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1969 Chevy Malibu Cool Car Guy Consignment – SOLD!

20110701-080203.jpgHey Cool Car Fans,

This is one of those extremely cool classic cars that somebody took the time to rebuild and they did it right. I have seen so many classic cars over the years that are junk. People have brought some of these cars to me and asked me to sell them, but I’ve said “No way!” because they couldn’t or wouldn’t invest the money to fix them correctly. Not so with this vehicle!

20110701-080352.jpgThis beast has almost $50,000 into it and he’s offering it for $29,995, which is a steal of a deal for what this car has to offer.

Unlike other consignments where I take the vehicle and show it to a potential buyer with a test drive at my office that is not going to happen here. I’ve asked the seller to allow me to bring the buyer to his shop and do a private showing because this vehicle has 600hp and two NOS tanks in the trunk.

20110701-080401.jpgThe last thing I would want is for someone inexperienced to get behind the wheel of this monster and lose control because this car needs someone with experience behind the wheel. It’s a ride that is ready for Bandimere Speedway or to be put into the garage of a private collector who just wants to look at the 1969 Chevy Malibu, which is a super cool ride.

20110701-080407.jpgAll of the documentation is with this vehicle, including photos of how it was torn down and rebuilt with plenty of photos along the way. You can see the size of the photo album that was put together documenting everything about this vehicle. It’s sweet! I’ll be amazed if it doesn’t sell for the full price and sell rather quickly once word gets out on the market that it’s available.

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There are plenty of people out there with some money who would rather invest in a vehicle like this than tinker around in their garage for the next three years trying to build something on their own. In the end their vehicle may not compete with this 69′ Malibu or it may end up costing them more money anyway. This vehicle is amazing and should do extremely well on the racetrack because it was built right with a 454 Big Block motor and all the bells and whistles.

Rather than write all the details here, I believe pictures are worth a thousand words. I’m going to let the photos speak for themselves on this one and if you know someone who is into really fast, well built and restored classic cars, send them this link and tell them to check it out at CoolCarGuy.com.

20110701-080422.jpg1969 Chevy Malibu Super Sport Clone – $29,995

UPDATE! The owner of the vehicle told me to drop the price to $22,000! Don’t miss it!

Cool Car Guy Rating: Extremely Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

1991 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo Consignment – SOLD!

20110702-101239.jpgHey Cool Car Fans,

I finally delivered the 1991 Nissan 300zx that I had on consignment for several months as many of my followers know. Normally, a vehicle sells within 90 days of being listed or it is removed from JFRCars.com and other sites when the listing expires. JFR made an exception for me on this one, after I had showed it numerous times.

The great news is that it finally sold for $9,995.

It is now owned by a really cool guy in Colorado who is a big fan of Nissan Z’s. He traded his 1992 Nissan Z with almost 120k miles on it that didn’t have the twin turbo’s like this one.

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I was able to wholesale that vehicle for him and use it as a trade against this vehicle. It’s a year older than what he was driving, but it has the twin turbos and half the mileage. He wrote to tell me how much he likes his new vehicle and that he’ll be in the market for an SUV down the road that he wants me to find for him. That is what I do for my clients as The Cool Car Guy, source vehicles, and had I not been consigning this vehicle I could have probably found one for him through my various sources for cars. If you’re thinking about getting a different vehicle, drop me an email or give me a call and I’ll let you know if I can track down what you’re looking to purchase.

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I was actually able to get him financed on this vehicle, even though it was 20 years old. NADA doesn’t go back to 1991 without classifying it as a classic car and very few lenders will loan money on classic cars because of the age of the vehicles.

I thought I would post some photos of it here for my readers to check out the vehicle and for the new owner.

I won’t be taking on any new consignments anytime soon. I’ve been doing consignments for almost six years and they are very time consuming. I had over thirty calls on this vehicle and numerous offers and showings to find the one person who was serious about purchasing the vehicle.

The previous owner is glad his vehicle is sold and it went to someone who is a Z enthusiast. This was the second 300zx he had owned. Having owned it for many years he decided it was time to let it go.

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It can be really tough to sell old cars unless you can find a cash buyer and many times they want to pay much less than the seller is hoping to get, especially if the vehicle needs work or if the car or truck has a questionable history, it is even more difficult. I was glad that it worked out for both parties and I didn’t have to return the vehicle and throw in the towel, which I have to admit was tempting for the amount of time involved in selling this one.

Unfortunately, the consignment service I’ve been offering has been taking away from my primary service as The Cool Car Guy, which is locating vehicles for my clients. I work with every make and model. I shop my client’s trades to get the most money possible. I can handle their financing. I have access to the Dealer Auctions and rental car fleets to save more money. I also assist clients in buying or leasing new as well as used vehicles.

