CHEAP Classic Cars at Public Auto Auction in Florida?!

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  • čas přidán 28. 04. 2023
  • Walkthrough with me at a Florida Public Auto Auction in Jacksonville, FL @ the local tow/salvage yard as I look for Classic cars, Daily Driver's, Project Cars and vehicles to flip/sell or restore to keep. The goal is to buy a car FOR CHEAP from this open to the public auction, but ONLY IF ITS WORTH IT!
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    FLORIDA PUBLIC CAR/AUTO AUCTIONS AT THIS LOCAL TOW COMPANY CAN HAVE SOME RARE FINDS OR CHEAP JUNK. JUST DEPENDS ON THE WHAT WAS CRASHED, STOLEN, OR REPO THAT MONTH.
    ]LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW IF YOU NOTICE ANY VEHICHLES THAT SOLD IN THIS VIDEO THAT I MISSED OUT ON, OR YOU THINK WAS WORTH IT!
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Komentáře • 174

  • @LOSTAUTO
    @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +5

    JUST WANTED TO SAY, THANK YOU EVERYONE! THE SUPPORT IS UNREAL AND IM SO DAMN GREATFUL. BTW...WE HIT 1,000 SUBS!!! LETS GO!

  • @davidjenkins1958
    @davidjenkins1958 Před rokem +24

    Great auction, this guy don’t try to milk them out. Highest bidder then boom, SOLD !!!!!

  • @MarathonGsar
    @MarathonGsar Před rokem +6

    I hope you upload more like this. I appreciate the no nonsense format, prices I can relate to. Good work.

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! New auction video this weekend! Dropping a preview video of Fridays (26th) auction TOMORROW. Let everyone get a taste of what’s to come and let me know what they want to see.

  • @Albert87nl
    @Albert87nl Před rokem +3

    if your a handy tinkerer these places are gold! .. 500 dollar beater. . fix it up to a point it safe and drives.. drive few years.. sell again for 500 and whola xD or heck just keep driving it tll it breas down forgood xD

  • @andyevans2336
    @andyevans2336 Před rokem +4

    After the annual hurricanes, you can only wonder how many of these are water buffaloes.

  • @benlee6500
    @benlee6500 Před rokem +16

    It's one of It's kind that of car auction since the pandemic...Good work...love to see the auctioneer in action, more episode on sub- $2k used cars please...

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +7

      I got you! New auction and video next weekend.

  • @Arun999
    @Arun999 Před rokem +2

    I love the e34. Driver focused smaller and very subtle

  • @peanutbutterisfu
    @peanutbutterisfu Před rokem +15

    Public auctions are great to sell stuff because the public pays WAY too much money! I owed a used car lot for 7 years and I went to a few public auctions and at the public auctions people would pay retail for cars lol. I remember a few years back before Covid at a public auction there was a 1996 Saturn with 200k miles kinda beat up shape and it went for $1900 bucks lol at a dealer auction it would have sold for $250 tops, then there was a 2004 silverado 2 wheel drive all rotted with 250k miles on it and my buddy paid 4,000 bucks it would have been $1000 max At dealer auction but probably $750. Then another auction had old cop cars most were all rotted out junk or smashed up and nothing went for less then $1100 bucks. I couldn’t believe the prices. A few friends brought me to these auctions and when they were bidding on stuff I said dude I can get one cleaner less miles for less then half the price. My buddy said he just needed a 2wd work truck to tow a trailer I said you paid 4000 for a $1000 truck max he said there is no way u can buy one for $1,000 bucks. I said I can buy a 2500 silverado mint for under $3000 bucks he said no way but if you can I’ll pay 6,000 even if it needs work. So on the way home I went on an app that used car dealer use and I bought a 2001 2500 2 wheel drive silverado 4 door short box with matching paint fiberglass cap no rust anywhere 140k miles for $1600 bucks lol. I said stop at this address on the way back I gotta pick up a vehicle. We get there and I said how do you like ur new truck? I told him I bought it while we were driving back so where’s my 6,000 bucks? He said you paid 3,000 bucks for this? No way! I said no I paid $1600 so where is my 6,000 bucks. He drove right to the bank and pulled out the 6,000 because it was literally rust free no scratches or anything not a rip in the seats. I only made him pay $3200 plus taxes he tried to make me take the 6k because it was worth it and he knows that I have a business to run but I didn’t take it. Oh yeah and I helped him get out of buying the junk Silverado from that auction. Soon as he told me what he paid I crawled under it and found the one crossmember that supports the fuel tank had a rot hole so we walked over to the place u pay and the lady said all sales are final! I said no he didn’t pay for it yet and he’s not paying for it we’re just trying to be nice and tell you there is a rot hole in the frame. She says all vehicles sold here are as is I’m sorry but he has to pay for it or he will not be able to buy from this auction again. I laughed and showed her my ID with my dealership name on it and said I own a used car dealership and you have to state frame damage if the frame is rotted it’s the law in NYS! She tells me I’m wrong because they state all vehicles are sold as is! I told her the company you work for has a retail/dealer license it doesn’t matter what you state it does not over rule the laws that dealer have to follow the only way you can sell a truck with a bad frame is if you disclose that in the auction, vehicles sold under 2250 are as is but a major thing like frame damage still must be disclosed and if the vehicle is sold as is you need all the proper paperwork with the customer’s signature so I’m sorry but ur wrong and what ur doing is illegal! She kept arguing so I had her get her boss and he came out and he said he was sorry and that he has no problem with my buddy not buying it because of the frame he said the girl was new so she doesn’t know.

