How to Sell a Classic Car?

[Art Shirk]

I'm thinking about this question for my Mustang. I bought this one seven years ago from a barn in Colorado, right as I was moving to California. I wouldn't want to own a classic in CO, but in Ventura CA it's a great fit.

Car runs as good as it looks. Factory GT, 4 speed manual. Been my daily driver on-and-off over the years. Doesn't like the rain because the windows are a bit leaky, but otherwise it's pretty perfect.

I'm looking to move back to the country, and think I'll sell the mustang before I move, hopefully in the next year. I've been thinking a bunch about how to best sell it, so this thread has been useful. I hadn't known about BAT before.

Any suggestions appreciated. Seems like the market is getting good for sellers once again, so hopefully I time this all right and make a mint. Then go spend it on cattle. Attachment 397089

If it really is cherry inside and out, I think BAT is the way to go. You will need numerous well executed pics. There is really broad group of people who purchase from that site that are willing to overpay (even in this market) for some reason. I'd at least start by looking at the auctions that have ended more recently with comparable cars and then compare that to other sites/listings. You will see the premium and then decide if you want to jump through the hoops for the difference.

[oftpiste]

Seller pays $99 to list, another $250 for their photographer which might be worth it.

Buyer pays a 5% premium, so pretty cheap for the seller.