Autolytic Solutions

AutoLytic Solutions is a Marietta, Georgia, business that calls itself an automotive concierge. It sells mostly older cars, takes cars on consignment, finds vehicles for clients and arranges transport. It is independent and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The dealer profile on Autotrader Classics, which is written by the company, says AutoLytic was founded in 2020 by Randy Pullen and Brian Norris, who together claim more than 50 years of automotive experience. The same text says the business is fully licensed, insured and bonded in Georgia. The company's own website uses the tagline "Your Automotive Concierge" Those are the company's own statements.

How the business works

The site's services page lists nine things the company says it will do, among them buying your car, providing consignment services to sell it, buying a vehicle for you, locating a specific vehicle, advising on new-car purchases, scheduling service appointments, arranging transport, assessing collections and assisting with auctions. The site also shows a main lot of vehicles for sale. The site publishes no consignment commission, term or fee schedule, so a seller should ask for those in writing. Our explanation of classic car consignment fees shows what typical terms look like.

What they sell

When we checked, the inventory page showed 23 vehicles on a single lot, with advertised prices from roughly $5,000 to above $50,000. The older end is varied: a 1928 Nash Standard Six, a 1938 Ford Tudor, a 1939 LaSalle Series 50 convertible, a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe, a 1954 Hudson Super Jet, a 1955 Studebaker E-Series pickup and a 1958 Pontiac Chieftain. There are also Corvettes from 1962 and 1963, a 1963 Ford Falcon Futura convertible, a 1968 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404, a 1972 Chevrolet Suburban K20, a 1976 Toyota FJ40, a 1981 Land Rover Series III and a 1977 Lola T440. Some stock is not classic, such as a 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV and a 2005 Bajaj tuk-tuk.

Transport and buying from a distance

The company has a transport page that promises customized shipping, including enclosed carriers and tracking. We did not see prices or insurance terms, or information on financing or pre-purchase inspections, so ask about both if you are buying from out of town, and consider an independent inspection.

A mixed stock

The inventory reads more like a general collector lot than a single-marque specialist. Prewar cars sit next to Land Rovers, a Lola race car and a few newer vehicles. Ask for an out-the-door price in writing, covering dealer fees, taxes and title charges, before you compare AutoLytic's cars with similar ones elsewhere.

Reputation

Kelley Blue Book's dealer page for AutoLytic carries a five-star rating in its title, and the company is also listed on Autotrader Classics and ClassicCars.com. We did not confirm exact review counts, and we found no BBB profile. The company says it was founded in 2020, so do your own checks on the title, VIN and service history of any car. If you want to compare the market, browse classic cars for sale in Georgia.

Visiting AutoLytic

The site lists 1811 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, Georgia 30068. The main number is (678) 556-5757, with a direct line of (678) 656-5555. No business hours or public email address appear on the pages we read, so call before you go.