AP Vintage Motors

AP Vintage Motors is a classic and exotic car dealer based in Statesville, North Carolina, on the I-77 and I-40 corridor about 45 miles north of Charlotte. The business sells from a downtown showroom at 340 S Meeting St and, by its own description, does most of its selling online to buyers around the country. This profile is an independent summary of what the company publishes about itself. It is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The dealership calls itself a vintage and exotic dealership in historic downtown Statesville and says it operates from a 10,000 square foot brick and mortar showroom. The company says about 90 percent of its business is done online and that vehicles sell on its reputation. Its website does not name an owner or give a founding date, so neither is stated here.

What they sell

Inventory is mostly American. When this profile was researched, the site listed more than 40 vehicles with model years from 1936 to 2007. Typical stock includes Chevrolet Corvettes, Camaros and Bel Airs, Ford Mustangs and Broncos, Pontiac Firebirds, International Scouts, Volkswagen Beetles and Vanagons, and a range of 4x4 utility vehicles. The site also carries a section of unrestored cars, and one listing at the time was a 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III. Asking prices on the listings ran from roughly $13,900 into the mid $90,000s, which covers the range where most hobbyists shop. Inventory turns over, so check the dealer's current listings for what is available now.

How the business works

AP Vintage Motors is a licensed dealer that buys and holds stock, and it also takes cars on consignment. Its site lists financing for buyers and accepts trade-ins. Because most customers are out of state, ask for a detailed walk-around video, the VIN and title status before committing, and consider an independent pre-purchase inspection. Those steps matter more when the car is hundreds of miles away.

Selling through AP Vintage Motors

The dealer publishes the terms of its consignment program. It says the fee is 10 percent of the sale price or $2,500, whichever is greater, with no upfront costs, and that the contract runs 90 days. According to the company, the owner keeps the final decision on sale price, the car is stored indoors, and the dealer handles advertising across several classic car marketplaces, including eBay, ClassicCars.com and Hemmings. It also says it will pick up the vehicle from the owner's home. Those are the dealer's own statements, so read the actual contract carefully. For background on typical arrangements, see how classic car consignment works.

Reputation

We did not find a BBB profile or a review count for the business that we could verify directly, so we do not quote a rating here. The dealer is listed on several major classic car marketplaces, which gives buyers a way to compare its cars and prices. As with any dealer, judge it on the specific car, the paperwork and the written condition description.

Visiting AP Vintage Motors

The showroom is at 340 S Meeting St, Statesville, NC 28677, and the phone number is 704-230-1010. The website lists hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturday by appointment, with Sunday closed, and says the showroom is open to the public only by appointment, with a salesperson escorting visitors. Call ahead before driving out. To compare other cars nearby, see classic cars for sale in North Carolina.