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 Před rokem

      You could probably get a lot of CZcams Friends and locate vehicles Farm the same way you did for your buddy. Back in the day I used to run with some used car dealers and xmile dollars over and you can have it. I was younger then and I would drive vehicles as well. Good story

    • @SureThingBoss
      @SureThingBoss Před rokem +3

      This comment is longer than most of my college essays

  • @phartsdust
    @phartsdust Před rokem +5

    I done this too long and i can say the auction had some good buys.

  • @ScooterTraveler
    @ScooterTraveler Před rokem +8

    Great video! This has the beginnings of a great series. I hope you keep it up. Did you bid on any? Any footage of the large vehicle auction? Look forward to the next one.

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +5

      Thank you! I didn’t bid because I wanted to see how the process worked first, but the next auction has a few cars I’m interested in. So maybe next video I go crazy and buy a few cars too flip lol.

  • @snippergangg0180
    @snippergangg0180 Před rokem +7

    Keep it up good content!

  • @thevexxus8055
    @thevexxus8055 Před rokem +4

    good idea for series bro cant wait to see more

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      Next auction is on the 26th. New auction video coming before the end of this month.

  • @jawaidqureshi2402
    @jawaidqureshi2402 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent job ❤

  • @wickedvegas702
    @wickedvegas702 Před 10 měsíci

    Damn I need to get in on sum these..shts dope..like the videos man

  • @richardotero2376
    @richardotero2376 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The beemer.omg.if the hood opened like that. It says something about the car. It's special somehow. 500 was gifted.

  • @shadowban481
    @shadowban481 Před rokem +1

    Subscribed, like this kinda auction.

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Před rokem +1

    😊AWESOME SHOW THANKS

  • @on-site4094
    @on-site4094 Před rokem +3

    If you buy any of these u better know how to turn your own wrenches

  • @laurensfundaytwlphantom

    Great video!!!

  • @titodenino
    @titodenino Před rokem +2

    great content 👌

  • @PMGRadio
    @PMGRadio Před rokem +5

    These people are paying insane prices for hoopties smh inflation got everything going crazy

  • @exoticveganrecipes5655
    @exoticveganrecipes5655 Před rokem +3

    For bmw's get them manual and pre 2000 like 80's & 90's bmws and specially Mercedes in the 80's in great shape they're tanks

  • @TheLegendaryt2
    @TheLegendaryt2 Před rokem +1

    That was a nice Jetta

  • @scrathintoigetrich858
    @scrathintoigetrich858 Před rokem +3

    ASAP be having them great deals

  • @MrWizdancer
    @MrWizdancer Před rokem +4

    What classic cars?

  • @user-jp9kn4sh7o
    @user-jp9kn4sh7o Před rokem +1

    nice!!!

  • @dvidgonzales8376
    @dvidgonzales8376 Před 4 měsíci +1

    In LA have super clean bmws put have not been tagged in three years for three k, a lot to just DMV, eye candie

  • @InBrz
    @InBrz Před 7 měsíci +1

    The Tampa Machinery auction usually brings OVER book on most cars and trucks, NO GREAT DEALS

  • @dustinwalker9468
    @dustinwalker9468 Před rokem +4

    This is the kinda content I love watching. 🫡🤙🏼

  • @pollyanna147
    @pollyanna147 Před rokem

    Subscribed. Would like to see more auction content

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      New Auction video coming before the end of this month.

  • @WaynesAdventure
    @WaynesAdventure Před 10 měsíci

    I enjoy watching the car auctions. I need to try and flip me a car. Great video and new here to your channel.👍

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for watching!

