Rio's Auto Recycling, 4385 West 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

07/17/2025

1982 Fiat Spider 2000

This 1982 Fiat Spider 2000 was refurbished under previous ownership in 2020 in black over a custom red leather interior, and additional work included the installation of a replacement black convertible top and a wood-rimmed steering wheel along with replacing the timing belt, thermostat, and assorted braking and suspension components. Powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the car has retrofitted rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, 14″ Cromodora alloy wheels, an Alpine Bluetooth stereo, and a heater.
The previous owner commissioned a repaint in the current shade of black with red pinstripes, and the seller tells us that two layers of base coat and two layers of clear coat were applied before the finish was wet-sanded and buffed. A replacement black cloth soft top was fitted along with aftermarket chrome door mirrors, and additional exterior details include a chrome luggage rack, a rear “2000” badge, and chrome bumpers.
Silver-finished 14″ Cromodora alloy wheels with Abarth-logo center caps are mounted with 185/60 Imperium PT515 tires. The car was retrofitted with rack-and-pinion steering during the refurbishment, and additional work is said to have included replacing the shock absorbers, ball joints, brake pads, and assorted suspension bushings.
The previous owner tells us that red Italian leather was used to reupholster the bucket seats and door panels, and further refurbishments included the installation of a leather-trimmed center console, replacement black carpets, and a red leather boot cover. Interior appointments include an Alpine Bluetooth stereo, a heater, a locking glove compartment, and woodgrain trim on the dashboard and center console.

The three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted on a custom hub and fronts Veglia Borletti instrumentation consisting of an 85-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 44k miles, fewer than 500 of which were added under previous ownership

$13000

07/11/2025

1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special 5-Speed

This 1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special has been refinished in red over brown upholstery and is powered by a mid-engine 1,558cc Lotus twin-cam inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes 13″ alloy wheels, electronic ignition, decklid vents, chrome trim, power-assisted front disc brakes, twin bucket seats, power-operated side windows, front and rear trunk compartments, and a heater. The car was acquired by the previous owner in 2024, and subsequent work involved replacing the tires and spark plugs along with tuning and repairing the carburetors.
The Europa debuted in 1966 and featured a fiberglass body mounted over a steel backbone chassis that was developed from the earlier Elan. This Twin Cam Special example came finished from the factory in Olympic Blue and was repainted red in the 1990s. The car is equipped with decklid vents, chrome trim, a side mirror, and front and rear trunk compartments. Paint cracks, chips, and other blemishes around the body are shown in the gallery.
The 13″ alloy wheels were mounted with 185/70 Pirelli CN36 tires in July 2024. The car is equipped with an independent front and rear suspension, and stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes. The brake boosters were removed and the rear drums rebuilt in 2022. Adjustable rear lower links were installed in 2023. The previous owner states that the parking brake requires adjustment and the front tie rod ends and ball joints need to be replaced.
The fixed-back bucket seats with integrated headrests are upholstered in brown leather with velour inserts along with color-coordinated carpets. Additional appointments include wood dashboard trim, fore-and-aft seat adjustment, power-operated side windows, and a heater. Areas of both seat bolsters have been covered with tape.
The aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel frames Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer. Readouts for coolant temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level are mounted on either side of the HVAC controls on the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 44k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under previous ownership.

$8100

07/09/2025

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44-Years-Owned 1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2 Roadster Project

This 1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2 Roadster is a non-running project that was acquired by the previous owners late father in 1979 and has been stored since 2004. The car has been registered in California, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, and New York in addition to spending time in England and Turkey. It has been repainted in dark blue and silver over white leather upholstery, and equipment includes a 2,660ci inline-four, a four-speed manual transmission, aftermarket 15″ wheels, a black soft top, a 100M-style louvered hood with a leather tie-down strap, and an adjustable-rake windshield.

The car was previously finished in British Racing Green and was repainted its current shade of dark blue and silver in 1984. Features include a black soft top, a 100M-style louvered hood with a leather tie-down strap, front driving lamps, bright bumpers and trim, mesh headlight covers, and an adjustable-rake windshield. Imperfections in the paint and soft top are visible in the gallery below. A pair of side curtains and a tonneau cover are included in the sale.

Aftermarket 15″ wheels wear knock-off spinners and are mounted with Assurety Superguard HR tires. Braking is through drums at all four corners, and the car features an independent front suspension. The removed chrome wire wheels show corrosion and are included in the sale.

The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in white leather with black piping, along with black carpets and door panels. Amenities include a padded center armrest, a dash-mounted rear-view mirror, and lap belts for both occupants.

