RB Collection

RB Collection is a classic car dealer and restoration shop in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. Its website describes the business as classic car sales, consignment, restoration and service. The brothers Al and Alex Ruozzi run it. This profile is independent and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who runs it and how long it has been around

The About page says that since 1991 the brothers Al and Alex Ruozzi have worked with "some of the most exciting, interesting, and rare automobiles." That is a statement about their time in the classic car world, not a founding date for the dealership, so we do not give a founding year. The site claims top achievements at AACA events and at Amelia, Greenwich, St. Michaels and Radnor. Those are the company's own claims.

How the business works

RB Collection mixes three activities. It buys and sells collector cars from its own showroom, it restores cars in its own shop, and it takes cars on consignment. The showroom page invites owners to consign a classic through the company or sell directly to it. No commission, fee or contract terms are published, so a seller should ask for them in writing. Our guide to how classic car consignment works covers the questions to ask before signing.

What it sells

When we looked, the showroom page listed five current vehicles and several recently sold ones. Current listings included a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette at $155,000, a 1931 Chrysler Imperial CG at $590,000, a 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello at $229,000, a 2009 Ford Mustang Bullitt by Roush at $28,500 and a 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic at $13,800. The recently sold group included a 1966 Ford Thunderbird, a 1930 Ford Model A and a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429. The company also advertises on ClassicCars.com, where its six listings at the time of our check included a 1967 Buick Riviera at $39,500, a 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power at $72,500 and a 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche II. Stock turns over, so treat these as examples of the mix, which ran from prewar cars to 2013 models.

Services listed

• Restoration, which the site describes as frame-off work, plus concours preparation for owners entering events.
• Maintenance and service for classic cars.
• Consultation that includes what the company calls a 115-point inspection.
• Consignment and outright purchase of cars from owners.

The site does not mention financing or shipping. If you are buying from a distance, ask about both, and about an independent inspection. Our look at classic cars for sale in Pennsylvania may help you compare similar cars from other sellers.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau has a listing for RB Collection under classic car dealers in Allentown. It shows the business as not BBB accredited. The company's own site carries several five-star testimonials, including one from a buyer in Germany, but these are chosen by the business and are not independent. As with any dealer, check the title, ask for the VIN and a walk-around video, and consider your own inspection before you pay.

Visiting RB Collection

The BBB listing gives the address as 107 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101. The site lists hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, Saturday by appointment and closed Sunday. Call (610) 398-9700 or email [email protected] before you make the trip.