Collector car API reference.

Query the collector-car market like a structured archive. Build with actual hammer prices from completed auctions, active BaT listings, and bid history - delivered through one REST API and MCP server.

Base URLhttps://api.oldcarsdata.com
GET /auctions/live?sort=ending&direction=asc
275k+
Completed sales
BaT
Live auctions beta
7
Auction sources

Quick start

First useful query in three moves.

  1. 01

    Create an account

    Start with a free API key from your account dashboard. No card required to explore the data.

  2. 02

    Query sales or live inventory

    Filter completed results or BaT live auction beta listings by make, model, year, source, and more.

  3. 03

    Connect an agent

    Use the MCP server to give Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT direct access to the same market data.

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