http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png http://jalopnik.com/tag/craigslist http://jalopnik.com/tag/craigslist

Who doesn't love having an excuse to scan Craigslist for future project car hell material? In the world of the automotive obsessed, we're going to assume the answer is no one. This weekend we are keeping it simple, we want to see what you think is the most desirable vehicle currently for sale on everyone's favorite internet classified website. What is the coolest car currently for sale on Craigslist? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5858956&view=rss&microfeed=true

Bill Caswell made history a year ago when his old, thrown-together $500 Craigslist BMW triumphed over $400K race cars to make the podium at the WRC Rally Mexico. For Caswell, our story about his exploits changed his life and made him a semi-star. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5799806&view=rss&microfeed=true

During Sunday's Daytona 500, an ad appeared on Craigslist to sell the Lincoln hearse that carried NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. body during his funeral for $8,800. It sold. Now, the seller tells us exclusively he now regrets it. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5766186&view=rss&microfeed=true

Hibernating cars and a general lack of automotive stimuli this time of year has us perusing craigslist and counting seconds until spring. Although it happens every year, recently we've started considering something automotive that would provide us with a little amusement in the depths of winter without costing enough to care about the inevitable damage year round use will cause. What is the most automotive amusement $1500 or less will buy you on craigslist? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5758489&view=rss&microfeed=true

A North Carolina man came home last week to find an engine he'd spent months working on stolen from his backyard. He quickly turned to Craigslist for answers, and managed to surprise the thief with a little muscle. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5696568&view=rss&microfeed=true

A poster at VW Vortex snagged one helluva Craigslist find: a set of massacred and conspicuously-painted 18-inch Volks for $950. Is it a secret-coded message for when Gymkhana 3 hits (plus a Jalopnik call-out)? You be the judge. UPDATE! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5631716&view=rss&microfeed=true

Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! In Hell, you have no choices, so this lysergic Olds Toronado-Austin Princess mashup will be your eternity! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5630339&view=rss&microfeed=true

So what if bikes are the epitome of evil to many auto-obsessed Manhattanites, this shit's funny. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5594954&view=rss&microfeed=true

Starting with an old cell phone a friend gave him, 17-year-old Steven Ortiz of Glendora, CA, used Craigslist to trade up 14 times over two years and eventually end up with a Porsche Boxster. Here's how he did it. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5591644&view=rss&microfeed=true

This was the cockpit of Bill Caswell's $500 Craigslist rally car yesterday morning. After nearly killing himself in Mexico, Caswell decided, apropos of nothing, to enter the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Godspeed, Billy boy! Don't fall off the hill! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5571362&view=rss&microfeed=true

You've got a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 you need to sell, and so you break out the camera and start shooting some photos. You need to let buyers know what they're getting, so what do you photograph? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5567998&view=rss&microfeed=true

No, no he didn't. But a rally nerd in Wisconsin has painted up his A-body Buick Century wagon to resemble Ken Block's trademark Monster Energy Racing color scheme. For only $1250 you too can look like a dork. [Craigslist Ad] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5517304&view=rss&microfeed=true

ESPN magazine talked to Bill Caswell, the man behind our $500 Craigslist rally car story, to get the skinny on what he needed to make it happen. He's also on the network's blog. Here's what it takes, kids. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5517263&view=rss&microfeed=true

The story of Bill Caswell's Craigslist-powered WRC adventure struck a chord with a lot of people, and many of you asked how you could help. Here's your chance: Want to win an XBox and a ride in a rally car? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5504224&view=rss&microfeed=true

Sure, you've seen any number of pickup trucks with 18-wheeler-style stacks… but how many stack-equipped K cars have you encountered in your travels? If you've got 500 bucks in your jeans, this fine automobile could be yours! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5498297&view=rss&microfeed=true

It seems Texas is awash with for-sale super cars, with a Veyron for sale in Midland and now a $1.3 million Ferrari Enzo listed on Craigslist alongside used workout equipment and guys seeking sex with people dressed as clowns. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5479291&view=rss&microfeed=true

The line between people sharing their sexual preferences and people selling their cars on Craigslist has been crossed in this ad for a heavily modified 1987 Toyota Cressida with a giant "I AM GAY" sticker, dildo shifter and paintball gun. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5472290&view=rss&microfeed=true

The competition for the title of Worst Bad Car Ad Parody was tough, but Alex's $23,000 Chrysler Sebring ad came out on top! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5463907&view=rss&microfeed=true

We had a pretty decent response to last week's call for terrible vehicle listings, and now we'll have the rabble vote on which one best captures the spirit of the Bad Car Listing. Jump away to check out the entries! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5460782&view=rss&microfeed=true

