DC Classic Cars

DC Classic Cars is a dealership at 195 Nitro Alley in Mooresville, North Carolina, the Lake Norman area town known as Race City USA. Its owner is David Knierim, who is listed as president of DC Classic Cars, LLC. The business describes itself as a boutique dealership established in 2010, focused on classic muscle cars and European vintage vehicles, and as a licensed, insured and bonded consignment dealer.

How the business works

DC Classic Cars sells through consignment as well as dealer-held cars. The company says owners who entrust a vehicle to it receive a complimentary professional appraisal and a comprehensive photo package, and that its facility is climate controlled and monitored around the clock by video surveillance. For sellers, the usual questions apply: who pays for storage and marketing, what commission the dealer keeps and when you are paid. These are covered in our consignment guide. We could not find published fee terms, so ask for them in writing.

What DC Classic Cars sells

The dealer's stock leans toward restored American muscle cars and vintage trucks, with some European cars mixed in. At the time of our check, ClassicCars.com showed 27 vehicles, including a 1965 Pontiac GTO, a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS clone, a 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria, a 1957 Chevrolet 150 and a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS. Asking prices on those cars ran from the mid-five figures to the low six figures. The dealer also lists on Carsforsale.com. The company says it has an established network of buyers from Europe to Asia, though it does not publish details of any export process.

Buying from DC Classic Cars

Because the stock changes and some cars may be consigned, confirm who owns the car, whether the title is in hand and where the car is located before making plans. Ask for service records, restoration documentation and detailed photos, and consider an independent inspection, particularly for anything described as a clone or tribute. The dealer's pages mention inspections, financing and leasing, but we could not verify the specifics of any of them, so ask what applies to the classic car you are considering.

Reputation and records

Records are mixed and worth reading carefully. The BBB profile for DC Classic Cars, LLC lists the business start date as March 19, 2024, with David Knierim as president, which differs from the 2010 date the dealer gives for itself. This may reflect a newer company entity continuing an older operation, but we could not confirm that. The BBB lists the business as not accredited and not rated, with one complaint closed in the last three years and no customer reviews on file. Other review sites show only a handful of reviews, too few for us to quote a rating.

Visiting DC Classic Cars

The address is 195 Nitro Alley, Suite 100, Mooresville, NC 28115, and the main phone number is (704) 564-9044. Hours published across the dealer's pages differ, so call ahead before visiting. To browse beyond this dealer, see North Carolina classic cars for sale on Classic Cars Arena.