Atlas Heritage / Dept. I
Classic & collector cars, sold privately.
From pre-war coachbuilt tourers to modern limited editions, we place important cars with collectors who will keep and use them well.
Cars with documented history
A collector car's value lies in its originality, its history and the paperwork behind it. We work only with cars whose identity can be confirmed, and we present each one with the documentation a serious buyer will ask for.
The car stays with you, or with your chosen storage or specialist, until the sale completes. We coordinate the buyer's independent pre-purchase inspection, and arrange enclosed transport and customs clearance through trusted partners where needed.
- Pre-war and coachbuiltCars built up to 1939, including bodies by the great coachbuilders and carrossiers
- Post-war grand tourersCoupés, convertibles and sports cars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
- Competition historyCars with documented period race or rally history, with historic papers where applicable
- Modern classicsLimited-production and low-mileage cars from the 1980s to the present
- Search mandatesA specific model, specification or colour combination, found privately
What to send us
The more of this you can share at the start, the faster we can give you an initial view. If you do not have everything, send what you have.
Documentation checklist
- Identity
- Chassis and engine numbers, with photographs of the stampings and plates
- Registration
- Registration or title document for the country where the car is registered
- History
- Service, restoration and ownership records, with invoices and photographs
- Certification
- Manufacturer heritage certificates or build sheets, where available
- Status
- Current location, and whether import duties and taxes have been paid
How we confirm each piece
Every piece is checked before it is offered, so that buyers can commit with confidence and sellers receive serious offers.
Numbers that match
We compare chassis, engine and gearbox numbers with build records and marque registers, and we disclose any replaced components.
Free to sell
We confirm the seller's ownership and check for outstanding finance, theft and loss records before any introduction.
Independent inspection
The buyer appoints a marque specialist of their choice for the pre-purchase inspection, and we arrange access.
Classic Cars: common questions
Do you take the car into stock?
No. The car stays with you, or in your chosen storage, until completion. We never take ownership or possession of it.
Who carries out the inspection?
The buyer appoints an independent marque specialist for the pre-purchase inspection, at the buyer's cost. We arrange the access and share the existing documentation in advance.
Can you handle a sale between two countries?
Yes. We coordinate enclosed transport, export paperwork and customs clearance through specialist partners. Import duties and taxes are agreed between buyer and seller as part of the contract.
Can I sell a car that still has finance outstanding?
Yes, provided the lender confirms the settlement figure in writing. The finance is then cleared from the purchase price through escrow at completion, so that the buyer receives clear title.
More answers on our main questions page.