When it comes to buying a modern car most people know where to look. For instance, if you want to buy a brand new car you will usually visit the car showroom of the car manufacturer in your locality. If you are looking for a second hand one, you could visit a second hand car dealer or buy one through an advertisement in your local newspaper or through the Internet.
There are a number of classic car auctions that take place each year
However, where do you look to buy a classic car?
Well, there are a number of options open to you so let us have a look at some of them so that you are well placed when you decide to “take the plunge” and buy your first classic car.
One of the most popular places to purchase a classic car is at a classic car auction but you should be aware that this option should really only be used by someone with experience of classic cars because if you bid at auction and your bid is accepted you are committed to buy that classic car. Therefore, you must be confident that the price being asked is reasonable and the condition of the vehicle is as stated. If you have no experience of classic cars you may wish to take someone with you to the auction that has.
You could buy a classic car through a classic car magazine where there are numerous advertisements placed to sell such vehicles. Having identified a vehicle, you would then arrange to view the car and then make a decision as to whether to buy it. Don’t be frightened to make an offer as, at worst, the seller can only say “No”.
The Internet is proving to be a popular place to look for classic cars to buy with some websites being set up specifically for this purpose. Again, having identified a possible classic car to buy, you should arrange to view the vehicle before parting company with any cash.
There are showrooms that sell classic cars in various parts of the country so you could arrange to visit some of them. Many of these classic car showrooms have a website and you can often view the vehicle online before making what could be a long journey to view the vehicle.
Good luck with your search to buy your first classic car.
