeks, but GM has officially announced that it will no longer sell new cars at auction on the auction site eBay, instead choosing to focus on “other marketing efforts”, or, those that’ll help keep the automaker from completely tanking.

Neither GM nor eBay was prepared to reveal sales numbers, but going over the website by standard channels revealed an absolute wasteland of sales, and chances are, this is what ultimately killed the deal.

However, GM will continue to sell used cars on eBay, as will several other manufacturers, and both eBay and GM were quick to mention that their involvement with each other was far from over.

GM does have other marketing irons in the fire, such as their recently announced sixty day money back guarantee.  So it’s a fair bet that they’ll carry right on until the day they finally crash and burn, which actually looks more likely with every passing day.

Tags: auction, business partners, corporate commitment, eBay, GM

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For the car buffs, here is a rare black Ferrari that should interest you. Only 399 models of this black Ferrari Enzo were built in 2003 and now one of them is being offered for sale over at eBay for a whopping $1.3 million. The vehicle is in pristine condition and is actually one of three with the same specs in the U.S.

Among the highlights of this black Ferrari Enzo include original window stickers, 2 keys, a car cover, battery tender and luggage. This is definitely a car worth getting especially for car geeks who are avid fans of Ferrari models.

(Source) Bornrich

Tags: battery tender, car buffs, car cover, car worth, eBay, Ferrari, ferrari enzo, ferrari models, geeks, luggage, pristine condition, window stickers

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Earlier this month we let you know that GM would officially begin selling brand new vehicles on eBay this month. Well, the programs been underway for a while now with some not-so-great results. It seems that the partnership has only generated 45 sales in the 9 days that the program has been live. To put this into perspective, there are currently 16,000+ vehicles listed on the site.

The program is far from a failure, however, as eBay says the new GM site has generated over 630,000 visits along with an additional 960,000 searches for listed GM vehicles.

We’ll just have to give the program a bit of time to run its course before we deem it a success or failure as this whole idea of bidding on brand new cars is still a very new concept.

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Tags: auction, bid online, eBay, Sales

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Those looking for the ultimate project car will be happy to hear that a 1985 Ford Mustang GT has appeared on eBay. Now, if its 5.0 liter V8 isn’t enough to buy you over, how about the fact that it only has 99 miles on the odometer?

That’s right, this car has reportedly been in climate controlled storage somewhere in Ottumwa, Iowa ever since it was purchased back in 1985. As for a price, well the bid currently sits at $11,600 with the reserve not yet met so there is really no telling how much this seller wants for the car.

Anyways, head to this beautiful 1985 Ford Mustang GT’s eBay listing, here.

via Jalopnik

Tags: auction, bid, class, drag racing, eBay, ford mustang gt, V8

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We’ve known about the GM/eBay partnership since early last month but haven’t heard much about its progress since. Today, however, we have some concrete details on when exactly the program will go live.

It seems that GM is gearing up to launch a trial of the program tomorrow through September 8th in California thanks to 225 of their dealerships whom will be participating. Included in this new car auction campaign are Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC and Buick models which you can bid on by going to gm.ebay.com or chevy.ebay.com. Of course, those two websites won’t go live until tomorrow when the program is officially set to.

If this program proves to be in GM’s best interest I see no reason why the automaker wouldn’t launch it nationwide.

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Tags: auctions, bid, eBay, GM, program

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The media has only just calmed down about the death of Pop-icon Michael Jackson which comes as a relief to many. However, those with Michael Jackson memorabilia are making haste to cash in on his death.

What you see above is the Stratos ZERO concept car that was featured in Jackson’s 1988 picture Moonwalker. According to the eBay listing, this car was the work of Marcello Chandini and is fully functional. Of course, you’ll have to open the windshield to get in but it’s all about the nostalgia here folks.

The bid is currently placed at $100,000 but the seller will throw in other Jackson memorabilia such as movie posters and magazine articles.

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Tags: eBay, memorabilia, michael jackson, moonwalker, stratos zero

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Jon Lauckner, VP of Global Program Management over at GM, let us know yesterday that we wouldn’t officially know a price for the Chevy Volt until mid-to-late 2010. Even earlier than that, we learned that GM was inking a deal with eBay to allow consumers the ability to bid on brand new cars. But is there a connection between the two?

According to Chevrolet Brand Manager, Ed Peper, yes, as in a recent interview with GM-Volt.com he confirmed that GM is pondering if they should or shouldn’t sell the car on eBay.

If they do this, it would make the Chevy Volt’s pricing extremely competitive as it wouldn’t necessarily be predefined. Would you buy a Chevy Volt if they put it on eBay?

via AutoBlogGreen

Tags: all electric, auction, bid, chevy volt, eBay, ed peper, ev

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General Motors is exhausting all means possible to make the “New” GM as flexible as possible. And from the looks of it, they will be making use of the online methods of eBay as far as auctions and selling is concerned.

Now the question is will it work? Well it does address a wider market considering the web covers practically the whole world and the people who can afford to buy a new vehicle. But you have to wonder if people would actually buy a car online?

Another area for consideration is nothing has been mentioned yet for people who may avail of financing plans. This is of course assuming that GM will not include it in their online sales methods. As far as “Buy It Now” options, it may not really be the proper time to do so.

