We’re sort of obsessed with Joan Didion’s swagger while posing beside her sassy white Stingray in Hollywood back in 1970. Her understated sense of style and grace inspired us to scope through eBay for similar Stingrays. Much to our surprise, we found a few sexy similar models with one bid starting at $6,500. Only strong women need apply.
(Photo: Julian Wasser/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images. Text by Jauretsi)
If we had to measure the history of teen models, we think Twiggy is up there in the Top 3. Her and Penelope Tree reigned supreme in the 60’s. Here’s Twiggy popping out of a chic Rolls Royce in 1970. To emulate her magic dust, take a peek at the epic Rolls Royce’s available on eBay (with a bid starting at $7,000 USD — no kidding).
(Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images. Text by Jauretsi)
By Sade Lythcott
I’ve always appreciated the swagger of Kid Cudi. He has a unique way of mixing high end and low brow; thrift and the theatrical. In Hit Boy’s video called Old School Caddy, the rapper ponders the comparison of Old School Caddies vs. New School Benz’s with Cudi masterfully dropping his verse while riding through the desert in a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG. The dichotomy of the the dusty scenes & abandoned buildings vs. the polish of this uber expensive ride is nothing short of poetic. Check out the selection of Mercedes Benz SLS AMG available on eBay Motors. With the proper funds, you too can live the dream in this souped up ride.
![Stars & Wheels: Bonnie Raitt
By Jauretsi
Are you ready for a thing called LOVE? We are too… and we lovvvvvve this classic caddy Bonnie Raitt is affectionately resting on. Arguably one of the oldest automobile brands in the world (next to the Buick), this American luxury vehicle was founded in 1902 by a master mechanic and entrepreneur named Henry Leland who was linked to the ancestry of early Detroit. Since then, Cadillac has simply been the car to measure all other cars against due to its technological advances when it was introduced.
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If you have a minimum of $2,000 in your pocket right now, you may be able to secure a Caddy today. Check out this link of Cadillacs from the 70’s and 80’s available on eBay with a few incredibly low starting bids. Generally the range goes up to $10,000, although a few tricked-out cars can go for higher. We provide the vehicle, you provide the attitude.
(Photo: Courtesy of Getty)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcttivSARM1r8o3vyo1_1280.jpg)
By Jauretsi
Are you ready for a thing called LOVE? We are too… and we lovvvvvve this classic caddy Bonnie Raitt is affectionately resting on. Arguably one of the oldest automobile brands in the world (next to the Buick), this American luxury vehicle was founded in 1902 by a master mechanic and entrepreneur named Henry Leland who was linked to the ancestry of early Detroit. Since then, Cadillac has simply been the car to measure all other cars against due to its technological advances when it was introduced.
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If you have a minimum of $2,000 in your pocket right now, you may be able to secure a Caddy today. Check out this link of Cadillacs from the 70’s and 80’s available on eBay with a few incredibly low starting bids. Generally the range goes up to $10,000, although a few tricked-out cars can go for higher. We provide the vehicle, you provide the attitude.
(Photo: Courtesy of Getty)
By Jauretsi
Writer Eric Yang is the Editor of Gear Patrol and we consider him a smart tracker of good finds. We invited him to pen a column for our eBay Motors Blog, where he clocked some genius finds in the world of cars. He swears by the site on his opening thoughts: “eBay remains one of the last bastions when it comes to great finds” he says whole-heartedly. This 1969 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 280SL is one of his catches. Current bid $28K roughly for a car that’s worth $43K (at minimum).
In terms of the history of the car, between 1967 and 1971, Mercedes-Benz brought just under 24,000 280 SLs stateside. “There are myriad advantages to owning a vintage Mercedes-Benz, but one of the greatest is the widespread availability of parts to cars” writes Eric. “Even for those over 30 years old, meticulous records are kept at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Center.”
Only 3 days left to bid on eBay/Mercedes280SL. More photos included too.
By Jauretsi
Peter Sellers was quite a ladies man. He was also a car aficionado. Here is Peter with his prized possession, an ice blue Ferrari 275 GTB. The time was 1965 and his new film What’s New Pussycat was just released in theaters. What did he do with all that money? He collected the sweetest of cars. Some of the goods in his stable included a Bentley, a Lotus and an Aston Martin. The exact Peter Sellers model is a rare gem, but they do occasionally pop up on eBay. For now, we spotted a bevy of Ferrari’s for sale from other years here in the eBay store.
