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Sell your classic car on Consignment.
Find a buyer who values it's history.
A classic deserves more than a quick trade-in offer. Shinsean Automotive sells classic and vintage vehicles on consignment, with the patient, provenance-led marketing needed to find the right buyer at true retail value.
Trusted by Sellers throughout the UK
Your Classic Car's Story is part of it's value
Selling a classic car on consignment is straightforward when every step is transparent and accountable. Here's exactly how it works — and how you're protected throughout:
Classic car buyers aren't shopping on price alone. History, originality, and provenance drive value as much as condition does. A generic listing that just states make, model and mileage undersells what you actually have. We take the time to present your car's full story properly.
Provenance done properly - Ownership history, matching numbers, restoration records, show history — presented as part of the listing, not left for a buyer to ask about.
Patience over speed - The right buyer for a classic often takes longer to find than a modern car buyer. We market accordingly, rather than pushing for a fast sale at the expense of the price you deserve.
Genuine enthusiast reach - Listed where classic car buyers actually look, such as specialist marketplaces, and enthusiast audiences.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your car's history, condition, and any documentation you hold, and agree an estimated sale price.
Price, commission, and timeline all discussed and agreed before your car leaves your hands.
Collection and Prep
We collect your vehicle and prepare it to a retail-ready standard.
valeting, photography, and any minor work needed, keeping you updated throughout.
Listing
Your car goes live across our showroom, website, and major marketplaces (Race Cars Direct, etc.).
with listing copy written to speak to enthusiasts — provenance, spec sheet, and mod history front and centre, not buried.
Sale and Payment
Once sold, we send you the funds.
We only take our agreed commission on top, so our incentive is aligned with getting you the best price.
Selling Something Else?
It's not just Race prepared or modified vehicles we specialise in here at Shinsean Automotive. We're true car enthusiasts, and offer Sale or Return vehicle consignment for all sorts of vehicles!
Sell Your Supercar
Reach the right buyers for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and more... without dealing with the tyre-kickers.
Sell your Race or Modified Car
Specialist knowledge of mods, provenance and the right audience - buyers who understand what they're looking at
What our sellers say
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Selling a Classic Car - FAQs
What exactly is Sale or Return, or Consignment Vehicle selling?
Do you only sell modern, performance cars, or classics too?
We specialise in classic and vintage vehicles as well as modern prestige, performance, and modified cars... each marketed to the right audience for that category.
How do you value a classic car accurately?
Classic valuations depend on originality, provenance, condition, and current market demand for that specific model — not just mileage or age. We assess your car's full history and documentation as part of agreeing your estimated sale price.
What documentation should I have ready?
Anything that supports provenance helps. Service history, ownership records, restoration invoices, matching-numbers documentation, club registration, or show history. The more you have, the stronger the listing.
Will it take longer to sell than a modern car?
Often, yes. The right buyer for a classic can take longer to find than for a modern car, however, we have a strong customer base in the classic car market, who we push out your listing to, ensuring we get the fastest sale, but also best price for your classic car.
Is this different from selling my classic car privately?
Private sales mean dealing with buyers, time-wasters, and negotiation yourself, often at a lower final price than true retail. We handle marketing, buyer vetting, and negotiation on your behalf, aiming for the best achievable price rather than the quickest sale.
Ready to sell your classic car the right way?
Get a free, no-obligation valuation and see what your vintage car could achieve on Sale or Return.
Shinsean Automotive Ltd
Unit 1, Etruria Trade Park
Fowlea Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5GQ
Company No. 14146672
FCA No. 1003474
Shinsean Automotive Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for Limited Permission Credit Broking, our FCA Firm Reference Number is 1003474. We are a credit broker and not a lender.
All finance is subject to status and income. Written Quotation on request. We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers.