WE TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF SELLING YOUR CLASSIC OR PERFORMANCE BMW

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Our no hassle service takes the stress out of selling your classic or performance BMW car whilst getting you more money back.

Fully Managed Service

More Money Back

No Tyre Kickers

Quickest Time to Sell

Widest Marketing Reach

No Seller Fees

We’re enthusiasts ourselves and passionate about connecting buyers and sellers on a foundation of trust & transparency.

 



“Traditional auction houses have charged too much, for too little, for too long.”

Adam Purrier – Trade Classics Founder


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The Best Service

 

Managed Sales Service

The car stays with you – we professionally photograph the BMW at your home with 200+ images.

We even speak to buyers on your behalf, so you don’t have to.

More Money Back

We achieve market price by publishing the most thorough listings – confident buyers bid higher.

Importantly you get *22% more money back when compared to other auctions.

No Tyre Kickers

We produce the most detailed & transparent listings in the industry.

This gives buyers confidence in the sale meaning 80% of cars we sell don’t have viewings.

 

 

 
The most trusted and transparent auction service in the UK.

We’re very proud to be the highest rated classic car auction service in the UK see reviews.
 


 

Quickest Time to Sell

We run weekly auctions & most sales are completed within two weeks.

You don’t have to wait for quarterly sales from traditional auction houses.

Widest Marketing Reach

We market to buyers in the UK & mainland EU to get the very best price.

We advertise your car around the web e.g. eBay & Pistonheads.

No Seller Fees

As enthusiasts ourselves, we don’t think sellers should be charged.

Instead, we only charge the buyer an industry low 6% + VAT buyer’s premium.


5 Star Reviews

 


Adrian Davies – Beetle Seller

“This is the ultimate way to buy or sell a vehicle.”

Trade Classics has got the whole process down to perfection. Simple and hassle free from beginning to end, that is from initial contact, video and photography, listing online, selling, prompt payment and collection of vehicle.

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All eras of BMW from true classics to modern day.

That’s right, we’ll sell any BMW e.g. 2002 | 3 Series | 5 Series | 6 Series | 8 Series | M Sport | Sharknose and more.

 

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Sold BMWs

 
 


SOLD for £13,400

This 320i is like a time warp, a one owner car with less than ~35,000 miles on the clock.

SOLD for £16,080

A lovely example of the BMW M3 Evolution (E36) finished in 'Titan Silver'

SOLD for £7,100

A solid 840 that needs a bit of cosmetic attention.

SOLD for £10,100

A manual M3 Evo that's a sure fire future investment.

SOLD for £13,400

With some TLC this barnfind E9 3.0CS could be a real head turner.

SOLD for £21,440

One of only ~1,000 UK cars, this Z3 M Coupe is in lovely condition.

SOLD for £29,000

With the S54 engine the Z3 M Coupe really shines.

SOLD for £7,434

Well maintained E30 325i with a M-Tech bodykit and Hardtop

SOLD for £14,098

Arguably one of the most desired M cars, naturally aspirated and combined with a curvaceous coupe body, the E46 M3 certainly stands out.

SOLD for £8,000

Iconic styling, racing heritage, and revolutionary engineering – the E30 has always been a sought-after model.

SOLD for £4,000

A BMW straight-six, manual gearbox, and open top - the Z3 offers a thrilling driving experience.

SOLD for £12,190

The M535i has performance and comfort as well as rarity.

SOLD for £7,950

Coming from ~31 years ownership this 318i Convertible has been resprayed but is highly original otherwise.

SOLD for £13,400

A rare example; the Alpina B10 V8S (E39) is refined and powerful in equal measures.

SOLD for £14,508

With the smooth 5.0L V12 under the bonnet, this 8 series is highly desirable.

SOLD for £34,980

A race derived 3.5L straight-six with the luxury of the 6 Series, the best of both worlds.

SOLD for £12,720

A lovely example of the E30 in convertible form with manual gearbox

SOLD for £16,430

This straight-six 2.5L two-seater really does offer top performance with a luxurious interior

SOLD for £14,840

A lovely example of an early M car with modest mileage

SOLD for £11,130

A great drivers example of the much loved E30, coming with a fresh service

SOLD for £6,360

What a 3 series should be all about, straight six, manual, rear wheel drive, you gotta love these classic E30s

SOLD for £12,720

A simply stunning Z3 M Roadster that will provide a lot of summer fun.

