RPL Voitures Antiques

RPL Voitures Antiques is a classic and antique car dealer in La Patrie, a small village in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, close to the Maine border. It is run by Marie-Christine St-Jean and Charles Padia, who describe themselves as partners of nearly ten years united by a love of old cars. The company says it buys and sells collector vehicles and connects buyers and sellers through a network of collectors.

From a burned garage to a dealership

According to the company, the owners began restoring cars in their own garage until an electrical fire destroyed it in February 2024. They then spent close to a year renovating an abandoned body shop in the village, and RPL Voitures Antiques opened there. A regional youth employment organization lists the business among its local company partners. No founding year is published, so this profile does not give one.

A sales-first business

The website leads with buying, selling and consignment. Restoration and mechanical work are listed as additional services rather than the main offer, which makes RPL a dealer that also has a shop, not a restoration shop that sells a few cars. The company also lists collection management and specialized transport for vintage vehicles. A provincial dealer directory shows the business as affiliated with AMVOQ, Quebec's used-vehicle dealers association.

What RPL sells

The site references more than 120 vehicles. Its stated focus is American classics, muscle cars, survivors, pre-1960s originals and hot rods, with projects also on offer. Sample listings seen on the site included a 1973 Buick Riviera at $24,700 and a 1974 Dodge Challenger at $84,000, while prices run from about $8,995 to $119,500. The site does not state a currency for these prices, so confirm it before you plan a purchase. A 1969 Dodge Charger was shown without a public price.

Buying from RPL

The company says financing is available and that it offers specialized vehicle transport. Terms are not published on the site, so ask for them in writing. The site is in French, and the owners can be reached by phone or email. As with any dealer purchase, check the paperwork, ask for the history of the car and consider an independent inspection before paying a deposit. Our guide to buying from a classic car dealer covers the checklist.

Consigning a car

RPL says it takes cars on consignment through its collector network, researching rare automobiles and matching them with serious buyers. Fees, contract length and who pays for storage and insurance are not published, so ask about each before you sign. Owners who want a sense of local prices can also browse classic cars for sale in Quebec.

Reputation

We found no star ratings or review counts for RPL on the major review sites, and no BBB listing, so there is little public feedback to weigh. What can be seen is a physical location, a current website with recent inventory entries and a listing in a provincial dealer directory. Visit the shop and speak with the owners before committing to a distant purchase.

Visiting RPL

The shop is at 28 Principale Sud, La Patrie, Quebec J0B 1Y0. The company lists hours of Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with other days by appointment. Phone 819-481-1014 or email [email protected]. Because the village is small and remote, calling ahead before a long drive is sensible.