Straight answers, fees included

No. Our prices are asking prices, not auction estimates, and there is no buyer's premium. A $495 documentation fee applies to every sale. Sales tax, registration and transport are extra and depend on where the car is going.

Sometimes, a little. We price each car on its file and condition, so the asking price is close to where we expect it to sell. On consigned cars, any offer goes to the owner.

Yes, and we encourage it. Any inspector you choose gets our ramp, our tools and our time. We would rather lose a sale than have a car leave with an unanswered question.

Yes. We send the full dossier first, film cold starts and walkarounds on request, and run live video inspections from the ramp. Many of our cars go to owners who first see them on delivery day.

Every car gets one of four written grades, from Grade I (recent concours restoration) to Grade IV (preserved original). The full standard is on our process page. A grade describes condition, not value.

Yes. We arrange enclosed, insured transport and handle export paperwork. Transport is quoted at cost before you commit.

As an example, a typical agreement is 8% of the final sale price with a $5,000 minimum, paid only when the car sells. No sale, no fee. Every agreement is written for the car, so your terms may differ, and we put them in writing before anything happens.

Yes. An outright offer is quicker and simpler. Consignment usually nets the owner more but takes longer. We will tell you plainly which we think suits your car.

Most agreements run 90 days and can be renewed or ended by either side. Some cars find a buyer in the first week; rarer cars can take a season.

For a consignment, our inspection and dossier work are included in the commission. If we part ways before a sale, you keep the inspection report.

Yes, in writing and with our reasons. A realistic figure on day one is the fastest route to a sale.

Yes. The showroom is open by appointment, Tuesday to Saturday. Viewings run about ninety minutes and are yours alone.

We introduce clients to specialist collector-car lenders and prepare the appraisal pack. The loan itself is between you and the lender, and we hold no interest in it. See the financing page for an estimator.

Of course. Our open mornings and evenings are small and free. Reserve a place on the events page.