Northwest House of Hardtops

Northwest House of Hardtops is a Portland, Oregon dealer that focuses on Corvettes, muscle cars and other collectible Chevrolet, Pontiac and Mopar performance cars. Its website says it has been selling "Corvettes, classics and muscle cars" since 1981, and it lists Mark Young as owner and contact. The site also shows Oregon dealer license DA3512.

Who it is and how it works

This is a dealer that sells cars it owns, with no consignment program described on its site. The company calls itself "real car guys," and the pitch is rare, investment-grade cars from the 1960s and 1970s rather than a broad mix of everyday classics. The site says vehicles are shown by appointment, so this is not a walk-in lot.

What it sells

The site names Corvettes, COPOs, Yenkos, GTOs, Mopar Hemis, Six Paks, Boss 429s, Super Sports and Z/28s as its focus. Examples seen on the site include a 1965 Corvette with the L78 396-cubic-inch engine in coupe and convertible form, a 1967 Corvette 427 convertible, a 1970 Chevelle LS6 SS454 and a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Rally Sport. Inventory turns over, so treat these as examples of the type of car, not a current list. For wider shopping, see classic Corvettes for sale.

Restoration

The company also describes a restoration department. Details on what work it does, how long jobs take and what it charges are not published. If you are considering a car that has been restored, ask what was done, who did it and whether receipts or photos of the work exist.

Buying from Northwest House of Hardtops

Cars in this class often carry high prices and numbers-matching claims, so documentation matters. Ask for build sheets, tank stickers, protect-o-plates or other evidence that supports a claim such as a COPO or Yenko, and consider an independent appraisal. The site does not describe financing or shipping, so ask both questions directly. Our guide on what to check before you buy covers deposits, titles and inspections.

Reputation and track record

The business states a start in 1981, which would put it at more than four decades. We did not find a BBB profile or a review count we could verify directly, so no rating is quoted here. Judge each car on its paperwork and an independent inspection rather than on the dealer's description alone.

Visiting

The site lists the dealership at 13925 SE Stark St, Portland, Oregon 97233, with phone 503-257-9050. Some older online directories show a different Stark Street address (11834 SE Stark St), so use the address and phone on the dealer's own site and call to arrange an appointment before visiting. Hours listed by third-party sites conflict with the dealer's appointment-only statement.