  • @WilliamHollinger2019
    @WilliamHollinger2019 Před rokem +2

    In Pennsylvania is so stupidity inflated those prices from auction would not work here. $5000 is roughly a good car anything lower will be hit or miss issues.

  • @chiefrocka8604
    @chiefrocka8604 Před rokem +1

    Old beemers if solid and need a fix up are cool

  • @telefunk818
    @telefunk818 Před rokem

    Im the 1000th subscriber

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 Před rokem +1

    I love a junker tow yard auction! I bought a 99 Ranger 10 years ago in MD for 750$ at a junk auction it's been passed around younger people in my family since then that are just learning to drive we've all owned it runs great just beat up

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      That’s what I like to hear👍

  • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
    @ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Před rokem +1

    Oh i love these auction videos, can find some decent cars and I LOVE the cheaper priced cars. Minimal work you can make them last a few years or longer. Most people want new..nope..gimmie those 1k-5k cars. Harder now but I remember those days.
    Edit: wow nice deals there, some look easy repairs, rebuilt title, id drive them to il the wheels fall off

  • @WrongThink_
    @WrongThink_ Před rokem +2

    best part was everyone swarming that Lexus that sold for $12.5k thinking they were going to get that car for under $2,000...

  • @charlescurran1289
    @charlescurran1289 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I think that Mitsu broke a timing belt. Motor is toast.

  • @robert930tn
    @robert930tn Před rokem +2

    Blondie sure fills them jeans out.

  • @diegohperez6434
    @diegohperez6434 Před rokem

    Yes it is take it I have one before in london very strong car

  • @randomrebuilds
    @randomrebuilds Před rokem +3

    $13k for that Lexus IS is a very good buy granted its not flooded or had shoddy accident repair.

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      It was stolen so who knows what they did to it. It did run and drive, but to them that means 2 ft forward and back. You’re right, good price for a dealership.

  • @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525

    I went ahead and subscribe to see where you go with this. And you're thanking people for being at 1000 you're almost at 2,000 subscribers

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      I’m just happy I finally get to do what I like and some people enjoy it. Means a lot to me! THANK YOU!

    • @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525
      @CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525 Před rokem

      @@LOSTAUTO fantastic for growth. I like finding a smaller channels that are good. Subscribe and watch them grow. Looking forward to the ride.

  • @darrellroeters4951
    @darrellroeters4951 Před rokem +2

    Good prices for young kids to get a car to fix

  • @phartsdust
    @phartsdust Před rokem +3

    lot of fun for me. be leary of old bmw, we call them orphans.

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      Why do you call them orphans?

    • @phartsdust
      @phartsdust Před rokem +1

      @@LOSTAUTO Because nobody wants them. Thanks for the auction walk around.

    • @tomtheraton3058
      @tomtheraton3058 Před rokem +1

      ​@@phartsdust lol olders BMW are selling for crazy prices in Europe you guys from usa can make so much money

  • @yzabellyalves3224
    @yzabellyalves3224 Před rokem

    here in Brazil some of these cars are over 60 thousand reais the prices of cars here are very expensive you are in paradise for cars I really liked your video

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem

      Over $12,000! I need to figure out how to ship to Brazil😂 Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

  • @guylocation9823
    @guylocation9823 Před rokem +1

    Good auction..
    That bmw was a steal

  • @MarcusSmith-hr9ut
    @MarcusSmith-hr9ut Před rokem +1

    Great Auction. Really Surprised at the prices. Where in FL is this?

  • @rogerraven6976
    @rogerraven6976 Před rokem +1

    I've heard that you don't buy 2nd cars in Florida for the same reason you don't buy them at the Swedish west coast.

  • @JoseBrisenoJr-hj1pu
    @JoseBrisenoJr-hj1pu Před rokem

    I need the red beamers.❤

  • @MagicHandDrawingandElse

    Now, yunkyard will start doing the same. After watching this video, they will realize how much money they will be making because these cars are wors thank many at yunkyard. Good video, a bit educational, so you don't fall for these super duper offers.

  • @WilliamHollinger2019
    @WilliamHollinger2019 Před rokem +2

    Can someone give this guy a better mic

  • @user-ku4io6vh5z
    @user-ku4io6vh5z Před rokem

    Who’s lil thicky Vicky right their with the blond hair lmao 🤣 smash smash smash 💥

  • @BDSsalcruz
    @BDSsalcruz Před rokem

    in california the state that its sitting at the start 6k but dont low ball him he knows what hes got

  • @North49191
    @North49191 Před rokem

    auctioneer is Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs

  • @justinraystyles3537
    @justinraystyles3537 Před rokem +1

    Shoot I would have bought that old truck cab for $100! Btw did the purple bubble bus sell?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      The purple bus wasn’t for sale. I’m sure it’ll be up for auction soon though.