The three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color dashboard housing Smiths instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and supplementary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 18k miles, approximately 15k of which were added under previous ownership.

$11000

07/07/2025

1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project

This 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a non-running project that remained in long-term family ownership before being acquired by the previous owner in 2024. The car is equipped with a 1.9-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and it is finished in white over red upholstery. Equipment includes a removable hardtop, 13” steel front wheels, and 14” rear wheels.
The car came finished from the factory in white (050) and features a removable large-window hardtop and a black soft top. Additional equipment includes a driver-side mirror, and a bright windshield surround, grille, and bumpers. There is rust on the quarter panels and in the rockers, and paint chips, fading, and scratches around the body are shown in the photos
The 13″ front steel wheels wear body-color hubcaps and polished trim rings, while the left rear steel wheel and right rear Bundt wheel measure 14″ in diameter. The car is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, rear swing axles with coil springs, and power-assisted drum brakes.
The cabin features low-back bucket seats and a rear seat upholstered in red as well as matching door panels and dashboard trim and color-coordinated high-pile carpets. The radio has been removed.

The two-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 79k miles.

The 1.9-liter M121 inline-four was factory rated at 104 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque and is linked with a fully synchronized four-speed manual transmission. It is unknown when the engine was last running or serviced.

$21000

07/03/2025

41-Years-Owned 1964 Porsche 356C Cabriolet

This 1964 Porsche 356C cabriolet was acquired by the previous owner in 1984, and it is powered by a 1,720cc flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. It has been refinished in red over black leather, and features include a black soft top, a removable hardtop, 15″ steel wheels, disc brakes, body-color bumpers, twin engine grilles, front bucket seats, an Alpine cassette radio, and an analog clock.
The car was finished from the factory in Dolphin Gray and was repainted in a Honda shade of red in 1991. Features include a matching removable hardtop, a black soft top, a windshield washer system, an underside front tow ring, a luggage rack, and body-color bumpers with bright guards. The previous owner notes various chips, dents, and rust. An area of the soft top has been covered with tape, and blemishes are shown up close in the gallery.
The 15″ steel wheels are mounted with older 165R15 Dunlop 20A/S Metric radial tires that require replacement. The car was factory equipped with disc brakes at each corner, and the brake pads were replaced in 2021.
The front bucket seats and rear jump seats are upholstered in black leather, and interior appointments include a body-color painted dashboard, a cabin heater, latch-and-link lap belts, an Alpine cassette stereo, and an analog clock. There is a hole in the headliner of the soft top.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a bright horn ring and frames VDO instrumentation consisting of a central tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline as well as a 120-mph speedometer and a combination gauge for oil temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer has rolled over and shows 11k miles. Approximately 71k miles have been added under precious ownership. The turn signal switch and horn button were rebuilt in 2025.
The flat-four was overhauled in 1991 and increased in displacement with 1,720cc pistons and cylinders. A 356SC camshaft is also said to have been installed at that time along with a spin-on oil filter. The fuel tank valve, fuel filter, distributor cap, points, and spark plugs were replaced in 2021. An oil change was completed in 2025. The previous owner notes that the crankcase has been re-stamped and states that an Abarth-branded exhaust system was installed under prior ownership.

$13200

06/30/2025

29-Years-Family-Owned 1975 Porsche 914 2.0 Project

This 1975 Porsche 914 was acquired by the previous owner’s father in 1996 and is said to have remained in storage from 2007 until 2024 when ownership was transferred to the previousowner. It was subsequently brought back to running condition with work that included performing wiring repairs, adjusting the timing, cleaning the pistons, and replacing the starter, oil filter, battery, tires, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and some fuel lines. Power is provided by a replacement over-bored 2.0L flat-four with dual Weber carburetors, and shifting is through a five-speed manual transaxle. The car is finished in blue over black vinyl and cloth, and features include a removable Targa top, 15” wheels, a Racemark steering wheel, a cassette stereo, and a heater. It is described as a project as the engine and braking system require further tune-up work.
The car is finished in blue and features a black removable Targa top, a driver-side mirror, and pop-up headlights. The emergency flashers are inoperative and the weatherstripping is worn. Close-up photos of the exterior condition are provided in the gallery below.
The 15” wheels are mounted with 195/65 Sentury Touring tires that the previous owner notes were recently installed. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel discs, and the braking system requires servicing. The rear axle hubs are said to have been converted from a 5-lug pattern to a 4-lug pattern under previous ownership.
The fixed-back bucket seats were retrimmed in black vinyl with corduroy inserts shortly before the car was placed in storage, according to the previousowner. Cabin features include an AM/FM/cassette stereo, a heater, a center console, wind-up windows, and three-point seatbelts. The ignition switch was recently replaced. The dash is cracked, the sun visors are missing, the carpet is torn near the center console, there are cracks and tears in the vinyl trim, and photos of corrosion can be seen in the gallery.
The three-spoke Racemark steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a central tachometer, a 150-mph speedometer, and a fuel level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 33k miles, approximately 10k of which were added under previous ownership. The previous owner states the mileage is not accurate, and total mileage is unknown. The horn is inoperative and the steering wheel hub adapter is loose.
A replacement 2.0L flat-four was installed under previous ownership, and it is said to have been rebuilt, over-bored, and fitted with a hydraulic camshaft and valve lifters under previous ownership circa 2007. The previous owner notes that the motor is equipped with dual Weber carburetors fitted with 40mm venturis. Work in 2024 and 2025 is said to have included performing wiring repairs, adjusting the timing, cleaning the pistons, and replacing the starter, starter relay, oil filter, battery, tires, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and some fuel lines.