(Photo by Graham Stark/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
![Meet Michael Essa: 4th Garage Owner in eBay’s Car Tricking Competition
The past few weeks have been hectic for our 4 garage owners duking it out in their garages, all competing to create the best car build (utilizing a car body and auto parts strictly from eBay). Today we introduce our last contestant, but not least, Michael Essa. His crew, Team European Car, has the chicest car in my opinion, a 1984 Porsche 911.
Co-owners Michael Essa and Nick Richards make up the company GSR Autosport, which specializes in European cars (which they race professionally). Their challenge? Stretching their dollar. Compared to the other contestants (Brian Mackey, Rico Duran, and Mel Wade), the purchase price of their Porsche and auto parts are much more expensive than the other players. The final creation will be auctioned off on eBay with proceeds benefitting SEMA Cares, a community built around Specialty Equipment Market Association. Here’s a little intro to Michael and his team…
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Jauretsi: What’s your earliest recollection of falling in-love with cars?
Michael Essa: I went car crazy when I was 14. I knew I would be able to get my driving permit soon, and I started paying very close attention to cars. My dad told me to get a job if I wanted to buy a car, so I got a shop helper job at a car stereo shop. I saved a few hundred bucks, and bought a non-running 1970 VW beetle from a neighbor. Now, I had a car, but it didn’t run, and I had no money to pay a mechanic, so I had to learn how to fix it myself.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to when spending hours fixing in the garage?
A: We listen to a wide variety of music in the shop. We’re here all day almost everyday, so we constantly are changing our Pandora stations. Some days its classic rock, some days its Cuban jazz!
Q: For a regular fashion girl who doesn’t know much about cars, what are the top 3 things to pay attention to keep your car running healthy?
A: Well, its tough to break it down to 3 things. Think of a car like a human body, (obviously much less complex). Preventative maintenance and checkups are important. If you stay on top of the maintenance and have a knowledgeable mechanic inspect the car every few months during the routine maintenance, you can almost always avoid a breakdown by replacing the parts that could fail in the near future.
Q: Does any facet of your car build have an adorned or fashion element to it?
A: When we set out to build the Porsche Rally inspired car, we knew we had a challenge ahead of us. With a very limited budget (especially for a Porsche, where parts are double or triple the cost of most cars) we would have to focus on the small details to show that we can build a tasteful car, not an overly done show car that might not really work well as a car anymore. The paint scheme we chose was a mix of the 1980’s Rothmans sponsored rally car, with a more modern approach, and lines that would show off the curvy shape of the 911.
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The car pictured above is the “before” photo for Team European Car. Stay tuned to view the “after” photo and all web video showing the transformations on Built From eBay. Now that you’ve met all four garage owners, visit the Built site and vote away! The competition runs through August 27th.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m92fmsALfX1r8o3vyo1_1280.jpg)
The past few weeks have been hectic for our 4 garage owners duking it out in their garages, all competing to create the best car build (utilizing a car body and auto parts strictly from eBay). Today we introduce our last contestant, but not least, Michael Essa. His crew, Team European Car, has the chicest car in my opinion, a 1984 Porsche 911.
Co-owners Michael Essa and Nick Richards make up the company GSR Autosport, which specializes in European cars (which they race professionally). Their challenge? Stretching their dollar. Compared to the other contestants (Brian Mackey, Rico Duran, and Mel Wade), the purchase price of their Porsche and auto parts are much more expensive than the other players. The final creation will be auctioned off on eBay with proceeds benefitting SEMA Cares, a community built around Specialty Equipment Market Association. Here’s a little intro to Michael and his team…
[MORE]
Jauretsi: What’s your earliest recollection of falling in-love with cars?
Michael Essa: I went car crazy when I was 14. I knew I would be able to get my driving permit soon, and I started paying very close attention to cars. My dad told me to get a job if I wanted to buy a car, so I got a shop helper job at a car stereo shop. I saved a few hundred bucks, and bought a non-running 1970 VW beetle from a neighbor. Now, I had a car, but it didn’t run, and I had no money to pay a mechanic, so I had to learn how to fix it myself.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to when spending hours fixing in the garage?
