Classic Car Depot

Classic Car Depot is a classic car dealer in Clarkesville, Georgia, the Habersham County seat in the North Georgia foothills. The business buys, sells, trades and consigns classics and also runs a repair garage. We could not find a founding year or an owner biography, so this profile sticks to what the company's own website and directory listings show.

How the business works

The website says Classic Car Depot buys, sells and trades many classics and offers consignment options. It also says that if it does not have what you are looking for, it will try to help you find the right car. That mix of dealer stock, trades and consignments means some cars on the lot may belong to private owners, so ask who holds the title and where the car sits.

What it sells

When we reviewed the site it listed 22 vehicles, with Chevrolet (eight) and Ford (seven) the largest groups, plus Pontiac, Cadillac, GMC, Oldsmobile, Studebaker and an MGB. Examples included a 1934 Chevrolet coupe, a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, a 1946 Ford F1 pickup, Ford Rancheros and two Pontiac GTOs. Asking prices on the site ran from a few thousand dollars to under $100,000, with most under $25,000. Directory listings on Carsforsale and Autotrader Classics show a similar mix, including Corvettes. Stock changes, so check the current list.

The garage

The site advertises a classic car garage with a mechanic, and directory listings describe classic auto electrical and repair work. Appointments are by phone. Details such as shop rates, restoration scope or storage are not published, so ask before assuming any of that is offered.

Selling a car through the depot

Owners can ask about consignment, and the dealer also says it buys cars outright. The site does not publish commission rates, listing terms or contract details, so get all of that in writing. Our guide to selling a classic on consignment covers typical fees and what a fair agreement should include.

Reputation

The business appears on Autotrader Classics, Carsforsale, ClassicCars.com, Facebook and Nextdoor. We did not find a review page with a verifiable star rating based on at least 10 reviews, and we did not verify a Better Business Bureau record, so we quote none. The site has a testimonials page, but testimonials on a seller's own site are selective by nature. Verify paperwork and get an independent inspection on higher priced cars.

Visiting Classic Car Depot

The address is 215 South Washington Street, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523. Some directory listings spell the town "Clarksville", but the correct spelling is Clarkesville. The company's own pages list Tuesday to Friday as "call", with Saturday and Sunday by appointment, so phone ahead on 706-839-1784 or email [email protected]. The site also lists 706-968-8335 for appointments. If you are planning a day trip, see classic cars for sale in Georgia.