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We connect genuine enthusiasts

We make buying and selling a real pleasure by connecting enthusiasts like no other sales or auction service.

Everything we do is built on a basis of honesty and transparency ensuring smooth sales and happy customers resulting in 5 star reviews.

We connect enthusiasts

We handle everything on a basis of honesty and transparency ensuring smooth sales.

No Hassle Service

We do everything for our sellers and buyers – taking the hassle out of trading a classic or performance vehicle.

Save You Money

Our unique service puts more money back into the pockets of sellers and buyers compared to any other auction or sales process.

Trusted Community

We’re proud of the trusted community we’ve created as we verify all our sellers and buyers to keep all parties safe.

No Hassle Service

We do everything for our sellers and buyers – taking the hassle out of trading a classic or performance vehicle.

Save You Money

Our unique service puts more money back into the pockets of sellers and buyers compared to any other auction.

Trusted Community

We’re proud of the trusted community we’ve created as we verify all our sellers and buyers to keep our community safe.

Sellers love our hassle free service.

Sit back and relax whilst we take care of everything for you and even speak to buyers on your behalf – all with no seller commissions.

WE DO THE HARD WORK

  • Fully Managed Service
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  • No Tyre Kickers
  • Quickest Time To Sell
  • Widest Marketing Reach
  • No Seller Commissions

SAVINGS CALCULATOR

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Estimated vehicle value: £35,000

You would save: £7350

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Based on comparing the fees of the top ten UK classic car auctions houses in 2020.

A TERRIFIC NO HASSLE
EXPERIENCE FROM
START TO FINISH

Bruce Melluish, Seller, 2020
1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II


A TERRIFIC
NO HASSLE
EXPERIENCE
FROM START
TO FINISH
THANK YOU

Bruce Melluish, 2020
1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II

Closed Auctions

  • 2015 Ferrari California T

    SOLD for £111,300

    Beauty, elegance and a visceral driving experience

  • 1972 Simca 1501

    SOLD for £9,540

    Classique! Gallic charm, quirkiness and individuality - surely the makings of a Parisian love affair

  • 1962 Morris Minor 1000

    SOLD for £5,565

    A British icon - still great to drive, the Moggie is an elegant classic.

  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz E200 Cabriolet

    SOLD for £10,865

    The perfect balance of performance, economy, and luxury - the E-Class Cabriolet.

  • 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo – Non Custom

    Auction Closed

    Only the quickest driver-focused Fords earn the famous RS badge, just like this RS Turbo.

  • 1969 Jensen Interceptor MkI

    SOLD for £26,500

    American muscle car powertrain clothed it in a sharp Italian suit created the sublime Jensen Interceptor.

  • 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8

    SOLD for £13,780

    Restored to a high level of detail.

  • 2005 BMW Alpina B3 S (E46)

    SOLD for £21,200

    A superb quality Alpina with just 40k miles from new.

  • 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129)

    SOLD for £6,255

    The iconic SL was emphatically and dramatically brought up to date in 1989 with the bold Bruno Sacco designed and technologically advanced R129.

  • 1995 Rover Mini Mayfair

    SOLD for £5,308

    The motoring legend that needs no introduction, the Mini Mayfair finished in iconic British Racing Green.

  • 1997 Volkswagen Beetle

    Auction Closed

    This lovely Beetle has been in the same family for over 20 years, seeing 2 family weddings and new family members.

  • 2015 Caterham Super 7 Roadsport

    SOLD for £20,670

    The Caterham Super Seven is not for the faint-hearted, it offers a real thrilling ride with pure driver focus.

  • 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX

    SOLD for £11,660

    Not many modern classics come with rally heritage these days - this one certainly does!

  • 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera (996.1)

    SOLD for £15,053

    Theres a lot to like about this legendary 996 - with restyled sleek bodywork, a 3.4L water-cooled engine, and a roomier interior.

  • 2000 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5

    SOLD for £17,511

    One of the most iconic and practical motors to be produced, used across every corner of the world.

  • 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)

    SOLD for £21,414

    With outstanding performance and timeless good looks, the 911 will forever be desirable.

