| Local Garages | | | | market, a lot of classic car events also now have |
| As is the case with buying a modern car, popping | | | | a "car mart" section. |
| down to your local car garage & dealerships | | | | This gives owners the opportunity to show off |
| can often be the first point of call. | | | | their work an offer them up for sale. The kind of |
| | | | cars on offer will depend heavily on the kind of |
| Although it may be a bit of a long shot, this could | | | | event, area and weather. |
| be a good way of being the first to know if | | | | Auctions can be great if you're looking for a |
| something "Fresh to the Market" turns up in your | | | | particularly or unusual car, or one in excellent |
| area. | | | | condition. Time should be taken to research any |
| Similar to this route, local MOT garages may also | | | | potential buys along with the auction rules before |
| be worth a look. Any antiques passing through | | | | biding though. |
| may end up not being MOT worthy and are likely | | | | It's also worth noting that such auctions usually |
| to not be of any interest to the current owners, | | | | move along very quickly so it's best to go and "sit |
| to a collector though; they could be a wise | | | | in" on a few beforehand. |
| investment. | | | | The Internet |
| Again a long shot, but the garage owner may be | | | | The internet has streamlined the way in which |
| able to put you in contact with the owners of | | | | enthusiasts can buy & sell classic cars. |
| such cars. | | | | Sellers are able to easily set up pages on auctions |
| Events & Auctions | | | | sites like eBay, which are viewable to the world in |
| As well as being an excellent source for picking up | | | | minutes. |
| tips and any news on new cars coming to the | | | | |