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Needless to say, this takes a great deal of time and consignments have been something I’ve been offering as a service to assist people to get more money for their vehicles than if they traded them to a dealer or sold them on their own on Craigslist.com, EBay or other online advertising sources.

Which I want to mention something about doing online cash transactions on your own that my readers should be aware of. Recently, a guy I know who works out at 24 Hour Fitness, who is a car collector told me about how he drove from Colorado to Ohio to meet a guy he met on the Internet to buy his truck. After driving that distance, he met the guy who was selling the truck online at night and the truck had been totally misrepresented online. The seller drove from Virginia, had two of his big friends with him, who just happened to get out of the guy’s truck with tire irons and asked if he had brought the $10,000 in cash with him to buy his vehicle. He said that there was no doubt that they had planned to mug him for his $10,000 and who knows what else.

The guy telling me the story just happened to have a conceal and carry permit and had brought along his gun, which possibly could have got him in trouble crossing State lines with a firearm. He warned them that they had better think twice or he had no problem putting a bullet in them. That was a wild story to say the least and it emphasizes the importance of being safe when buying or selling vehicles today on your own.

I hope you enjoy the photos. The photo shoot that was done on this vehicle really turned out great!

Color: Burgundy
VIN#: JN1CZ24H5MX505448

Transmission: 5 Speed
Year: 1991 Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V TURBO
Make: Nissan Drive Train: RWD
Model: 300ZX Mileage: 57,837
Trim: Turbo
State: CO
Interior: Leather
Price: $9,995
Vehicle Type: Coupe

City 18
Hwy 24

Options
Air Conditioning
Power Seats
Alloy Wheels
Power Steering
AM/FM
Power Windows
Cruise Control
Rear Defroster

Driver Airbag
Rear Spoiler
Extra Keys
Tilt Wheel
Power Locks

Cool Car Guy Rating: Nice

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save

time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi Consignment – SOLD!

Hey Cool Car Fans,

This weekend I sold a super cool black with tan interior 2008 BMW 535 with X-Drive to a couple that was looking for this exact vehicle with these options.

The person who consigned this vehicle with me was the former Marketing Director at a large dealership in town, but she called The Cool Car Guy to have her sell her vehicle and she was able to get the price she wanted for it.  She’s getting a Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic that I have on consignment for another client later today.  It’s really cool when it works out for multiple parties and I can help two people sell their vehicles at the same time.

The people who purchased this vehicle paid cash and they were really impressed with the quality of this vehicle.   Even though it’s gone now, it’s a really cool vehicle, so I decided to list it here at CoolCarGuy.com with some of the photos that were taken when it was placed online for sale.  The 5 series BMW is a really popular vehicle here in Colorado and I have known a number of people who have traded in their Acura, Lexus and Infiniti to get into the performance of this vehicle.

The 2008 BMW 5-Series lineup was updated with a new nomenclature, a refreshed look and a redesigned interior. While the 525i and 525xi was replaced by the 528i and 528xi, they also receive a new 230-horsepower engine. The 530i and 530xi became the 535i and 535xi and was upgraded with a 300-horsepower twin-turbo inline-six engine.

It also included an updated STEPTRONIC that allowed for faster shifting and better efficiency.  You will notice in the photos that it was enhanced by a revised front fascia, the exterior also featured new taillights and a new rear air-diffuser that was really cool.

The interior was fitted with more storage space and a better ergonomic design since that was becoming a hot button for manufacturer’s in 2008.  Other features included a Lane Departure Warning system and Active Cruise Control with the “Stop & Go” feature. 

This one came equipped with the new Sport Package that was available in the 550i that gave it the 19-inch wheels and new body treatments.  New optional wheels and tires were also available with the 528i Sport Package, but these are much more difficult to find on the used car market since most people won’t pay the premium for the upgraded performance enhancements and options.

2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi $36,495

Color: Black
VIN#: WBANV93568C130018
Transmission: Automatic

Year: 2008
Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Make: BMW
Drive Train: AWD

Model: 5 Series
Mileage: 33,829
Trim: 535xi
State: CO

Interior: Leather
Price: $36,495

Vehicle Type: Sedan

Cool Car Guy Rating: Very Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2005 Toyota Tacoma TRD Consignment – SOLD!

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Yesterday I sold a really cool black with gray interior 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab with the Off-Road TRD package to a couple that had moved here a year ago from California.  They traded their 2000 Nissan Maxima GXE with 105,000 miles on it and were ready to move into a 4×4 pickup.  She had owned a Toyota Tacoma previously and they loved the truck. 

I consign quite a few vehicles for people throughout the year and it’s pretty cool when it works out for both parties like this one did.  I get a chance to meet some great people as The Cool Car Guy.  This couple were island people.  He had grown-up in Guam and she was from Hawaii, native to the island.  We hit it off since he was a surfer and I grew up surfing and we got to talk about snowboarding and surfing the mountains.  I had been up to A-Basin just this past Sunday with my 11 year old son Corban and the snow was still fantastic!