$5100

06/27/2025

1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 Mk II Project

$8400

This 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ7 Mk II was acquired by the previous owner’s family member in 1979 and has been parked since approximately 1989. The car is equipped with a 2.9-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and it is finished in two-tone blue with a black soft top over black upholstery.
The body is finished in two-tone blue and was repainted some time ago. A spare hood and trunk lid accompany the vehicle.
The car rides on 15″ knock-off wire wheels, and braking is handled by front discs and rear drums. A spare set of wire wheels is included in the sale.
The 2+2 cabin features bucket seats that are partially trimmed in black upholstery with white piping. The carpets and seat bottoms have been removed, and additional photos showing the condition of the interior are provided in the gallery.
The banjo-style steering wheel frames Smiths black-dial instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and a combination gauge displaying oil pressure and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 45k miles
The 2.9-liter inline-six featured dual SU HD8 carburetors from the factory for a rating of 134 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. The engine has not been started or run since the late 1980s per the previous owner
The engine is linked with a four-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville electric overdrive.

$8400

06/24/2025

$4100
1982 Porsche 928 Weissach 5-Speed Project

$4100
This 1982 Porsche 928 is #218 of a limited number of examples built to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the brand’s Weissach research and development facility. Finished in Light Bronze Metallic over brown leather upholstery, it is equipped with a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Features include 16″ seven-hole alloy wheels, a sunroof, front and rear spoilers, pop-up headlights, power-adjustable front bucket seats, a Kenwood cassette stereo, and a cabin heater. The car had been registered in Kansas and Missouri, including a period of storage, with the family of its original owner until 2023.All Weissach-package cars were finished in Light Bronze Metallic and equipped with rubberized front and rear spoilers. Exterior details include pop-up headlights with washers along with fog lights, a sunroof, heated power-adjustable mirrors, and a rear window wiper. The power antenna does not work, and photos provided in the gallery below show rust below the rear spoiler and at the bottoms of the doors in addition to damaged left-side trim and other blemishes in the finish.
Forged gold-anodized 16″ alloy wheels are wrapped in 225/50 Sumitomo HTR 50Z tires that were reportedly mounted in 2004. Braking is handled by a power-assisted disc at each corner.
The power-adjustable front bucket seats were reupholstered in brown leather under prior ownership, and the folding rear seats are trimmed to match. Additional appointments include a Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo, cruise control, power windows and locks, and an analog clock as well as automatic climate control with non-operational air conditioning. The warped dashboard and left-side door panel are depicted in the gallery.A dashboard badge identifies the car as #218 of the examples equipped with the Weissach package The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer, a 7,600-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and voltage. The six-digit odometer shows 66k miles, approximately 20 of which were added under previous ownership.

