Have you been looking for a while?
 Locating
a collector quality vintage, classic,
or muscle car priced fairly in
today's market can be a challenge.
Whether you're a seasoned investor,
or considering your first purchase,
due diligence is a requirement
and a time consuming procedure.
Our special order locating service
takes the risk out of the process,
and guarantees the quality and
value of the cars we sell.
Classic,
vintage and muscle cars have shown
significant appreciation over
the last few years, and those
in "excellent" condition
are getting harder to find in
a seller's market. Notwithstanding
these facts, collector quality
Ford, Mopar, GM, and European
classic cars can still be purchased at reasonable
prices. We know this market
well, and have customers located
around the world. Be sure
and ask us for references.
A
Seller's Market?
Demand
has grown for classic muscle
cars
thanks in part to the movie "Gone
in 60 Seconds", the launch
of Ford's retro 2002 Bullitt and
Cobra Mustangs, the 2003 Mach
I, and the 2005, 40th anniversary
Mustang, the new 2007 Shelby GT500,
among many other reasons.
While prices have risen, quality
Mustangs at affordable prices
are still available. We
find them because we have
sources for classic Mustangs that
don't exist anyplace else.
The reason is pretty simple.
Over the years, we have developed
an extensive database of
collector car owners to whom we have sold parts,
accessories, and cars. Hundreds
more from the US and around the
world have signed our guest book
and called or corresponded with
us. This customer database
is private, and not shared with
any other company or individual.
Our database of
hundreds of quality collector
cars
may be for sale, but the owners
don't know it yet! We provide
information about investment quality,
classics to our clients
who make unsolicited offers
to purchase them from
owners in our database, and others.
We've had excellent success at
locating the right vehicle at
the right price.
What, exactly, do we do?
We
are a licensed and bonded car
dealer in the State of Nevada.
However, we typically do not stock
many automobiles other than a
few classics we keep for
personal use. The majority
of cars you see in our "For Sale" section are owned
by individuals throughout the
US and Canada. They have
asked us to list their cars for
them and handle inquiries.
While
some people write or call to inquire
about cars we have listed, others
have a specific car in mind that
may not be listed on our web site.
We provide a "turn-key"
locating, evaluation, inspection,
appraisal, purchase, and delivery
service for buyers of investment
quality Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs, Shelby's,
Cobras, Cudas, Chargers and
Challengers. Our clients are
both domestic and international.
We can deliver cars anywhere in
the world.
We
don't stock cars so we're not
trying to sell you one from a
limited dealer inventory that
we own. We don't tie up
money in inventory and consequently
can take a smaller profit on cars
we locate. The benefit to
our customers is a better deal
on the classic they really want.
With
our service, you save additional
money because you don't pay to
ship a car twice. We ship
it directly from the seller to
you via a licensed, bonded, and
insured auto transporter.
Most dealers purchase a car and
pay to have it shipped to their
location. That cost is built
into their price (an extra $600-$1,500).
You pay for shipping a second
time when it is transported from
the dealer to your location.
Since
we look at a broad variety of
classics throughout the US and
Canada, you have a much
better chance of finding the right
car at the right price.
Unlike a traditional car dealer,
we represent the buyer, not the
seller.
Our
most sought after and valued services
are pre-purchase inspections.
Our customers want reasonable
assurance that the car they are
purchasing is a quality vehicle.
Our experience in dealing with
classic collector cars insures that
due diligence is done properly,
and that the Mustang you buy is
"as advertised".
We offer an optional drive train
warranty on cars that qualify. In short, we provide the expertise
and logistics necessary to purchase
an investment quality Mustang,
Shelby, or Cobra.
Why do you need us?
Buying a
30+ year old collector car can be a
risky venture.
In the mid to late 60's,american
manufacturers
had no idea these cars would be
around 30+ years later, and buying
one that hasn't been properly
maintained, or restored, can be
an
expensive
lesson.
You want one that will pass the
kind of inspection you would expect
of an investment quality vehicle.
We make sure that happens, and
that you are getting what you
pay for. Through our appraisal
process, we make sure you are
getting the very best deal possible
from the seller.
Note: If
you are looking for a "fixer
upper", for less than $15,000
in fair market value, we
probably can't help you.
There are many other on line
resources to view that sell cars
in various states
of repair. Sorry,
but we only deal in investment
quality vehicles.
How
do we do business?
From the
customer's perspective, doing
business with us is simple . .
. Complete our
questionnaire,
tell us what you want, send us
a small deposit, and we will find
a Classic or late model muscle
car to match
your specifications. Searches
can take from a few days to several
weeks, depending on the type of
car you're looking
for, and the extent of your requirements.
We
shop the US and Canada to find
cars at reasonable prices.
We represent you in the purchasing
process and charge a 10% commission
upon purchase of your car.
Our minimum commission is $1,500.
We will save you that much, or
more, in the process of purchasing
your car, and secure one with
potential for appreciation, based
on past performance.
We
can provide an analysis based
on the CPI Value Guide
and determine the vehicles
market value over the last five
years. We graph how
it has performed financially in
the past ten years, and whether
it we feel the potential is there
for continued appreciation
based on those trends and the
current supply and demand.
