If you live in Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, or anywhere in between and you've been hunting for a classic, here's some good news: you don't have to fly across the country or buy sight unseen. Old Town Classics sits right in the middle of it all at 3427 Recker Hwy in Winter Haven, in the heart of Polk County. For a lot of Central Florida buyers, that means a short drive and an afternoon of kicking tires on real cars you can see, hear, and sit in.
Here's what's on our lot right now and how to make the trip worth it.
Why buy a classic close to home
Photos only tell part of the story with an old car. When you're shopping classic cars for sale in Central Florida, being able to walk around the car, look underneath, listen to it start, and talk to the people selling it makes a big difference. A local purchase also keeps things simple. No long-distance guessing, and if you want to go home and think it over, we're still just down the road.
And if you're not local? We ship worldwide, so a buyer anywhere can still own one of these cars. Just ask us about arranging transport to your door.
Classic cars for sale in Winter Haven right now
Our inventory changes often, but here's a look at some of the classics available today.
Early Fords and prewar cars
1928 Ford Model A Phaeton, $19,500. A restored, original open-top Model A with brand new whitewall tires. It runs and drives great, and the listing says it'll do 65 mph on the highway. Brown inside and out, manual transmission, clean title.
Fifties and sixties cruisers
1955 Pontiac Chieftain, $22,000. A very original two-door with its 287ci V8 and Hydra-Matic automatic, turquoise paint, and 26,000 miles shown. Turn-key ready, with a clean title.
1962 Chrysler 300, $27,500. A 413ci V8 with dual four-barrel carbs, push-button automatic, the AstraDome gauge cluster, power steering and brakes, and only 24k miles shown.
1965 Plymouth Barracuda Six Pack V8, $36,500 OBO. A built 340ci V8 Six Pack with a TREMEC 5-speed overdrive, 8¾ posi rear end, 4-wheel power disc brakes, adjustable suspension, the original interior, and American Racing wheels (15-inch up front, 17-inch in back).
1968 Dodge Coronet R/T, $50,000 OBO. Big-block 383ci V8, 727 automatic, power steering and power disc brakes, silver over black, 47,320 miles shown. All the lights and gauges work.
Seventies sports cars
1977 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, $22,500. A T-top coupe with a 350ci V8 and a factory 4-speed manual, red on red, power steering and power disc brakes, electric pop-up headlights, 90,000 miles shown, and a clean title.
Classic trucks
1949 Ford F1, $25,000. V8 with a 4-speed manual, new paint, a new wood bed, new wheels, and a rust-free, solid Florida body.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 Panel Truck, $25,000. A 350ci V8 and TH400 with power steering and power disc brakes. We have photos of the frame-off build too.
1948 Ford F1 Rig, $18,500. A one-of-a-kind build with a 7.3L diesel, power disc brakes, new tires, and airshock suspension.
Something you won't see at the local car show
1991 Ford Pampa, $29,900 OBO. A Brazilian-market Ford pickup, and the listing describes it as the first and only Ford Pampa in the United States. AP 1.8L, 5-speed manual, air ride on 17-inch Mondeo wheels, 10,000 miles shown, one owner.
You can browse everything in our Classic Inventory, and our full inventory also has used vehicles if you need a daily driver too.
Recently sold, so you know what moves
Classics go quickly here. A few that found new homes recently include a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air with a 454 big block (sold), a 1967 Pontiac LeMans with a 400ci V8 (sold), a 1931 Ford Model A (sold), and a 1941 Willys Coupe (sold). If you missed the Bel Air or LeMans, take a look at the Chieftain or the Chrysler 300. If the '31 was your style, the '28 Phaeton is waiting. If you liked the Willys, the Barracuda or the Coronet R/T might be next on your list. See more in our Sold Vehicles section.
Buy, sell, trade, or consign
We're more than a place to shop. At Old Town Classics we buy classic cars, from single vehicles to entire collections. We take trade-ins and apply a fair value toward your next purchase, and many of our listings say we're open to offers and trades. And if you'd rather sell your classic without the hassle, consigning with us is 100% free, with no consignment fees.
Planning your visit
We're open Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. Since cars sell fast, call ahead at 863-999-1545 (call or WhatsApp) to make sure the car you want to see is still here and someone's ready to show it to you.
Whether you're coming from Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, or right here in Winter Haven, we'd love to show you around. Find us at 3427 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880.