Phil Stalling Classic Cars

Phil Stalling Classic Cars is a small, owner-run classic car dealership at 279 N. Central Ave in Utica, Ohio, in the central part of the state. The Better Business Bureau lists the business with a start date of January 1, 1968, which would put it well past 55 years in operation, and it is run by Phil Stalling Sr., whose name is on the dealership's website. The shop describes its approach in one line: "From project to pristine...and everything in between."

How the business works

This is a conventional dealer model. Phil Stalling Classic Cars buys and sells classic cars from its own stock, and the BBB profile describes the company as one that sells and buys classic cars and offers repair, service and appraisal. Nothing on the company's site or its BBB listing mentions consignment, so sellers should not assume the shop takes cars on that basis without asking. The contact page also advertises auto body, collision repair and restoration work, which makes the business a hybrid of a sales lot and a body shop.

What the dealership sells

The inventory is mostly American classics at approachable prices rather than trophy cars. The dealer's sold-inventory page says it has sold "Model A's, to Studebakers, Mustangs, trucks and even King Midgets," and invites visitors to call if they want help finding a particular car. An archived copy of its ClassicCars.com page from August 2025 showed 16 vehicles with asking prices from about $7,900 to $37,900. Those listings included Ford Model A coupes and pickups, 1950s Ford Thunderbirds, a restored 1966 Mustang, a supercharged 1962 Studebaker Hawk, a 1971 Corvette described as a survivor, and a 1932 Ford roadster. Stock changes constantly, so treat that snapshot as a sample of the mix rather than a current list. The site points visitors to its current inventory on Hemmings.

Buying from Phil Stalling Classic Cars

The website is short and does not spell out a buying process, so the practical steps happen by phone or in person. The contact page invites buyers to call the shop at 740-745-1147 or 800-204-7445, to set up an appointment, or to simply drive over. Financing, shipping and trade-ins are not mentioned on the site, so ask about each one directly if you need it. As with any older car, get the VIN and title status in writing, ask for extra photos of the areas you care about, and arrange an independent inspection if you are buying from a distance. For a longer checklist, see our guide to buying from a classic car dealer.

Appraisals, repair and restoration

Beyond sales, the dealership says it offers appraisals and invites owners to call to schedule one. Its contact page is titled for auto body repair, collision repair and auto restoration services. The BBB listing also describes the company as offering repair and service of classic cars. The site does not publish rates, turnaround times or examples of finished restorations, so anyone considering body work should request a written estimate first.

Reputation

The BBB lists Phil Stalling Classic Cars as an accredited business since November 21, 2006, with an A+ rating and no complaints closed in the last three years. The BBB page shows no customer reviews. Review aggregator pages that draw on Google and Facebook show ratings of roughly 4.7 to 4.8 stars across about 35 to 40 reviews. The comments summarized there most often mention honesty, fair pricing and an owner who is easy to deal with. These figures come from third-party aggregator pages rather than from Google directly, so check the live review pages before relying on them.

Visiting

The shop is at 279 N. Central Ave, Utica, Ohio 43080. Opening hours are not published on the dealer's own site and third-party listings disagree, so call ahead before making the trip. If you are browsing more of the market while you plan your visit, you can also look at classic cars for sale in Ohio.