SOLD for £15,212

Arguably in the best colour combination - a great summer runaround.

SOLD for £11,915

A well priced 840Ci that's had a lot of money spent on it over the year.

SOLD for £8,745

The 840Ci stands with the heavyweights of the ‘90s luxury super coupes - with an all-aluminium V8 and sleek European styling.

SOLD for £8,300

A real piece of history, and a lesson in how to look after a car, one owner from new

SOLD for £17,543

A '90s Monster - 3.2 litres neatly fitted into the small yet mighty Z3 pocket rocket shell.

SOLD for £9,540

A classic shark nose BMW with a popular airlift suspension swap out

SOLD for £10,600

Combining the best that BMW has to offer, in what can only be described as the golden era of BMW design

SOLD for £10,070

A rare sharknose indeed - be the coolest person around town in this classic.

SOLD for £14,310

Lots of sharknose goodness with this car and lots of money spent.

SOLD for £13,250

A sorted little 1602 that's ready for some new adventures.

SOLD for £10,950

The E31 8 Series was a masterclass from BMW, with engineering and styling ahead of its time.

SOLD for £7,420

With timeless boxy styling and legendary engineering, the E30 is the swiss army knife of classic motoring.

SOLD for £12,932

Timeless styling, legendary engineering and the 3 series heritage – the E30 has to be the perfect modern classic.

SOLD for £17,755

A 640i in impeccable condition - a future classic in the making.

SOLD for £5,565

A original 3 Series BMW coming from ~20 years ownership, and in astonishing condition considering its age and use.

SOLD for £6,838

Fun to drive and great looking, this 3 series is an old school slice of BMW style.

SOLD for £16,960

One of the M-Divisions best creations yet - the modern classic roadster Z3M with its mighty 3.2L straight-six.

SOLD for £7,791

Owned 24 years, MOT'd, a great, useable modern classic

SOLD for £9,805

Birth of the ultimate driving machine - track days, classic shows, or the daily commute; this E30 can do it all in style.

SOLD for £8,215

The origins of BMWs all-time greatest model line - where it all began with the 3 Series.

SOLD for £16,695

Classic engineering - the origins of the 3 Series.

SOLD for £21,200

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

SOLD for £9,858

The Swiss Army Knife of motoring - the iconic E30.

SOLD for £20,900

Arguably the best sounding and performing naturally aspirated car of its time.

SOLD for £7,950

A truly time warped E46 that's better than having money in the bank.

SOLD for £16,960

One of the best modern cabriolets created by BMW M-Sport, unique styling and a perfectly paired drivetrain.

SOLD for £10,600

Built on the success of the 2002 and attractive styling from the larger 5-series the E21 has a huge cult following.

SOLD for £5,571

The E36 3 Series Coupe offers the perfect balance between handling and ride quality.

SOLD for £12,773

Featuring one of the best naturally aspirated engines the BMW E46 M3 packs a punch with it's S54.

SOLD for £11,026

V8 power with German build quality and durability.

SOLD for £10,706

M-Division treatment to BMW's flagship roadster made the Z3 a lot more fun

SOLD for £16,139

A beautifully presented FSH low mileage modern classic.

SOLD for £22,260

The Z3 M Coupe has it all, arresting looks, raw power and a commanding driving experience.

SOLD for £11,130

The insane performance from this 500BHP V10 is definitely a lot of "bang for your buck"

SOLD for £23,850

M3 running gear in an open top roadster, a real pocket rocket

SOLD for £3,800

A great affordable beemer ready to be driven

SOLD for £50,000

One of the most desirable classic BMWs, off to a new owner after 34 years

SOLD for £7,500

This car is on many enthusiasts wish list and it's easy to see why.

SOLD for £7,950

A stunning and rare Alpina B10 is up for sale - don't miss this one

SOLD for £8,000

A big 8 Series – we’ve sold a lot of these and this was another great example bought by David.

SOLD for £57,750

Cars like this really don’t come on the market every day.


 
 

 
 

* January 2022 – forecasting additional money returned to sellers by comparing total cost to buyer (including all premiums & fees) against average published fees & commissions of ten of the most established classic car auction houses in the UK to our service.