Drive The Coast

Drive The Coast is a classic car dealership in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on the Emerald Coast a mile north of Highway 30A. Run by owner Josh Meeh, it sells mostly American muscle cars, pony cars and classic 4x4s from a 10,000-square-foot air-conditioned showroom, and it has a few unusual side businesses: car and golf cart rentals, e-bike sales and an event space that hosts weddings, corporate parties and concerts among the cars. The company was registered as Drive the Coast, LLC in 2021, and the Better Business Bureau has accredited it since August 2025.

A dealership, a rental outfit and an event venue

Drive The Coast does not fit the usual classic dealer mold. Its own about page describes it as "a rental car company specializing in premium family vehicles, late model convertibles and classic cars" that also sells classic cars, and the home page links out to golf cart and e-bike sales, storage and a credit application next to the car inventory.

The building itself is part of the business. The company says it opened the 10,000-square-foot showroom on County Highway 393, north of Gulf Place, and rents the space for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, car shows, charity fundraisers and concerts; the cars can stay in place as part of the setting or be moved out. The showroom has served as a venue for the 30A Songwriters Festival. A paved lot with about 140 spaces sits on site, with overflow parking at Helen McCall Park and Rena Arnett Lane.

Who runs it

The staff page lists Josh Meeh as owner and lead salesman. By his own account he has been "wheeling and dealing in classic cars for over 15 years," with thousands of cars sold on six continents, and he says he likes to meet customers in person. The team also includes a sales and event manager and a dedicated event sales manager, which shows how much of the business the venue side accounts for.

What Drive The Coast sells

The inventory is built around the cars that make up the core of the American collector market. In early October 2026 the company's site listed 26 units, two of them new golf carts, and ClassicCars.com showed 24 listings. Recent stock included:

• Camaros and Chevelles: several 1967 to 1969 Camaros, including convertibles and SS models, a 1988 Camaro SS, a 1966 Chevelle SS and a 1968 Chevelle 396.
• Mustangs: a 1965 fastback GT, two 1966 convertibles, a 1970 Mustang and a 1970 Boss 302.
• Trucks and 4x4s: a 1976 Ford Bronco, a 1995 Bronco and a 1984 Land Rover Defender 130.
• Everything else: a 1987 Buick Grand National, a 1963 Cadillac DeVille, a 1966 Lincoln Continental, a 1969 Firebird convertible, a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL, a 1974 Porsche 911 Targa and a 1995 Nissan 240SX.

Asking prices sampled in October 2026 ranged from $41,000 for a 1967 Camaro convertible to $65,000 for the 911 Targa, with the other early Camaros priced in the $40,000s. Some cars show "Please Call" in place of a price. The home page has also featured a 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk speedster.

Buying from Drive The Coast

Drive The Coast offers the services most long-distance classic buyers look for:

• Financing through an online credit application linked from every listing.
• Shipping: the company says worldwide shipping is available and that it has shipped cars to six continents.
• Trade-ins through a trade valuation form, plus a car-finder request form.
• Storage: indoor, climate-controlled vehicle storage at the showroom.

Listings carry make-offer and text buttons, and many include video. Some show a second contact number, 850-931-8901, alongside the main line. Cars are sold as is, which matters here: one buyer review on the BBB site describes buying a Firebird sight unseen after having it inspected locally and recommends the same to others, and that advice applies to every car on the lot. Our guide to buying from a classic car dealer covers what to ask for before you send a deposit.

Reputation

Drive the Coast, LLC holds an A+ BBB rating and has been BBB accredited since August 5, 2025. Customer reviews on BBB are mixed: 26 reviews average 3.88 out of 5. Positive reviews mention honest descriptions, quick transactions and smooth delivery, and one buyer of a 1959 El Camino says the staff disclosed extra issues found during pre-sale repairs and covered a part after the sale. Negative reviews allege rodent damage and a mileage discrepancy on a car picked up a month after purchase.

The BBB also lists four complaints in the last three years, one of them closed in the last twelve months. Published complaints from 2025 concern a 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer whose emissions equipment did not match the paperwork for a California smog check, and a 1972 Buick Skylark with brake problems; in its reply on the second, the company said the car was disclosed as a GSX tribute and sold as is. Read in full, the record points to the usual rules for older cars: get an independent inspection, confirm the mileage and title, and get every promise in writing.

Visiting Drive The Coast

The showroom is at 342 S County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, about a mile north of 30A, and the company notes the road is golf cart friendly. Posted hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday by appointment, and closed Sunday. The phone number is 850-502-1899. If you are shopping the whole state, you can also compare Florida classic cars for sale.