South Jersey Classics

South Jersey Classics is a classic car and truck dealership at 52 Harding Hwy in Newfield, New Jersey, in Gloucester County. According to the company's own About page, it was born in July 2016, and it describes itself as a different sort of dealership built around muscle cars, antiques and specialty vehicles, many of them unusual. The business does not publish an owner's name on the pages we reviewed.

Dealer stock, not consignment

The company is explicit about how it operates. Its About page says that it does no consignment and that the inventory is fully owned by the dealership, which it describes as only buying vehicles that meet its expectations. For a buyer, that means the car on the listing is the dealer's own, the dealer is the seller of record, and questions about history and condition go to the dealership rather than to a third-party owner. For sellers, it means South Jersey Classics is a buyer, not a marketing agent.

What it sells

The inventory leans American. A recent look at the website turned up a 1929 Ford Model A pickup, a 1937 Ford slantback street rod, a 1941 Dodge WC-6 command car, a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe convertible, a 1956 Pontiac Chieftain and a 1957 Thunderbird. On the muscle side there were a 1967 Impala Super Sport with a 427 engine, a 1971 Chevelle SS and several Pontiac Trans Ams. Trucks and utility vehicles also appear, among them a 1974 GMC Jimmy and a 1978 Ford Ranchero GT, along with oddities such as a 1980 Shay roadster. The site also has a memorabilia section. This is a snapshot, and stock turns over, so check the current page before planning a visit.

The company says that its unusual stock sells around the world, naming buyers in countries including France, Japan, Dubai, Argentina, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Italy.

Buying from South Jersey Classics

The site says staff can walk customers through financing and help arrange transportation, and it lists Financing, Transport and Vehicle Request pages. It also warns that all vehicles are first come, first served until a deposit and signed contracts are received, so a car is not held on a verbal promise. When buying from any dealer, and especially from a distance, ask for the VIN, title status, a walk-around video and an independent inspection report. Our guide to buying from a classic car dealer sets out what to confirm before you sign.

Selling or trading a car to the dealer

Owners can sell a classic to the dealership through a Sell Your Car form. The page asks for the year, make and model, engine and transmission details, body and appearance condition, aftermarket changes, factory options, known faults, any interesting history, and as many clear photos as possible, plus the price the owner wants. It states that it does not offer appraisals at this time but is in the market to buy, and the About page mentions trades as well. Offers depend on the information supplied, so be thorough and honest about condition.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau lists South Jersey Classics with an A+ rating, although the business is not BBB accredited. The dealer says on its own site that it holds 100 percent positive eBay feedback and a 4.7 out of 5 rating across more than 200 Google and Facebook reviews combined, collected over roughly eight years. Those figures are the company's own and we have not independently verified them, so read recent reviews on those platforms yourself. Look for comments about the kinds of purchases, such as shipped vehicles or older trucks, that match what you plan to buy.

Visiting South Jersey Classics

The showroom address is 52 Harding Hwy, Newfield, NJ 08344, and the phone number is (856) 521-0832. The website lists hours of 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, and closed Sunday. If you want to see what else is on offer in the area, browse New Jersey classic cars for sale from other sellers.