Classic Cars Scraper

Extract vehicle listing data from Classic.com for classic, collectible, and enthusiast car research. Collect prices, locations, sellers, mileage, transmission details, images, listing status, and source URLs for market tracking, lead generation, pricing analysis, and inventory monitoring.

Features

• Classic.com records - Collect listing or market records from search URLs or keyword searches
• Pagination support - Gather results across multiple search result pages
• Clean dataset items - Empty values are removed from each record
• Flexible inputs - Start from a URL or provide a keyword such as porsche 911
• Useful vehicle fields - Capture price, seller, location, mileage, image URLs, status, and more

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Use Cases

Classic Car Market Research

Track active listings across makes, models, years, and regions. Build datasets to compare prices, supply, seller types, and vehicle condition signals.

Dealer Lead Monitoring

Monitor Classic.com listings to find vehicles offered by dealers and auction houses. Use seller, price, location, and listing links to support outreach or inventory checks.

Pricing Analysis

Collect prices and vehicle attributes for comparable classic cars. Analysts can export records to CSV, Excel, or BI tools to study pricing ranges and market movement.

Inventory Watchlists

Run keyword searches for target models such as ferrari dino, land cruiser, or porsche 911. Schedule runs to keep a fresh feed of newly surfaced listings.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	https://www.classic.com/search?result_type=listings	Classic.com search URL. Takes priority over keyword.
keyword	String	No	-	Search keyword used when startUrl is empty.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of listings to collect.
max_pages	Integer	No	3	Maximum number of result pages to fetch.
result_type	String	No	listings	Result type to request: listings, markets, or all. If startUrl already has a result type, the URL is respected.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Residential proxy	Proxy settings for reliable collection.

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Output Data

Each dataset item can contain:

Field	Type	Description
listing_id	String	Classic.com listing identifier
market_id	String	Classic.com market identifier for market records
record_type	String	Record type, such as market for market rows
title	String	Vehicle listing title
url	String	Vehicle detail URL
listing_url	String	Seller listing URL
seller	String	Dealer, auction house, or seller name
price	String	Displayed listing price
location	String	Vehicle location
image_url	String	Primary vehicle image
image_urls	Array	All vehicle image URLs exposed on the result page
photo_count	Integer	Displayed number of photos
result_page_image_count	Integer	Number of image URLs found in the result card
missing_gallery_image_count	Integer	Displayed photos not exposed as image URLs on the result page
gallery_note	String	Note when full gallery URLs require the vehicle page
lot_date	String	Displayed listing or lot date
condition	String	Displayed condition category
mileage	String	Displayed mileage
transmission	String	Displayed transmission
drive_side	String	Left-hand or right-hand drive
listing_status	String	Sale status such as for sale or sold
sale_type	String	Sale format such as fixed price or auction
for_sale_count	Integer	Number of active for-sale listings for market records
listings_count	Integer	Total listing count shown for market records
source_page_url	String	Search result page where the listing was found

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Usage Examples

Collect From a Search URL

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.classic.com/search?result_type=listings",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 3
}

Search by Keyword

{
  "keyword": "porsche 911",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5
}

Use a Model-Specific Classic.com URL

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.classic.com/search?q=ferrari%20dino&result_type=listings",
  "results_wanted": 40,
  "max_pages": 4
}

Collect Market Results

{
  "keyword": "corvette",
  "result_type": "markets",
  "results_wanted": 20,
  "max_pages": 1
}

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Sample Output

{
  "listing_id": "1493745",
  "title": "2013 Chevrolet Corvette",
  "url": "https://www.classic.com/veh/2013-chevrolet-corvette-1g1ye3dw8d5101163-Wxob3Qn/",
  "listing_url": "https://www.classic.com/s/grahams-auto-truck-clinic-mWjvvbW/lots/2013-chevrolet-corvette-4yqA9X4",
  "seller": "Graham's Auto Truck Clinic",
  "price": "$27,995*",
  "location": "Dane County, Wisconsin, USA",
  "image_url": "https://images.classic.com/vehicles/example.webp?ar=16%3A9&fit=crop&h=338&w=600",
  "image_urls": [
    "https://images.classic.com/vehicles/example.webp?ar=16%3A9&fit=crop&h=338&w=600"
  ],
  "photo_count": 61,
  "result_page_image_count": 1,
  "missing_gallery_image_count": 60,
  "gallery_note": "Classic.com search results expose the primary image URL only; remaining gallery URLs require the vehicle page.",
  "lot_date": "Jul 11, 2026",
  "condition": "Original & Highly Original",
  "mileage": "44k mi",
  "transmission": "Automatic",
  "drive_side": "LHD",
  "listing_status": "For Sale",
  "sale_type": "Fixed-price",
  "source_page_url": "https://www.classic.com/search?result_type=listings"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Use Specific Searches

• Use model and year keywords for tighter datasets
• Start with known Classic.com search URLs when you need exact filters

Keep Test Runs Small

• Use results_wanted between 20 and 50 for quick checks
• Increase max_pages only when you need broader coverage

Export for Analysis

• Download JSON for integrations
• Use CSV or Excel for price comparison and reporting

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets - Review listings in a spreadsheet
• Airtable - Build searchable vehicle databases
• Slack - Send listing updates to channels
• Webhooks - Forward records to custom systems
• Make - Create automated workflows
• Zapier - Trigger follow-up actions

Export Formats

• JSON - For developers and data pipelines
• CSV - For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel - For business reporting
• XML - For legacy systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Classic.com URL instead of a keyword?

Yes. startUrl takes priority over keyword, so you can paste a filtered Classic.com search URL directly.

Does the actor handle pagination?

Yes. Set max_pages to control how many result pages are fetched.

Why are some fields missing?

Some listings do not display every attribute. Empty values are removed from records to keep the dataset clean.

How many listings can I collect?

You can set results_wanted to the number you need. Larger runs may require more pages and proxy support.

Can I schedule recurring runs?

Yes. Use Apify schedules to run recurring searches for selected models or market segments.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

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