Classic Cars for Sale in Arizona
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Verified seller locations from Arizona. New listings added daily.
Browse classic cars for sale in Arizona from local owners and dealers. Nationwide consignment listings (where the vehicle isn't actually in the listed location) are excluded.
Buying a classic car in Arizona: what the asking price doesn't include
What you owe on top of an Arizona asking price depends on who is selling. A sale between two private parties is not subject to use tax, so you pay title, registration and vehicle license tax at MVD. The title fee is $4, registration is $8, and the vehicle license tax has a $10 yearly minimum. A dealer sale carries transaction privilege tax of 5.6% at the state level, plus county and city rates. If you buy from an out-of-state dealer and register here, MVD collects state and city use tax unless tax at least that high was paid where you bought. You have 15 days to apply for the title, and Arizona plates stay with the seller.
Arizona's desert spares cars the road-salt rust of snow states, but sun is hard on them. Check for faded or cracked paint, dried-out rubber seals and hoses, and cracked dashboards and upholstery, and ask how long it has been in the state, since a recent arrival from a snow state can carry that state's rust. Emissions testing applies in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, but cars of model year 1966 or older are exempt, and a 1967 or newer classic may qualify as a collectible vehicle. A historic plate alone does not exempt a car.
Classic car dealers in Arizona
We profile 16 classic car dealers in Arizona, starting with these 6. See all of them, on a map and by specialty, in classic car dealers in Arizona.
Buying a classic car in Arizona: FAQ
Do I pay sales tax on a classic car bought from a dealer in Arizona? +
Yes. A dealer sale carries transaction privilege tax: 5.6% at the state level, plus county and city rates that vary by location. If you buy from an out-of-state dealer and register the car in Arizona, MVD collects state and city use tax unless tax at least that high was paid where you bought.
What fees do I pay to title and register a classic car in Arizona? +
The title fee is $4 and registration is $8, plus vehicle license tax, which has a $10 yearly minimum. Historic plates cost $25 for the original plate and $10 a year to renew, on top of regular registration. A late penalty can apply if you miss the 15-day deadline.
Does the seller need a notary when I buy a classic car in Arizona? +
MVD's transfer checklist asks only for a title signed by the seller. But a state rule says a notary or MVD agent should witness the seller signing a title, so the safe course is to sign in front of one. The Title Transfer Bill of Sale (form 38-1306) must be acknowledged.
Will sun damage be an issue when buying a classic car in Arizona? +
Desert cars are usually spared road-salt rust, but heat and sun bring their own wear. Check for faded or cracked paint, dried-out rubber seals and hoses, and cracked dashboards and upholstery. Ask how long the car has been in Arizona, because a car that came from a snow state recently can carry that state's rust.