Sample CPI graph
We
evaluate each prospective purchase
vehicle carefully and analyze
a broad range of information and
data. Here is a partial
list of more than 150
inspection points:
-
VIN
- Decoding Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) and data plates
to determine if numbers match,
where the car was made, and
what modifications have been
made since manufacture.
-
Original
Equipment - We evaluate
build sheets, broadcast
sheets, data plates, and
manufacturer's documents
which give us information
about the original equipment
on the vehicle (the next best
thing to having the original
window sticker).
-
Maintenance - We review all maintenance
and repair records, as far
back as possible.
-
Structural
Integrity - A thorough
inspection of the body and
frame is completed.
-
Rust - The nemesis of classic
cars
is structural rust. We look at
cowl vents, torque boxes,
frame rails, and much more.
Carpeting is removed from
critical locations to inspect
floor pans. Why do we
do this? It is common
for a heater hose to break
in 30 years of driving, and
if the car was not properly
repaired, including removal,
cleaning, and drying of the
carpeting, floor pans are
very susceptible to rust over
30+ years.
-
Car
Body - We inspect body
panels, seams, and do an
electronic and visual test for body filler.
We inspect the paint thoroughly
for quality and condition.
-
Interior
Soft Trim - The interior
is inspected including headliner,
upholstery,
carpeting,
seats, tracks, seat adjustments,
parking brake, etc.
Seats, tracks, seat adjustments,
parking brake are tested for
proper working condition.
-
Electrical
Components - All exterior
lights are tested. Interior
electrical components are
tested (panel lights, interior
lights, horn, gauges, cigarette
lighter, ash tray, glove box
light, console (if applicable),
and shift selector light.
-
Under
the Hood - Visual inspection
of engine compartment including
all fluids, belts, hoses,
wiring, filters, battery,
-
Rolling
Gear - Remove wheels and
inspect brakes, shoes, drums,
calipers and pads, wheels,
tires, and tread depth.
We inspect for uneven tire
wear which indicates an alignment
problem or worn suspension
parts
-
Under
the car - The car is put
on a rack and the under side
is inspected for damage, worn
bushings, worn drive shaft
and universal joints, differential
seal leaks, transmission leaks,
engine leaks, proper rear
end grease levels.
-
Road
Test - The car is thoroughly
road tested on both the highway
and city streets. We
look for how the car tracks
down the highway, handles
turns and winding streets,
wind noises, vibration, smooth
up and down shifting, acceleration
and brake test.
We
compile a complete ten page report
on the vehicle along with a set
of digital photographs taken of
the interior, exterior, engine
compartment, undercarriage and
trunk. We ask the seller
for a disclosure statement telling
us all he knows about the car,
its strengths and any flaws.
After
the inspections are complete,
we e-mail our report and pictures
to you for your final OK. We then negotiate with the seller
in your behalf for the best price,
which is your purchase price.
We arrange shipping via a licensed
and fully insured company at a significant discount over what you would expect to
pay on your own. Once your
vehicle is in transit, we forward
copies of all transportation and
freight forwarding information
to you, and advise when you can
expect delivery of your classic.
Before
we can begin the process of finding
your car, we require a retainer
of $500.00 US currency.
These funds are retained for payment
of a garage inspection using our
format and check list (typically
a $250-$300 expense). Before
a car is inspected, we will evaluate
a complete set of recent photographs
and disclosure statement regarding
condition. If we like what
we see and hear from the seller,
we recommend an inspection.
It is your option to inspect the
car, or pass and continue the
search.
One
of three things happens during
the garage inspection:
1. The car is rejected because
it is found to have hidden defects, or is in need of repair beyond
acceptable limits. (Typically
not the case.)
2.
The car is not in the condition
we expected, but is acceptable
with minor cosmetic or
mechanical attention. You
are informed and you make the
call whether we should investigate
further, or search elsewhere.
If you decide you like the car
and would consider buying it,
we use
the results of the inspection
to negotiate with the seller for
a better price. (This happens
frequently.)
3.
The car is in "as advertised"
condition and is accepted.
(Note: We find problems
with
ALL cars we inspect. Usually
they are minor (bad grounds, inoperative
fan blower, minor fluid
seepage from seals and gaskets,
typically caused by inactivity.)
If
the car is rejected, there is
no additional cost to you. We hold the balance of the funds
and locate another car for you.
Any funds you pay to us which
were not invested in pre-purchase
inspections apply toward our fee
of 10% of the selling price of
the car.
Once
we locate the classic Mustang
you want, we arrange transportation
through one of our preferred partners.
Door to door, enclosed shipping
ranges from $300 to $1,500, depending
on location of the car and destination.
International transportation via
surface freight to Europe or Australia
typically ranges from $995 to
$2,500 depending on destination.
This does not include any duty,
tax, devanning, or port charges
at the destination.
Our process
of inspection, evaluation and
appraisal is available for any
investment caliber, collector
car located anywhere in North
America.
Write us
for more details.
Entrust
your next classic car purchase to
Nevada Classics. We would
be happy to
provide references, a bank reference
letter, and any additional information
you may request.
To begin
the process
click here.
It takes about 2 minutes to compete
our
customer
questionnaire.
After you complete it,
we will evaluate and call to answer
any questions you may have.
Thanks!
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