I structured the financing and handled his, so that the payments worked for them and I was able to get her financed at a great rate through one of the credit unions that I have a relationship with through JFR & Associates, where I hang my license.

It’s a cool vehicle and I thought I would list it here at CoolCarGuy.com with some of the photos that were taken when it was placed online for sale.  This is a very popular small pickup truck, especially in Colorado.

In 2005, the Tacoma  was redesigned offering Regular Cab, extended Access Cab, and four-door Double Cab versions that are larger, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient.  They also offered the new X-Runner as a stylish high-performance truck with a 245-horsepower 4.0-liter V6, 6-speed manual transmission, lowered suspension with Bilstein shocks, body kit with integrated fog lights, hood scoop, and 18-inch alloy wheels. 

The model they purchased also has the TRD Off-Road package, which gives it an upgraded suspension for going off-road with better shocks and a locking rear-differential.  It also includes some additional features, such as an engine skid plate, upgraded wheels and tires, downhill assist and I believe this one also came with hill assist to start the vehicle.  It’s a pretty cool upgraded package and worth the additional money for most people who are into trucks. 

They have a two year old little girl and they were wondering if the car seat would fit in the back-seat of the Tacoma.  If you’re visiting CoolCarGuy.com and you’re wondering this too, the answer is “Yes.”. There are latches in the back for a car seat and her seat fit just as well as it would in the backseat of a small vehicle, with easy parental access. 

That was definitely part of the selling feature of this vehicle because if the daughter’s car seat would not have fit, they probably wouldn’t have purchased the truck.  Score one for Toyota in designing the truck to fit small children and their car seats in the back, even though it’s an Access Cab and not a Double Cab.

2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6 Automatic 4WD

 
  Color:Black
VIN#:5TEUU42N15Z142130Transmission:6 Speed
Year:2005Engine:4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Make:ToyotaDrive Train:4WD
Model:TacomaMileage:58,491
Trim:Access Cab V6 Automatic 4WDState:CO
Interior:Cloth  

Access Cab V6 4WD

Standard Engine4.0L 245 hp V6
Horsepower245 @ 5200 RPM
Torque (lb-ft)282 @ 3800 RPM

Cool Car Guy Rating: Very Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2007 BMW 328xi Consignment – SOLD!

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Yesterday, I sold a really cool black with black leather interior 2007 BMW 328xi for a client of mine that had to move his vehicle pretty fast.  It was a manual transmission and in great condition with Navigation and some other nice bells and whistles found on this model vehicle.

I consign quite a few vehicles for people throughout the year and it’s pretty cool when it works out for both parties like this one did.  There was another dealership involved that had a client who was looking for a 2007 328xi and this particular vehicle fit the bill, after we went back and forth a few times trying to figure out a price that would work for everyone involved.

I sell quite a few consignments and I’m beggining to think that I’m partial to BMW’s because not all of the vehicles that I consign or that I sell make it on to CoolCarGuy.com, but this particular one I liked because it was a 6 speed and those are harder to find.  However, even though they are harder to find, a manual transmission often hurts the resale since so few people today can drive a stick shift anymore. 

It’s a cool vehicle and I thought I would list it here at CoolCarGuy.com with some of the photos that were taken when it was placed online for sale.  The 328xi has the nice 6 cylinder motor that BMW has made pretty bullet proof over the years.  I’ve sold the 335 line as well with the twin-turbo’s and even though those vehicles are faster, they are not nearly as reliable compared to the 328xi’s 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V motor.   Of course, it also had the AWD that people in Colorado have come to love.

At 230-horsepower the all-wheel-drive 328xi came standard with a six-speed manual transmission and a the six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission was optional. The interior was fitted with Dark Burl Walnut wood trim that appears on the dash, front and rear consoles, doors and rear side panels. A new instrument cluster includes an oil temperature gauge that’s positioned below the tachometer. Optional packages included a Cold Weather Package, Premium Package and a Sport Package.

Here are some of the options that this vehicle came equipped with…

2007 BMW 3 Series 328xi Vehicle Options
  • Air Conditioning
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Alarm System
  • Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Locks
  • AM/FM
  • Power Mirrors
  • Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Power Seats
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Power Steering
  • Bucket Seats
  • Power Trunk Lid
  • CD Changer
  • Power Windows
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Driver Airbag
  • Sun Roof
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
  • Tachometer
  • Extra Keys
  • Tilt Wheel
  • Keyless Entry
  • Tinted Windows
  • Leather Seats
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
  • Navigation
  • Woodgrain
  • Owners Manual
  • Cool Car Guy Rating: Very Cool

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    John Boyd

    Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

    John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy