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Classic Car Auctions (CCA) is a specialist auction house for the sale of Everyman Classic Cars; offering enthusiasts the opportunity to buy an impressive selection of iconic classic cars from across the eras.

Specialists in Classics of all ages and Motorsport


Created in 2015 by the highly respected team from Iconic Auctioneers, we have sold over £33 million worth of cars and in 2020 Iconic Auctioneers and Classic Car Auctions were named as the UK collector vehicle auction market leaders by Classic Auction Review.

We hold four auctions a year, one of which is at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham where we have been the official auction partner since 2017.

In 2020 our auctions were unable to go ahead in their traditional format, instead they were successfully adapted into online live sales, with extended viewing periods (in accordance with Government guidelines) and live streaming on YouTube. We had our best year to date selling £10 million worth of cars and achieving an impressive sales rate of 81%.

At CCA our aim is to make buying and selling a classic car as easy and as straight-forward as possible. Our dedicated long-standing team are true experts with specialist knowledge and experience in classic cars and motorsport they are able to provide sellers with honest and realistic estimates and well-presented viewing and sale days which will help your car achieve a great price. We offer buyers a fantastic selection of affordable classic cars presented with extensive information and detailed condition reports along with low buyer's fees.

Our in-house marketing team delivers global exposure of our auctions across our social media channels as well as regular coverage in the most popular automotive magazines, online channels, regional, national and international newspapers as well as radio and television appearances.

We have a global customer base with buyers and sellers from around the world, including private collectors, specialist dealers and high-profile celebrity clients.

In 2020 we successfully auctioned two collections. The Warwickshire Collection was part of the September Sale making it our biggest sale to date. A phenomenal 92% of the 89 rare and eclectic cars from the private collection sold. The Mike Bell Collection at our December Sale also proved incredibly popular with 100% of the lots selling. 

If you'd like to know more about buying or selling a classic car with Classic Car Auctions, or would like assistance in valuing and selling collections, call us today on +44 (0) 1926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk. 

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If you have any further questions you can contact us by phone +44 (0) 1926 691 141 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk or visit our Contact us pages

FAQ's

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How do I register to bid?

You can complete the registration process in person, by creating an account on our website or by completing an absentee bidder form available here. For online bidding, you can do this for free on our website by registering an account and clicking on the bid live button. Alternatively, you can register with our online bidding partner The Saleroom.  There is an additional charge of 1% plus VAT when buying with our online partner.  However you choose to bid, to complete your registration and comply with money laundering regulations you will need to provide one form of ID. You can upload this via your account on our website or via our Secure portal  https://secureportal.classiccarauctions.co.uk/ 

How much does it cost to buy a car at an auction?

Buyer's premium is charged at 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl. VAT) on the hammer price.     Some lots may be VAT qualifying and subject to VAT on the hammer. Some lots may have been brought into the UK on a temporary admission and therefore import VAT will be due the hammer. price and buyer's premium. These lots will be clearly marked in the catalogue. Any lots that are not VAT qualifying will be sold using the Auctioneers Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 718/2). VAT cannot be split out on the invoice and cannot be reclaimed by UK VAT registered businesses or individuals. There will be no VAT payable on the buyer's premium on purchases under the Auctioneers Margin Scheme if the lot is being exported to the EU within three months of the auction date and proof of export is provided. Further duties and VAT may be applicable on exporting lots from the UK. It is the responsibility of the buyer to settle these charges.

What about VAT?

Some lots may be VAT qualifying and subject to VAT on the hammer. Some lots may have been brought into the UK on a temporary admission and therefore import VAT will be due on the hammer price plus buyer's premium. These lots will be clearly marked in the catalogue. Any lots that are not VAT qualifying will be sold using the Auctioneers Margin Scheme (VAT Notice 718/2). VAT will not be charged on the hammer price. The VAT on the buyers premium will not be split out on the invoice and cannot be claimed by UK VAT registered businesses or individuals. There will be no VAT payable on the buyers premium on purchases under the Auctioneers Margin Scheme if the lot is being exported to the EU within 3 months of the auction date and proof of export is provided. Further duties and VAT may be applicable on exporting lots from the UK. It is the responsibility of the buyer to settle these charges.