A: We listen to a wide variety of music in the shop. We’re here all day almost everyday, so we constantly are changing our Pandora stations. Some days its classic rock, some days its Cuban jazz!
Q: For a regular fashion girl who doesn’t know much about cars, what are the top 3 things to pay attention to keep your car running healthy?
A: Well, its tough to break it down to 3 things. Think of a car like a human body, (obviously much less complex). Preventative maintenance and checkups are important. If you stay on top of the maintenance and have a knowledgeable mechanic inspect the car every few months during the routine maintenance, you can almost always avoid a breakdown by replacing the parts that could fail in the near future.
Q: Does any facet of your car build have an adorned or fashion element to it?
A: When we set out to build the Porsche Rally inspired car, we knew we had a challenge ahead of us. With a very limited budget (especially for a Porsche, where parts are double or triple the cost of most cars) we would have to focus on the small details to show that we can build a tasteful car, not an overly done show car that might not really work well as a car anymore. The paint scheme we chose was a mix of the 1980’s Rothmans sponsored rally car, with a more modern approach, and lines that would show off the curvy shape of the 911.
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The car pictured above is the “before” photo for Team European Car. Stay tuned to view the “after” photo and all web video showing the transformations on Built From eBay. Now that you’ve met all four garage owners, visit the Built site and vote away! The competition runs through August 27th.
![Meet Rico Duran: 3rd Garage Owner in eBays Car Tricking Competition
Now that you have met Brian Mackey and Mel Wade, 2 of our 4 garage owners competing for the title of best build. “Team Lowrider” is Rico Duran’s crew, and his project is transforming a 1966 Chevy El Camino. The only contest parameters are that the vehicle body and all auto parts are sourced from eBay.
Rico Duran’s shop, Duran Quality Painting, has painted some of the most pristine lowriders in the world. If you don’t believe us, ask David Beckham, a beloved customer. After that, you can be convinced by several over NFL players who wear by him. What’s his secret? Love. Employing nearly a … [MORE] dozen of his blood relatives, Rico keeps it in the family. Regardless of who wins, Rico plans to auction off the car on eBay with proceeds benefitting the SEMA Scholarship Fund, dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators through scholarship awards. In an effort to get to know Rico, I asked him a few question which he was kind enough to answer during these last few hectic deadline days…
Jauretsi: What’s your earliest recollection of falling in-love with cars?
Rico Duran: My car fetish started at the age of 15 when I saw my cousins ‘65 Impala Lowrider, canary yellow. At the age of 16, I bought a ‘64 Grand Prix before I had a drivers license. I paid $350.00 for the car. My father and friends helped me fix it up. After that my father let me work on friends cars in his back yard to keep us out of trouble. As of then, I knew that working on cars was my passion and it was a honest way to make a living.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to when spending hours fixing in the garage?
A: We listen to old school music and some oldies. We plug in Gabriel, and Mikie’s phones, listening to some Pandora radio to make sure we work hard and keep up with the beat!
Q: For a regular fashion girl who doesn’t know much about cars, what are the top 3 things to pay attention to keep your car running healthy?
A: Check tire pressure, change oil every 3k to 5k miles, last but not least make sure to keep it clean.
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The car pictured above is the “before” photo for Team Low Rider. Stay tuned to view the “after” photo and meet the remaining garage owner. All web video showing the transformations (as well as the voting process) can be seen on Built From eBay. The competition runs through August 27th.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m92g9zoxsQ1r8o3vyo1_1280.jpg)
Now that you have met Brian Mackey and Mel Wade, 2 of our 4 garage owners competing for the title of best build. “Team Lowrider” is Rico Duran’s crew, and his project is transforming a 1966 Chevy El Camino. The only contest parameters are that the vehicle body and all auto parts are sourced from eBay.
