Vintage Modified

10/09/2026

Tired of seeing "Is this availible?" messages, dealing with Facebook Marketplace no-shows, and sketchy parking lot meetups?

The Private Auto Market Grand Opening kicks off Saturday, October 10th (with our second event on Saturday, October 31st!) from 9 AM to 12 PM. Head down to 1607 State St. Erie PA to buy cars, sell cars, and have fun! We are making private car sales completely safe and frustration-free with food trucks, exclusive promos, and great cars all in one secure lot.

Want to sell your ride? Get 50% off selling a car with promo code LAUNCH50. This offer is only available until October 9th and spots are strictly limited.

Check us out and register at WWW.PRIVATEAUTOMARKET.COM

10/08/2026

Why sell for wholesale when you can keep 100% of your car's true value?

If you've tried selling a car recently, you already know the frustration. Here is how the standard options stack up against selling your ride live at Private Auto Market this Saturday:

Dealers & Carvana (The Wholesale Trap)

They offer lowball wholesale prices because they need to turn around and mark it up thousands to make a profit. It is easy but you lose out on your own vehicle's equity.

Public Auctions (The Fee Drain)

Auctions charge heavy percentage commissions to both buyers and sellers. Because buyers know they have to pay auction fees, they naturally bid less for your vehicle.

Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist (The Flake Factor)

Sure, listing is free—until you deal with endless "Is this available?" messages, lowballers, and ghosting. You have zero leverage, zero urgency, and you still have to drive across town to meet a stranger at a notary. If they don't show up, your whole Saturday morning is wasted.

THE PRIVATE AUTO MARKET ADVANTAGE

Maximum Negotiation Leverage: Dozens of active, ready-to-buy shoppers are walking the lot at the exact same time. Real-time competition drives up your price.

Built-in Backup Buyers: If one person walks away or flakes, there are 20 other interested buyers standing right behind them on the lot.

On-Site Mobile Notary: Title transfers and paperwork are completed right on the spot—no extra trips, no hassle.

Keep 100% of Your Money: You set your price, negotiate directly, and walk away with cash in hand. No middleman cuts.

Stop risking your time with online no-shows or taking thousands less at a dealership. Drive in Saturday morning, put your price on the dash, and let the market work for you.

Register your spot to lock in your seller spot, or register online at privateautomarket.com with promo code LAUNCH50 to save some cash.

Location: 1607 State St. Erie, PA

Event Date: This Saturday | Sellers arrive arrival window from 7-8:45am, event runs from 9a-12p!

09/25/2026

09/08/2026

🔥 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin – 327 V8 – Factory A/C 🔥

💰 Asking $33,500
📍 Erie, Pennsylvania
🧭 14,138 miles shown

Here is your opportunity to own one of the most distinctive American automobiles of the 1960s—a rare, first-year 1965 Rambler Marlin.

Finished in white with red roof trim, this Marlin features a black interior with white seat inserts and black carpeting. It is powered by AMC’s highly desirable 327ci four-barrel V8, factory-rated at 270 horsepower, paired with an automatic transmission.

⭐ VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS:

✅ 327ci four-barrel V8
✅ Automatic transmission
✅ Factory air conditioning
✅ 14,138 miles shown
✅ Power-assisted front disc brakes
✅ Individual reclining front seats
✅ Engine-turned aluminum dashboard trim
✅ Black interior with white seat inserts
✅ White exterior with distinctive red roof trim
✅ Older restoration in excellent condition
✅ Runs and drives well
✅ Previously part of a large Southern collection
✅ Serviced and maintained as needed

The Marlin was AMC’s bold entry into America’s emerging personal-luxury performance market. Its unmistakable fastback design evolved from the Rambler Tarpon concept car and offered buyers a combination of performance, comfort and styling unlike anything else in AMC’s lineup.

Only 10,327 Marlins were produced during the introductory 1965 model year, with approximately 4,000 reportedly equipped with the V8 and automatic-transmission combination. The 1965 model was also the only version to carry the “Rambler” nameplates on the hood and trunk.

🏁 Rare, stylish and ready for immediate use, touring, cruise nights or your next car show. You won’t park beside five more of these at the local cruise-in!

💰 Offered at $33,500

📩 Serious inquiries only. Message us today for additional information or to schedule a viewing.

🚚 Nationwide transportation can be arranged at the buyer’s expense.

08/26/2026

🛑We are actively hiring an Automotive Restoration Technician/Specialist🛑
$20-$30 a hour based on experience, ability and availability.

Ever spent more nights in the garage than on the couch? Do you secretly prefer the smell of a warm engine bay, welding smoke, and raw gas over cologne or perfume? Do you catch yourself studying the component selection, wiring, and fit and finish every time you walk past a flathead or small block build?

Do you find more peace with a wrench in your hand than a keyboard, and feel that deep-down satisfaction that only comes from standing back, wiping your hands, and admiring a job well done? We're not looking for someone to just turn bolts—we’re looking for someone who lives and breathes hot rods, customs, and the kind of classic metal that turns heads and drops jaws.

