# Classic Driver Scraper — Collector Car Marketplace (`rastriq/classic-driver-scraper`) Actor

Scrape collector car listings from ClassicDriver.com, Europe's premier classic car marketplace. Extract price, make, model, year, mileage, condition, seller info, and photos. For collector car valuation and dealer inventory monitoring.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/rastriq/classic-driver-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Rastriq — Structured data from the world](https://apify.com/rastriq) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Lead generation
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 84.6% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.90 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Classic Driver Scraper — Collector Car Listings, Prices & Dealers

**Classic Driver Scraper** extracts collector and classic car listings from ClassicDriver.com, the European marketplace known for curated dealer stock. Each result includes make, model, model year, mileage with unit, seller name and type, country, condition and a main image, plus the asking price when the listing shows one. Filter by make and year range, pick how many listings you want, and export JSON, CSV or Excel. Start with the default of 10 listings.

> **Status notice (Oct 2026):** Classic Driver protects its API with a Cloudflare Managed Challenge that currently blocks most automated sessions. When blocked, the Actor now **fails with a clear status message** (instead of finishing with 0 results) and you are only charged the small start fee. If you need reliable data from this source, please check back or open an issue before running at scale.

### Why scrape Classic Driver?

Classic Driver is a reference point for dealer-listed collector cars. Classic Driver Scraper is useful for:

- **Dealers and brokers:** monitor competitors' inventory by make and year.
- **Valuation and insurance teams:** collect asking-price comparables and condition grades.
- **Investors and market researchers:** follow supply for a marque or model over time.
- **Data teams:** combine dealer listings with auction results for a fuller price picture.

### What input does Classic Driver Scraper accept?

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `make` | string, nullable | prefill `porsche` | Car make, for example `porsche`, `ferrari`, `mercedes-benz`, `jaguar`. Leave empty for all makes. |
| `year_min` | integer, nullable | none | Earliest model year (1886 to 2030). |
| `year_max` | integer, nullable | none | Latest model year (1886 to 2030). |
| `max_items` | integer | `100` (prefill `10`) | Maximum listings to extract (1 to 50,000). |
| `max_pages` | integer, nullable | none | Maximum search result pages. If empty, `max_items` is the only limit. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | prefill Apify residential proxy | The site is Cloudflare-protected; residential proxy is recommended for reliable runs. |

Example: Porsche listings from 1990 onward, up to 200 results.

```json
{
  "make": "porsche",
  "year_min": 1990,
  "max_items": 200,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] }
}
```

Example: quick test, all makes.

```json
{
  "max_items": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] }
}
```

The Actor uses a headless browser to load the site. It does not guarantee access: if the site changes its protection, runs may return fewer results, and in that case please open an issue.

### What data does Classic Driver Scraper return?

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `id` | integer | Classic Driver internal listing ID |
| `listing_type` | string | `dealer` or `classified` |
| `url` | string | Direct link to the listing |
| `title` | string | Full listing title |
| `brand` | string | Car make |
| `model` | string | Car model |
| `model_year` | integer | Year of manufacture |
| `price` | number | Asking price; can be `null` |
| `price_currency` | string | Currency code such as EUR, GBP or USD; `null` when there is no price |
| `mileage_value` | integer | Odometer reading |
| `mileage_unit` | string | `km` or `mi` |
| `seller_name` | string | Dealer or private seller name |
| `seller_type` | string | Seller classification, for example `Dealer` |
| `country` | string | Country code of the car's location, for example `US` |
| `condition` | string | Condition grade, for example `Restored` or `Pre-owned` |
| `image_url` | string | Main listing image URL |
| `scraped_at` | datetime | UTC timestamp of extraction |
| `source` | string | Documented as always `classicdriver.com` |

**Price can be missing.** In the sample output both listings had `price` and `price_currency` set to `null`, so treat price as optional and filter on it in your own pipeline if you need priced cars only. Mileage comes in the unit shown on the listing, so normalise `km` and `mi` before comparing cars.

