Affordable Classics San Diego

Affordable Classics San Diego is a small, family-run classic car dealership based in El Cajon, California, in East San Diego County. By its own account it was established in 2017 by a father and son, Peter and Kyle, and it buys and sells classic cars, trucks and luxury vehicles. The showroom is open by appointment only, and the company says it buys cars from sellers nationwide and ships cars to buyers across the U.S. and overseas.

History and who is behind it

The company's About page traces the business to the founder's interest in classic cars, which it dates to the mid-1970s, and says that interest became something he shared with his son. The two opened Affordable Classics San Diego in 2017. The site describes both men as collectors who take part in the classic car community, and it describes the company's mission as guiding people through buying and selling classics so the cars stay on the road for future owners. Some business directories give an earlier founding date, but the dealer's own site says 2017, and that is the date used here.

How the business works

This is a dealer-stock operation rather than a consignment house. The company buys cars outright and resells them from its own inventory, and it describes its business as the purchase and sale of classic cars. Its sell-your-car page describes the process as three steps: send the details and photos, receive an offer in person or remotely, and get paid. The company positions this as an alternative to selling privately or taking a car to auction, and says it will buy a classic in any condition, from a complete project to a restored car.

What it sells

The inventory is small and changes often. At the time of writing the site listed five cars: a 1967 Pontiac LeMans, a 1961 Ford Galaxie, a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am, a 1974 Jensen Interceptor and a 1959 Jaguar XK150, with asking prices from roughly $10,000 to about $50,000. The mix runs from American muscle and full-size cruisers to British sports and grand touring cars. Its sold-inventory page shows a much wider spread over the years, with model years going back to 1929.

The company also keeps a long public wanted list, which it describes as classic European and select U.S. makes, running alphabetically from Abarth and AC through Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Triumph and Volkswagen to Willys, with the line "and many more" at the end. It says it is happy to buy foreign or domestic, luxury, exotic, muscle or antique cars. If you are shopping for something specific, it is worth asking whether a car matching your description is on the way, as well as checking the current listings. You can also compare what it has with classic cars for sale in California from other dealers and private sellers.

Buying from Affordable Classics San Diego

The company says every car is sold with a title and a bill of sale, and that every car in its inventory is bought and sold as is. That is typical for classic car dealers, and it makes an independent inspection before purchase a sensible step for any out-of-area buyer. For a general checklist of what to look at and what to ask, see our guide to buying from a classic car dealer.

Shipping is a service the company offers, and its site gives a few specifics:

• Within the U.S. and Canada, it says shipping can be arranged on an open or enclosed trailer.
• Overseas, it says cars can go by container or roll-on/roll-off.
• Carriers it works with are described as bonded and insured, and the company says it tracks each shipment and keeps buyers informed of delays.
• Buyers can arrange their own transport if they prefer. The company recommends shipping a newly bought car rather than driving it home, because of the as-is condition.

Financing, warranties and a formal inspection program are not described on the company's own site, so ask about those directly if they matter to you.

Selling a classic to the dealer

Owners can start a sale by phone, email or the online form on the company's site, which accepts up to ten photos. The company says it will make an offer either in person or remotely and will talk the seller through the process. Photos can be sent by email or text, but the office number does not accept text messages. Because the company buys the car directly, the owner deals with a single buyer instead of waiting for a consignment to sell.

Reputation

The business has operated under the same name since 2017 and still posts new content, with several blog articles on selling classic cars dated through September 2026. A Birdeye profile that the business has not claimed lists a 4.7 out of 5 average from 144 reviews. As with any dealer, treat star averages as a starting point, judge each car on its own records, and get everything promised about condition in writing.

Visiting and contact

Affordable Classics San Diego is in El Cajon, California 92021. The showroom is by appointment only and the company does not publish a public street address, so call (619) 561-3182 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit and get directions.