  • @realdeal8607
    @realdeal8607 Před rokem +3

    $1700 for a 350Z, not bad

  • @jefnf
    @jefnf Před rokem +2

    Tow yard auction. Always some reason the vehicle is there. Wonder what the fees are

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      I’ll find out the fees and include that info in the next video.

  • @duskorauzan8694
    @duskorauzan8694 Před rokem +4

    Where/how do you find these auctions? Do all tow yards do this?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +3

      Google Public Auction near me than call and ask to make sure. I don't think so. I know they have live auctions at 1 tow company near me in Florida. Once a month at 4 different locations.

  • @Banannaman28
    @Banannaman28 Před rokem +10

    That mitsubishi has a blown timing belt

    • @A1scotland
      @A1scotland Před rokem +2

      😂😂 maybe it needs more power 😂😂😂

    • @dankinnaird8702
      @dankinnaird8702 Před rokem +1

      My thoughts too

    • @StephenMcMillan-zs9ri
      @StephenMcMillan-zs9ri Před rokem +1

      It's sounds like it's flooded. Hold the gas pedal to the floor and crank it. It will eventually start. Happens at work with the used cars, especially in winter. Lot kid starts the car to move it, only runs for a minute,then gets shut off. Do this half a dozen times, eventually the plugs get soaked with fuel.

    • @jasonmacfarlane7885
      @jasonmacfarlane7885 Před rokem

      @@StephenMcMillan-zs9riI I thought it was a bad fuel pump

    • @eddylorenzo5033
      @eddylorenzo5033 Před rokem +1

      50%maybe timing off or no spark

  • @jeffspicolli593
    @jeffspicolli593 Před rokem +3

    LOL. Where's the "classic" cars?

  • @adriannaicker8929
    @adriannaicker8929 Před rokem +1

    I wouldn't want that BMW for free

  • @salvazoldak4083
    @salvazoldak4083 Před rokem +1

    In my country you can buy a fiat seicento for 700$ XD its incredible how cheap you can buy a car in america

  • @youaskedforit7973
    @youaskedforit7973 Před 8 měsíci

    It's amazing how ppl spend 5-7 years paying off a car while someone can scoop It up for pocket money (Salvage title)

  • @Hayzul
    @Hayzul Před rokem +1

    How do you find these auctions?

  • @The1966chevyvan
    @The1966chevyvan Před rokem +2

    Cool..but where are the classic cars?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +3

      Anything over 25 years like the BMW is a classic. I know what you mean though. I got a BarnFind video coming soon I know you’ll appreciate. FULL OF CLASSIC MUSCLE!

  • @yzabellyalves3224
    @yzabellyalves3224 Před rokem

    gostei do conteudo tenho um canal no youtube tanbem word leilao mostre mais videos como estes e os endereços parabens

  • @MuckyPup115
    @MuckyPup115 Před 18 dny

    Has a key and no modern computer? Yes, please.

  • @Tinman964
    @Tinman964 Před rokem +3

    Classics? Looks like a bunch of flood cars ?

  • @zacklihwaak6067
    @zacklihwaak6067 Před rokem +1

    Great video . What’s the place name ?

  • @RobertP-kk5ou
    @RobertP-kk5ou Před 10 měsíci +2

    Crazy price 2015 corolla.way to much

  • @vladrazym9955
    @vladrazym9955 Před rokem +3

    This auction looks more like junkyard 😅
    Prices are reasonable though

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      New auction video has better cars.

  • @carlthornton3076
    @carlthornton3076 Před rokem

    Very Good!... #145 ✝ {6-7-2023}

  • @fernandoandrade2123
    @fernandoandrade2123 Před rokem +1

    You have The location, phone the public auto auction?
    TKS.

  • @safutos
    @safutos Před 3 měsíci

    carefull when going to auctions some are private that sprinkle the bidders with own personal to get the most money. they are just used cars dealers. the best auctions are gov,state or city auctions they don't buy cars the cars are captured from crimes etc. they don't care how much the cars go for and they tend to be in better shape.[ a drug dealer has plenty of money to keep his ride top shelf condition]. only a few drawbacks [no keys,some need to be towed out and you take a chance without being able to start. its still a better gamble.

