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No-Code Integrations

Access classic car auction data without writing code. Use AI assistants to generate scripts, connect to automation platforms like Zapier, or use our Google Sheets add-on.

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AI Assistants

Use AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot to generate scripts that query our API. Describe what you want in plain English, and the AI will write code you can run on your computer.

How It Works

  1. 1.Get your API key from your profile
  2. 2.Open ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI assistant
  3. 3.Ask for a script. Example: "Write a Python script to get the 10 most expensive Porsche 911s sold in 2024 from the Old Cars Data API. The API endpoint is https://api.oldcarsdata.com/auctions and requires an Authorization header with Bearer token."
  4. 4.Copy the generated code, add your API key, and run it on your computer. The AI can also help you install Python or other tools if needed.

Example Prompt

Try this prompt in your AI assistant:

Write a Python script that queries the Old Cars Data API to get auction results for Toyota Land Cruisers from 2024. 

API Details:
- Base URL: https://api.oldcarsdata.com
- Endpoint: /auctions
- Authentication: Bearer token in Authorization header
- Parameters: make=Toyota, model=Land Cruiser, year=2024

The script should:
1. Make a GET request with the parameters
2. Print the title, year, price, and auction status for each result
3. Handle errors gracefully

Note: AI assistants generate code for you to run locally. They don't execute API calls themselves. You'll need Python or another runtime environment installed on your computer.

Zapier

Connect auction data to 5000+ apps without code. Zapier makes HTTP requests to our API and can trigger workflows based on auction results, send data to spreadsheets, or notify you when specific cars are listed.

How It Works

  1. 1.Create a Zapier account and start a new Zap
  2. 2.Choose "Webhooks by Zapier" as your trigger or action
  3. 3.Configure the HTTP request:
    • Method: GET
    • URL: https://api.oldcarsdata.com/auctions?make=Toyota&model=Land+Cruiser
    • Headers: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
  4. 4.Connect the results to any of Zapier's 5000+ apps - Google Sheets, Slack, email, databases, and more

Example Use Cases

  • •Automatically add new auction listings to a Google Sheet
  • •Send Slack notifications when specific makes/models are listed
  • •Create Airtable records for high-value sales
  • •Schedule daily reports of auction activity

Google Sheets

Get live classic car auction data in Google Sheets at the click of a button with our OCD API add-on. No programming skills needed. Select the make, model, and year you want to see, and watch your spreadsheet populate with current auction data from different platforms.

How It Works

  1. 1.Get your API key from your profile
  2. 2.Install the Google Sheets add-on (coming soon)
  3. 3.Select make, model, and year in the add-on interface
  4. 4.Your spreadsheet automatically populates with auction data from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and other major platforms

What You Get

  • •Live and completed auction data in your spreadsheet
  • •Prices, mileage, auction status, and other key details
  • •Data from multiple auction platforms in one place
  • •Easy filtering and analysis with Google Sheets built-in tools

No Code Required: The Google Sheets add-on handles all API calls automatically. Just select what you want to see and your data appears instantly.

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