VL Classics

VL Classics is a classic car dealership in Strafford, Missouri, a small town in the Springfield area. The business is a family operation. The "VL" in the name stands for its founder, Valerie Larson, according to the company's About page, which describes her as a lifelong lover of classic cars. Business records show the LLC was formed in March 2019, so it is a young company with a fairly short track record.

What VL Classics sells

The dealership leans toward American muscle. Its site lists vehicles such as a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1970 Plymouth Cuda and a late-model Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and marketplace listings also show Ford models like the Fairlane, Torino and Thunderbird, plus Camaros and some trucks. Muscle cars, Pontiac GTOs, Mopar cars and vintage Fords are its main focus areas. Inventory turns over, so check its current and sold pages to see what is actually available. A wider view of the market is on the page for classic cars for sale around the state.

How the business works

VL Classics is primarily a dealer that owns its stock and sells it on its lot and through online marketplaces, including Classics on Autotrader and Hagerty Marketplace. The company says every car goes through a 20-point "VL Quality" inspection and that it works with customers around the world. Those are company claims, so treat the inspection as a starting point and still arrange your own. Beyond cars, the Larson family says it sells quality restoration parts for classic, vintage and antique cars and trucks, from fuel-related parts to disc brake kits.

Buying from VL Classics

The company does not lend directly. Its financing page recommends three specialist lenders, J.J. Best Banc & Co, Collector Car Leaders and Woodside Credit, and suggests getting pre-approved before contacting the dealer to work out a deal. We did not find shipping or deposit terms on the site, so ask about both before agreeing to a purchase from out of state. For a general checklist, see what to check before you buy.

Selling your car to VL Classics

The site has a page titled "Consign or sell your car." It says owners can submit one car or an entire collection by filling in a form with photos. The dealer then reviews the submission and presents an offer. The company says it handles evaluation, marketing and paperwork. The terms for a consignment, as opposed to an outright purchase, are not published, so get them in writing. If you are weighing the two routes, consigning a classic explains the usual fees and trade-offs.

Reputation

The Better Business Bureau lists VL Classics, LLC with an A+ rating, but the business is not BBB accredited. The page shows no complaints closed in the last three years and no customer reviews, and it dates the business to March 2019. With so little public feedback, there is not enough to draw conclusions about customer experience, so rely on the specific car, its documentation and an independent inspection.

Visiting

The showroom is at 2963 Evergreen Rd, Strafford, Missouri 65757. The site lists hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday by appointment only and Sunday closed. The listed phone number is (417) 351-1149 and the listed email address is [email protected]. Some marketplace pages still show an older Springfield address, so use the Strafford address from the company's own site and call ahead before driving out.