Classic Auto Showplace

Classic Auto Showplace is a consignment-focused classic car dealer in Troy, Michigan, in the northern Detroit suburbs. The business says it has been bringing sellers and buyers of classic, muscle, hot rod, sports, antique and special interest cars together since 1984, and the Better Business Bureau lists a start date of November 1, 1984. In early October 2026 its inventory page listed 73 vehicles, a large selection for a dealer that sells mostly on behalf of private owners.

Who they are

The company operates as ClassicAuto Showplace, Ltd. from 2135 Stephenson Highway in Troy. Its about page describes the founding idea as providing the best arrangement for special cars to change hands between owners, and its homepage tagline is about helping quality sellers find quality buyers. The site says the business operates indoors and is open seven days a week. No owner or founder is named on the site, so this profile does not name one.

How the business works

Classic Auto Showplace works largely on consignment. A private owner brings a car in, it is displayed in the company's indoor showrooms and advertised on several websites, and the company handles buyer inquiries and the sale. The company says its exclusive indoor showrooms give a car far more exposure than an auction or advertising alone, that it has sold and shipped cars worldwide, and that it can arrange financing for buyers. It also claims more than 1,000 people visit its showrooms every week, a figure that is the company's own and not independently confirmed.

The website does not publish a commission rate, fee schedule or contract terms. Anyone thinking of consigning should ask for those in writing first, and our guide to selling a classic on consignment covers the questions worth asking about fees, storage, insurance and payout timing.

What is in the showroom

The inventory is broad rather than focused on one marque. Recent listings range from prewar cars, including a 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash, a 1926 Ford Model T, a 1931 Model A and a 1936 Ford three-window coupe, to postwar American classics such as a 1954 Buick Skylark, Bel Airs, several early Mustangs and a run of Corvettes from the early 1960s onward. There are also European and import cars, including a 1966 Austin-Healey 3000, a 1961 Jaguar XK150, a 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL and a 1984 Ferrari 308, along with Cobra-style cars and some later-model vehicles such as a 2003 Aston Martin DB7. Asking prices on the homepage ranged from under $10,000 for a T-bucket hot rod to the high five figures for an early Mustang. Because stock changes often, check the current inventory page rather than relying on a past listing.

Buying from Classic Auto Showplace

For buyers, the company says it offers a locator service for a specific car, help with financing, handling of the transfer paperwork, assistance with pre-purchase inspections, and shipping arrangements locally and worldwide. It also lists discounted appraisals for buyers. The site does not state its policies on deposits, warranties or return of a car, so ask about those before committing, and get an independent inspection on anything you cannot see in person. For a wider look at the market, see classic cars for sale in Michigan.

Appraisals and car finding

Beyond sales, the company offers written appraisals for insurance, estates, bank or credit union financing, purchase decisions and similar needs, and says it provides a complimentary assessment based on information the owner supplies. Owners can bring a car in, and the company says it may travel depending on distance. Its car finder page lets a buyer describe the car they want, and a storage page on the site was marked as coming soon when this profile was researched, so storage should not be assumed.

Reputation

The BBB rates Classic Auto Showplace A+. The business is not BBB accredited, has no complaints closed in the last three years and has no customer reviews on file there. The review aggregator Birdeye shows 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, 24 of them from Facebook and two from Citysearch, and many of those reviews are several years old. That is a modest sample, so read recent feedback and talk to the staff directly before deciding.

Visiting

The showroom is at 2135 Stephenson Highway, Troy, Michigan 48083. The company's contact page lists hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call (248) 589-2700 or email [email protected], and confirm hours before a long drive, since other directories list different times.