Klemme Klassic Kars

Klemme Klassic Kars is a family-owned classic car dealer in downtown Davenport, Iowa, in the Quad Cities area on the Mississippi River. The business buys and sells collector, classic, muscle and antique cars from its own inventory and does not run a consignment program. Kraig Klemme is the principal contact named on the dealer's website, and the Better Business Bureau lists him as owner of the related Klemme Motorsports, Inc. at the same address.

History

The dealer's site says the business has been around for over 50 years serving the Davenport area. Local newspaper coverage describes Kraig as the son of Dick Klemme, who started the business as a hobby, and says the operation once sat on Brady Street before moving to a former Firestone building downtown, which is the current address. The BBB lists Klemme Motorsports as established in 1999. Because the sources use different business names and dates, treat the exact founding year as unconfirmed.

What Klemme Klassic Kars sells

The inventory is unusually broad in age. A recent look at the dealer's site found more than 40 vehicles from 1911 to 2018, priced from about $10,900 to $59,900, with many entries marked as sold. Examples included a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air four-door hardtop, a 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible, a 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible, a 1969 Dodge Coronet convertible and a 1973 Lincoln Mark IV. Some rarer pieces appear too, such as a 1904 Gale Model B Runabout and a K-R-I-T roadster. Most of the stock is American, with a mix of Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Dodge, Plymouth and Lincoln, and prices mostly sit in the range where first-time and mid-budget collectors shop.

Buying from Klemme Klassic Kars

The dealer's website lists three services for buyers. First, it offers a search service: tell the staff the make and model you want, and they say they will look and contact you when they find one. Second, it works with lenders that specialize in classic car financing. Third, it says it has years of experience in auto shipping and can move a car to any destination. Testimonials on its own site mention buyers in California and Australia, though those are the dealer's selected comments rather than independent reviews. Before buying from any seller, our dealer buying guide explains what to ask about titles, condition and inspections.

Selling a car to the dealer

Klemme Klassic Kars says it is actively buying. Its site asks owners of antique, muscle or classic cars with clean titles to set up an appointment so the staff can look at the car in person.

Reputation

The BBB lists Klemme Motorsports, Inc., at 301 E 3rd Street, with an A+ rating. It is not BBB Accredited. We did not find verified Google or Yelp review counts for the dealer, so there is little independent feedback to cite. A long local history and a downtown showroom are reassuring, but inspect any car carefully, confirm the title and get promises about condition in writing. To compare prices, browse classic cars for sale around the state.

Visiting

The dealership is at 301 E 3rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, and the phone number is (563) 386-2902. Its site lists "museum and sales" hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Saturday by appointment only. Calling ahead is sensible if you are traveling to see a specific car, since the inventory turns over regularly.