MotoeXotica Classic Cars

MotoeXotica Classic Cars is a St. Louis area classic car dealer and consignment house at 2340 Cassens Drive in Fenton, Missouri. The company says it has been in business since 1987 and is a licensed, bonded dealer in the state of Missouri. It sells classic, special interest and some exotic cars, and it also takes vehicles on consignment.

History and ownership

According to the company's about page, MotoeXotica began as a business that bought cars it wanted to own, keeping each one for 6 to 18 months and selling mostly through Hemmings Motor News and word of mouth. It says online selling, including eBay Motors, shortened the typical holding time to 4 to 6 weeks. A 2011 Sports Car Market article described the company as having a 30,000 square foot showroom in St. Louis and named Scott Brandt as its CEO.

A dealer and a consignment house

MotoeXotica both buys cars for resale and consigns cars for owners. Its consignment page lays out the steps: an owner submits an application, the company evaluates the car and discusses the asking price, and then either offers to purchase it or consigns it. On consignment the company says it takes the car and a copy of the title, photographs and films it, writes the description and lists it on more than 20 websites. When the car sells, it says it exchanges a check for the title. It also describes a gated, climate-controlled 5 acre facility with security cameras. Owners weighing this route can read how classic car consignment works, and should ask any consignor about fees, insurance and payout timing before signing.

What MotoeXotica sells

The inventory is broad. The company's own description mentions high end, special interest, pre-owned and exotic vehicles, and it lists past cars from an ISO Grifo and Jaguar E-Type to a Lamborghini Countach and a Rolls-Royce. Dealer directories show a mix of American classics from Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and Cadillac alongside European cars such as Alfa Romeo and Austin-Healey. The 2011 Sports Car Market piece referred to more than 300 vintage cars on hand at that time, and current stock will differ.

Buying from MotoeXotica

Customer letters posted on the dealer's site describe buyers collecting cars in person and also having cars shipped, including to France and Australia. The site does not publish a formal shipping or financing program, so ask about transport, financing and independent inspections up front. Before you pay, request the title status, a full set of photos and any maintenance records.

Reputation

An aggregator listing on Birdeye shows 4.1 stars from 97 reviews, with reviewers mentioning a large selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff. As with any dealer, read the details of a specific car's description and get any condition promise in writing.

Visiting MotoeXotica

The showroom is at 2340 Cassens Drive, Fenton, Missouri 63026, and the phone number is 636-600-4600. The company's site lists hours of Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and closed on Sunday. Browse more cars with more classic cars in Missouri.