  • @bumfluffmcregor3730
    @bumfluffmcregor3730 Před rokem +1

    Needs a full respray its not worth doing

  • @rasic7041
    @rasic7041 Před rokem +2

    $575??? for a 535i??? WHAT

  • @robpanel
    @robpanel Před rokem +1

    i have to keep up with these in ohio

  • @wilfredocaban3542
    @wilfredocaban3542 Před rokem

    I would of bought the Bmw for the body if it wasn't rusty probably not its a Florida car then L.S swap it .

  • @brandonblackman9008
    @brandonblackman9008 Před rokem

    It places the lotion in the basket.

  • @AdriaanDippenaar
    @AdriaanDippenaar Před rokem +1

    Probably three fiddy

  • @efrain300
    @efrain300 Před rokem

    Where at

  • @davewhittles
    @davewhittles Před rokem +2

    where do all the cars come from

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +4

      I’m guessing car crashes, repos, and donations.

  • @alexbrabus
    @alexbrabus Před rokem +1

    where and how to find this auctions?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      Located in Jacksonville fl

  • @Laced_out
    @Laced_out Před rokem

    I’m in Tampa where are these auction located

  • @eltinygarcia7358
    @eltinygarcia7358 Před rokem +1

    Do this cars run? Or is it a salvage auction?

  • @mostwanted6379
    @mostwanted6379 Před rokem +1

    is there like a website i can bid on ?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      Only live auction. They don’t do online auctions.

  • @Bishopspipes
    @Bishopspipes Před rokem

    It’s 2023; can we make microphones that sound somewhat clear?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      Sounds like they fixed their mic in the new video.

  • @memes2riches14
    @memes2riches14 Před rokem

    Where is this located in Florida

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem

      Jacksonville. Asap towing.

  • @MercedesE63S-AMG
    @MercedesE63S-AMG Před rokem +1

    I really hope they paid you $500 to haul that old bmw pile of junk off. 🤔 Holy crap, $1700 for that old stolen & wrecked 350z lol. You can get a complete car for $2500-3000.

  • @ska2459
    @ska2459 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What is the name of this auction?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před 5 měsíci

      ASAP towing in JAX, FL

  • @brucecutler8263
    @brucecutler8263 Před rokem

    Now that's an auction

  • @realdeal8607
    @realdeal8607 Před rokem

    Flood cars?

  • @fortnightpro549
    @fortnightpro549 Před rokem

    How bo BGVRP for my ipad 8 bro good bye bro have a good day

  • @justinraystyles3537
    @justinraystyles3537 Před rokem +2

    Guy with the backpack looked like a cheap bum guess twords the end they kicked him out!

  • @woskershian1990
    @woskershian1990 Před rokem

    Where is the location?

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +1

      Jacksonville, Florida. Asap towing.

  • @jamesmarshall7907
    @jamesmarshall7907 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Where is this

  • @franklinbilly1444
    @franklinbilly1444 Před rokem +1

    Please is the car flood ???

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem

      No where I’m located in north Florida didn’t get hit so bad by the hurricane.

    • @franklinbilly1444
      @franklinbilly1444 Před rokem

      Okay, good

  • @eamonnmckeown6770
    @eamonnmckeown6770 Před rokem +2

    Junkyards are allowed to auction their cars now? lol.

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +3

      Florida does what it wants lol

  • @alliedfederalelectriccorp3469

    1 dollah

  • @MarketingCoachKen
    @MarketingCoachKen Před rokem

    The cars that look good are junk. The cars that look like junk are good. It's funny how that happens a lot. People without a dealer license will buy anything they think they can make a buck off of. These are mostly mechanic specials and for that I think these are great. If you're not a mechanic, these auctions are not worth the risk. Back in the day auctions like this sold cars for just $5.00

    • @LOSTAUTO
      @LOSTAUTO  Před rokem +2

      Noted! $5?! Man I would have a barn full of cars if I was around than.

    • @MarketingCoachKen
      @MarketingCoachKen Před rokem +1

      ​@@LOSTAUTO Talking with people who were buying cars, they said back in those 1970's and possibly 80's too, cars were sold that cheap. There were people who bought cars and had them on the street. I believe it because even in the 2000's I went to a police auction and my friend bought a mazda 323 for $25 and drove it home. Yes he had to get a key made for like $50 and pay a Tow out fee but winning bid was less than the price of dinner for 2. Cars went for $50 and a 1991 Acura Legend coupe for $100 because the front bumper was on the ground. The only thing is people will get into a bidding war on the best/newer cars. Dealers do attend looking for cars also.