Methods for Finding a Classic Car
January 29, 2008
Local Garages
As is the case with buying a modern car, popping down to your local car garage & dealerships can often be the first point of call.
If it turns out that any local dealer forecourts have models from the 70s or 80s in from time to time then it may be a good idea to let them know your interested an leave your number with them.
Although it may be a bit of a long shot, this could be a good way of being the first to know if something “Fresh to the Market” turns up in your area.
Similar to this route, local MOT garages may also be worth a look. Any antiques passing through may end up not being MOT worthy and are likely to not be of any interest to the current owners, to a collector though; they could be a wise investment.
Again a long shot, but the garage owner may be able to put you in contact with the owners of such cars.
Events & Auctions
As well as being an excellent source for picking up tips and any news on new cars coming to the market, a lot of classic car events also now have a “car mart” section.
This gives owners the opportunity to show off their work an offer them up for sale. The kind of cars on offer will depend heavily on the kind of event, area and weather.
Auctions can be great if you’re looking for a particularly or unusual car, or one in excellent condition. Time should be taken to research any potential buys along with the auction rules before biding though.
It’s also worth noting that such auctions usually move along very quickly so it’s best to go and “sit in” on a few beforehand.
The Internet
The internet has streamlined the way in which enthusiasts can buy & sell classic cars.
Sellers are able to easily set up pages on auctions sites like eBay, which are viewable to the world in minutes.
Also, there are numerous sites on the net aimed specifically at classic car enthusiasts, notably http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/.
Car and Classic brings together countless adverts for models ranging from before the 1920s to cars being released today. There is also a section devoted to past & present motorcycles.
At a glance visitors are able to post free adverts (which include 6 photo’s), find out about up coming events, view current car auctions and post requests within the “wanted” section. There are also extensive links to insurance and car clubs websites.
One of the most useful features of car and classic though, is its powerful search tool, which allows users to find specific cars based on a range of options (make, category, region etc).
This, along with all of the other features on offer, makes Car and Classic a one stop shop for current and classic car enthusiasts alike.
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