The Stable

The Stable, Ltd. is a classic and sports car dealer in Califon, New Jersey. Its website describes it as "Thoroughbred Motorcars since 1973," providing sales and service, and it also lists storage. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

History and ownership

The About page says Thomas Howell Rossiter founded the company in 1973, shortly after college, and started out brokering cars from a repurposed dairy barn steps from the present showroom. It also mentions his wife, Laura. The founding year and the story are the company's own account, but they are consistent with a "50 years" description on its Facebook page.

What it sells

The stock mixes older collector cars with newer vehicles. Recent posts on the home page featured a 1941 Ford Deluxe three-passenger business coupe and a 1941 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sedan that the company describes as a CCCA Full Classic. An earlier post offered a 1955 MG TF 1500. The site also lists late-model cars, including a 2004 Crown Victoria, a 2008 Range Rover and cars from 2013 and 2018, so not everything on the lot is a classic.

The Stable's Hemmings dealer page showed 33 listings when we checked. By price, one was between $5,000 and $10,000, nine between $10,000 and $20,000, twelve between $20,000 and $50,000 and eleven at $50,000 or more, with prices we saw reaching $125,000. Stock changes often, so check current inventory before planning a visit.

How buying works

The site does not publish deposit, financing, shipping or inspection terms, so ask about each before committing, especially for a car you cannot see in person. Customers quoted on the company's own site describe repeat purchases and mention cars such as a Ferrari 328 and an Austin-Healey. Those quotes are chosen by the business. Our own dealer buying guide lists the documents and checks worth requesting from any seller.

Service and storage

• Service, with its own service phone line and the same weekday hours as sales.
• Storage, listed under a dedicated number on the dealer's Hemmings page.
• Sales of vintage, collectible and late-model cars.

The company's site does not describe a consignment program. A seller interested in placing a car should ask the company directly. For similar cars from other sellers, browse more classic cars in New Jersey.

Reputation

No BBB profile or third-party review counts are available to report for the Califon business. Its Facebook page lists about 659 followers, and its inventory also appears on Hemmings, Carsforsale.com and classic.com. As with any dealer, confirm the title and VIN, ask for service records, and consider an independent inspection on higher-priced cars.

Visiting The Stable

The showroom is at 412 Trimmer Road, Califon, NJ 07830. The company's site lists sales hours of Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Sales is 908-234-2055 and service is 908-234-1755; the email on the site is [email protected]. The About page also mentions a second Califon address, on Philhower Avenue, marked "Opening January" without a year, so confirm where to go before you drive out.