Preparing a Classic Car to Be Sold

It’s never easy for automotive enthusiasts to part ways with a classic vehicle. If circumstances dictate that you need to get rid of an antique auto, it stands to reason that you’ll want to receive as fair a price as possible. To ensure that you receive a generous price for your vehicle, you’ll need to attend to various preparations. When preparing your classic car to be sold, remember to take the following measures.

Address Any Cosmetic Issues

Provided the vehicle runs well enough, you should be able to find a willing buyer for your classic car. However, if the exterior is riddled with dings, dents, scratches, and other cosmetic defects, it’s unrealistic to expect a very generous offer. If time isn’t a huge factor in the sale, having any existing cosmetic issues taken care of may prove beneficial to your financial bottom line.

Address Any Mechanical Issues

No matter how good your classic vehicle looks, it’s essentially worthless if it doesn’t actually run. With this in mind, have the car thoroughly inspected by a mechanic — preferably one who has experience working with older vehicles. As one of the most respected classic car dealers in NY, Gullwing Motors is happy to give any prospective buys a good once-over. 

Clean the Vehicle From Top to Bottom

While it may seem like a no-brainer, a surprising number of car sellers neglect to give their vehicles a proper cleaning. When presenting your classic car to potential buyers, you’ll want it to look its absolute test, so make sure to administer a thorough cleaning to both the cabin and exterior.  

Getting rid of a classic vehicle can be difficult — particularly if you’ve poured a substantial amount of time and money into it. Fortunately, receiving fair compensation for the car stands to significantly soften the blow. That being the case, it behooves anyone interested in selling an antique auto to address any mechanical and cosmetic issues that are plaguing the car and give the vehicle the cleaning of a lifetime.