Bramhall Classic Autos

Bramhall Classic Autos is a Toronto broker of classic and collectible cars, with an online inventory of more than 130 listings. The website describes it as a broker of classic and modern automobiles, sourcing British, European and North American cars and marketing them worldwide. Maurice Bramhall is the named contact. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

How the business works

This is a broker model rather than a traditional showroom. The site says Maurice Bramhall stays in touch with the market and has sources beyond the cars currently posted, so a buyer who does not see the right car can call and ask. Sellers can list a car for free, according to the site, and the company also offers estate disposal for collections. Unless a listing says otherwise, vehicles are sold "as is where is" and uncertified. No street address is published; the contact page asks visitors to call for directions, so arrange an appointment before you go.

History

The company says its website has been online since 1997 and calls it the longest-running Canadian classic car site. A separate page says the business has more than 40 years of experience. Both are the company's own statements, and the site does not publish a formal founding date, so we do not give one.

What it sells

When we checked, the Cars For Sale Now page showed 134 results. The first page leaned toward British and European cars, including a 1957 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupe at $79,500, a 1974 Jaguar E-Type roadster at $125,000, a 1952 Bentley Mark VI at $36,500, a 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur at $28,900 and a 1950 MG TD at $32,995. North American cars also appear, such as a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass at $35,995, a 1961 Cadillac Series 62 at $35,995 and a 1940 Buick Roadmaster at $25,995. The range runs from about $14,900 for a 1984 Jaguar XJS to $630,000 for a 1986 Porsche Kremer 935 GT Street. The listing page does not state a currency, so confirm whether prices are Canadian or US dollars.

Services listed

• Car appraisals.
• Pre-purchase inspections and CarProof vehicle history reports.
• Restorations and vehicle storage in Toronto.
• Estate disposal for car collections.
• A classic car events calendar and a business directory for the hobby.

The site does not describe financing or shipping, so ask about both if you are buying from outside the Toronto area. It does not publish consignment fees, either, so get any selling arrangement in writing. Our guide to how classic car consignment works covers the terms worth asking about.

Reputation

The website has a testimonials page, which is the company's own selection. We found no BBB profile for the business or any third-party ratings we could verify. The blog also carries unrelated sponsored articles supplied by third parties, which the site says it does not endorse. With little independent feedback, verify ownership paperwork, ask for an independent inspection and speak to the seller directly. To compare cars from other sellers, see classic cars for sale in Ontario.

Contact

Call (416) 822-0098 or email [email protected]. No opening hours are published.