Sierra Classics & Imports

Sierra Classics & Imports is a licensed and bonded classic car dealership at 525 Kietzke Lane in Reno, Nevada. Its website says it was established in 2002 and describes the business as more than two decades old. It sells classic, special interest and sports cars, takes cars on consignment, and ships vehicles to buyers around the United States and overseas.

How the business works

Sierra Classics operates as a dealer that sells both cars it owns and cars it takes on consignment, and it also buys cars from owners. Its Sell Your Car page says it is always looking for classic, special and sports cars to add to its inventory and can buy vehicles on the spot. Testimonials on its site, which are self-published and unverified, refer to the owner by the first name David and to an administrator named Sharon, and mention pickups from sellers by trailer.

What it sells

The inventory loads dynamically on the site and changes often. Testimonials mention purchases of a Corvair, a 1932 Ford, 1930s trucks, a BMW 2002, a Porsche Boxster and a Pontiac Firebird, which suggests a broad mix of American classics, hot rods, European sports cars and later model enthusiast cars. The business name itself, Classics & Imports, points to that range. Check current listings rather than relying on past sales, and ask each time where a particular car is located and who owns it.

Buying from Sierra Classics

The How to Buy page is unusually detailed, and it says most of the vehicles are sold sight unseen. Key points from it:

• Prices are posted on the site and cars carry U.S. titles.
• A down payment holds a car for an agreed period and is not refundable.
• Payment is by wire transfer or cashier's check, and the car is released only when documents are signed and payment is complete.
• Nevada residents pay sales tax and a $150 documentation fee. Out-of-state buyers receive a drive-away permit good for 15 days, and the title can take about 30 days.
• Independent inspections are encouraged. The dealer will take the car to a mechanic within 10 miles and coordinates logistics with an inspector who works for the buyer.
• Test drives are normally done with a salesperson driving, and customers are rarely allowed to drive the car themselves.

The site also says financing is available through Woodside Credit and J.J. Best Banc and Co., and that it can recommend shippers for domestic and overseas delivery, with vehicles typically reaching major ports in four to eight weeks. If you are new to buying remotely, the dealer's own How to Buy page and an independent inspector make a good checklist.

Selling and consigning

Sierra Classics describes its consignment program as zero cost to the owner (see our consignment guide for how fees usually work elsewhere). It says the dealer covers advertising, photography, customer service and vehicle care, with details varying by car. Because the page does not state a commission or sale fee, ask for exact terms in writing, including who pays for repairs and what happens if the car does not sell. You can also ask about an outright purchase or a trade. The dealer's site includes a trade-in form.

Reputation

Birdeye, an aggregator that pulls in Google reviews, shows Sierra Classics at 4.0 stars from 126 reviews, and other directories show varied averages. Read recent reviews on more than one platform, and treat an independent inspection as the main check on condition, since the dealer itself says classic cars are old and that restored cars often have mixed work histories. Browse similar cars with more classic cars in Nevada.

Visiting

The showroom is at 525 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502, phone 775-786-7808, email [email protected]. Posted hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday by appointment.