Hamann Classic Cars

Hamann Classic Cars is a dealer and broker of collector cars, run by Thomas Hamann and listed in directories in Riverside, Connecticut. The company describes itself as an international dealer and broker of classic, vintage and exotic European cars from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, with a particular focus on Ferrari. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who runs it

The company's about page says Thomas Hamann was born and raised in Germany and has spent more than 40 years in the business. It lists earlier roles that include working as a Rolls-Royce salesman at 19, co-founding Mille Miglia Sports and Racecars, serving as general manager of a Ferrari dealership in San Francisco, Director of Select Services at Barrett-Jackson and founding the New York City Concours d'Elegance, which the site says took place in Central Park in 2005. These are the dealer's own statements and are unverified. The site says Hamann Classic Cars was established in 2001, and its contact page also lists a German phone number.

How the business works

The company says it offers three things: cars from its own inventory, a consulting and search service, and a brokering service for owners who want to sell. The site adds that it also buys classic cars. A broker typically works for a fee or commission and may not hold the car, so ask who owns the vehicle you are looking at and what the deal terms are before you commit. If you are weighing a purchase from any dealer, buying a classic car from a dealer covers the basics.

What it sells

The inventory page says it shows just a few cars from a larger stock and names Ferrari, Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Mercedes as specialties. Prices are not shown. When we checked, the page listed four cars as coming soon: a Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy, a Ferrari F40, a Bugatti EB 110 GT and a Ferrari Enzo. The F40, EB 110 and Enzo are modern supercars rather than vintage cars, so the inventory goes beyond the 1950s to 1970s range that the company's own description emphasizes.

Other services listed

• Consulting on classic car purchases and collection management.
• Auction consulting and assistance with race entries.
• Restoration and certificate management.
• Shipping with customs and tax advice for international deals.

The site does not describe financing, and it does not publish fees for brokering or consulting.

Reputation

No BBB profile was found for the company. A Birdeye page shows an average of 3.6 stars from 11 reviews, although the business has not claimed that profile, so the sample is small. The website's most recent news post was published in April 2025. For high value cars, the usual precautions apply: get an independent inspection, confirm provenance and paperwork, and compare cars across the state through more classic cars in Connecticut.

Contacting Hamann Classic Cars

The company's site lists the phone number (203) 918-8300 and the email [email protected]. Directory listings place the business at 1117 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, Connecticut 06878, but the dealer's own site does not publish a street address or opening hours, so call or email to arrange a visit. Some directories show a different phone number, (203) 813-8300, so use the one on the company's site.