Classic Cars for Sale in Pennsylvania
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Verified seller locations from Pennsylvania. New listings added daily.
Browse classic cars for sale in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania: what the asking price doesn't include
The price on a Pennsylvania listing does not include sales tax, and private sales are taxed too. The rate is 6%, or 7% for Allegheny County residents and 8% for City of Philadelphia residents, paid to the agent when you title the car. It is based on the purchase price or the car's fair market value, and if the reported price is well below market the Department of Revenue can bill the difference with penalties and interest. Add the $72 title fee. You have 20 days from the sale to apply, and the paperwork has to go through an authorized PennDOT agent, tag service or dealer.
Check two things before you pay. A car previously titled outside Pennsylvania needs VIN verification, either a tracing of the VIN plate or a visual check by a certified inspection mechanic or a notary employed by a dealer or full agent. It is not a mechanical inspection, so a pre-purchase inspection is still your protection, since a private seller has none of the dealer disclosure duties. Also confirm the seller has a title: PennDOT describes only a court proceeding for a car without one, and the plate stays with the seller.
Antique plates cover cars more than 25 years old, and classic plates cover cars at least 15 years old.
Classic car dealers in Pennsylvania
We profile 21 classic car dealers in Pennsylvania; these are the 6 with the most cars listed here. See all of them, on a map and by specialty, in Pennsylvania classic car dealers.
Buying a classic car in Pennsylvania: FAQ
Do I pay sales tax on a classic car bought from a private seller in Pennsylvania? +
Yes, private sales are taxed. The rate is 6%, 7% for Allegheny County residents and 8% for City of Philadelphia residents. You pay it to the authorized agent when you title the car, based on the purchase price or fair market value.
Does a classic car need a safety inspection after I buy it in Pennsylvania? +
A used car without a valid sticker must be inspected within 10 days of the sale, and that is the buyer's job. Antique-plated cars are not subject to the annual safety inspection, but classic and collectible cars are.
Is VIN verification required before I can title a classic in Pennsylvania? +
Yes, for any car previously titled elsewhere. It is either a tracing of the VIN plate or a visual check by a certified inspection mechanic or a notary employed by a dealer or full agent. PennDOT says it is not a mechanical inspection.
Does the seller's license plate come with a classic car in Pennsylvania? +
No. The plate stays with the seller and never goes to the buyer. If you have no plate to transfer, the agent can issue a temporary plate valid 90 days. You need proof of insurance and a Pennsylvania photo license or ID.