{"id":11845,"date":"2024-01-03T16:48:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T23:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11845"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:48:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T23:48:14","slug":"how-to-sell-a-classic-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-sell-a-classic-car\/","title":{"rendered":"A First-Timer&#8217;s Guide to Selling a Classic Car: Where You Can Sell Your Classic (Fast)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You own a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/vintage-vs-antique-vs-classic\/\">vintage or classic car<\/a>, <em>but you recognize <strong>it&rsquo;s time for it to move on to the next owner.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s a daunting task: choosing between the different venues available to sell your classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first priority is to find the<strong> option that yields the highest profit<\/strong>&mdash;but a very close second is to <strong>find a new owner who will treasure your classic as much as you have. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&rsquo;s where we can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&rsquo;ve listed the various venues for selling classic vehicles <strong><em>and<\/em><\/strong> provided the pros and cons for each. While we won&rsquo;t make definitive statements about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hagerty.com\/media\/market-trends\/hagerty-insider\/the-wiley-report\/heres-what-our-experts-predict-for-the-2024-collector-market\/\" target=\"_blank\">classic car market<\/a> (there are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Buy-Sell-Collector-Cars\/dp\/1613255462\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=26I0P9NDOUYS4&amp;keywords=selling+a+classic+car&amp;qid=1703004382&amp;sprefix=selling+a+classic+car%2Caps%2C110&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\"> books<\/a> on that!), this overview will start you in the right direction for a successful sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"in-person-auction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Person Auction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the vast amount of television coverage of live classic car auctions over the last decade, the first sales channel that comes to mind is likely an in-person auction. While million-dollar-plus auction results make the headlines, <strong>there are auction houses that will accept cars worth as little as $25,000,<\/strong> <em>meaning there&rsquo;s an in-person auction for almost every classic car.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that specialize in in-person classic car auctions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrett-jackson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Barrett-Jackson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rmsothebys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RM Sotheby&rsquo;s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mecum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mecum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodingco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gooding &amp; Company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cars.bonhams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bonhams Cars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-selling-through-an-in-person-auction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Selling Through an <strong>In-Person Auction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your car will be featured in targeted <strong>pre-event advertisements\/communications<\/strong>, like the auction catalog, which will increase the likelihood of attracting potential buyers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They provide <strong>expert classic car evaluations<\/strong>, which include recommendations for setting the right selling price. <em>Remember: Their mutual goal is to sell your car for the best price.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They advise you on setting reserve prices so your classic or exotic car sells profitably. Set too high of a reserve, and this will limit bidding. Set too low of a reserve, and you could leave money on the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/car-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-car-storage\">How Neighbor is changing car storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on car storage, on average. 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It could cost $3,000 to ship a classic from the East Coast to<a href=\"https:\/\/pebblebeachconcours.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Pebble Beach<\/a> <em>(and $3,000 more to transport it back home if it doesn&rsquo;t sell).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The auction house may accept the car only on a <strong>no-reserve basis<\/strong>, <em>meaning you must take the highest bid even if it&rsquo;s below your target price.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The auction house decides when your car will be auctioned<\/strong>, which means you&rsquo;ll need to relinquish some of the control. Auctions can run up to three or four days, <em>with some days and times seeing better results than others.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"online-auction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Auction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, an online car auction is similar to an in-person one but is conducted digitally. Owners upload vehicle details and images to an auction website, and the auction determines whether the vehicle is the right fit. If so, the car is posted, and bidding opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that specialize in online classic car auctions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bringatrailer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bring a Trailer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carsandbids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cars and Bids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autohunter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AutoHunter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hub.motors.ebay.com\/motors\/collector_car\" target=\"_blank\">eBay Motors Collector Cars<\/a> (offers written support but no in-person assistance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-an-online-auction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of an Online Auction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They <strong>connect you to a large market of interested buyers<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/website\/bringatrailer.com\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Third parties report<\/a> Bring a Trailer alone sees over 2,000,000 visits per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fees are lower than an in-person auction<\/strong>. <em>On Bring a Trailer, sellers pay only a $99 listing fee.