Vintage Modified is on the hunt for a mechanic who’s either been building this stuff professionally, or doing it every weekend since they could walk. If you’ve got the skills, the passion, and the grit to keep classics alive and make ‘em better than new—we want to hear from you.

Experience with classic vehicles, electrical diagnostics, carburetors, EFI, welding or fabrication is highly valuable, but we're willing to consider candidates with strong fundamentals who are capable and willing to learn.
If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this with them.

Message us here on our page to possibly get you signed up for an interview, pay will be based on experience, but will be competitive. Full time hours - $20-$30/hr based on experience, ability and availability.

Here are a few pictures of vehicles we have worked on to give you an idea of the type of cars you will be working on.

07/08/2026

🚨 WANTED: 1989–1991 Mazda RX-7 🚨

💰 CASH BUYER READY!

Vintage Modified is actively searching for 1989–1991 Mazda RX-7s for a serious buyer who is ready to purchase.

We’re looking for:

✅ Turbo or Non-Turbo
✅ Manual or Automatic
✅ Running or Non-Running
✅ Stock or Modified
✅ Project Cars Welcome
✅ Garage Finds & Barn Finds

If you have one—or know someone who does—we want to hear from you!

💵 WE PAY REFERRAL FEES!

Know someone with a 1989–1991 RX-7?

If your referral leads to a completed purchase, we’ll pay you a referral fee.

🚛 Transportation can be arranged for the right vehicle.

📍 Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, but we’re willing to travel for the right RX-7.

📩 Message us with:

* Year
* Mileage
* Photos
* Location
* Asking Price

Or simply send us a message—we’d love to talk!

06/23/2026

🚗 1952 Ford F2 Pickup Project Truck

Title In Hand • Flathead 6 • 4-Speed • Disc Brakes

💲 Asking $11,000 OBO

Looking for a classic Ford project that’s already had a lot of the hard work started?

This 1952 Ford F2 Pickup is a solid foundation for a restoration, hot rod build, shop truck, or weekend cruiser project. The truck is complete, titled, and has already received several mechanical upgrades.

Highlights:

✅ Rebuilt Flathead 6-Cylinder Engine

✅ Original 3-Speed Replaced with 4-Speed Transmission

✅ Front Disc Brake Conversion

✅ New Master Cylinder Installed

✅ Front Hub Conversion to Ford 5-Lug Pattern

✅ Rear End Converted to Ford 5-Lug Pattern

✅ Rear Brake Shoes Replaced

✅ Driveshaft Replaced

✅ 20-Gallon Fuel Cell Installed in Bed

✅ Title In Hand

The truck is currently not running and is being sold as a project vehicle.

Many of the major upgrades have already been completed, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to finish a classic truck without starting from scratch.

Whether you’re looking to build a period-correct restoration, custom cruiser, shop truck, or hot rod, this F2 has excellent potential and a great look.

📍 Located in Erie, Pennsylvania

📞 Message Vintage Modified Restorations for additional information, photos, or to schedule a viewing.

06/23/2026

✅ Who can guess the year make and model of some of these classic beauties in our shop right now? This should be fun and exciting! Ready, set, go! 

06/04/2026

🚗 1952 Ford F2 Pickup Project Truck

Title In Hand • Flathead 6 • 4-Speed • Disc Brakes

💲 Asking $11,000 OBO

Looking for a classic Ford project that’s already had a lot of the hard work started?

This 1952 Ford F2 Pickup is a solid foundation for a restoration, hot rod build, shop truck, or weekend cruiser project. The truck is complete, titled, and has already received several mechanical upgrades.

Highlights:

✅ Rebuilt Flathead 6-Cylinder Engine

✅ Original 3-Speed Replaced with 4-Speed Transmission

✅ Front Disc Brake Conversion

✅ New Master Cylinder Installed

✅ Front Hub Conversion to Ford 5-Lug Pattern

✅ Rear End Converted to Ford 5-Lug Pattern

✅ Rear Brake Shoes Replaced

✅ Driveshaft Replaced

✅ 20-Gallon Fuel Cell Installed in Bed

✅ Title In Hand

The truck is currently not running and is being sold as a project vehicle.

Many of the major upgrades have already been completed, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to finish a classic truck without starting from scratch.

Whether you’re looking to build a period-correct restoration, custom cruiser, shop truck, or hot rod, this F2 has excellent potential and a great look.

📍 Located in Erie, Pennsylvania

Message Vintage Modified for additional information, photos, or to schedule a viewing.

05/27/2026

🛑“Tired of tire kickers and lowball offers?”🛑

Vintage Modified helps classic and vintage vehicle owners market and sell their vehicles to serious buyers.

We handle:
✅ Marketing
✅ Photos & promotion
✅ Buyer inquiries
✅ Showings coordination
✅ Serious buyer screening

Whether you have:
🚗 a muscle car
🚘 a classic cruiser
🔥 a hot rod
🛠️ or even a project vehicle

We may be able to help.

📲 Message us directly or 📞 call today at (814) 920-0014 to discuss your vehicle.

👇Below you can see classics that have been through our shop over the years👇

Maybe yours is next?