How to Sell a Kit Car

A kit car is a large investment in time and money. If you have reached the decision to sell your kit car, you will want to make the greatest return on your investment. After all, this is your custom car, and just putting up a sale sign in the window is not enough.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Know your audience. Kit cars are a specialty item and several classified websites have been set up to sell just kit cars. These sites can expose your car to an audience with a higher interest level. That interest will equal more money in the long run. Still, you need to get several items together before hitting the classifieds.
2. Take a lot of pictures. Many Internet classified sites allow you to put up several pictures of your kit car. Take pictures of the whole car, but do not forget the details. Take close up shots that show the special features of your kit car. Buyers are interested in the engine style, trim work and other details.
3. Know the specifications of your kit car. Potential buyers will want to know what frame was used in the kit car. Note any modifications that would not be considered stock for the frame vehicle or the kit.
4. Research other kit cars and the amount sellers are getting for them. This type of research will help you set a reasonable price and increase your chance for a successful selling experience.
5. Consider local classified publications. If your kit car is of a vintage nature the folks most likely to buy it will be in an older age bracket. Generally, the average age for an Internet shopper is between 25 and 45. Older buyers will be more likely to look for items, such as kit cars, in local publications.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the website you use is within your country, otherwise shipping becomes very difficult.