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With an online auction, you&rsquo;ll have a more extended window to present your car to potential buyers than you would with an in-person auction. <em>eBay Motors offers up to a 21-day auction.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=Car%20Storage&amp;storing=Vehicle\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-car-storage\">Save up to $1,200\/year on car storage<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"cons-of-an-online-auction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of an Online Auction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Competition is higher in an online auction<\/strong>. Online auctions can feature dozens to hundreds of other cars you&rsquo;ll be competing against at any given time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyers may not fully appreciate the car&rsquo;s value and will <strong>underbid<\/strong> accordingly, meaning you&rsquo;ll struggle to hit your target price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You run the <strong>risk of the winning bidder backing out of the purchase.<\/strong> <em>This happens to even the most experienced experienced collector car sellers.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"online-classifieds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Classifieds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe your classic vehicle will take longer to sell than the time period allotted in an auction setting, consider posting it on an online classified site specializing in collector cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <strong>selling a classic car privately on an online platform<\/strong>, you can <strong>run your ad as long as it takes to sell your classic<\/strong>. That way, <strong>you&rsquo;ll have plenty of time to find the right buyer <\/strong>who <em>appreciates <\/em>the value of your timeless classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies that specialize in online classic and exotic car classifieds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\/learn-more\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Marketplace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\" target=\"_blank\">Craigslist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hemmings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hemmings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/classics.autotrader.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AutoTrader Classics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-online-classified\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Online Classified<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online classifieds are the <strong>lowest cost option<\/strong> of the venues listed in this article, with <strong>no commission charged.<\/strong> <strong>The seller only pays the listing fee for the classified<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/classics.autotrader.com\/sell-my-car\" target=\"_blank\"> AutoTrader Classics<\/a> packages start at $59.95.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike auctions with a set time period, users can list their classics for as long as is needed to make a sale. <em>Sometimes, it just takes time to find the right buyer. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can set your own price <\/strong>without requesting the approval of an auction house, granting you ultimate freedom to set the price <em>you <\/em>think is right. <em>All it takes is one buyer who sees <\/em>the same value in your classic car. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-online-classified\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Online Classified<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While you have the power to make executive decisions about the price, you <strong>won&rsquo;t have the on-demand expertise of pricing experts <\/strong>that&rsquo;s available through in-person and online auction companies. <em>As they say, with great power comes great responsibility. <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No third party qualifies the buyer<\/strong>, as is expected in an auction setting (in-person or online), which could lead to a buyer ghosting you after agreeing upon a price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&rsquo;s a <strong>higher risk of<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/us\/dictionary\/english\/tire-kicker\" target=\"_blank\"> tire kickers<\/a><\/strong> or time wasters who don&rsquo;t buy, eating up the valuable time you could spend working with genuinely interested buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"photography-in-person-auction-vs-online-auction-vs-online-classified\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photography<\/strong>: In-Person Auction vs. Online Auction vs.  Online Classified <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While auction houses will arrange for your vehicle to be professionally photographed, you&rsquo;re on your own for both online auctions and classifieds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When selling a classic car, it&rsquo;s essential that you take <strong>clear photos (from multiple angles)<\/strong> that highlight the vehicle&rsquo;s star qualities (along with any potential shortcomings). <strong>The more photos, the better.<\/strong> <em>Some sites allow you to post 100+ photos in one listing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One option is to hire a photographer experienced in shooting cars (a Google search on the term <em>&ldquo;car photographer near me&rdquo; should do the trick)<\/em>. Some sites offer photography services, like a<a href=\"https:\/\/carsandbids.com\/photos\/\" target=\"_blank\"> one-hour, 50-photo shoot through Cars and Bids for $159<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also capture images of your car if you&rsquo;re handy with a camera or have a phone capable of taking high-res photos. <em>If you&rsquo;re unhappy with the outcome, you can always have them redone by a pro.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When taking photos of classic cars for online advertising, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Staging:<\/strong> Photograph your car in soft, natural light, preferably on a cloudy day or during the<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Golden_hour_(photography)\" target=\"_blank\"> golden hours of early morning or late afternoon<\/a>. Choose a clean, uncluttered background that doesn&rsquo;t distract from the car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Composition:<\/strong> Capture multiple angles of the car, including front, rear, sides, and corners. Focus on unique features highlighting the car&rsquo;s condition or restoration work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Include clear interior images showcasing the condition of seats, dashboard, and other interior elements. 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