Classic Car Dealers in Canada
Canada has a smaller classic car trade than the US, but some of the most respected dealers in North America are here, from consignment showrooms outside Toronto to family businesses in Quebec and the Prairies. This directory lists 8 classic car dealers and consignment houses across 3 provinces, with where they are and what they specialize in.
Use the map or browse by province below. Every dealer here was checked before we listed it: it sells classic cars as its main business, it is trading today, and its location is real. For dealers south of the border, see the US classic car dealer directory.
Map of classic car dealers in Canada
Every dealer in the Canadian directory.
Find a classic car dealer by province
Open a province to see its dealers.
Classic car dealers in Ontario 3 dealers
Classic car dealers in Quebec 3 dealers
Buying a classic car from a Canadian dealer
The basics are the same as anywhere: see the car in person or send someone who knows the model, check the paperwork against the car, and have it inspected by someone who does not work for the seller. Before you pay a deposit, look the dealer up with the provincial regulator that licenses car dealers where it trades, and get the deal, including any consignment or storage fees, in writing.
Buying across a border adds paperwork. If the car is leaving the province or the country, ask the dealer early who handles transport and export documents, and check the registration rules where the car will be driven. Our guide to buying a classic car from a dealer covers the questions to ask.
Classic car dealers in Canada: FAQ
How do I check that a Canadian classic car dealer is licensed?
Car dealers are licensed by the province they sell in. In Ontario that is OMVIC, in Quebec the Office de la protection du consommateur, in Alberta AMVIC and in British Columbia the Vehicle Sales Authority. Each regulator lets you look a dealer up by name before you buy.
Can I buy a classic car from a Canadian dealer if I live in the US?
Yes, and many Canadian dealers sell to US buyers. The car has to be imported, which means customs paperwork, and the rules depend on the car's age and your state. Ask the dealer whether they have shipped to the US before and who handles the export documents.
Do Canadian classic car dealers take cars on consignment?
Many do. Terms vary: some charge a percentage of the sale price, some a flat fee, and storage, photography and advertising can be extra. Ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
How do you choose the dealers in this directory?
We list dealers whose main business is selling classic or collector cars, who are trading today and whose location we could verify. We leave out franchise new-car dealers, auction houses, restoration-only shops and general used-car lots. Each dealer page is written from public information, and dealers can ask us to correct anything.