American Street Machines

American Street Machines is a classic car dealer and consignment broker in Lilburn, Georgia, a northeast Atlanta suburb in Gwinnett County. Owner Todd Willoughby says on the company's own About page that he started the business in 2003 after leaving corporate work to get back to his passion for muscle cars. The business is run by Todd and his wife Kelly, and its site describes a focus on collectible Corvettes and American muscle cars.

How the business works

American Street Machines works as both a dealer and a broker. Its inventory pages carry cars the company owns as well as consigned vehicles, and the site includes a dedicated consignment page aimed at owners of what it calls investment-grade classic muscle cars. For buyers this means a car on the list may be owned by a private seller, so it is sensible to ask who holds the title before you commit.

What it sells

The site sorts its stock into categories such as Collectable, Corvettes, Muscle Cars, Mopar, Restomod, Street Rods, Trucks and Imports. Chevrolet is by far the largest make in its archive, followed by Ford, Pontiac and Plymouth, with smaller numbers of Dodge, AMC, Volkswagen and other brands. At the time of our review the site listed 42 current items alongside a long archive of past sales, which gives shoppers a useful record of what the company has handled and at what price.

Buying from American Street Machines

The company says it was the first in its market to publish more than 100 photos per car, including VINs, engine stamps and date codes, and that this detail made it known for sight-unseen sales to collectors around the country. Those are the company's own claims, and the practical lesson holds for any long-distance purchase: use the photos to ask specific questions, confirm documentation, and consider an independent inspection before sending money. Financing, shipping and inspection arrangements are not described on the pages we reviewed, so ask about each before you buy.

Consigning a car

Owners who want to sell can start with an online application on the company's Consign page. The company lays out a six-step process: submit the application, have the team evaluate it, discuss the agreement by phone, sign a consignment agreement, wait while the car is marketed, and collect proceeds when it sells. It pitches the program as an alternative to hauling a car around auctions and paying their fees. Commission terms are not published on the page, so ask for them in writing before signing. Our guide to consigning a classic explains the usual fee structures and questions to ask.

Reputation and track record

The business has operated for more than two decades under the same name, and the About page says Todd Willoughby built a following among higher-end collectors. The site also hosts a client testimonials section and links to Google reviews. We did not verify a Better Business Bureau rating or an independent review count, so we do not quote one here. As with any dealer, judge the business on the specific car in front of you.

Visiting American Street Machines

The dealership is at 5395 Webb Parkway NW, Lilburn, Georgia 30047. The site lists the phone number (770) 427-8388, also shown as (770) 427-VETT, and publishes email contacts for Todd and Kelly. Business hours are not stated on the pages we reviewed, so call ahead before driving out. If you are comparing options nearby, browse classic cars for sale around the state.