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With news breaking that Cars & Bids is now listing pre-1981 classics, we put the question to you on Friday: What do you think of the move?

The response? Overwhelmingly positive. You’re into it—and not quietly.

Here’s a snapshot of what you had to say.

Auctions To Keep An Eye On

The very first classic Ford Bronco to hit Cars & Bids isn’t just a statement piece—it’s already outpacing its last auction outing.

Back in March, this meticulously restored 1969 Bronco couldn’t seal the deal on Bring a Trailer. But now, with three days still on the clock, bidding has already crept past where it left off on BaT. The high bid sits at $75,000 and counting—a good early sign that Cars & Bids’ push into pre-1981 territory might just work.

The Bronco itself is a showstopper. Grabber Blue with Wimbledon White accents, fresh off a full, obsessive restoration. We’re talking 4.9-liter (okay, technically now 5.0-liter) V8, a 5-speed stick, 4WD, lifted suspension, roll cage, power steering, A/C, disc brakes, and a binder full of receipts. The kind of build where even the wheel wells shine like showroom paint.

Seller’s expectations are clear: “6-figures and change is what we’re looking for,” they wrote. “We’re going to hold out until the right opportunity comes along.” Translation: this Bronco isn’t going cheap. But it’s also not just another flip—it’s a passion project with the receipts (and forum thread) to prove it.

For Cars & Bids, the takeaway is bigger than just one Bronco. This is a market test. And so far, it’s showing promise. The crowd showed up, comments are flowing, and the sentiment’s clear: classics might not be the platform’s past, but they could be part of its future.

Let’s see if it closes strong. But even if it doesn’t break six figures this week, it already broke new ground.

This is one of the cleanest S52 M Coupes in existence. Just 11,000 miles, no sunroof, finished in Cosmos Black over Beige, and listed at no reserve. It last sold on BaT in August 2023 for $59,600, and since then it’s done 16 miles—stored, maintained, and basically untouched.

The reason it’s back? The current owner is 6'5" and couldn’t fit. That’s it. Rather than modify a time capsule, he’s letting it go.

If you’re under 6’3", this is your shot at a showroom-grade Clown Shoe with zero stories. Paint protection film, clean Carfax, original wheels, heated seats, and a Harman Kardon stereo that still needs its security code punched in. It’s that kind of untouched.

Yes, the tires are old. So what. If that’s your sticking point, this car isn’t for you.

No reserve. No excuses. Let’s see if the market rewards proper preservation.

This one’s for the collectors. A Euro-delivery 280SL California Coupe, finished in Silver over Red, factory soft-top delete, with rear kinder seats and a matching hardtop—and yes, it comes with a custom red luggage set to match.

Restored under prior ownership, no records, but the condition speaks loud. Clean wood, fresh leather, new fuel system, clean underbody, and less than 1,000 km since the rebuild.

Only 831 built in 1970, and this one’s rarer still—Euro lights, metric gauges, and one of the best color combos you’ll find on a Pagoda.