Palm Beach Classics

Palm Beach Classics is a West Palm Beach, Florida business that buys, sells and restores classic cars, with a clear focus on vintage Mercedes-Benz. Its own site describes it as a "Classic Mercedes-Benz Specialist from 1940 to 1989." Founder Sidney Vallon moved his collection to West Palm Beach in 2010, and Florida corporate records for the business date to the same year. Besides car sales and restoration, the company runs a parts counter, offers consignment and storage, and has been a regular presence at local events such as the Palm Beach Concours.

From a private collection to a restoration shop

The company tells its own story on its history page. Vallon grew up around cars: his father was a collector whose garage, the company says, included a 1933 Duesenberg Speedster and a Mercedes 300SL roadster. Vallon's first full-size project was a 1959 Cadillac he restored at home. After moving his collection to West Palm Beach in 2010, he became a licensed dealer, started selling cars internationally, and began restoring Mercedes-Benz models for clients. A showroom followed in 2012, and in 2016 the business moved to a larger site on North Military Trail. The original corporation was converted into Palm Beach Classics, LLC in 2016, and that LLC is listed as active with the state.

What Palm Beach Classics sells

Mercedes-Benz is the core of the business. Cars shown on the company's inventory page include 300SL Gullwings and a 300SL Roadster from the 1950s, several 190SLs, and a 1971 280SL. The same page has also listed modern and exotic cars on behalf of clients, such as a Ferrari 812 GTS and a Lancia Delta Evoluzione, both shown as located in Cannes, France. When we checked in October 2026, every car on the company's own inventory page was marked sold, so buyers should call to ask what is currently available rather than rely on the website.

The parts side is substantial. Palm Beach Classics sells Mercedes-Benz and Porsche parts, along with Liqui Moly, RennTech and Fertan products, and a small boutique of luggage, racing furniture, die-cast models and Formula 1 helmets.

Restoration and service

Restoration is what the company is best known for locally. Its site describes partial and full restorations of classic Mercedes-Benz models, built to the owner's specification and budget, with work that covers:

• Body and paint: floor pan and panel replacement, welding, blasting, powder coating and full paint.
• Interiors: leather, vinyl and wool carpet work, from single seats to complete re-trims, plus vintage Mercedes soft tops and hard tops.
• Mechanical: engine rebuilds, transmission repair and routine service.

The shop also says it will maintain and repair cars of any make. In a 2017 post the company reported that its restored 1963 Mercedes 190SL won Best in Show at a local event.

Buying from Palm Beach Classics

The company offers financing through outside finance partners, and it helps buyers arrange transport anywhere in the United States or overseas, including quotes, booking and paperwork. It also takes trade-ins, with appraisals done at its showroom (the site notes that fees may apply). As with any classic Mercedes, ask for the data card and service records, confirm how much of a car's restoration was done in-house, and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before you commit. Some cars are sold on behalf of private owners, so ask whether a given car is dealer stock or a consignment.

Selling or consigning a car

Owners can sell a car outright to Palm Beach Classics or consign it. According to the company, a consigned car goes up on its website within 24 hours, and for an extra fee it can also be placed on other car sales sites. Storage is offered alongside consignment. Commission rates are not published, so ask for the fee structure, the minimum term and who pays for transport and detailing before you sign. Our guide to consigning a classic covers the questions worth settling first.

Reputation

The business has operated under the same name and owner since 2010. On Birdeye, Palm Beach Classics had a 4.4 star average from 83 reviews when we checked. Most are positive about service and communication, but the mix includes serious complaints: one buyer said a Mercedes advertised as rust free failed a roadworthiness inspection, and another described title problems and trouble returning a car. Those reviews are a good reason to get an independent inspection and to see the title before you pay. The company is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Visiting Palm Beach Classics

The company's website lists sales and parts at 1832 Wabasso Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, and its service shop at 2348 N. Military Trail, also in West Palm Beach. Visits are by appointment only, so call 561-568-5906 before you drive over. A newer social media page for the business names Jupiter, Florida, so it is worth confirming the location when you book. For other dealers and private sellers, browse classic cars for sale in Florida.