American Classic Cars

American Classic Cars is a classic car dealership at 2282 Arrow Highway in La Verne, California, in the Pomona Valley east of Los Angeles. A Better Business Bureau profile lists a business start date of June 2008, and a business description on Yelp says the company has bought, sold and consigned classic cars and hot rods since 2008. Its inventory is mostly American, from prewar cars and 1950s trucks to muscle-era coupes, with a few newer collectibles mixed in.

How the business works

American Classic Cars is primarily a dealer that sells cars from its own stock. Its listings appear on its own website and on national marketplaces including Carsforsale.com and ClassicCars.com. The Yelp description also says the company consigns classic cars and hot rods, but its own site does not explain a consignment program, so owners interested in that route should ask what fees and terms apply before handing over a car. On its About page the company says it has been building a reputation in the La Verne area for quality classic vehicles, honest sales and quality customer care. Its Yelp description goes further and claims the greatest selection of vintage vehicles in Southern California at the lowest prices. Those are the company's own statements, not verified claims.

What it sells

The stock is large for an independent dealer. In October 2026 a Carsforsale.com dealer page showed 37 vehicles with prices starting at $4,500. Examples listed there include a 1955 Chevrolet 210, a 1950 Ford F-1 pickup, a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, a 1965 Chevrolet C10 pickup, a 1941 Lincoln Continental and a 1963 Corvair, alongside a 1974 Volkswagen Thing and a few later-model cars and trucks. The highest price among the listings we saw was about $90,000.

An archived copy of the company's website from August 2025 gives a sense of the mix. Ford and Chevrolet made up most of the stock, pickups and convertibles were among the largest body-style groups, and the popular models included the Ford F-100, the Chevrolet Bel Air and the Chevrolet 3100 truck. Browse classic cars for sale around the state to compare what similar dealers are asking.

Buying from American Classic Cars

The company's About page includes a notice that, because of the age and uniqueness of these vehicles, it is difficult to cover every aspect of a car's condition, and that pre-purchase inspections are helpful to all parties. It says information about each vehicle is provided to the best of its knowledge and that the buyer is responsible for a thorough inspection. That is sound advice anywhere, and it applies in particular to out-of-area buyers, who should arrange an independent inspector. Our guide on what to check before you buy covers the basics.

The website also has a financing page with an online credit application, and a car-finder form for buyers who do not see what they want. The company does not describe shipping or warranty terms on the pages we could read, so ask about delivery, fees and paperwork before committing.

Reputation

The BBB profile shows American Classic Cars as not BBB accredited and not rated, with no closed complaints in the past three years and no customer reviews. The reasonable approach is to look closely at each car, ask for the title and any service records, and get an independent inspection.

Visiting and contact

The dealership is at 2282 Arrow Highway, La Verne, California 91750, and the phone number is (909) 596-5700. Directory sites list differing business hours, and the company's own website could not be reached when this profile was prepared, so call ahead before driving out to see a particular car.