# BuyTheCar RestoMods

> Online auction marketplace for restored and modified classic American cars (RestoMods), where verified enthusiast sellers list 7-day timed auctions reviewed by in-house mechanics.

BuyTheCar's marketplace is purpose-built for classic American muscle cars and trucks (generally 1985 and earlier) with modern performance upgrades — LS swaps, EFI, modern brakes and suspension. Unlike general-purpose auction sites, every listing is curated, mechanically reviewed, and presented with 50-100+ high-resolution images, and bidders can ask questions directly to sellers during the auction. 

## Auctions

- [Live Auctions](https://buythecar.com/auctions): Currently running 7-day timed auctions for restored and modified classic cars and trucks, with bids visible in real-time and 2-minute sniping protection at close.
- [Coming Soon](https://buythecar.com/auctions/coming-soon): Auctions scheduled to open in the next several days, with preview photos, seller notes, and start times before bidding goes live.
- [Past Results](https://buythecar.com/auctions/results): Completed auction archive showing final sale prices for classic cars, restomods, muscle cars, and classic trucks; recent sales have ranged from roughly $19,750 to $151,000.

## How It Works & Selling

- [How It Works](https://buythecar.com/how-it-works): Explains the seven-day timed auction format, seller listing fee, buyer fee (launch-period flat $250, then 5% with caps), in-house mechanic review, 2-minute sniping extension, and direct buyer/seller handoff for payment and shipping.
- [Sell Your Car](https://buythecar.com/sell): Seller onboarding for listing a restomod or classic vehicle. Fast-track listings go live within days, with professional listing assistance and access to 200,000+ verified enthusiast bidders. Listing fee currently waived during the launch promotion.

## FAQs & Resources

- [Help Center](https://community.buythecar.com/help-center/): Central resource hub linking to all seller and buyer guides, policies, FAQs, and community resources.
- [General FAQ](https://community.buythecar.com/faq/): Account setup, registering to bid, dashboard navigation, notifications, payment settings, and community guidelines covering bidding standards and commenting rules.
- [Buyer FAQ](https://community.buythecar.com/buyer-faq/): Bid increments, sniping protection, fees and total cost ($250 flat during grand opening, then 5% with caps), pre-purchase inspection guidance, payment timing, title transfer, and shipping coordination.
- [Seller FAQ](https://community.buythecar.com/seller-faq/): Eligibility (classic American cars from 1985 or earlier), $99 flat listing fee with no sales commission, review timelines (3-5 business days for initial review, 1-2 weeks total), auction participation, and post-auction title and payment handling.
- [Photography Guide](https://community.buythecar.com/photography-guide/): Three-step guide for sellers — vehicle preparation and detailing, location and lighting, and shooting best practices for exterior, interior, mechanical, and underbody coverage. Strict no-AI-imagery policy with permanent ban for violations.
- [Classic VIN Decoder](https://community.buythecar.com/classic-vin-decoder/): Free tool that decodes pre-1981 classic vehicle VINs and serial numbers (5-13 digits) to return year, manufacturer, model, trim, engine, transmission, and plant code.

## Blog

- [Auctions Blog](https://community.buythecar.com/blog/): Educational articles on classic car valuation, photography, identifying high-quality listings, buying strategy, and RestoMod build stories. New posts weekly.
- [What's It Worth? Determining a Classic Car's Value](https://community.buythecar.com/blog/whats-it-worth-determining-a-classic-cars-value/): Practical valuation framework for classic and modified vehicles covering comps, condition tiers, modifications, and provenance.
- [How To Spot A High Quality Listing](https://community.buythecar.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-high-quality-listing/): Buyer-side guide to evaluating auction listings, including photo coverage, documentation, seller responsiveness, and red flags.
- [How to Buy Your Next Classic Car](https://community.buythecar.com/blog/how-to-buy-your-next-classic-car/): Step-by-step buyer guide covering motivation, budget, inspection, and post-auction logistics.


## About

- [About BuyTheCar](https://buythecar.com/about): Company background. Founded in 2026 in San Diego, CA by Chris Hedgecock in partnership with RestoMods.com. Reaches 60M+ monthly impressions and 2.75M+ email subscribers.
- [Contact](https://buythecar.com/contact): Phone (+1 619-215-1999, M-F 9am-5pm PST), mailing address in San Diego, CA, and contact email for support, seller, and press inquiries.

## Key Facts

- Co-Founder & CEO: Chris Hedgecock
- Parent brand RestoMods.com founded in 2014; BuyTheCar.com auction platform launched in 2026
- Headquartered in San Diego, California (Mailing address: 4629 Cass St #223, San Diego, CA 92109)
- Audience: 60M+ monthly impressions, 2.75M+ email subscribers, 1.5M+ social media followers, 200,000+ verified enthusiast bidders
- Auction format: 7-day timed online auctions with 2-minute anti-sniping extension
- Seller pricing: $99 flat listing fee (currently waived during launch promo), no sales commission — sellers keep 100% of the winning bid
- Buyer pricing: $250 flat buyer fee during grand-opening promo, then 5% with caps
- Listing standards: 50-100+ high-resolution images per vehicle, in-house mechanic review, strict no-AI-imagery policy
- Vehicle eligibility: classic American cars and trucks, generally 1985 and earlier, with emphasis on muscle cars, LS-swapped builds, and pro-touring vehicles
- Notable recent sales: 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer (LSA-Supercharged) $151,000; 1969 Plymouth HEMI Roadrunner $46,750
- Companion properties: community.buythecar.com (FAQs, blog, guides, VIN decoder) 
- Industry: Classic car auctions / collector vehicle marketplace

## Contact

- Website: https://buythecar.com
- Community & resources: https://community.buythecar.com
- Phone: +1 619-215-1999 (M-F 9am-5pm PST)
- Mailing Address: 4629 Cass St #223, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
- Social: Instagram @buythecarcom, Facebook, YouTube — @buythecar