GoCarBuyer.com — We specialize in buying classic cars that need a new home. Running, sitting, or dusty.
Let’s be honest—most “Classic Car Buyers” in Southern California are looking for one thing: Perfection.
They want a fully restored car that belongs in a museum. Most of them will haggle over every tiny scratch. Asking if the “numbers match” or if the paint code is original is their standard routine.
Our team is different.
We buy the classics that have been sitting in the garage for 20 years. GoCarBuyer purchases the “projects” you started but never finished. Vehicles that need work, love, and a tow truck are exactly what we look for.
Our service area covers all of Southern California. From Los Angeles County to Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire.
The Truth About Selling a Classic Car Privately
If you have ever tried to sell a classic car on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Bring a Trailer, you know the headache.
It is a nightmare.
- The “Purists”: These guys show up with a magnifying glass. They complain that the stitching on the seats isn’t original. They waste your time and then offer you peanuts.
- The Tire Kickers: They want to come over on Sunday afternoon just to look at your car and talk about “the good old days,” but they have no money.
- The “Let Me Ask My Wife” Guys: They waste 3 hours of your time negotiating, shake your hand, and then ghost you the next day.
- The Scammers: They want to send you a cashier’s check and have a “shipping agent” pick it up.
At GoCarBuyer, we don’t play those games. The car doesn’t need to be perfect. Testing a car that doesn’t start isn’t necessary for us. We see the value in the metal, the engine, and the history.
We Buy “Real” Classics (Dusty, Rusty, and Not Running)
You might think your car is “too rough” to sell because it’s not showroom ready. You are wrong.
While the big dealers are fighting over the shiny cars at the car shows, we are busy buying the real cars from real people’s driveways.
What we are looking for:
- Unfinished Projects: Did you take the engine out 5 years ago and life got in the way? If the parts are in boxes, we buy it.
- Barn Finds: Is it covered in an inch of dust and hasn’t seen daylight in a decade? We buy it.
- Lost Titles: Can’t find the pink slip? Maybe the car belonged to a family member who passed away. Our team helps handle the DMV paperwork.
- Non-Runners: Dead battery, seized engine, bad transmission? We bring the tow truck.
Common Models We Buy:
- Ford Mustangs (First Gen, Fox Body, all of them)
- Chevy Camaros & Chevelles
- Corvettes (sitting projects are fine)
- Porsche (even the ones that need total restoration)
- Classic Trucks (C10, F100)
- Anything cool, old, or interesting.
The “California Smog” Problem (And How We Solve It)
If you are selling a classic car in California, you already know the biggest headache: The Smog Check.
If your car is model year 1976 or newer, you are legally required to provide a passing smog certificate to sell it to a private party.
- The Problem: Your 1985 IROC-Z Camaro or 1980s Fox Body Mustang has been sitting. It won’t pass smog.
- The Fix: When you sell to a dealer like GoCarBuyer, we buy it AS-IS. You do not need to smog the car before we buy it. We handle all the emissions headaches so you don’t have to spend money fixing it just to sell it.
Why Use GoCarBuyer Instead of an Auction?
Auctions like Barrett-Jackson or online sites like Bring a Trailer are great if you have a perfect car and 3 months to wait.
But if you want the car gone today?
- Auctions charge fees (to you and the buyer).
- Sellers are required to detail the car and take professional photos.
- Then, you have to wait for the auction to end.
- If it doesn’t hit the “Reserve Price,” you are stuck with the car.
With us:
- Call (714) 900-3723.
- Get an Offer: We give you a straight, honest cash price.
- Fast Pickup: We come to you (usually same-day).
- Instant Payment: We hand you cash/payment, load the car, and leave.
No fees. No waiting. Just Cash.
A Scenario We See Every Week
This happens all the time. A customer has a Mustang or a Camaro that was their “someday” project. But life happens—maybe you need the garage space back, or you’re moving, or you just realized you’re never going to finish fixing it up.
You try to list it online, and your phone blows up with “Is this available?” messages, but nobody actually shows up with a trailer.
That is where we come in. Our team actually shows up. We see the rust in the quarter panels. The ripped interior is not a problem for us. We don’t care. GoCarBuyer pays a fair price on the spot and tows it away. You get your garage back that afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: My car is buried in a storage unit. Will you dig it out? A: Yes. We deal with storage unit cars all the time. As long as we can get a tow truck near the door, we will handle the labor of getting the car out. You don’t need to push it.
Q: I can’t find the title (Pink Slip). Can I still sell it? A: In most cases, yes. If you are the registered owner, we can bring the DMV forms (like the REG 227) to apply for a duplicate title right there on the spot. We handle the paperwork for you.
Q: Do I need to clean the car before you come? A: No. Please don’t waste your time washing a car that’s been sitting for 10 years. We expect dust, spiderwebs, and flat tires. It doesn’t scare us.
Q: My classic car is in pieces/parts are in boxes. Do you still want it? A: Absolutely. We buy unfinished projects. If you have the original engine or trim pieces in boxes, just point them out to us and we’ll load them up too.
Ready to Sell Your Classic (Without the Headache)?
Don’t let that car sit there for another year gathering dust. Allowing rats to chew through the wiring harness destroys value.
Your car is worth money right now. Avoid the lowballers and the tire-kickers. Call someone who actually appreciates the car and has the cash to buy it.
Call or Text: (714) 900-3723 We service all of Southern California. Click here for an instant quote.
