Are there any good vintage exotic car dealers near Orlando? | FerrariChat
Buy

Are there any good vintage exotic car dealers near Orlando?

Discussion in 'Florida' started by peterp, Jan 14, 2014.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. peterp

    peterp F1 Veteran

    Aug 31, 2002
    6,693
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Peter
    #1 peterp, Jan 14, 2014
    A friend of mine in Orlando wants to buy a couple of vintage cars (he is thinking about 60's Ferraris, a Dino, and/or Porsche 356 cab). The closest he has to "vintage" now is a BMW Z8, which is not at all vintage, so I have suggested that he drive vintage cars to find out what he likes. Are there any vintage exotic dealers near Orlando/Windermere that have inventory and are trustworthy and easy to work with?
     
  2. peterp

    peterp F1 Veteran

    Aug 31, 2002
    6,693
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Peter
    #2 peterp, Jan 17, 2014
    I'm guessing by the lack of response that there aren't any used exotic dealers near Orlando, but how about a wider range around Orlando or anywhere in Florida?

    He is going to buy some vintage cars, but he is buying them to drive rather than as an investment. He is talking to brokers and a lot of cars have been suggested to him, but he wisely wants to drive some cars to determine which brands/models he enjoys driving (given that his priority is on driving them).
     
  3. TimStanford

    TimStanford Karting
    Owner

    Oct 10, 2005
    64
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Full Name:
    Tim Stanford
    #3 TimStanford, Jan 17, 2014
    I have been doing business with Motorcar Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale since some time in the 70's and found them reputable. We have done service work for them in our shop and I have also purchased and sold cars to them. I am sure if you called them they would allow you to test drive a car.
     
  4. peterp

    peterp F1 Veteran

    Aug 31, 2002
    6,693
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Peter
    #4 peterp, Jan 17, 2014
    Thanks Tim -- this is helpful!
     
  5. raider1968

    raider1968 F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Mar 13, 2008
    4,966
    NC Mnts & Asheville
    Full Name:
    John E
    #5 raider1968, Jan 17, 2014
    The owner is a very nice guy - have not bought from him but am always in his shop looking
     
  6. FasterIsBetter

    FasterIsBetter F1 Veteran

    Jul 22, 2004
    5,856
    NoNJ/Jupiter FL
    Full Name:
    Steve W.
    #6 FasterIsBetter, Jan 17, 2014
    You might want to take a look at Chariots of the Palm Beaches. They mostly have newer exotics and luxury cars, but they do have some vintage stuff as well. You can check their current inventory on line. They seem to get new things all the time, some interesting, some not. I enjoy stopping by there and checking out what they've got laying around.
     
  7. peterp

    peterp F1 Veteran

    Aug 31, 2002
    6,693
    NJ
    Full Name:
    Peter
    #7 peterp, Jan 17, 2014
    Thanks Steve, I will check it out.
     
  8. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 27, 2004
    16,496
    Georgia
    Full Name:
    Jim Pernikoff
    #8 Gatorrari, Jan 17, 2014
    Steve Ahlgrim of Motorcar Gallery is a former Atlantan and a great guy, so give his place a look.
     
  9. Nativetroy

    Nativetroy F1 Veteran

    Nov 29, 2010
    5,995
    central fl
    Full Name:
    Troy
    #9 Nativetroy, Jan 17, 2014
    The only places I know of in Orlando are the dealers. And they don't do much vintage. They might be worth a call to see if they know anyone selling though.
     
  10. leead1

    leead1 F1 Rookie

    Nov 29, 2006
    2,828
    Florida
    Full Name:
    Lee
    #10 leead1, Jan 17, 2014
    Most of the vintage exptic dealer are in Fort Lauderdale or Miami. There are at least 3 big ones maybe 4.

    Classic car gallery is one I went with a freind who did all of the searching. Bill is on this site sometimes maybe he will fill in the blanks for us. He likes vintage exotic cars.

    If you google south Florida exotics they will pop up. There are also many American classic car dealer in that area. Good luck and enjoy your hunting.

    If you call Orlando Ferrari tell them Lee Adams suggested you call they can give you some names. As Troy says they mostly only sell new or current cars. I doubt they have anything you are looking for.

    happy hunting :)

    Lee

    Troy and I are going to C&C tomorrow and we plan on stopping by the dealership on the way home
     
  11. kevfla

    kevfla Formula 3

    Nov 20, 2003
    2,086
    Full Name:
    gone 4 good
    #11 kevfla, Jan 18, 2014
    Drop by and talk to Nort Northam, located on the SW corner of Interstate-4 and Fairbanks Ave. He's primarily a German car dealer, but has an occasional Ferrari.
     

Share This Page