  • 1978 Lancia Gamma Coupé 2500

    SOLD for £8,745

    Lancia's flagship car, now a rare and fine classic with iconic styling by Pininfarina - the Lancia Gamma 2500.

  • 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

    SOLD for £30,500

    Beautifully shaped, extremely fast, and engaging to drive - arguably the ultimate luxurious Grand Tourer.

2015 Ferrari California T

SOLD for £111,300

Beauty, elegance and a visceral driving experience

1972 Simca 1501

SOLD for £9,540

Classique! Gallic charm, quirkiness and individuality - surely the makings of a Parisian love affair

1962 Morris Minor 1000

SOLD for £5,565

A British icon - still great to drive, the Moggie is an elegant classic.

2010 Mercedes-Benz E200 Cabriolet

SOLD for £10,865

The perfect balance of performance, economy, and luxury - the E-Class Cabriolet.

1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo – Non Custom

Auction Closed

Only the quickest driver-focused Fords earn the famous RS badge, just like this RS Turbo.

1969 Jensen Interceptor MkI

SOLD for £26,500

American muscle car powertrain clothed it in a sharp Italian suit created the sublime Jensen Interceptor.

1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8

SOLD for £13,780

Restored to a high level of detail.

2005 BMW Alpina B3 S (E46)

SOLD for £21,200

A superb quality Alpina with just 40k miles from new.

1999 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129)

SOLD for £6,255

The iconic SL was emphatically and dramatically brought up to date in 1989 with the bold Bruno Sacco designed and technologically advanced R129.

1995 Rover Mini Mayfair

SOLD for £5,308

The motoring legend that needs no introduction, the Mini Mayfair finished in iconic British Racing Green.

1997 Volkswagen Beetle

Auction Closed

This lovely Beetle has been in the same family for over 20 years, seeing 2 family weddings and new family members.

2015 Caterham Super 7 Roadsport

SOLD for £20,670

The Caterham Super Seven is not for the faint-hearted, it offers a real thrilling ride with pure driver focus.

2007 Subaru Impreza WRX

SOLD for £11,660

Not many modern classics come with rally heritage these days - this one certainly does!

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera (996.1)

SOLD for £15,053

Theres a lot to like about this legendary 996 - with restyled sleek bodywork, a 3.4L water-cooled engine, and a roomier interior.

2000 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5

SOLD for £17,511

One of the most iconic and practical motors to be produced, used across every corner of the world.

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera (996)

SOLD for £21,414

With outstanding performance and timeless good looks, the 911 will forever be desirable.

1978 Lancia Gamma Coupé 2500

SOLD for £8,745

Lancia's flagship car, now a rare and fine classic with iconic styling by Pininfarina - the Lancia Gamma 2500.

2005 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

SOLD for £30,500

Beautifully shaped, extremely fast, and engaging to drive - arguably the ultimate luxurious Grand Tourer.

MY WONDERFUL MGA
ARRIVED IN FRANCE
6 DAYS LATER
AMAZING

Jan Wilman, Buyer, 2020
1959 MGA


MY WONDERFUL
MGA
ARRIVED
IN FRANCE
6 DAYS
LATER
AMAZING

Jan Wilman, Buyer, 2020
1959 MGA

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Our Reviews

If you are a little unsure about bidding online give the guys a call. I
was wary at first but the detailed photographs, the videos and the meet
the owner video definitely eases the process.

Buyer

Jason Davies – Buyer

1965 Triumph TR4A

I can absolutely recommend Trade Classics, they have been truly amazing
and the customer service.

Surjit Sandher – Buyer

1993 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II

Absolutely fantastic experience with Trade Classics. I was totally amazed
at high level of customer service. They made the whole process so easy
and kept my informed throughout the auction.

Nikola Reed – Seller

1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider

The whole process allows selling across huge distances in total
confidence with all of the details have been captured within the
listing, thus extending the market place hugely.

Paul Bridges – Seller

1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Conv.

Terrific experience from start to finish.I must thank Kulraj and the team
for putting up with all the delays I put on the process! Best regards
Bruce.

