Elite Classic Cars

Elite Classic Cars LLC is a classic car dealership at 395 N Gardner Street in Scottsburg, in southern Indiana. It sells American muscle, Corvettes, classic trucks, Jeeps and a run of 1930s through 1980s collector cars from its own stock. According to the company, it was started by Lisa Molck, a longtime classic car showroom manager, and works under the motto "creating family traditions."

Who they are

The dealer's About page tells the founder's story in its own words. It says Lisa Molck was taken to the drag strip at age five, that her father drag raced in the 1970s and worked as a race car mechanic, and that she later managed the Gateway Classic Cars Louisville showroom for more than 15 years, overseeing over 130 cars. The company says that when that showroom closed, customers she had built relationships with asked her to open her own, and Elite Classic Cars was the result. It also describes family restoration projects, including a 1968 Chevelle built for her by her husband. No founding year is published, so the age of the business could not be confirmed.

What they sell

The inventory is mostly American, with Ford and Chevrolet making up most of the roughly two dozen vehicles on the dealer's site on the day it was checked. The model years ran from 1933 to 2002. Examples included a 1934 Ford at $57,500, a 1956 Ford F100 pickup, a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, a 1966 Mustang GT at $47,000, a 1968 Corvette Stingray at $42,000, a 1980 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade and a 1990 Jeep Wrangler. The site's popular makes list is Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, Volkswagen and AMC. Listed prices ran from about $11,000 for a 1965 AMC Rambler to $57,500.

Buying from Elite Classic Cars

The company is a dealer selling its own stock, and its website does not mention consignment. For buyers who live far away, the site says the company works with a third-party shipper it has used for many years and can arrange open or enclosed transport, including overseas. On financing, the site says it has worked with several lenders and has used J.J. Best most often, with an online application link on its home page, and it says options exist for buyers with strong, weak or no credit. The shipping page itself still shows placeholder text, so confirm the details by phone. There is also a vehicle finder form for cars not currently in stock. If you have not bought from a dealer before, a read of what to check before you buy will help you prepare questions about title, condition and history.

Selling a car to the dealer

The website has a "Sell My Car" form that asks for a VIN or the year, make, model and trim of the vehicle. The company does not publish buying terms, so ask how offers are made and whether it also accepts trade-ins.

Reputation

The dealer is a Priority Seller on ClassicCars.com, where 19 vehicles were listed at the time of research, and it appears on Classic.com and Classics on Autotrader. No BBB profile or aggregate review rating could be confirmed when this page was prepared, so there is no independent score to cite. The founder's experience at Gateway is the company's own account and was not independently verified. Judge any purchase on the specific car, its documentation and an independent inspection.

Visiting Elite Classic Cars

The showroom is at 395 N Gardner Street, Scottsburg, Indiana 47170. Hours listed on the company's website are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. The phone number is 812-541-1900. For more cars from other sellers, see classic cars for sale around the state.