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The individual car
Exact model and specification, originality, mileage and current condition. Tell us about modifications or work the car needs.
Left-hand-drive, imported and unregistered cars
Sell your LHD car directly.
Special left-hand-drive and imported cars, in the UK or overseas. Tell us what you own, where it is and your asking price.
Client experience
From a MotorSignet seller.
“Recently sold my McLaren 720S through Motorsignet and the whole process was effortless. Great communication, everything happened as agreed, and the sale was completed without any issues. A pleasure to deal with.”
The buying brief
Special cars, considered individually.
We buy selected prestige, performance, classic and collector cars. Left-hand drive, an overseas registration or an older chassis number can all be part of the car's story. We review the individual example and its practical route to purchase.
Read our buying criteria02
Its history
Service records, ownership, provenance and supporting documents. Gaps do not prevent an initial review; tell us what you have.
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Your asking price
Give the amount and currency you have in mind. We review the car and price together before making a direct purchase offer.
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Where it is
Current location and registration status. Transport and the total cost of bringing an overseas car to the UK form part of our assessment.
Examples from the buying brief
A special car takes many forms.
From focused performance cars to significant classics and collector models. These are examples of cars we consider; if yours is not listed, send the details for review.
Nº 134
Ferrari F40
Nº 011
Porsche Carrera GT
Nº 021
Ferrari 812 Competizione
Nº 038
BMW E30 M3
Nº 062
Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione
Nº 077
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
From first details to purchase
Four stages. One point of contact.
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Send the details
Your car, its location, mileage and asking price. An overseas registration, VIN or chassis number works too.
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A personal conversation
We review the details and discuss the car, its history and anything else needed to assess it.
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A direct purchase offer
If the car fits our buying brief, we make a direct purchase offer or discuss an offer from a dealer we work with. No obligation.
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Complete the purchase
Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. Collection is arranged wherever practical. Overseas timing is agreed case by case.
Based in Mayfair, London, buying and sourcing special cars worldwide. For a suitable car, we can discuss travelling to the seller. We agree the practical arrangements and overseas timetable with you before proceeding.
Before you begin
A few useful answers.
01Can I sell a left-hand-drive car in the UK to MotorSignet?
Yes. MotorSignet considers suitable left-hand-drive, imported and unregistered prestige, performance, classic and collector cars on their individual merits: model, condition, history, provenance and originality.
02Do you consider European-registered cars?
Yes, case by case. Cars registered in another European country can be considered; include the country of registration, the registration or VIN, service history and where the car is now.
03Can I submit an imported or unregistered prestige car?
Yes. Imported cars and cars not yet UK-registered can be considered, subject to provenance, paperwork and checks. Use the manual-details route and include the chassis (VIN) number.
04What can I use if the car has no UK registration?
An overseas registration, VIN or chassis number. The manual-details route accepts any of them, and gives the specialist a reference for the checks and records that may be available.
05What documents and photographs are helpful?
The chassis (VIN) number, purchase or export paperwork and anything that evidences ownership help most, with service history and clear photographs of the exterior, interior and any known marks. Gaps do not prevent an initial review.
06Do you consider left-hand-drive Porsche, Ferrari or other specialist marques?
Yes. Suitable left-hand-drive examples from MotorSignet's existing buying categories can be considered, including selected Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, Mercedes-AMG and BMW M models.
07Does the car need to be in the UK?
No. A car outside the UK can be considered case by case. Tell us its current location and registration status, and a specialist will explain what is practical before anything is agreed.
08Does steering position affect whether MotorSignet will assess the car?
Steering position alone does not prevent an initial review. The individual car, its documentation, condition, history, provenance and location are considered together.
09Who would buy my car?
MotorSignet buys suitable cars directly. We also consider offers from dealers we work with. If a dealer's offer goes ahead, that dealer arranges collection and pays you. There are no fees to you for submitting your car, and no obligation to accept an offer.
10Is there any obligation after I submit my car?
No. A submission and personal review do not commit you to accepting an offer.
11What happens if the car has outstanding finance?
Tell us when you submit the car. If a purchase is agreed, the settlement is handled with the lender as part of completion.
12Can you consider an imported or overseas-registered car?
Yes, case by case. Imported, left-hand-drive and overseas-registered cars can be considered. Use the manual-details route and include the VIN, registration and current location where available.
13Will the car be advertised publicly?
No. MotorSignet purchases suitable cars directly and reviews every enquiry personally from first contact.
Selling another kind of special car? Our worldwide buying brief →
Begin in confidence
Tell us about your car.
What you own, where it is and the price you have in mind. We take it from there.