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It's getting tougher and tougher to find high quality older parts.  There is only so much of it out there, and there are a lot of people selling them, so large lots tend to get snapped up pretty quickly.  Up until the last year, I had specialized in 1980 and older parts, but I wanted to make something happen as far as expanding my business and my sales, so I took a chance on several lots of newer replacement parts.  I bought out a warehouse full of wiper blades, and oil and air filters for late model cars. Then earlier...

We received a lot of vintage replacement parts, mostly for 1970s and 1980s American cars, but stuck in the bottom of one box was a batch of Bosch spark plugs for the Porsche 912.  The 912 was Porsche's replacement for the 356, and was considered their entry level offering.  Production continued until 1969, when Porsche began offering an entry level 911 and began tooling for the joint venture (Volkswagen) 914.  These plugs are aftermarket, but are German made, and will keep that vintage look.   http://andrews-automotive-archaeology.myshopify.com/products/porsche-912-bosch-w6bc-vintage-spark-plugs-nors-made-in-germany-lot-of-four

Finding cars in a junk yard older than the mid 1980s is rare these days.  Occasionally, a classic finds its way to the aisles of the local you pull it yard here in Memphis. I happened upon this 5th generation AMC Ambassador on my last trip.  The Ambassador was a mid sized car manufactured by American Motors Corporation from 1958-1974. This particular example was powered by the 327 V8 backed by a 3 speed automatic transmission.  Also evident were the power disc brakes and air conditioning.  The Ambassador was at a disadvantage, lacking the big block horsepower provided by GM...

Most of my parts come from lots found in warehouses, barns, sheds, basements, etc., but I do occasionally go to one of the local self serve junk yards.  Last Friday (November 28), I went to the local Pull-A-Part, just off Lamar Avenue in south Memphis.  It is mostly late model, but they occasionally have a classic or two.  My primary mission was to find a front strut for my 1st generation Honda CRX autocross car - one that would fit directly or could be modified to fit.  The problem is, there is no aftermarket support anymore for this generation of...

Another part from a newly opened box of parts from a local warehouse.  Part number is B7AZ-6600-B, which decodes as a service replacement oil pump installation kit for 1957 full sized Ford passenger cars.  Good NOS part in ready to install condition, includes oil pump and pickup screen. See It Here   Main Store Page