Panther Road Classics

Panther Road Classics is a classic car dealer and consignment business in Edmonds, Washington, a short drive north of Seattle. Its website describes the company as continuing a "33+ year-old family owned and operated tradition" and says it offers vintage, classic, muscle and custom cars. The Better Business Bureau lists Shawn Unger as the owner.

History and how the business operates

The family-business claim on the dealer's about page is the company's own wording, and we could not independently verify the 33 years. The BBB records a business start date of December 13, 2018 and lists the company as BBB accredited since April 26, 2023. A local business feature in 425 Business reports that the owner opened the Edmonds location in 2020 after a period of building cars out of his home. Those dates measure the current company and may not cover the family history the website refers to, so read them as separate facts.

Panther Road Classics works as a mix of dealer and consignment house. The site says it buys, sells and consigns collectibles, cars and trucks, and that it only takes on vehicles that meet its criteria. It also says it has been voted number one in consignment sales in Edmonds, which is a self-reported claim, and the owner has been quoted as selling roughly six vehicles a month.

What it sells

The dealer describes its stock as vintage, classic, muscle and custom cars, including hot rods. Its inventory has spanned roughly the 1920s through the 1960s, so buyers will find prewar cars and customs as well as the usual muscle-era favorites. One Google reviewer mentions a 1958 Corvette that the dealer held while the buyer flew in to see it. Because inventory turns over, check the dealer's current listings for what is available.

Consigning with Panther Road Classics

For owners, the pitch is that the company markets the vehicle through its own advertising and networks. The site says consignments are done in a hassle-free manner, customized to the owner's goals, with no to minimal upfront cost. It does not publish commission rates, so ask for the fee structure, who pays for advertising and detailing, how long the agreement runs, and when you are paid after a sale. For background on typical terms, see our overview of consigning a classic.

Other services

• Buyer's agent work. The site invites buyers to call and have the dealer help inspect a vehicle and negotiate the deal.
• Sourcing. The company says it can locate and negotiate the purchase of nearly anything through its network of contacts.
• Appraisals. The site lists appraisals among its services.

The BBB profile lists a service area of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. We did not find published terms for financing, deposits or shipping.

Reputation

The BBB gives the company an A+ rating with no complaints in the last three years, and it has no customer reviews on file there. Aggregated listings that draw on Google show 21 Google reviews with a 4.3 average. The reviews we read describe friendly staff and good cars, and one buyer describes the dealer agreeing to hold a car for an out-of-state trip. That is a modest sample, so use it as one signal alongside the car's documentation and an independent inspection.

Visiting

The dealership is at 8130 240th St SW, Edmonds, Washington 98026, and the phone number is (425) 582-9853. Directory listings show weekday and Saturday daytime hours, but they do not agree on closing times, so call before visiting. Browse classic cars for sale in Washington to compare what else is on the market. Panther Road Classics is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.