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Classic Cars for Sale | Sell Your Classic Car
What is a classic car
At many American classic car shows, automobiles typically range
from the thirties to sixties. Examples of cars at such shows
include the Chevrolet Bel-Air, Ford T-Bucket, Dodge Charger,
Chevrolet Deuce Coupe, and 1949 Ford. Meanwhile, the Concours
D'Elegance car shows feature prestigious automobiles such as the
Cadillac V16 or pre-1940 Rolls-Royce models. "Classic" cars at
these shows seldom go beyond 1972. Any cars from 1973 onward are
defined as "modern customs", "exotics", or "collectibles".
In fact, we would be hard pressed to think of any older vehicle
that couldn’t be considered an artistic production by someone.
And who would have ever thought that a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS
could fetch $65,000 to over $100,000 at an auction? Somebody
thought it demonstrated an enduring quality, and from looking at
the overall classic car sales there is no doubt.
Safety of Classic Cars
Drivers of classic cars must be especially careful. Classic cars
often lack what are now regarded as basic safety features, such
as seat belts, crumple zones or rollover protection. Vehicle
handling characteristics (particularly steering and suspension)
and brake performance are likely to be poorer than current
standards, hence requiring greater road-awareness on the part of
the driver. In certain parts of the US, using a classic car as a
daily vehicle is strongly discouraged and in some places even
prohibited.
Insurance on a Classic Car
Some insurance agencies only require a car to be 20 years or
older to qualify for a classic car policy, but it must be 25
years or older to be eligible for a historical vehicle license
plate in many states. Check with your local and state laws when
purchasing insurance for your classic car or before putting your
classic car up for sale.
Putting Your Classic Car up for Sale
Selling a collectible vehicle can be difficult and you should
therefore expect to spend some time and money in the effort. If
you expect top dollar, you must first prepare yourself and the
vehicle for showing and then implement a well thought out
marketing plan. Your first task is to assure that your knowledge
is up to date. You should be an expert on your vehicle and the
company that produced it.
Ready your car for the online sale. You need to completely
detail your classic. It can make a big difference in the final
selling price. The car must be presented at its best to get the
top price. You should also take care of any minor repairs. Make
sure it shines all over and looks great from every angle, both
inside and out. You want it to stand out.
Take digital pictures of your car. Find an area with a good
background to take pictures. You don't want anything distracting
the potential buyer away from your beauty. If there are any
special or custom features on it, be sure to take several
close-up pictures of it. Take at least two pictures from each
angle of the car, to have a few to pick from. Don't forget the
engine compartment, especially if you have something special
under the hood. Download these to your computer.
Make a detailed list about your classic car for sale. You will
need to know the basic information and other factors about your
car. Write down the year, make and model. Add any additional
data about it. This could be any custom parts, adjustments,
replaced parts, original parts and anything else you can think
of. You want to show it off, so don't leave any of the minor or
major details out. Find the true value of your classic car for
sale. The value of classic cars can vary tremendously depending
on the year, make, model and several other options. They really
are worth what someone is willing to pay for them, but you need
something to start with. Resources that has a large selection of
price guides (Kelly Blue Book and NADA) are a great start for
pricing out your classic car for sale. There are also a number
of companies that specialize in doing appraisals on classic
automobiles so it may be a good idea to get a certified
appraisal before posting your car online, especially if you plan
on getting top dollar. A certified appraisal helps prove the
current value of your classic car.
Finally, you can place your ad here at Hotrod Pitstop to sell
your classic car. We have thousands of potential buyers that
visit our website on a daily basis. When it comes to exposure
let us help get your car out there on the internet so you can
get top dollar for your classic ride.
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