Worldwide Vintage Autos

Worldwide Vintage Autos, usually shortened to WWVA, is a classic car and truck dealership at 4001 Forest St in Denver, Colorado. The company describes itself as one of the largest classic car consignment dealerships in the country, and its website lists more than 300 vehicles at a time, with model years running from 1917 to the 2020s. The Better Business Bureau lists the business start date as July 25, 2013. Other directory profiles give different founding years, so the exact date is not settled.

How the business works

WWVA is a licensed and bonded dealer, and a large share of what it sells is consigned by private owners. According to the company's consign page, WWVA handles the detailing, advertising, showings, test drives and marketing, stores the vehicle in an indoor, climate controlled showroom of more than 80,000 square feet, and charges no upfront fees. The company says the consignment contract runs 60 days and that it sells about 95 percent of its vehicles online. It also claims it can sell a car for 20 percent more than a comparable private party sale, a marketing claim that is not independently verified.

The consign page does not publish a commission rate or fee schedule. Anyone thinking about selling a classic on consignment should ask for the commission, any reconditioning charges and the early termination terms in writing before signing anything.

What WWVA sells

The inventory is broad and leans American. The site's filters list Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, GMC, Jeep, Pontiac, Plymouth and Studebaker, alongside imports such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Ferrari and Volkswagen. Listings seen during research included a 1948 Chevrolet pickup at $17,900, a 1970 Ford Bronco at $58,900, a 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 restomod at $59,900 and a 1981 DeLorean at $148,900. Many cars are restored or restomodded, meaning they carry modern engines, brakes or air conditioning in a vintage body. Prices run from the teens into six figures, with a large middle band of driver-quality trucks and muscle cars.

The site also has separate pages for sold vehicles, project cars and a car finder service, which can help a buyer who does not see the right car in the current stock. For a wider look at what is on the market nearby, see classic cars for sale in Colorado.

Buying from WWVA

Because so many of its cars are sold online, WWVA's process is built for buyers who are not local. Its team page lists separate staff for sales, consignment, titles, shipping, service, detailing, photography and inventory management. The company says it has sold classic cars and trucks to customers around the world. The finance page links to LightStream, an online lender, and notes that WWVA may be compensated through that link, so buyers should compare that offer with a quote from their own bank or credit union.

As with any remote purchase, buyers should ask for the title status, request detailed photos or a video walk-around, and arrange an independent inspection before sending funds. Online descriptions use a lot of short, capitalized shorthand, so ask the sales team to explain anything unclear, such as what "restored" or "collector grade" covers on a particular car, and get the answer in writing.

Shipping is handled through the company's own shipping contact rather than a published rate sheet, so ask for a written delivery quote, including who carries insurance in transit, before agreeing to a price.

Reputation

The BBB lists WWVA as an accredited business, with an A+ rating, accreditation dating to April 2017 and 125 customer reviews on its page.

Review sites show a spread. Birdeye lists more than 2,000 reviews with an average of about 4.5 stars, while Yelp shows an average of about 3.2 stars across roughly 230 reviews. Ratings differ by platform, so read recent reviews on several sites and judge the specific car against its listing and inspection report.

Visiting and contact

WWVA is at 4001 Forest St, Denver, CO 80216. Its website lists the phone number (877) 422-1570 and the email [email protected]. Showroom hours are not confirmed on the company's own pages, so call ahead before visiting, particularly if you want to see a specific car or a consigned vehicle.