Rico Duran’s shop, Duran Quality Painting, has painted some of the most pristine lowriders in the world. If you don’t believe us, ask David Beckham, a beloved customer. After that, you can be convinced by several over NFL players who wear by him. What’s his secret? Love. Employing nearly a … [MORE] dozen of his blood relatives, Rico keeps it in the family. Regardless of who wins, Rico plans to auction off the car on eBay with proceeds benefitting the SEMA Scholarship Fund, dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators through scholarship awards. In an effort to get to know Rico, I asked him a few question which he was kind enough to answer during these last few hectic deadline days…
Jauretsi: What’s your earliest recollection of falling in-love with cars?
Rico Duran: My car fetish started at the age of 15 when I saw my cousins ‘65 Impala Lowrider, canary yellow. At the age of 16, I bought a ‘64 Grand Prix before I had a drivers license. I paid $350.00 for the car. My father and friends helped me fix it up. After that my father let me work on friends cars in his back yard to keep us out of trouble. As of then, I knew that working on cars was my passion and it was a honest way to make a living.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to when spending hours fixing in the garage?
A: We listen to old school music and some oldies. We plug in Gabriel, and Mikie’s phones, listening to some Pandora radio to make sure we work hard and keep up with the beat!
Q: For a regular fashion girl who doesn’t know much about cars, what are the top 3 things to pay attention to keep your car running healthy?
A: Check tire pressure, change oil every 3k to 5k miles, last but not least make sure to keep it clean.
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The car pictured above is the “before” photo for Team Low Rider. Stay tuned to view the “after” photo and meet the remaining garage owner. All web video showing the transformations (as well as the voting process) can be seen on Built From eBay. The competition runs through August 27th.
![Meet Brian Mackey: eBays Competition to Trick Out Cars
Before I introduce one of of the four players from eBay’s competition to pimp out a vehicle, allow me to explain the contest. In essence, four of the best garages in the world are competing to build four unique vehicles with the base vehicle (and all auto parts) sourced entirely from eBay. You, the audience, vote on the best build.
And now I bring you the first competitor, Team HotRod. I asked Brian Mackey, garage lead, a few questions about his specific car, a 1968 Chevy G20 Van. Brian comes from the mecca of “hot rod” culture (Huntington Beach, home to Mackey’s Hot Rods). Brian is deep into his build with eBay goodies. Regardless who the winner is, Brian is… [MORE] auctioning off the final vehicle with all monies going towards a charity dear to his heart, The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, providing financial assistance to wounded Marines. In homage to Marine culture, Mackey’s plans to model the van after an aircraft carrier. Here’s a little more about Brian while he’s tinkering in the lab…
Jauretsi: What’s your earliest recollection of falling in-love with cars?
Brian Mackey: At 15 years old, it wasn’t necessarily that I fell in love with cars but more that it was an exciting time in my life when I was able to get my permit and begin driving. I knew I would be doing this for the rest of my life when I was 18 or 19 years old and decided after high school that I would take auto repair classes and begin to make a career out of it.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to when spending hours fixing in the garage?
A: This is constantly changing based on the car I’m working on. For example, my 1920’s Speedster was built entirely while listening to Metallica… it is constantly evolving! However, throughout the day the entire garage will listen to KROQ so they don’t have to worry about switching CD’s and the iPod.
Q: For a regular fashion girl who doesn’t know much about cars, what are the top 3 things to pay attention to keep your car running healthy?
A: Definitely oil changes, tires and 30/60/90,000 mile service check-ins.
Q: Does any facet of your car build have an adorned or fashionable element to it?
A: The Chevy Van has a military and airplane theme to bring in vintage aircraft and WWII era styling through each facet of it (i.e. paint, color, etc.). This build was inspired by my grandfathers really good friend (Richard Smith) who was a World War II veteran who flew a total of 60 missions in an airplane and survived, which was rare for the time. He also completed this all before he was 21 years old!
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Stay tuned next week to meet the other 3 garage owners. All the web video showing the transformations as well as the voting process are on Built From eBay. The competition runs through August 27th.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8x31qjUKO1r8o3vyo1_1280.jpg)
Before I introduce one of of the four players from eBay’s competition to pimp out a vehicle, allow me to explain the contest. In essence, four of the best garages in the world are competing to build four unique vehicles with the base vehicle (and all auto parts) sourced entirely from eBay. You, the audience, vote on the best build.
