The Last Detail

The Last Detail, often shortened to TLD, is a dealer, restorer and consignment house for collector and luxury cars in North Chicago, Illinois. On its website the company says it sells, services and restores luxury and classic vehicles and that it has two Chicagoland locations. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who runs it

The company's Why TLD page is signed by Tom Snellback, President and CEO. It does not publish a founding year. The consignment page refers to 35 years of automotive marketing experience, which is an undated claim by the company, and BBB data shows a business start date in 1977 that reflects registration. We therefore give no founding year.

What it sells

The inventory page on October 23, 2026 listed roughly 14 to 20 collector cars, including several prewar models. Examples included a 1931 Cadillac Series 370A V-12 convertible, a 1931 Pierce-Arrow Model 42 Touring Phaeton, a 1934 Packard Super Eight, a 1940 Packard Super Eight One-Sixty, a 1961 Porsche 356 B 1600S, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, a 1972 Citroen SM, a 1972 Jaguar XKE and a 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. A few newer cars, such as a 1997 Corvette and a 2007 Mercedes-Benz R 350, were also shown. Ask the dealer for prices. The company says it accepts less than 20 percent of the cars offered to it for resale, which is its own description of its standards.

Consignment and selling

The company says it offers a consignment program built on a 90-day agreement plus a small percentage of the sale price. It asks for the exclusive right to represent the car during that period. According to the site, TLD photographs the car, sometimes shoots video, writes the ads, and arranges shipping and the transfer of title and money. It also says it can in some cases buy a car outright. The exact percentage is not published, so get it in writing. Our guide to classic car consignment fees explains what to compare. TLD also offers appraisal services.

Buying from The Last Detail

The site has a VIP list for new inventory. We found no published terms on financing, deposits or warranties, so confirm each before committing. Shipping is mentioned in connection with consignment, but not described for buyers. As with any dealer, check the title and VIN, request service records and consider an independent inspection. If you want to see other options, browse Illinois classic cars for sale.

Services beyond sales

• Restoration and service for classic and luxury cars.
• Appraisals.
• Consign, sell or trade options for owners who want to move a car.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau shows an A+ rating and 49 years in the BBB's records. The business is not BBB accredited, and we did not capture a complaint count, so check the profile for details. Treat the company's own claims about its standards and experience as marketing, and verify any car independently.

Visiting and contact

The main location is 2900 Skokie Hwy, North Chicago, Illinois 60064. The website lists hours of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday by appointment only. Call 847.689.8822 or email [email protected]. The site says there is a second Chicagoland location, so confirm which one holds the car you want to see.