Classic Car Pal

Classic Car Pal is a classic car broker based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It finds cars, markets them and works with both sellers and buyers, and it lists around 21 vehicles on ClassicCars.com. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

How the business works

In its own words on a business profile page, the company is made up of "classic car brokers" who work with dealers, brokers and individual buyers. It says the main job is to find cars that are to be sold and then offer them to every market possible. It says cars come through referrals, collectors, individuals, builders and restorers, and that it mostly finds them in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Arkansas. Brokering means the car often belongs to someone else, so ask who holds the title and what the commission is. The company says it carries out full inspections for both seller and buyer, and can provide information on finance, transport, modification, restoration and repairs. These are the company's own descriptions.

What they sell

The ClassicCars.com dealer page listed 21 vehicles when we checked, with advertised prices running from $5,000 to $250,000. The mix is mostly Chevrolet: a 1968 Corvette, a 1975 Corvette, a 1964 Corvette Stingray, a 1965 C10 pickup, Camaro RS/SS models from 1967, 1968 and 1969, a 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS and a 1932 Chevrolet roadster. Other entries included a 1968 GMC half-ton pickup, a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville and a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, along with newer cars like a 1997 Camaro 2SS. To see what other sellers have, browse classic cars for sale in Arizona.

Buying through a broker

There is no website for the business: the classiccarpal.com domain appeared to be parked when last checked. Because the car may be owned by a third party, ask for the title status, a VIN check and a written bill of sale naming the seller. You should also ask what the inspections the company says it performs involve and whether you receive a written report, and consider paying for your own. See buying a classic car from a dealer for a checklist that applies to brokered cars as well.

Reputation

No BBB profile turned up in our search. A Chamber of Commerce directory page showed 11 reviews, though no score was shown, and a business network page said six local owners recommend the company. These are thin signals, so ask for references and recent sales before you send money.

Visiting Classic Car Pal

OldCar.com lists the business at 8310 E. Charter Oak Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, and the ClassicCars.com directory describes it as by appointment only. The phone number listed on OldCar.com is 480-203-9973, though one directory prints it as 480-203-9970. No opening hours are published, so call first.