Your trusted partner on the ground. We source, inspect, facilitate, transport and export exceptional vehicles from South Africa — handling the process from start to finish.
01 / ONE COMPLETE SERVICE
Classic car sourcing & export from South Africa.
Buying a vehicle thousands of kilometres away shouldn’t mean managing multiple companies, transporters and service providers. Classic Cars Online acts as your trusted partner in South Africa, coordinating the entire process on your behalf.
Whether you have already found a vehicle or need us to source one for you, we assist from the first conversation with the seller through to international shipment.
ONE CONTACT. ONE PROCESS. FROM PURCHASE TO PORT.
02 / HOW IT WORKS
From the first search to the final shipment.
01
SOURCE
Sourcing classic cars and motorcycles throughout South Africa through our network, client base and available marketplaces.
02
INSPECT
Inspections, photographs and important vehicle and registration checks carried out on your behalf.
03
FACILITATE
Support for buyers and sellers, including negotiation and purchase facilitation when required.
04
TRANSPORT
Local or long-distance transport within South Africa to our secure Gauteng facility.
05
PREPARE
Export documentation, secure storage, cleaning, packing and shipment preparation.
06
EXPORT
Container or RoRo shipping from South Africa to destinations around the world.
03 / YOUR EYES ON THE GROUND
Buy with confidence. Even from thousands of kilometres away.
We understand the difficulty of purchasing a specialist vehicle from another country. We represent your interests locally — sourcing suitable vehicles, communicating with sellers, arranging inspections and providing photographs before export.
Vehicle sourcing — industry contacts, our client network and available marketplaces.
Vehicle inspections — inspection and photography on your behalf.
Registration checks — available registration information and documentation.
Negotiation — purchase negotiation where required.
Buyer / seller facilitation — a professional intermediary throughout the transaction.
04 / SAFE FROM COLLECTION TO SHIPPING
Collected. Transported. Secured.
Once purchased, we arrange transport from the seller to our secure premises in Gauteng — whether the vehicle is located locally or elsewhere in South Africa. Vehicles and motorcycles are inspected and photographed on arrival and stored securely while shipment arrangements are completed.
Inland transport
Secure storage
Arrival inspection
Vehicle photography
Insurance while at our premises
05 / WORLDWIDE VEHICLE EXPORT
South Africa to the world.
Classic Cars Online is a registered export company specialising primarily in vehicles, motorcycles and associated parts and accessories. We coordinate shipment from our premises in Gauteng through the South African port and onward to the destination port.
20ft containers
40ft containers
Shared containers — when available
RoRo — roll-on / roll-off where appropriate
We can introduce you to established destination-side clearing agents, or work with your preferred clearing agent.
06 / DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE
The paperwork. Handled.
International vehicle export requires more than simply getting the car onto a ship. We assist with the South African export documentation and processes required to prepare eligible vehicles and motorcycles for shipment.
Export paperwork and relevant vehicle documentation
Police clearance and export permits where required
Cleaning and destination-specific requirements
Asbestos declarations and related documentation where applicable
Requirements vary according to the vehicle and destination country. Final requirements are confirmed for each shipment.
07 / PREPARED WITH CARE
Packed by people who understand vehicles.
Container packing is handled directly by Classic Cars Online rather than being handed off entirely to third-party packing companies. Depending on the shipment, we prepare motorcycles, parts, engines and vehicles using appropriate crating or supporting structures.
In-house container packing
Motorcycle & parts crating
Vehicle support frames where required
Container sealing
Pre-load & packing photography
Fumigation where required
Insured shipments
08 / COMMUNICATION & TRACKING
You’re never left wondering what happens next.
International shipping can feel complicated from the other side of the world. Our goal is to keep the process transparent from collection through to shipment.
Progress updates — communication during the export process.
Document delivery — electronic documents, with originals sent where required.
Shipping updates — shipment information and progress.
Vessel tracking — follow the vessel after departure.
09 / WHO WE HELP
Built for international buyers and sellers.
One complete service, shaped around where you are in your journey.
Collectors — sourcing a specific classic, vintage or enthusiast vehicle.
International buyers — inspect, collect and export a vehicle you have already found.
Dealers — a complete export solution for international purchasers.
Private sellers — a smoother path from sale to shipment.
10 / WHY CLASSIC CARS ONLINE
A single partner. From start to finish.
Classic Cars Online began by selling classic vehicles on behalf of owners and expanded into inspections, export documentation, container packing and international shipping. Today, we provide a complete vehicle sourcing and export service from South Africa.
Registered export company
Worldwide vehicle shipping
Secure South African facility
In-house container packing
Vehicle & motorcycle experience
End-to-end service
LOOKING FOR A CLASSIC CAR IN SOUTH AFRICA?
We’ll help you get it from here to home.
Whether you’ve already found the vehicle or you’re still searching, speak to us about sourcing, inspecting, purchasing and exporting your next car from South Africa.
Already purchased a vehicle? We can assist with collection, preparation and export.
LET’S BRING IT HOME
Your next classic starts with a conversation.
Classic Cars Online (Pty) Ltd