Text Drive Sales:This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is one of 1,381 Collector Edition convertibles produced to commemorate the final year of fourth-generation Corvette production. The car is powered by a 5.7-liter LT1 V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential, and it is finished in Sebring Silver Metallic over Light Gray leather. Equipment includes a black fabric convertible soft top, fog lights, 17″ silver five-spoke alloy wheels, power-adjustable sport seats, a Delco Bose CD stereo, and automatic climate control. The car has 57k miles following history in Connecticut and Vermont. This Collector Edition C4 is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Iowa title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2008 Ford Explorer XLT has 48k miles following registration history with one owner, who is said to have kept it at their mountain home in Colorado, and it is powered by a 4.6-liter SOHC V8 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The truck is finished in Dark Blue Pearl over Medium Lightstone leather, and equipment includes a roof rack with Rack Attack ski racks, a receiver hitch, a keyless entry pad, running boards, 17″ five-spoke alloy wheels, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and SYNC. This Explorer is now offered in Wisconsin by the selling dealer, a local partner, at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Colorado title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1963 Lotus 23B race car was previously owned by Steven Read, who campaigned the car in multiple Monterey Historics and Pre-Historics races between 2000 and 2009, as well as in the Wine Country Classic at Sonoma and other races at Laguna Seca. The current owner purchased the car in 2009 and used it in the Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival as well as in races at Laguna Seca, Road America, Blackhawk Farms, and Grattan Raceway. Power is provided by a 1.6L twin-cam inline-four linked to a Hewland five-speed manual transaxle. Features include a spaceframe chassis, color-infused dark blue fiberglass bodywork, a central white stripe, race roundels, bottom-hinged doors, a three-piece wrap-around windscreen, dual windscreen-mounted rearview mirrors, 13″ white wobbly-web wheels, Girling disc brakes, a driver-side carbon-fiber racing bucket, a passenger-side upholstered low-back seat, a roll hoop, Smiths instrumentation, and a fire-suppression system. Work is said to include an engine rebuild by Slade Engines in 2015 and a recent replacement of the battery. This 23B is now offered on dealer consignment in Phoenix, Arizona, with partial historical and service records as well as a soft car cover and a bill of sale. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary was specified from the factory in Sting-Gray paint along with the Xtreme 35″ tire package, and now has 771 miles. Power comes from a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 linked with an eight-speed automatic transmission, a Select-Trac full-time 4WD system, and Tru-Lok axles, and the truck is further equipped with 17″ beadlock-capable wheels, steel bumpers, LED headlights, a receiver hitch, and a three-piece Freedom Top hardtop. Inside, the heated front seats are trimmed in black and red Napa leather and are accompanied by a heated steering wheel, a ParkView backup camera, remote proximity keyless entry, automatic climate control, an Alpine premium sound system, and UConnect infotainment with navigation and smartphone connectivity. Acquired by the seller in 2025, this Rubicon 392 is now offered with a clean Carfax report and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is one of 810 Grand Sport Coupes built for the model year to commemorate the end of C4 production. It is powered by a 5.7-liter LT4 V8 linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential and is finished in Admiral Blue with a white racing stripe over black leather. The car rides on 17″ five-spoke alloy wheels and is further equipped with a removable roof panel, fog lights, power-adjustable sport seats, a Delco-Bose CD/cassette stereo, and automatic climate control. It remained in the care of its original owner until being sold on BaT in March 2022, and since then the clutch slave cylinder and tires have been replaced. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and previously offered on BaT in July 2025, this C4 Grand Sport has 4,900 miles and is now offered again with a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, two key fobs, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New York title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 2015 Mini Cooper S Roadster is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed Steptronic automatic transaxle and is finished in Midnight Black Metallic over Carbon Black leatherette. The car has 26k miles following history in Florida, Ohio, and Virginia. Equipment includes a black convertible top, fog lights, a hood scoop, silver center stripes, 17″ wheels, a CD stereo, heated seats, Cooper S-branded floor mats, and air conditioning. This R59 Cooper S Roadster is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Florida title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1997 Volvo 850 sedan has been registered in Washington and California with two owners since new, and it is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-five linked with a five-speed manual transaxle. The car is finished in Regent Red over beige leather, and equipment includes headlight wipers, front splash guards, traction control, 15″ six-spoke alloy wheels, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with position memory settings, cruise control, and air conditioning. This 850 sedan shows 127k miles and is now offered in California by the selling dealer at no reserve with a damage-free Carfax report and a clean Washington title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa was acquired in 2025 by the selling dealer, who describes the car as a running and driving project that will require engine and brake work before regular use. Powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, the car is finished in Guards Red over beige leather upholstery. Equipment includes 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, a removable roof panel, power windows, cruise control, and a Blaupunkt cassette stereo. This 911SC Targa is offered by the selling dealer with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and an Illinois title. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This neon Gulf sign is a reproduction piece and is paired with a Gulf-branded grease pump. The single-sided sign displays the company logo in blue, orange, and white with color-coordinated neon tubing using 120-volt circuitry, and measures approximately 38″ wide by 34″ tall. The grease pump is finished in Gulf colors and script and has a hand crank, a rubber hose, and a carrying handle. This neon Gulf sign and grease pump are now offered at no reserve in Dundee, Illinois, with a wooden shipping crate. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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Text Drive Sales:This 1991 BMW 318i convertible is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four linked to a five-speed manual transmission and an optional limited-slip differential, and it is finished in Lagoon Green Metallic over Natur cloth. Equipment includes 14″ bottle cap alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, quad headlights, a power-operated black soft top, an Alpine CD radio, power windows, power locks, a trip computer, and air conditioning. This E30 convertible shows 83k miles following its purchase by the seller earlier this year, and it is now offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Wisconsin title in the seller’s name. List Yours With Us- Carsbuytext.com
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