If struck, the deal will allow customers to buy cars online, purchasing and auctioning them like they do on any other goods. This will fundamentally change the existing auto sales model, and may become a future direction.

Certainly, we hope to get more details on this. As of now, the whole concept seems blurry. But expect this to ironed out some more, if it does push through which seems likely.

(Source) Press

Tags: auctions, auto sales, Cars, eBay, General Motors, GM, proper time, sales model

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Now here’s an idea: New car auctions. That’s right, a new partnership between GM and eBay will introduce new car auctions as GM inches its way out of bankruptcy.

Below is an exerpt from the press release:

“We’re also working on new ways to make car buying more convenient for our customers, including an innovative new partnership with eBay in California to revolutionize how people buy vehicles online,” Henderson said. “Customers will be able to bid on actual vehicles just like they do in an eBay auction, including the option of choosing a predetermined ‘buy it now’ price. We’ll be testing this and other ideas with our dealers over the next few weeks, and hope to expand and build upon them in the coming months. In all cases, our goal is to make the shopping and buying process as easy as possible for GM customers – on their time and their terms. Stay tuned.”

The real question here, however, is which model(s) will be able to bid on? Will GM offer its entire lineup for online auction? Either way, this is a pretty awesome idea and is sure to spark some interest in GM, which is exactly what they need.

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Not all people may remember this car scene (video below) from the Matrix Reloaded movie which saw actor Laurence Fishburne land on the hood of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird. The scene was during that highway chase and now, some lucky winner may get the chance to win this car at an auction made possible by Auction Cause and Donorschoose.org.

“This Firebird is in pristine condition. Seldom do we see classic cars like this come to market, especially ones that played pivotal roles in blockbuster films,” commented Eric Gazin, President of Auction Cause. “We think this is also the ultimate item for the world’s biggest Matrix fan. How much fun would they have going for a spin in this ride?”

This auction is ongoing until June 21. The bidding can be found over at eBay which is open internationally. http://www.ebay.com/matrix

Features:

• Sleek, midnight black finish
• Edelbrock high performance engine
• Premium Cragar SS Rims
• Automatic Transmission
• BF Goodrich Precept Tires Front Tires P19570 R14 90S M+S
• BF Goodrich Radial T/A Rear Tires P25560 R15 102S M+S
• All Leather Seats in Mint Condition
• Sony RM-X6S Dyna HI-FI Sound System
• Trunk-mounted Sony 6 CD X-T67 Rear CD Changer
• Sony 2-way XPLOD rear speakers
• Manual Doors & Windows
• Super Sleek, Easy Maneuver Steering Wheel
• Submerged Speedometer & Gas Gauge
• Turn Dial Automatic Windshield Wipers
• Rear view mirror exhibits minor cloudiness
• Comes with Original Owner’s Manual
• Comes with Fitted Car Cover & Lock Kit

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Tags: 1967 pontiac firebird, auction cause, bf goodrich, blockbuster films, car scene, cd changer sony, eBay, gas gauge, kit source, laurence fishburne, manual doors, pivotal roles, rear speakers, rear tires, Rear View Mirror, windshield wipers

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With World Class Driving and Ferrari phenom Mika Salo coming together, there will be one lucky enthusiast who will get the ultimate experience at the 2009 Gumball 3000 Rally. With five percent of the proceeds benefiting Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Charity, World Class Driving will be holding an online auction through eBay to offer online bidders a chance to own Mika Salo’s brand new Ferrari F430 Scuderia.

Along with one of the best performing limited edition Ferraris of all time to drive in the Gumball 3000 Rally and take home post event, World Class Driving is also offering the chance to drive alongside Salo for seven days.

The exclusive auction includes a completely unique package of items for the winner; beginning with Mika Salo’s Ferrari F430 Scuderia. For the Gumball 3000 Rally, the high-performance Ferrari will be outfitted with a special wrap highlighting Risi Competizione and World Class Driving that will protect the Scuderia’s paint during the drive. The World Class Driving Gumball 3000 Charity Auction will also include a full racing suit, helmet, and gear provided by Oakley signed by Mika Salo for the winner. Pirelli Tires, the proud supplier of both Ferrari and World Class Driving, will be showing its support for the winning bidder as well upon finishing the event in Miami.

The bidding for the World Class Driving Gumball 3000 Charity Auction will officially commence on April 13th, with an opening bid of $405,000.

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Tags: charity auction, charity world, eBay, ferrari f430, ferraris, gumball 3000 rally, helmet, mika salo, online auction, paul newman, Pirelli, rally drive

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If I were ever to drive an SUV, I’d probably want it to be a GM Typhoon. I mean it just screams badass with it’s turbocharged V6 and 0-6 in 5.3 seconds, the Typhoon was a force to be reckoned with.

Well, unfortunately, GM decided to discontinue the Typhoon with 1993 being it’s last year in production. Lucky for us, an eBay user by the name of ptpurplepenny has put the last ever Typhoon to be produced up for auction with a starting price of just $10,000. This is the real deal, the car only has 130 miles on it.

Don’t get too excited though, $10,000 is definitly well below the reserve for this car as it was apparently bought for over $50,000 when it was originally auctioned off.

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Tags: Collectible, eBay, typhoon, Vintage

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