BUYING SELLING & BUILDING SINCE 2005
MY PERSONAL INTERESTS
CARS
Greetings everyone- I just added the final Gen 2 Trans am that I will be doing . I added it to the Restoration section. I am on the hunt for my favorite T/A and that is the Gen 3 GTA especially the 1989 / I may build one we shall see ! .
TRUCKS
60's through 00's Trucks are really maintaining their strength in the marketplace and I will be doing more in the future . Regular cab short beds for me personally . I am digging into a 64 C10 Short bed big window and you can see it in my Projects area
MOTORCYCLES
I am really into Japanese bikes from the late 70's into the 2000's and my ZX14R is here on the homepage.
I just finished my 78 KZ1000 LTD that is in the projects section and below for sale !
I will be on the lookout for some more cool bikes ! !
RESTORATION
Here is where you can see some of my recent restoration projects. I only use the best parts and materials for my builds personal or otherwise. This 1990 OBS is my shop truck I built and I just finished a fresh 450 HP engine upgrade for it with a built 4L60 . Check out more if you like and thanks for visiting !
FOR SALE
These are some clean machines from my own collection .- I will be adding some more vehicles as I continue to purchase and go through them .accordingly
My primary goal with this platform is to create a more personalized experience and of course showcase my product and service work also -
The 68 GTO went to a new home in Colorado to a great family !
If you have any questions feel free to ask and just so you know if you see a machine for sale they are all ready to go and I am 5 minutes from the airport and I also have a U haul close by so renting a truck and trailer is no problem if you want to trailer it home yourself / Thanks for checking out my site !Tony the Carguy
1978 KAWASAKI KZ 1000 LTD
This is my original paint survivor that I recently acquired with only 20 k original miles.
The valve train has been adjusted with new gasket and seals / Carbs are cleaned rebuilt and synched / oil change with filter / new brakes F/R with caliper rebuild for all 3 / front fork seals / steering neck bearings / regulator - rectifier / tires / exhaust system / sport bike handlebar swap with correct throttle , clutch cables and new grips / front turn signal remount to headlight bucket with short mounting stems F/R / 1 inch nose drop with adjustable kick stand / my custom stitched leather seat / all red striping redone / electronic ignition conversion / tank is cherry inside with new Pingel high flow petcock and filter , battery and more !
This baby runs extremely well and is very smooth and powerful
$14,500.00
Camaro SS
These were the first Gen 4 F bodies to get the LS 5.7 engine platform and this one has the 4L60E 4 speed automatic. transmission .It is a real deal SS with documentation and is # 1562 of about 2800 that stayed in the US. I have the original wheels and tires as seen in one of my pics. Tires are fresh 315/35R17 Rear / 275/40ZR17 Front. New Bilstein shocks in 2022. It has 104 k miles and a 3:23 posi and is a Blast to drive! 12 Disc Changer with Monsoon
system and cassette . This is an unmolested machine and features the center dump exhaust !
Clean Texas title in my name since 2013 when I purchased it.
$34,995
2003 Blazer LS
This is a 2003 Blazer LS 2 door that has been in the family since New. It has the 200 HP Vortec 4.3 V6 with the 4l60E 4 speed automatic.
4 wheel disc brakes, F/R sway bars and 59 K original miles. I changed the plastic fuel tank out to steel with filter system. Also control arms , brakes , shocks , AC system and a complete tune.
BFGs are fresh and this is a Full frame machine - basically a truck platform. New Viper alarm and great am/fm cd system . Everything works !
Clean Texas Title in my name.
$17,995.00
1982 Silverado
This is a sweet truck that belonged to a family friend who bought it new in 1982 here in San antonio at Ancira Winton Chevrolet and I do have a copy of that title. I bought it from his mom in 2015. It has 62K original miles and the newer 1995 300 HP 350 with a 700 R4 4 speed automatic transmission. I freshened up the top end of the 350 and also did the suspension, steering and driveshaft back in 2021. It is a factory black and silver truck and I repainted it in 2020 with the Chromabase system and it still pops! I redid the interior in genuine black leather to match factory style , New dash ( not cover ), door panels , headliner , carpet and a sweet sound system with CD and Bluetooth. Custom bed cover I made for it and tool box. It also has the BFG Tires and did add the front bumper guards . Absolutely Rust Free. Clean Texas title in my name.
$34,995.00
ABOUT
Greetings and welcome to my site!
I want to say thank you to all the guys and girls in the Us and abroad who are checking out my site - I will do my best to keep it interesting for you
With more than 25 years in the buy sell and build arena it is important to say that I actually started with my dad in the aircraft industry learning about paint, upholstery and eventually engine building which has served me quite well !
I do ALL of the work myself no matter what area and really love to put together or buy machines that are not only good runners and fun to drive but have major curb appeal and handle well and stand out on the road!.
The brakes , steering , suspension and drive ability are really important to me just as much as the outside and interior !
Please enjoy my recently completed restoration projects along with a section for machines that I have for sale and I do also offer custom upholstery services for a variety of machines 2 and 4 wheel .
If you have any questions or need help or information or even encouragement with a particular project dont hesitate to leave your information and I will get back in touch asap !Thanks for visiting my site -
Tony the Car Guy
San Antonio, Texas
Classic Vehicle Market
This is just a bit of personal observation from the market we are currently in regarding Classic cars , trucks and motorcycles in particular .and of course it is ALWAYS changing !
When I say Classic that generally means at least 25 years of age but lets face it that is not set in stone . Many believe that as certain age groups wind down out of the market .that there is an inevitable decline in demand for the vehicles from the eras. their age group may appreciate. but that just is not so overall .
Being a Gen Xer myself we have a lot of say in the current market but so do Y and Z and many of our Boomer car lovers are still going strong .
I would have to say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder as my Mom used to say and that eye is not a Certain age .
If you are new to the market - you should focus on what makes you excited no matter what type of machine it may be . Some of you reading may be Blessed with unlimited funds and some are not - so of course being practical does not hurt .
Some of the 60's machines may be a bit soft at the moment but they are still in demand .
Do as much research as you can and remember the market is too broad for any 1 indicator . If you can possibly check out the ride yourself go for it . I have read the comments on places like the auctions and it is amazing how many people chime in with no intention of buying anything but simply want to flashback or give their input. and figure that of course " The Market has spoken " = now that is FUNNY - if the market could speak we would need ear protection !
A lot of machines are not selling at the moment but just a couple of years ago many sold for inflated prices and are now coming down to earth . The early Broncos and the air and water cooled Porsches are still hot and what about 70's machines that are coming on even though they are referred to as Malaise + that is also FUNNY ! I have made good money from 70's rides .
If you need help with an idea or a particular machine dont hesitate to leave your information and we can chat about it.
As you have read I personally like machines from the 60's into the 2000's and do try my best to look at my purchases with a practical approach but that is not for everyone .
I have been Blessed to do well in this industry but that is from a product and service perspective and it wasnt always chicken - I had to eat some feathers too -
Cheers to my fellow car guys and girls and I say if it makes you happy GO FOR IT and have fun with your next ride - there are so many great companies providing us with parts and components that we really can build a machine almost entirely from goodies sent to our home !
Talk again soon - Tony the carguy
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