Buyer

Bruce Melluish – Seller

1994 Lancia Delta

This was my first experience of an auction and I felt that Trade Classics
were a thoroughly professional company. My main contact was Kulraj who
was very friendly and helpful.

Seller

Peter Ross – Seller

1992 Toyota Celica GT4

The guys at Trade Classics are awesome! From start to finish the whole process was handled with expertise and professionalism. Each step was effortless and I was kept informed throughout the entire process.

Seller

Gareth Boughen – Seller

1958 Austin-Healey Sprite

Living in Bournemouth and the car being in the Midlands I relied heavily
on the advert. On picking the car up I wasn’t disappointed. Everything
was as it had been described. Put a smile on my face.

Seller

Simon Welch – Buyer

1993 BMW 840i

It’s not easy buying something blind! From start to finish this went so
smoothly. The price was agreed on the 11 March and my wonderful MGA
arrived in SW France 6 days later.

Buyer

Janet Wilman – Buyer

1959 MGA

Absolutely fantastic experience with Trade Classics. I was totally amazed
at high level of customer service. They made the whole process so easy
and kept my informed throughout the auction.

Seller

Nikola Reed – Seller

1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider

I chose Trade Classics first because I saw them as an honest and energetic
force in a marketplace that needed their level of honesty and sincerity both
for the sake of the seller and the buyer.

Buyer

Surjit Sandher – Buyer

1993 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II

The whole process allows selling across huge distances in total confidence
with all of the details have been captured within the listing, thus
extending the market place hugely.

Seller

Paul Bridges – Seller

1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Convertible

It’s not easy buying something blind! From start to finish this went so
smoothly. The price was agreed on the 11 March and my wonderful MGA arrived
in SW France 6 days later.

Buyer

Janet Wilman – Buyer

1959 MGA

Living in Bournemouth and the car being in the Midlands I relied heavily on
the advert. On picking the car up I wasn’t disappointed. Everything was as
it had been described. Put a smile on my face.

Seller

Simon Welch – Buyer

1993 BMW 840i


We’re only as good as our team

We’re all nuts about cars and love what we do – that’s why we achieve a constant 5 star rating on Google.

MORE ABOUT US

Alan Stuart

Consigner – South Coast

Dom Ginn

Consigner – East of England

Natalia Scibisz

Office Manager

Lydia Rawlings

Business Development

Glyn Parry

Consigner – Midlands

Kulraj Salh

COO

Adam Purrier

CEO

Stuart McIntyre

Consigner – Central Scotland


Pawan Rae

Web Developer

Mike Atwal

Great with Words

Darren Rungasamy

Consigner – South East

Jon Dixon

Consigner – East of England

Matt Nolan

Consigner – South Wales

Gary Turner

Our Business Dad

James Boscarini

Eye for Design

Jacob Boodrie

Consigner – South West

Ollie Juggins

Numbers Man

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Web Design

Meet our founder

Adam started Trade Classics in 2011 and is passionate about providing the best service
possible in the interests of both buyers and sellers.

WE’RE PETROLHEADS
OURSELVES AND CAN
CHAT ALL DAY
LONG ABOUT
CARS

Tom Brett – Content Editor


WE’RE PETROLHEADS
OURSELVES
AND CAN
CHAT ALL
DAY LONG
ABOUT
CARS

Tom Brett – Content Editor

ALL ARTICLES

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Alan talks about his latest visit to the NEC Classic Motor Show.

Will classic cars be banned one day soon?

Adam talks about the threat to our industry and what we can all do.

The People’s Mosquito

Read John story about how he's supporting to restore a WWII Mosquito - you can help too.

Government Puts the Brakes on New Smart Motorways

Richard talks about the UK Government deciding to put on hold plans to extend Smart Motorways.

What’s so special about the NEC Classic Motor Show?

Alan talks about his latest visit to the NEC Classic Motor Show.

Will classic cars be banned one day soon?

Adam talks about the threat to our industry and what we can all do.

The People’s Mosquito

Read John story about how he's supporting to restore a WWII Mosquito - you can help too.