A1 Auto Classics

A1 Auto Classics is a small classic and muscle car dealer at 1950 Grant Street in Hollywood, Florida, between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The business is run by its president, Ian Boshes, and alongside car sales its website lists service, parts, appraisals and pre-purchase inspections. It is also an active buyer of classics: a whole section of the site is given over to purchasing cars from owners.

Who they are

A1 Auto Classics does not publish a founding year. Florida corporate records show A1 Auto Classics, Inc. as an active corporation at the Grant Street address, registered in 2013, and archived copies of the website go back to at least 2017. The company says its experience in collecting, restoring, buying and selling classic cars runs to about four decades; the home page puts it at "over 40 years," while the president's own note on the buying page says "close to 40 years."

The about page describes the business as dedicated to classic and muscle car sales, parts and service, and says that first-time customers often become long-term ones.

How the business works

A1 Auto Classics sells cars it owns. Nothing on its website mentions consignment. Instead, the company buys cars directly, and Ian Boshes says on the site that he will buy a classic regardless of "condition, make, model or price." He offers a valuation based on his trade experience and says he aims to respond to inquiries within 24 hours.

For owners, that means a quick, direct sale rather than waiting for a retail buyer. For buyers, it means the dealer is the seller of record, which keeps the paperwork simple.

What they sell

The inventory leans toward American muscle and Corvettes, with a scattering of British, European and oddball cars. The inventory page in October 2026 listed about 30 vehicles, with no prices shown. Examples included:

• Corvettes: a 1966 427/425 convertible, a 1968 427, and later C3 cars from 1975, 1979 and 1981.
• Muscle and performance: a 1968 Shelby GT500, a 1969 Shelby GT350, a 1966 Chevelle convertible, a 1973 Trans Am Super Duty, a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera and a 2001 Dodge Viper.
• Fifties classics: a 1957 Bel Air convertible, a 1958 Impala 348 convertible and a 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon.
• Imports and curiosities: a 1976 Triumph TR6, a 1986 Porsche 928S, a 1967 Austin Mini Moke, a 1961 Renault Jolly beach car and a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger.

Recently sold cars shown on the site include a 1936 Ford three-window coupe, a 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and a 1969 Mustang S-code fastback. The site carries no dates, so confirm that a car is still available before asking about it. To compare against other dealers, see more Florida classic cars for sale.

Buying from A1 Auto Classics

Because prices are not posted, every purchase starts with a call or an email. The website does not describe financing or shipping, so ask directly whether the dealer can help arrange either one or whether you will need your own lender and transporter. The company lists pre-purchase inspections among its services, which can be useful for a car you are buying elsewhere; for a car bought from A1 itself, an inspector with no tie to the seller gives you a more independent view.

On older muscle cars in particular, check for rust repair and body filler, confirm numbers-matching claims against documentation, and get the title status in writing. Our guide on what to check before you buy lays out the steps.

Selling your classic to A1

The "Sell us your classic car" page invites owners to send details by phone or email. The company also offers appraisals as a standalone service, which may help owners who want a value for insurance or a sale before they decide what to do.

Reputation

The business has no BBB profile that we could find. On Google, it averages 4.4 stars across 11 reviews, as reported by the review aggregator Birdeye. Feedback is mixed in tone: one customer credits the owner with finding a 1988 Corvette 35th Anniversary edition, while another says a 1969 Cadillac bought there had rust hidden under body filler. A small number of reviews like this is not enough to judge a dealer on, but it does show why an independent inspection matters.

Visiting and contact

A1 Auto Classics is at 1950 Grant St, Hollywood, FL 33020. The main phone number is (954) 998-6227, and the site also lists a cell number for Ian, 773-551-5075, along with the email address [email protected]. Opening hours are not published on the site, so call ahead before visiting.