As a classic car enthusiast you can dream away with all the cars on offer. But there may also come a time when you want to say goodbye to your classic. Not everyone is a born seller and not every classic is sold away under your hands. We give you different ways to get in touch with potential buyers, who may want to lovingly adopt your classic.
* Social media
You can easily build a large reach via social media. Gamble on Facebook, the social medium for adults. If you ask a number of FB friends to share this post, the reach can be built up very quickly. Moreover, it is smart to search social media for groups with classic car enthusiasts. If you can share your ad in that group, chances are that your ad can make someone's dream come true.
* Advertising in 'the magazines'
Lovers' magazines are still popular and are read from AZ. Subscribers sometimes advertise for free.
* Purchase websites
There are various websites where you can offer your classic car. You can add photos. Showing any 'downsides' such as damaged seat covers, hanging skies and rust makes it clear how honest you are as a supplier. You will automatically receive a message from interested parties about the amount they offer for your car. The advantage is that the administrative processing is quick and correct and that you do not get any - possibly bad - people over the floor. So you want you sell a classic car and be sure it ends up with a good buyer? Then visit such a website. The bid that you get is usually free of obligation, so you can think about it. If you find the bid too low, then simply look for the next potential buyer.
* Consignment sales
With a consignment sale your classic can be purchased through a dealer. The trader takes care of the sales and entire administrative handling against commission. That saves you the chance of interested people who come to watch in the afternoon and come to collect at night.
* Get in touch with enthusiasts
A classic car is not a vehicle, it is an emotion. It is therefore important to reach the target group to bring your car to the attention. Think of fairs and hits for classic cars. Many enthusiasts come together there. There is a good chance that there will be people who are interested in your car. There are also various associations of enthusiasts who regularly meet to talk about and look at classic cars. There you may find a suitable buyer for your classic. Advertising in a brand or type of club magazine is also a good option.
* Sell through an auction
Car auctions are not only for dealers. The renowned auction houses can help you - often internationally - to sell your classic. First read the conditions.
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