The Lucas Electrics Photoshop Contest was such fun that we've just got to have another one. Your mission: to create the worst, most maddening online used-car listing that your twisted mind can conjure up! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5454055&view=rss&microfeed=true

Dude lists his Tempo wheels on Craigslist. Dude posts pictures. Dude does not notice that there is something wrong with said pictures. Excuse us while we go plow the back forty. [Craigslist (poop, already pulled down!) via Motown Muscle] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5435474&view=rss&microfeed=true

Remember the Bentley GTZ Zagato from the 2008 Geneva Auto Show? Well, now, thanks to Craigslist, it could be auto showing in your driveway. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5326058&view=rss&microfeed=true

Want to terrorize the general populace as you ride your open-piped chopper to work at the accounting firm? Then these spooky DOT-approved motorcycle helmets may be just the thing for you. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5200296&view=rss&microfeed=true

When we saw the suburban Detroit dealer Auto Europe advertise a rare $800,000 1965 Shelby Mustang GT on Craigslist, we thought it would be a high water mark for quite some time. It was until today. We learned Specialty Sales, a San Francisco-area dealer, has listed a Bugatti Veyron for the jaw-dropping sum of $1.3 million. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5105027&view=rss&microfeed=true

Take caution before reading this Craigslist posting, otherwise the gushing torrent of testosterone contained within this buffet of manliness will give you washboard abs and an unstoppable craving for beef jerky faster than you can say Chuck Norris. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5100561&view=rss&microfeed=true

Sitting amid the Project Hell cars is a very pricey "R" code '65 Shelby Mustang — a 1965 Shelby GT 350 R Mustang for $875,000 to be specific. The car's been placed on the block by the folks at Auto Europe, a high-end auto sales company in Metro Detroit. While we've no clue if the car, one of only 35 produced and "1 of 25 in the World!" with "Full Race Gear!" (see, even has the prerequisite keyword spam), is actually the most expensive Craigslisted car ever, it's certainly the most expensive listing we've ever seen. Hit the jump for the full description on this R-arity. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5085341&view=rss&microfeed=true

This Mercedes 300SD camper conversion nicely combines two of our Ten Best Vehicles For The Coming Financiapocalypse. Essentially it's a sedan that's been hacked "professionally built by a skilled fabricator" into a 300SD-amino, and then had a pickup truck-bed camper plopped in the back. For just $4000 it's not a bad deal, with two beds, a table and even a kitchen sink. Of course, you could always combine two other cars on the list — an air-cooled VW and a mini RV — for the more traditional alternative of a VW stoner camper van. We'll still probably just follow our own advice and hold onto what we own now. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5057442&view=rss&microfeed=true

Anyone who searches Craigslist for cars or (even worse) for car parts knows about keyword spam. The seller is trying to unload a beater 1985 Corolla, and he throws in the name of every car manufacturer he can think of, plus every year between 1960 and 2008, plus magic words like "turbo" and "gas saver" in the description. This means that you'll find that '85 Corolla ad when you search for a '64 Alfa Romeo or a 2006 BMW. Oh sure, you could specify a "Title Only" search, but many unclear-on-concept Craigslist sellers put something like "$$$$$CAR 4 SALE!!!!!!!!" in the title and include the make/model/year only in the description, and you'll miss their ads. Sometimes the keywords are put right out in the open, and sometimes they're hidden using text the same color as the background. I emailed some of these sellers, asking why they used keyword spam, and most responded with threats of violence… but one seller responded "I include those keywords to make it easier for buyers to find what they're looking for." I hadn't thought of that- what if I don't even know I really want a '91 Achieva instead of the Toyota pickup I thought I wanted? Make the jump and weigh in on this pressing issue!
More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5042304&view=rss&microfeed=true

Our fearless leader's brother is trying to help out his mom by selling her old 2002 Liberty on Craigslist right now...is he making the right choice? Thanks to technology, there are a myriad of ways to offload a set of wheels. You can try for the highest bidder by putting your ride on eBay. You can go the easy route by posting it on Craigslist, Facebook market and other online listings. Before there was the Internet people would sell their cars in a newspaper, which we're told still exists. There's also the popular trade-in or dealer option, though the common perception is this isn't the most lucrative way to do it. Then there's the oldest of old fashion ways: putting it on the side of the road. But which way's the best? More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=400193&view=rss&microfeed=true

As we all know, Craigslist can be a source of classic cars, parts and memorabilia. Completely unbeknownst to anyone at Jalopnik, it can also be used to solicit sex. A 23-year-old Brentwood man responded to an ad offering sex at what we assume was an attractive rate. But instead of "hittin that," a pair of men hit him in the head with a shotgun they were carrying. The man escaped with his life, but the criminals escaped with his money and GMC Sierra truck. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=361761&view=rss&microfeed=true

