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Classic Car Brokerage Services

Buying a classic car should be an exciting and rewarding experience, but the reality is that it can also be daunting. Finding the right car, verifying its authenticity, negotiating the best price, and ensuring a secure transaction requires expertise, time, and effort.

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Our brokerage service is designed to take the uncertainty and risk out of purchasing your next classic. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the classic car market, we work on your behalf to secure the best deal while ensuring a smooth and secure transaction.

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Our Brokerage Process

1

Pre-Purchase Inspections

  • We conduct an on-the-spot, verbal inspection to ensure the vehicle meets your expectations.

  • Assessment of the car’s exterior, interior, mechanical components, and paperwork.

  • High-resolution photos and videos.

2

Secure Payment Handling

  • You pay us, and we handle the transaction with the seller.

  • We pay once our transporter has access to the car and has paperwork in hand.

  • Reduced risk of fraud and ensures a smooth financial process.

3

Negotiation & Price Optimization

  • We use our experience and knowledge of the market to negotiate the best price for you.

  • Many sellers raise their prices when dealing with overseas buyers.

  • We act on your behalf to avoid these markups and secure a fair deal.

4

Transport & Shipping Arrangements

  • We coordinate all logistics, including overland transport and international shipping.

  • Customs export clearance, documentation, and marine insurance.

What Types of Vehicles Do We Buy?

We broker a wide range of classic and collectible cars, including:

  • Vintage European classics

  • Restored and original-condition classics

  • Exotic and rare collector vehicles

  • Custom and modified classics (on a case-by-case basis)

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Why Use a Classic Car Broker?

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Market Expertise & Insider Knowledge

Navigating the classic car market requires more than just a passion for automobiles. It takes experience, industry connections, and an understanding of historical value trends. Our team at Basseille Classics has cultivated relationships with collectors & dealers, allowing us to find rare and desirable vehicles that may not be publicly listed.

2

Risk Mitigation

Our brokerage service ensures that all payments are securely handled. You pay us, and we normally do a pay and clear as the transporter is there & has access to the vehicle and the paperwork. This limits the risks associated with fraudulent sellers, misrepresented vehicles, and payment security concerns.

3

Negotiation for the Best Price

Once sellers realize they are dealing with an international buyer, prices often increase, and negotiation becomes more difficult. We engage sellers at a local level, and split saving 50/50 to ensure we get the best deal possible.

4

End-to-End Transaction Support

From the initial search to the final delivery, we handle every aspect of your purchase. We coordinate inspections, verify documentation, manage payments, and oversee shipping arrangements to ensure that your classic car reaches you in the condition you expect.

Customer Testimonials

Great service, communication is on point, knowledgeable and best part is that they are car enthusiasts who care just as much as you care about your car. Highly recommend!
Devin Beattie
This company is 10/10 Sulli makes everything so easy. I had our first car shipped through this company and I was so nervous but Sulli made the whole process easy and put me at ease, he constantly kept in communication with me and was always ready to answer any questions I had.
Beth Long
Sulli - has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional, honest and always has my best interest in mind, complimented by his high standards makes him fantastic to work with.
Harold Earls IV
Awesome service from Basseille Classics, highly reccommend them!
Pitzi
The level of professionalism received from Basseille Classics has been mind blowing. Sullivan and his team are quick, efficient, thorough, knowledgeable, ethical and friendly. Dealing with them has made my export process a dream!
Glenn Bouwer
I dealt with this company quit a few time and the service is always been top notch, so for anyone that will need the services that they offer this is the company to go with.
Eddie De Ascencao

Brokerage FAQs

What is a brokerage service, and how does it work?

A brokerage service means that Basseille Classics acts as an intermediary between you and the seller of the classic car. We handle the negotiations, secure payments, and ensure safe transport. This service reduces the risks involved in buying a classic car, particularly when purchasing unseen or from South African sellers.

What are the benefits of using a brokerage service?

The main benefit is reduced risk. We ensure that the car’s condition is inspected in the best way possible, handle all the negotiations, ensure secure payment, and manage the logistics of transport. This eliminates the uncertainty of dealing with unknown sellers or unseen vehicles, giving you peace of mind throughout the process.

How do you ensure the car is being sold at a fair price?

Our team negotiates on your behalf to ensure the price is fair and reflective of the car’s true market value. We use our extensive knowledge of the classic car market to ensure that sellers don’t inflate prices because you’re an international buyer or unfamiliar with the vehicle.

What are the costs involved in using the brokerage service?

Our brokerage service fee is a percentage of the purchase price, and it covers the full range of services, including inspection, negotiations, secure payment handling, and transport logistics. The exact fee is agreed upon before we proceed with the purchase process.

Can you arrange for international purchases and shipping?

Yes, we handle both national and international transactions. We work with trusted shipping partners to arrange overland transport or sea freight, and we ensure that the car is shipped securely from South Africa to your location with full documentation.