I knew when I saw the listing it was a scam simply because I remember seeing this Bronco somewhere else and it is a high dollar restoration. But for fun I sent a message and got an email reply back that I will post below.
Here is the original listing
https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1973/ford/bronco/100971032
Several tip-offs for newer buyers who might get Scammed by these type of listings. No phone # in the listing. Listing says it is from Mission Viejo, CA but in one pic you can see a Texas front license plate and in the email they say they are in Florida. Way too brief of a description. More obvious is the email I received in which they claim to be a dealer but do not provide their website, exact address or phone #. Other obvious signs in the email with poor English and unrealistic promises of money back guarantees etc....
The only smart thing this scammer has done is that the price, while way too low for this particular Bronco, is not ridiculously low so some people would just think it might be a good deal.
I am posting this to try and prevent someone from getting ripped off...
Auto Trader Classics is terrible and has a ton of scam postings all the time...they are also slow to remove them even after I have notified them.
BEWARE of the SCAMMERS!!!
Here was email reply I got:
Hi,
It's Julia, the Sales Manager with A & R Auto in Margate, FL, getting back to you on the 1973 Ford Bronco that we are selling for $27000.
Vehicle sells with 10 Days Buy Back Guarantee, this means that if the car is not as described you can reject it and have the funds back at no cost to you. The price doesn't include tax title in your state, you don't have to pay any fees in FL. For this price you get the car and the title you will have to pay tax title in the state you will register the vehicle. The price includes dealer plates, insurance, for the 10 days buy back guarantee period.
I'll be happy to provide additional info and photos, feel free to get back.
Thank you
Julia Ginel
A & R Auto
Margate, FL 33063
Here is the original listing
https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1973/ford/bronco/100971032
Several tip-offs for newer buyers who might get Scammed by these type of listings. No phone # in the listing. Listing says it is from Mission Viejo, CA but in one pic you can see a Texas front license plate and in the email they say they are in Florida. Way too brief of a description. More obvious is the email I received in which they claim to be a dealer but do not provide their website, exact address or phone #. Other obvious signs in the email with poor English and unrealistic promises of money back guarantees etc....
The only smart thing this scammer has done is that the price, while way too low for this particular Bronco, is not ridiculously low so some people would just think it might be a good deal.
I am posting this to try and prevent someone from getting ripped off...
Auto Trader Classics is terrible and has a ton of scam postings all the time...they are also slow to remove them even after I have notified them.
BEWARE of the SCAMMERS!!!
Here was email reply I got:
Hi,
It's Julia, the Sales Manager with A & R Auto in Margate, FL, getting back to you on the 1973 Ford Bronco that we are selling for $27000.
Vehicle sells with 10 Days Buy Back Guarantee, this means that if the car is not as described you can reject it and have the funds back at no cost to you. The price doesn't include tax title in your state, you don't have to pay any fees in FL. For this price you get the car and the title you will have to pay tax title in the state you will register the vehicle. The price includes dealer plates, insurance, for the 10 days buy back guarantee period.
I'll be happy to provide additional info and photos, feel free to get back.
Thank you
Julia Ginel
A & R Auto
Margate, FL 33063