If you own a classic you're ready to part with, you've probably noticed that selling it yourself can turn into a part-time job. Answering texts at midnight, fielding lowball offers, letting strangers into your garage on a Saturday. Consignment takes most of that off your plate. Here's how it works at Old Town Classics, and why we think it's the easiest way to sell a classic in Central Florida.
The big difference: consigning with us is 100% free
Let's start with the part that sets us apart from other classic car dealers. Consigning your car with Old Town Classics is 100% free. We don't charge a consignment fee. We don't charge a single fee, period.
A lot of shops take a cut or charge up front just to put your car on their floor. We don't. Our goal is simple: get your classic in front of the right buyer and get it sold.
What consignment means at Old Town Classics
When you consign with us, we sell your classic for you. Your car is shown at our shop at 3427 Recker Hwy in Winter Haven, and we market it online so serious buyers can find it. We list it, promote it, and connect it with people who are actually looking for a car like yours.
That reach goes well past our own neighborhood. Our site is where people find classic cars for sale in Winter Haven and classic cars for sale in Central Florida, and we work with buyers nationwide. We even ship worldwide, which opens your car up to buyers who could never make the drive to Polk County.
How to consign your classic car, step by step
1. Tell us about your car.
Call or WhatsApp us at 863-999-1545, or use the contact form on our Contact page. Give us the basics: year, make, model, and condition. Photos help too.
2. We review it.
We'll look over the details and let you know if your car is a good fit for our inventory.
3. We get your car to the shop.
Bring it by our Winter Haven location, or let us handle it. We'll even pick up your car for you.
4. We list it and market it.
Your classic goes on display at our shop and online, where buyers from across Florida and beyond can see it.
5. We connect it with serious buyers.
Our job is putting your classic in front of people who are ready to buy, not just window-shop.
Have questions we didn't cover here? Give us a call. We're happy to talk through your car and your situation before you decide anything.
Not sure consignment is right for you? You've got options
Consignment isn't the only way we can help. Take a look at our FAQ and you'll see we also:
Buy classic cars outright, from single vehicles to entire collections.
Take trade-ins. We'll evaluate your vehicle and apply a fair value toward your next purchase.
So if you'd rather walk away with a deal done today, or you've got your eye on something already on our lot, we can work that out too.
The kinds of classics that move off our lot
Wondering if your car is the kind of thing buyers are looking for? Here are a few classics that have recently sold at Old Town Classics:
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible, red on white with a 289 V8 and 4-speed manual (sold)
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, bright red with both tops (sold)
1951 Plymouth Suburban Surf Wagon, an SBC V8 patina cruiser (sold)
American muscle, European sports cars, early Fords, and custom cruisers have all found new homes through our shop. You can browse more in our Sold Vehicles section.
Shopping instead of selling?
If one of those sold cars caught your eye, we've still got plenty of classics for sale in Winter Haven right now, including a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T, a 1962 Chrysler 300 with its 413ci V8, and a 1931 Ford Model A. See everything in our Classic Inventory.
Ready to consign your classic?
If you're in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, or anywhere in Central Florida and you're thinking about selling your classic car, let's talk. Consigning with Old Town Classics is 100% free, with no consignment fees. And if getting your car to Winter Haven is a hassle, we'll even pick up your car for you.
Call or WhatsApp us at 863-999-1545, or stop by 3427 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Call ahead and we'll make sure someone's here to meet you.