Classic Car Auction API

Search thousands of auction results from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and other major platforms. Stream reliable, structured data into your app, pricing engine, or workflow via our API.

GET /auctions?make=Toyota&model=Land+Cruiser
{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": 12345,
      "source": "bringatrailer",
      "url": "https://bringatrailer.com/listing/...",
      "title": "1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40",
      "auction_status": "sold",
      "price": 45000,
      "year": 1970,
      "mileage": 85000,
      "ocd_make_name": "Toyota",
      "ocd_model_name": "Land Cruiser",
      "stats": {
        "views": 1250,
        "watches": 45,
        "bids": 23
      }
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "total": 150,
    "page": 1,
    "limit": 10
  }
}

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Features

  • Multiple Data Sources: Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids (adding more platforms soon)
  • Comprehensive Auction Details: Final sale prices, auction status, bid counts, view/watcher metrics, reserve indicators
  • Complete Vehicle Specifications: Make, model, year, VIN, mileage, engine, drivetrain, transmission, body style
  • Detailed Condition Information: Exterior/interior colors, title status, modifications, known flaws, service history
  • Location & Seller Data: City, state, ZIP, seller type and username tracking
  • Full Listing Content: Descriptions, ownership history & listing details
  • Historical Trends: Track auction dates, price movements, and market activity over time

Why Old Cars Data?

Easy Integration

Old Cars Data API is simple & well-documented, allowing for fast, low-cost integration

Coverage & Features

We cover major auction platforms including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and more, and we continue to expand our offering

Reliable & Accurate

We normalize data across platforms to ensure consistent, verified records for accurate market analysis

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