06/21/2025

48-Years-Owned 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2

This 1963 Studebaker Avanti is one of 1,833 R2 variants produced for the 1963 and 1964 model years, and it is finished in black over black vinyl upholstery. The car was initially delivered new to a dealership in South Bend, Indiana, and it was acquired in California by the previous owner in 1975. Power is provided by a supercharged 289ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a Twin-Traction differential, 15″ wheels, front disc brakes, power steering, a dual exhaust system, front seat belts, and a Studebaker AM radio.
The fiberglass body was finished from the factory in Avanti Black and wears Studebaker, Avanti, and Supercharged badging as well as chrome bumpers. Additional exterior details include a hood ornament, fender-mounted mirrors, and dual polished exhaust outlets. The previous owner notes various paint touch-ups.
Aftermarket 15″ wheels feature Avanti center caps along with bright trim rings and are mounted with 215/70 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial redline tires. A spare is stored in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering as well as power-assisted front disc brakes and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in black vinyl along with matching door panels and black carpets. Aircraft-inspired climate controls on the center console are joined by overhead switchgear for lighting and fan control. The dashboard and center console were painted black from the factory, a Studebaker AM radio is housed in the center of the dash, a fire extinguisher is mounted behind the driver’s seat, and the front seats are fitted with lap belts.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline accompanied by a 140-mph speedometer, a clock, and auxiliary readouts for coolant temperature, amperage, fuel level, oil pressure, and intake manifold pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 9k miles, approximately 4k of which were added under previous ownership.

$19000

06/20/2025

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This 1966 Ford Econoline pickup has been modified with a 302ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The exterior was refinished in blue, and the cabin was redone with early Mustang bucket seats with black upholstery. Additional equipment includes a Holley Sniper EFI system, 14″ and 15″ American Racing wheels, front disc brakes, Detroit Axle front and rear springs, AutoMeter gauges, a hidden radio, and Vintage Air climate control.
The truck is said to have been refinished in Frost Turquoise in 2011. The trim extending across the sides was reportedly sourced from a 1965 Econoline Spring Special, and the tailgate trim came from a Falcon van before being modified to accommodate the Econoline. The tailgate has been frenched, and an air inlet through the rear cab panel was added to aid in engine cooling. The bed is fitted with a hydraulic lift system for a hard cover.The interior houses first-generation Mustang-style bucket seats with added headrests, and the engine cover has been refinished to match the seat upholstery. Custom brown carpeting has been installed and the lower dash panel was sourced from a Ford Falcon van. The modified dash features a Vintage Air climate-control system, and a Pioneer Mixtrax head unit is mounted in the glovebox.

Gray American Racing daisy-style wheels wear spinner-style center caps and are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires that measure 215/50R14 up front and 235/60R15 out back. Disc brakes have been added up front, Detroit Axle front and rear springs have been installed, and the shocks have been replaced. Under previous ownership p the valve stem for the front-right tire is said to have been replaced along with the king pin set and front wheel studs.

$12900

06/15/2025

1972 Lotus Europa Project

This 1972 Lotus Europa is a non-running project that is said to have remained in storage following its acquisition by the previous owner late uncle over three decades ago. The car is finished in red over beige vinyl upholstery and is equipped with a twin-cam 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional equipment includes dual Weber carburetors, a front spoiler, chrome bumpers, and 13” alloy wheels.
The fiberglass body wears faded red paintwork and features a ventilated decklid as well as a front spoiler and chrome bumpers. Rock chips and scratches are visible around the body, along with a crack in the front spoiler.
Factory 13” wheels are mounted with older tires, and a full-size spare is found in the front storage area.
The cabin features fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in beige vinyl with matching door panels and black carpets. Equipment includes a wood shift k**b, a central armrest, and a push-button radio. The wood dashboard trim is cracked.
A three-spoke steering wheel with a lace-up cover sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer. A quartet of auxiliary gauges are found in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 35k miles

$4200

06/12/2025

Fuel-Injected 289-Powered 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible Project

This 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint convertible was purchased by the previous owners father in the 1980s and subsequently fitted with a 289ci V8 from a 1965 model. The engine was later fitted with a fuel-injection system and was acquired by the previous owner in 2004. Finished in white over blue, the car is also equipped with a two-speed automatic transmission, a white convertible soft top, 14″ body-color steel wheels with wire covers, vent windows, chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, a Pioneer stereo, and front bucket seats. The car has not been driven in the last five years, and service will be required prior to use.
The car was finished from the factory in Wimbledon White and has been repainted. It features a replacement white convertible soft top, a driver-side mirror, and chrome bumpers. The taillights do not work, and the right-side Sprint emblem has been removed but is included in the sale.

The 14″ body-color steel wheels wear faux wire covers and are mounted with Hankook Mileage Plus whitewall tires measuring 185/70 that require replacement. Braking is handled by drums at all four corners.

The refreshed cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in two-tone blue pleated vinyl, and interior equipment includes a center console, a glovebox-mounted Pioneer stereo, seatbelts, and front vent windows. The aftermarket air conditioning does not work.

The three-spoke steering wheel frames a horizontal 120-mph speedometer as well as gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 3,500 miles, less than 300 of which were added under previous ownership. True milage is unknown.

$5200

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