Real sample output (two items abridged to one):

```json
{
  "id": 1126807,
  "listing_type": "dealer",
  "url": "https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/porsche/cayman/2016/1126807",
  "title": "2016 Porsche Cayman  - Cayman GT4",
  "brand": "Porsche",
  "model": "Cayman",
  "model_year": 2016,
  "price": null,
  "price_currency": null,
  "mileage_value": 9200,
  "mileage_unit": "km",
  "seller_name": "Grand Prix Classics",
  "seller_type": "Dealer",
  "country": "US",
  "condition": "Restored",
  "image_url": "https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/users/31693/cars_images/31693-1126807-car-20260911_000725-img_4568.jpg?1789660812",
  "scraped_at": "2026-09-17T19:39:24.151098+00:00",
  "source": "classicdriver.com"
}
```

### How much does it cost to scrape Classic Driver?

Classic Driver Scraper uses pay-per-event pricing:

| Event | Price |
|---|---|
| Actor Start (one event per GB of memory, minimum one) | $0.0005 (**$0.013 from November 1, 2026**) |
| Result (each item in the dataset) | $0.0019 |

Worked example with the default 1,024 MB memory (one start event): 1,000 listings = 1,000 × $0.0019 + $0.0005 = **$1.9005** (from November 1, 2026: + $0.013 start = $1.913). 100 listings cost $0.1905, 10,000 listings cost $19.0005, and a 10-listing test costs $0.0195. The prices above are the per-event charges. Residential proxy traffic and any platform usage follow your Apify plan, so check the Pricing tab before large runs. Lower `max_items` to cap spend.

### How to run it via API

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/rastriq~classic-driver-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"make":"ferrari","max_items":100,"proxyConfiguration":{"useApifyProxy":true,"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"]}}'
```

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("rastriq/classic-driver-scraper").call(run_input={
    "make": "porsche",
    "year_min": 1990,
    "max_items": 100,
    "proxyConfiguration": {"useApifyProxy": True, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]},
})
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item["title"], item["price"], item["mileage_value"], item["mileage_unit"])
```

Schedule runs daily or weekly to track new stock, send data to Google Sheets, Make, Zapier or n8n, use webhooks when a run ends, or call the Actor from AI agents through the Apify MCP server.

### FAQ

**Why is `price` null?** Some listings come back without a price. The Actor does not invent one.

**Does it return only dealers?** `listing_type` can be `dealer` or `classified`, so both types are possible. Filter on that field if needed.

**Which currencies appear?** `price_currency` is an ISO code such as EUR, GBP or USD when a price exists. No conversion is applied.

**How do I limit cost?** Set `max_items` and optionally `max_pages`.

**How long does a run take?** The previous documentation says 10 Porsche listings take under 90 seconds with default settings. The default run timeout is 300 seconds, so raise it for larger `max_items` values.

**Is it legal?** The Actor reads public listing pages. You are responsible for respecting the site's terms and data-protection rules for any personal data, such as seller names.

**Where do I report issues?** Use the Actor's Issues tab with the run ID.

### Related Rastriq actors

- [Classic-Trader Scraper](https://apify.com/rastriq/classic-trader-scraper): premium classic cars
- [Car and Classic Scraper](https://apify.com/rastriq/carandclassic-scraper): vintage and classic cars
- [CLASSIC.COM Scraper](https://apify.com/rastriq/classic-com-scraper): classic car aggregator
- [The Market Scraper](https://apify.com/rastriq/themarket-scraper): Bonhams online car auctions

# Actor input Schema

## `make` (type: `string`):

Car make to search for on Classic Driver.<br><br>Examples: <code>porsche</code>, <code>ferrari</code>, <code>mercedes-benz</code>, <code>jaguar</code><br><br>Leave empty to scrape all makes.

## `year_min` (type: `integer`):

Earliest model year to include. Leave empty for no lower bound.

## `year_max` (type: `integer`):

Latest model year to include. Leave empty for no upper bound.

## `max_items` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of listings to extract.<br>Start with <b>10</b> for a quick test, then increase for production runs.

## `max_pages` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of search result pages to process. Leave empty to use <b>Max results</b> as the only limit.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Select proxies for the scraping run.<br><b>Residential proxy is recommended</b> for Classic Driver (Cloudflare-protected site).

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "make": "porsche",
  "max_items": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "make": "porsche",
    "max_items": 10,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ]
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("rastriq/classic-driver-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "make": "porsche",
    "max_items": 10,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("rastriq/classic-driver-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "make": "porsche",
  "max_items": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}' |
apify call rastriq/classic-driver-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,rastriq/classic-driver-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/S9gE7YscafFlBdCSn/builds/9UC2iI6eWw9rcT3zj/openapi.json