I recently purchased a 70’s Mercedes convertible and while it’s mostly in great condition and absolutely gorgeous, I feel like I might be in a little over my head long term. In order to avoid flaky/shady buyers with a private sale, and to sell it fast, I’d like to sell it to a dealership around the city, maybe one that specializes in classic cars.

Does anyone have any experience selling a classic here? Any dealerships or avenues you’d recommend?

Thanks!

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verbalddos t1_je833x9 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:17 AM

RVA auto auction, you will have dealers and private buyers bidding and the auction house will do everything to get top dollar. It's also huge they run auctions each week.

TooSoonRaccoon OP t1_jeak33q wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Very interesting, I’ll look into this, thank you!

katebandit t1_jebbqef wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:42 PM

RAA does not take public consignment.

verbalddos t1_jebcbre wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:46 PM

I thought they do when for high ticket and classic car sales, but I could be wrong

katebandit t1_jebck0o wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:47 PM

They do for the classic sale, but that’s months away and honestly I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone

verbalddos t1_jebcnlq wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:48 PM

Fair enough

ifitsnotbroke t1_je98nsf wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:22 AM

Sportscar Workshops used to do consignment sales. Maybe they still do.

Otherwise FB marketplace, CL, any R107 and SL forums.

There isn't a classic car dealer like you would find in larger cities or tourist towns in Richmond.

TooSoonRaccoon OP t1_jeak64q wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:46 PM

I just sent them an email to ask, thank you!

mikmikemik t1_je88vc2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:04 AM

Sportscar Workshops

TooSoonRaccoon OP t1_jeak93g wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Just messaged them, they’ve got some cool classics they just sold. Thanks

1151am t1_jeaeifk wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Call RVA Automotive Group. I've never sold a car to them, but I've bought older/classic cars from them. They're all car enthusiasts and I feel like they'd be willing to buy your car from you.

TooSoonRaccoon OP t1_jeakbe8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Cool, they’re on my list! Much appreciated

sleevieb t1_je8tlqd wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:46 AM

Bringatrailer.com