Vintage Autohaus & Imports

Vintage Autohaus and Imports is a classic car dealership at 8205 W. Amarillo Boulevard in Amarillo, Texas. Its website calls it "Amarillo's Premier Classic Car-Dealer" and a "country club for car enthusiasts," and says it buys, sells, trades and stores classic and specialty vehicles. These are the company's own descriptions. It is independent and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

History and people

The About page says the business was established in 2007, and the Better Business Bureau lists the same start date of August 15, 2007. The BBB names Emmitt Rice as owner and LaDonna Tunnell as office manager. The site itself does not say who runs the company.

How the business works

This is a retail dealership with a storage side. The site describes a new facility that it says is climate controlled and has 24/7 monitored security, and it promotes storage alongside sales and trades. Its home page also advertises financing and insurance. Consignment is not mentioned on the pages we read, so if you want to sell a car through them, ask whether they take cars on consignment or only buy outright.

What it sells

The inventory page listed roughly 45 vehicles when we checked, with several marked sold, so the number actually available is smaller. Most of the examples were American cars: a 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood coupe, a 1961 Corvette, a 1973 Corvette 454 at $34,500, a 1968 Chevelle SS at $64,500, a 1964 Chevrolet C10 pickup at $43,500, a 1967 Pontiac GTO, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner and a 1965 Ford Mustang GT hatchback. European cars appear too, such as a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Pagoda at $108,500. A few newer muscle cars, including 2010 Camaros and a 2011 Dodge Challenger, round out the list. The prices shown ranged from $16,500 for a sold 2010 Camaro up to $158,500. All listings carry the note "AS-IS No Warranty," so plan on an independent inspection and do not count on dealer coverage after the sale. The page is undated, so confirm that a car is still for sale before traveling.

Buying from Vintage Autohaus

The website promotes financing but gives no lender, rate or term. It does not describe shipping, deposits or a return policy. For a car sold as-is, ask for the title and VIN, then arrange a pre-purchase inspection with a shop that knows older cars. Our guide on what to check before you buy sets out the checklist.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau gives the dealership an A+ rating, although it is not BBB accredited. We did not review complaint counts, and we found no review counts to report. Check each car on its own merits.

Visiting and contact

The dealer's website lists 8205 W. Amarillo Boulevard, Amarillo, Texas 79124, with hours of Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The phone number is (806) 371-8109. The BBB prints the street number as 8201, so check a map before you drive. No email address appeared on the pages we could read. For other options in the state, see more classic cars in Texas.