Cody's Classic and Collectibles

Cody's Classic and Collectibles, LLC, which trades as Cody's Classic Cars, is a consignment-based classic car seller in Stanley, Wisconsin, a small town in Chippewa County in the west-central part of the state. Old Cars Weekly reported in January 2021 that the business was founded in 2017 by Jonathan and Lauren Cody, and the company describes itself as central and northern Wisconsin's leading antique auto broker, serving the whole state and its neighbors.

How the business works

Cody's is primarily a broker. Its main business is consigning vehicles for private owners who would rather not handle photos, advertising, phone calls and buyer paperwork themselves. That means a car listed by Cody's may belong to someone else, and buyers should ask the company who holds the title and where the car is parked before planning a trip. The company says it also arranges financing, transport assistance and trades. Visits are by appointment only, according to the Old Cars Weekly profile.

What it sells

The company's listings cover vintage and classic cars, 1950s classics, Mopar and other muscle cars, Thunderbirds, street rods and custom trucks, from Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac and other American makers. Old Cars Weekly reported that the lot typically held 60 to 65 vehicles, that the average sale price was about $17,000, and that most sales fell between $10,000 and $20,000. It also noted a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz that sold for $123,000. Those figures date from the 2021 article, so current stock and pricing will differ.

Selling through Cody's

Owners with a car to move can place it with Cody's on consignment. If you are weighing that route, it helps to read up on selling a classic on consignment first, so you know what to ask about fees, marketing, what happens to the price if the car does not sell, and who is responsible for the vehicle while it sits on the lot. The company's public materials do not publish its fee schedule, so get terms in writing before you sign anything.

Reputation and track record

Cody's was named the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation, according to the company's own materials and local coverage. The Old Cars Weekly profile says it had sold to customers in more than 40 states and about two dozen countries by 2021. Wisconsin's Department of Transportation dealer list, refreshed on October 1, 2026, shows Cody's Classic and Collectibles LLC as a licensed motor vehicle dealer at the Stanley address, with a license running to May 2027. The review site Birdeye shows an average of 4.7 stars from 103 reviews. Ratings on other directories differ and are based on far fewer reviews, so treat any single score as a rough guide rather than a verdict.

Buying from a distance

Like most online-first classic sellers, Cody's has buyers who never visit in person. Ask for the VIN, title status and a walk-around video, consider an independent pre-purchase inspection, and confirm shipping details before you send money. You can browse Wisconsin classic cars for sale here to compare asking prices on similar cars.

Visiting Cody's

The business is at 307 North Broadway Street in Stanley, Wisconsin 54768. Because visits are by appointment, contact the dealer through its website before you drive out.