Before you signanything.
Buying or selling a collector car involves more than a handshake. Here's what to check on either side of the deal.
Title and history
Confirm a clean title and, where possible, a documented ownership and service history before you commit.
Numbers and originality
For matching-numbers cars, verify engine and transmission codes against factory records or a trusted registry.
A pre-purchase inspection
A marque specialist who knows what to look for on this specific car is worth the cost, especially on a higher-value purchase.
Insurability
Before you buy, ask us what it would take to insure the car — storage, use, and documentation all factor in.
Gather your documentation
Receipts, prior appraisals, restoration photos and service records all support a stronger asking price.
Get a current appraisal
If it's been a few years since your last one, a fresh appraisal reflects where the market actually stands today.
Decide how to sell
Private sale, auction, or a specialist dealer each have different tradeoffs on price, speed and effort.
Update or cancel coverage
Once the sale closes, tell us — we'll adjust or end coverage on your timeline, not after the fact.
Insuring a caryou just bought?
Tell us about it and we'll get coverage in place before you drive it home.