And now I bring you the first competitor, Team HotRod. I asked Brian Mackey, garage lead, a few questions about his specific car, a 1968 Chevy G20 Van. Brian comes from the mecca of “hot rod” culture (Huntington Beach, home to Mackey’s Hot Rods). Brian is deep into his build with eBay goodies. Regardless who the winner is, Brian is… [MORE] auctioning off the final vehicle with all monies going towards a charity dear to his heart, The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, providing financial assistance to wounded Marines. In homage to Marine culture, Mackey’s plans to model the van after an aircraft carrier. Here’s a little more about Brian while he’s tinkering in the lab…
Jauretsi: What’s your earliest recollection of falling in-love with cars?
Brian Mackey: At 15 years old, it wasn’t necessarily that I fell in love with cars but more that it was an exciting time in my life when I was able to get my permit and begin driving. I knew I would be doing this for the rest of my life when I was 18 or 19 years old and decided after high school that I would take auto repair classes and begin to make a career out of it.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to when spending hours fixing in the garage?
A: This is constantly changing based on the car I’m working on. For example, my 1920’s Speedster was built entirely while listening to Metallica… it is constantly evolving! However, throughout the day the entire garage will listen to KROQ so they don’t have to worry about switching CD’s and the iPod.
Q: For a regular fashion girl who doesn’t know much about cars, what are the top 3 things to pay attention to keep your car running healthy?
A: Definitely oil changes, tires and 30/60/90,000 mile service check-ins.
Q: Does any facet of your car build have an adorned or fashionable element to it?
A: The Chevy Van has a military and airplane theme to bring in vintage aircraft and WWII era styling through each facet of it (i.e. paint, color, etc.). This build was inspired by my grandfathers really good friend (Richard Smith) who was a World War II veteran who flew a total of 60 missions in an airplane and survived, which was rare for the time. He also completed this all before he was 21 years old!
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Stay tuned next week to meet the other 3 garage owners. All the web video showing the transformations as well as the voting process are on Built From eBay. The competition runs through August 27th.
![Art Stars Tag Up a Classic
By Jauretsi
What do art legends like Jeff Koons, Jenny Holzer, David Hockney, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol have in common? They love BMW. Currently, the classic car brand is exhibiting a myriad of vehicles designed by expertly curated art icons. The collection took 35 years to amass, and what better time to show off to the world than the 2012 Olympics? Artist Frank Stella (seen above) added slick shark fins to his piece.
The Mayor of London got together with BMW and ICA and took over a landmark car park in Shoreditch to [MORE] present these treasures. Other artists include Ernst Fuchs, Robert Rauschenberg, M.J Nelson, Ken Done, Matazo Kayama, Cesar Manrique, A.R Penck, Esher Mahlangu, and Sandro Chia. Check out some of the car images here.
The price to be behold these beauties? Free. The exhibit runs through August 4th… on view at Great Eastern Street Car Park, Shoreditch 35 - 45, Great Eastern Street Shoreditch, Greater London. If you’re itching to take a BMW bad boy home for yourself, you must peek in the eBay closet for BMW’s, with surprising bids starting at $4,800 this week.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m80b1lZ8WQ1r8o3vyo1_r2_1280.jpg)
By Jauretsi
What do art legends like Jeff Koons, Jenny Holzer, David Hockney, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol have in common? They love BMW. Currently, the classic car brand is exhibiting a myriad of vehicles designed by expertly curated art icons. The collection took 35 years to amass, and what better time to show off to the world than the 2012 Olympics? Artist Frank Stella (seen above) added slick shark fins to his piece.
The Mayor of London got together with BMW and ICA and took over a landmark car park in Shoreditch to [MORE] present these treasures. Other artists include Ernst Fuchs, Robert Rauschenberg, M.J Nelson, Ken Done, Matazo Kayama, Cesar Manrique, A.R Penck, Esher Mahlangu, and Sandro Chia. Check out some of the car images here.
The price to be behold these beauties? Free. The exhibit runs through August 4th… on view at Great Eastern Street Car Park, Shoreditch 35 - 45, Great Eastern Street Shoreditch, Greater London. If you’re itching to take a BMW bad boy home for yourself, you must peek in the eBay closet for BMW’s, with surprising bids starting at $4,800 this week.
sans titre by hier houd ik van on Flickr.
Nice one…
