McGinty Motorcars

McGinty Motorcars is a family-owned used car dealership in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a dedicated classic and antique car section. Its website says it sells, buys and consigns classic vehicles alongside a regular pre-owned inventory. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The about page describes McGinty Motorcars as "family owned and operated". That is the company's own wording. No owner name or founding year is published.

How the business works

Besides the classic section, the dealer sells regular used vehicles. The company says its used vehicles go through a 110-point inspection by factory-trained technicians and come with a free CARFAX report. The site also offers an online credit application. The company says paperwork can be completed so you are driving "within 60 minutes," which is a sales claim for ordinary vehicles. Because this is a mixed dealer, make sure any inspection claim covers the specific classic you are considering.

Consignment

The site has a section titled "We Offer Consignment." It says the dealership will advertise your vehicle, store it, negotiate on your behalf and try to get the best price. No commission, fee schedule or contract terms are published, so ask for these in writing and find out who pays for storage, insurance and reconditioning. Our consignment guide lists the questions worth asking.

What they sell

On the dealer's ClassicCars.com page, 29 vehicles matched when we checked, and listings included a 1969 MG MGB described as a local one-owner purchase and a 1972 MG MGB that the ad says was owned by one family since new. An earlier check on October 22 found 17 vehicles on the dealer's own classic page, including a 1968 Camaro RS, a 1967 Chevelle SS and a 1974 Corvette. The numbers differ by site and date, so treat stock counts as approximate.

Shipping

McGinty says it offers shipping anywhere in the United States and overseas. No rates or carriers are named, so ask for a written shipping quote, and confirm who is responsible for transit insurance.

Reputation

We found no BBB profile and no review counts for McGinty Motorcars. The dealer is listed on ClassicCars.com and Classics on Autotrader, which makes it easy to compare its cars with others. Verify the title and VIN, ask for photos of the undercarriage and consider an independent inspection. To compare similar cars nearby, browse more classic cars in Pennsylvania.

Visiting McGinty Motorcars

The dealership is at 1041 Washington Street, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601, and the sales phone is (610) 743-3946. Listed hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, Saturday by appointment only, and closed Sunday.