With a headline like "How I Got 30 Phone Calls And Sold My Car In One Hour On Craigslist", you know the contents have to be good. Before you read the revolutionary tactic under that title, we have a few suggestions of our own. Having used the list of Craig in buying all manner of flotsam and jetsam, we know a thing or two about what gets things moving, and what pisses people off. First and foremost, an accurate description of the item for sale nets the most benefit. Make it clear and precise and the first information in the headline. Second... More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=356958&view=rss&microfeed=true

So lets say you've got a hankering for a mid-80's mustache style Ferrari but you don't want to deal with maintenance bills that would make Leno cringe. Perhaps we might interest you in an armored Maybach 62 this shockingly realistic looking '86 Ferrari Testarossa. Normally this is where we would make fun of the Fiero chassis that is holding all that sneaky body work up, but not in this case. There's an 1984 Chevy Camaro lurking under them thar fenders! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=340547&view=rss&microfeed=true

If you're part of a small but growing business looking to upgrade your fleet with a 1989 Ford E350, but you're also worried about the high price of diesel, we've got the Craisglist find for you. Sellers Daniel and Annika Ryan have rigged their great white beast with a vegetable oil system that REALLY WORKS. Our only question is why is an Econoline rigged to run on veggie oil "the sex". More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=339464&view=rss&microfeed=true

No, not this brand-new Opel GT- we're talking about the real deal here: a genuine original 1973 Opel GT with 106 miles on the clock, window sticker still in place, the works. 25 grand and it's yours! Of course, you might want to consider the V8 option for it! Thanks to MeHugTree for the tip. [Craigslist Atlanta; go here if listing disappears] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=328996&view=rss&microfeed=true

When you're looking at a car that's been rammed into a freeway abutment at high speed, are you the glass-half-empty sort who sees nothing but doom and gloom? Or do you see potential? Reader RJones tipped us off about this '94 325iS, and we think the seller falls into the glass-overflowing optimist category- just pull the tarp aside a bit, whip out the camera phone for some blurry goodness, and the buyers will be lining up to give you $2000! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=324675&view=rss&microfeed=true

What do you get when you combine a Corvette rear end with a 5.0L Ford drive train and a few Citroen doors? Well, it ain't pretty, but it's rare. The Lands Precedent pictured here is the second of two ever built and the only production model in existence (we thinks this is the other one). More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=324801&view=rss&microfeed=true

With the Studebaker Weasel beating the bratwurst out of the Faun-Kraka in yesterday's poll, we've got the post-apocalyptic Hell Project thing pretty well sewn up for now. But what do you do if you're banking on the machinery of civilization continuing to grind on for the time being? You need to have a ride with style, so that you may drive it over the crushed bodies of your social inferiors on your journey to worship at the shrine of Mammon. You need a big, flashy BMW. In fact, you need a big flashy BMW with twelve cylinders! We've done V12 Jag Hell; now it's time for V12 BMW Hell! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=306930&view=rss&microfeed=true

Our readership hath decreed that the as-yet-unidentified Jalop writer who just bought a '64 Continental shall rip out the MEL 462 and swap in a turbocharged 460 in its stead, with that option taking a whopping 41% of the total votes. We're disappointed that the Lord Humungus Apocalypto-Mobile option fared so poorly, of course, but voice of the people and all that. Anyway, it's a new week, which means new varieties of eternal wrenching torment. Since we've been on a BMW thing lately, it's time for a couple of BMW projects. Actually, a grand total of four BMW projects! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=305717&view=rss&microfeed=true

You've made all sorts of jokes about Impalas with JATO power assist and so on, and maybe you've even jumped a Sprint. But what would you do with a real jet engine for your next project? 5000 frogskins and this fine General Electric J47 can be all yours! The J47 powered the B-47, F-86... and now your car! The seller is pretty stern about the "As Is" part, but it turns over- hell, a few twists of the wrench and it'll probably fire right up! [Craigslist] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=299827&view=rss&microfeed=true

Yesterday's NSU-versus-Jensen matchup produced a near-tie, with the Interceptor holding a razor-thin lead at the time of this writing. We've been focusing on British iron quite a bit lately, since most of us seem to love and fear such cars in roughly equal measure, but it's probably time for us to leave the UK for a while, right? No dice, Jack- you're in Hell, remember, where the Prince of Darkness reigns! Let's go back, back, back in time for today's contestants, and to add yet another layer of difficulty, we're going to go with a pair of cars offered by seriously grumpy sellers. Thanks to tipster (and Morgan owner) Benjamin for pulling our coat about these cars! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=299377&view=rss&microfeed=true