Acquisition · Collector Cars
Buy a collector car through a confidential mandate
Which marques and eras do you source?
Four markets share one garage, and we work all of them: the established marques — Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and peers — trading on specification scarcity; the hypercar tier on allocation; the reimagined-classic builders; and blue-chip vintage, where the completeness of the history file is most of the price. The detail:
- The established marques — Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Bugatti: limited series, GT allocations, discontinued references, and the specifications collectors actually chase — see how much a Ferrari costs, or compare Ferrari vs Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce vs Bentley
- The hypercar tier — Pagani, Koenigsegg, Gordon Murray Automotive, Ferrari's Icona series: production measured in dozens, allocation lists measured in relationships
- The reimagined tier — Singer-style backdated 911s, RUF, Eagle E-Types, Kimera: builder, donor provenance, and build slot all part of the diligence
- Blue-chip classics — 250-era Ferrari, Mercedes 300 SL, Lamborghini Miura, pre-war Bugatti and Alfa Romeo: where the history file is most of the price
Eras matter less than files: the right chassis, with the right history, in honest condition, is the entire game.
What we help source
- Limited allocations — the cars dealers will not sell you without a purchase history you do not have
- Homologation specials and low-production runs — verified against factory records, not seller claims
- Modern hypercars — new allocations and low-mileage early examples, sourced through owner networks
- Blue-chip classics — with documented ownership chains and honest restoration histories
- Reimagined builds — where the builder, the donor car, and the build slot all need verifying
- Off-market collections — cars that sell quietly, one collector to another
How do you verify a car?
Every car is checked on eight dimensions before any money moves — title and liens, matching numbers against build records, the completeness of the history file, originality versus restoration, mileage consistency, factory certification, market liquidity, and a physical inspection by a marque specialist. A car that fails any material check is declined, however rare:
- Title and liens — ownership clean, encumbrances cleared, import status confirmed
- Matching numbers — chassis, engine, and gearbox checked against build records
- History file — service records, invoices, and the ownership chain telling one story
- Originality — what is factory, what is restored, and who did the restoring
- Physical inspection — by a marque specialist, on a lift, not from photographs
- Mileage consistency — odometer, MOT and service records, and wear telling the same story
- Factory certification — Ferrari Classiche, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and marque archives where they exist
- Market liquidity — what this chassis and specification actually trades for, and how quickly
A car that fails verification is declined — regardless of how rare it is or how long the search took.
Why source through a mandate?
Because chasing a rare car publicly raises its price and lowers your leverage. A sourcing mandate keeps your name out of the hunt: dealers and collectors quote the office, not the buyer they imagine behind it. You see verified candidates with honest condition reports — and pay for the car, not for your visibility.
FAQ
Buying a collector car — your questions
What does a classic and collector car broker do?
A collector car broker represents the buyer: defining the chassis and specification, locating examples through dealer and collector networks, verifying matching numbers and history files with marque specialists, and negotiating on price. A buyer-side broker owns no stock — the recommendation points at the right car, not at a showroom floor.
How do you verify a collector car before purchase?
We check title and liens, matching numbers against build records, the completeness of the history file, originality versus restoration, and mileage consistency, plus factory certification such as Ferrari Classiche or a Porsche CoA — and a physical inspection by a marque specialist on a lift, never from photographs.
Can you source limited-allocation cars without a purchase history?
Often, yes — through the secondary and collector markets rather than the dealer allocation list. Limited Ferraris, Porsche GT cars, and hypercars trade between collections; reimagined builds and blue-chip classics surface quietly. A mandate finds the car, verifies it, and negotiates, without years of dealer loyalty.
How much does a collector car broker charge?
Private collector-car brokerage typically runs 5–15% depending on value and work; dealer margins are higher and hidden in the price. Our published schedule is 5–10% to acquire and 10–15% to sell, success-based and confirmed in writing — never taken from both sides of one deal.
Collector Cars
Name the chassis. We will find it quietly.
One conversation to define the car, the specification, and the budget logic. The network does the rest — and everything is verified before you see it.