| Local Garages | | | | potential buys along with the auction rules before |
| As is the case with buying a modern car, popping | | | | biding though. |
| down to your local car garage & dealerships can | | | | It's also worth noting that such auctions usually move |
| often be the first point of call. | | | | along very quickly so it's best to go and "sit in" on a |
| If it turns out that any local dealer forecourts have | | | | few beforehand. |
| models from the 70s or 80s in from time to time | | | | The Internet |
| then it may be a good idea to let them know your | | | | The internet has streamlined the way in which |
| interested an leave your number with them. | | | | enthusiasts can buy & sell classic cars. |
| Although it may be a bit of a long shot, this could be | | | | Sellers are able to easily set up pages on auctions |
| a good way of being the first to know if something | | | | sites like eBay, which are viewable to the world in |
| "Fresh to the Market" turns up in your area. | | | | minutes. |
| Similar to this route, local MOT garages may also be | | | | Also, there are numerous sites on the net aimed |
| worth a look. Any antiques passing through may end | | | | specifically at classic car enthusiasts, notably |
| up not being MOT worthy and are likely to not be of | | | | Car and Classic brings together countless adverts for |
| any interest to the current owners, to a collector | | | | models ranging from before the 1920s to cars being |
| though; they could be a wise investment. | | | | released today. There is also a section devoted to |
| Again a long shot, but the garage owner may be able | | | | past & present motorcycles. |
| to put you in contact with the owners of such cars. | | | | At a glance visitors are able to post free adverts |
| Events & Auctions | | | | (which include 6 photos), find out about up coming |
| As well as being an excellent source for picking up | | | | events, view current car auctions and post requests |
| tips and any news on new cars coming to the | | | | within the "wanted" section. There are also extensive |
| market, a lot of classic car events also now have a | | | | links to insurance and car clubs websites. |
| "car mart" section. | | | | One of the most useful features of car and classic |
| This gives owners the opportunity to show off their | | | | though, is its powerful search tool, which allows users |
| work an offer them up for sale. The kind of cars on | | | | to find specific cars based on a range of options |
| offer will depend heavily on the kind of event, area | | | | (make, category, region etc). |
| and weather. | | | | This, along with all of the other features on offer, |
| Auctions can be great if you're looking for a | | | | make car and classic a one stop shop for current and |
| particularly or unusual car, or one in excellent | | | | classic car enthusiasts alike. |
| condition. Time should be taken to research any | | | | |