Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois

[Matt CLC#18621]

Does anyone have any experience dealing with Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois?

https://countryclassiccars.com/

Regards,
matt 18621
i am 2nd

[Caddyholic]

I have not heard anything bad about them but I have never dealt with them. They are about 45 min from me. 

[BJM]

They are an odd organization.  Their cars are typically overpriced. You will need to inspect closely.

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

Consignment operation.

[gkhashem]

I have been seeing their cars for years on the internet and have never said to myself I want that one.

They seem to be usually lower condition, well used cars. If you can easily see that in the photos imagine what they look like in person. Is that bad, no but if your looking for a show car look elsewhere for the most part.

That being said, there is a market for these cars.

[Big Apple Caddy]

The business was hit by a fire, and then a tornado, in recent years.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2018/12/04/a-year-after-rebuilding-from-a-fire-country-classic-cars-hit-by-tornado

[Big Apple Caddy]

Consignment operation.

According to the Hemmings article I posted above, "the majority of cars for sale are owned by Country Classic Cars."

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

According to the Hemmings article I posted above, "the majority of cars for sale are owned by Country Classic Cars."

Perhaps but I have doubts for a number of reasons. I'll say no more.

[z3skybolt]

I've driven by there for years, including twice in the past 6 months. I stopped in once and looked around. Did not make any serious survey.  But would say that some of the collector cars looked no worse than  those which I have seen advertised elsewhere, especially the lower priced offerings.

About 15 years ago a friend of mine bought a 1957 Rambler station wagon from them.  It was in excellent condition cosmetically and had a shiny, original blue paint, bright chrome , no dents or rust.  The engine had rods knocking and the gas tank leaked. He only paid $500.00 for it. After playing with it a while he offered it to me for $500.00.  I drove it a bit and declined.

Shouda, couda.  Looking back it would have been a cheap investment and a few thousand dollars would have made it a unique collector vehicle.  That Rambler may have been an example of a typical car offered by this business.

Bob R.