Classic Auto Mall

Classic Auto Mall is a consignment-based classic car seller in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, operating out of a former outlet mall beside the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The company describes itself as a "world class consignment house" with indoor showroom space for more than 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles, and its site places it roughly an hour west of Philadelphia. It is one of the largest classic car showrooms in the state by floor space.

History and the building

According to the company's own account, the 336,000 square foot building began life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985, later became a furniture outlet mall, and closed to retail in 2011. Classic Auto Mall Inc. was later set up to use the space as a vehicle showroom; published profiles date the business to 2018, and the company's site lists Stewart Howden as president. The facility sits on a 40 acre property with frontage on the Turnpike near Exit 298. The company says the climate controlled, security monitored building holds "8 acres under one roof," and a hotel is attached to the complex.

How the business works

Classic Auto Mall is built around consignment rather than buying cars for resale. Owners place their vehicles in the showroom, and the staff photographs, describes and advertises them. The company says it markets cars on 65 classified listing websites, screens potential buyers and offers financing options alongside walk-in traffic. For buyers, that means a given car usually belongs to a private owner and is sold on their behalf. For a primer on the arrangement from the seller's side, see how classic car consignment works.

What is for sale

The inventory is broad: classic and collectible cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles, from survivor-condition muscle cars to older prewar vehicles and unrestored barn finds. The company's site cites "over 1,000" vehicles overall, while its home page inventory counter showed a lower figure of over 615 at the time we checked, so the live count shifts. ClassicCars.com showed several hundred listings for the dealer when this profile was prepared. Browse what else is available nearby through classic cars for sale in Pennsylvania.

Buying from Classic Auto Mall

The company's site lists these buyer services:

• Financing arranged through J.J. Best Banc, a collector car lender, with a loan officer named on the site.
• Shipping handled through independent automobile shipping companies, with a transportation manager listed as the contact.
• Insurance and appraisals pages that point to outside providers.

Because the cars are consigned, ask who owns a particular car, request the title status and a full set of photos, and consider an independent inspection before paying, especially if you are buying from out of state.

Selling or storing a car

The consignment page states that there are no upfront fees and no monthly floor charge, with a 10 percent commission when the car sells (minimum $3,000) for the first 120 days. Readers should confirm the full terms, including what applies after that period, directly with the company. The company also runs its own classic car auctions and hosts events, car shows and club meets at the property, and it produces a weekly show and podcast. Separate vehicle storage is offered at the same address under the Spacemall Morgantown name, which lists its own phone number.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau lists Classic Auto Mall Inc. with an A+ rating, but the business is not BBB accredited, and no customer reviews appeared on its BBB page in the search results we saw. Public reviews on other sites exist, but we do not cite scores here. As with any consignment house, the experience can differ between sellers and buyers, so judge each car on its paperwork and condition.

Visiting

The address is 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, PA 19543. The company's site lists hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone numbers listed are (888) 227-0914 and (610) 901-3804, and the site gives [email protected] for email.