Sabetta's Classics LLC

Sabetta's Classics LLC is a family-run classic car dealer at 609 Hostetler Road in Orrville, Ohio, a Wayne County town between Akron and Wooster. It specializes in muscle cars from the late 1960s and early 1970s, and it says it owns every car it sells. The business is run by Rick and Kim Sabetta, who describe it on their site as something that grew from a hobby that began in 1994 into a full-time operation, with help from their three children.

Who runs it and how it started

According to the company's About page, Rick Sabetta's first car was a 1966 Pontiac GTO, and his enthusiasm for muscle cars grew from there. What began as a hobby in 1994 turned into a full-time dealership. The Better Business Bureau gives a more formal date: it lists the LLC as started on February 1, 2018, with Kimberly E. Sabetta and Richard A. Sabetta listed as owners. The two dates are not in conflict. The 1994 date is the family's own account of when they began buying and selling cars, while 2018 is when the current company was formed. The site also describes the business as one of the Midwest's top classic car dealers, which is the company's own claim rather than an independent ranking.

A dealer that owns its stock

The home page states plainly: "We do not consign, we own all cars and they have clean, clear Ohio titles." That makes Sabetta's a conventional dealer, not a consignment house. For a buyer, owning the inventory means the car is physically in Orrville and the dealer holds the title, so there is no third-party owner to coordinate with. It also means the dealer buys cars, including from customers: the site says it purchases vehicles and keeps a network of collectors, restorers and suppliers. Anyone looking to sell a car should contact the dealer directly rather than expect a consignment arrangement.

What Sabetta's sells

The company's focus is American muscle from roughly 1966 to 1972. Its listings and own descriptions point to the Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Chevelle, Camaro and Plymouth Road Runner as staples. The site says inventory changes often because cars sell quickly, and that it restores vehicles to a high standard, with some cars winning awards at regional shows. Those are the dealer's claims, and no specific award or show was verified. ClassicCars.com showed only about six active listings for the dealer at the time of research, so the stock is small and selective rather than a large lot. If you are shopping around, Ohio classic cars for sale shows what else is on the market in the state.

Buying from Sabetta's Classics

The site lays out a four-step process: view the inventory, place a deposit (the site describes it as non-refundable), complete the paperwork, and pick up the car after full payment. Because the deposit is non-refundable, ask what the deposit secures and get any condition promises in writing before paying it. The home page lists financing partners: Woodside Credit, JJ Best Bank and Collector Car Leaders. The company says it handles out-of-state transactions, and its testimonials page, which collects roughly forty customer comments copied from Google reviews and emails, includes buyers in states such as South Carolina and Florida and near Chicago. Several describe shipping arranged through a transport company and FaceTime walkthroughs before purchase. The testimonials are undated and published by the dealer itself, so read them as the company's selection. For a long-distance buy, an independent inspection remains sensible, and our guide to buying from a classic car dealer covers the questions to ask.

Reputation and credentials

The BBB profile shows Sabetta's Classics as BBB accredited since December 20, 2018, with an A+ rating, no complaints closed in the last three years, and no customer reviews on the BBB page. The company also says it belongs to the Ohio Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Accreditation reflects that the business agreed to BBB standards and pays for the listing, so it is a useful check but not a guarantee about any particular car. The dealer's own testimonials are consistently positive, but they were chosen by the business.

Visiting Sabetta's Classics

The showroom address is 609 Hostetler Road, Orrville, Ohio 44667. The contact page lists hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekends by appointment, and the phone number is 330-930-0700. Call ahead to confirm hours and that the car you want is still available, since stock moves quickly.