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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.
Mayfair, London · Direct buyers
Exceptional cars. Bought worldwide.
Direct purchases of special cars in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Tell us the car, location and 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.
The buying brief starts with the car: an exceptional model, a distinctive specification or a significant classic. We consider suitable left- and right-hand-drive examples, reviewing condition, provenance, asking price and the practical arrangements together.
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
An exceptional 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 an offer for you to consider. No fees, commission or obligation.
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Complete the purchase
Payment by secure bank transfer follows inspection and agreement. Collection is arranged wherever practical. Overseas timing is agreed case by case.
Based in Mayfair, London, buying and sourcing exceptional 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.
01Do you buy cars outside the UK?
Yes. MotorSignet considers suitable cars worldwide, including cars in Europe and the Middle East. Tell us the current location, registration status and asking price; we assess what is practical before agreeing a purchase.
02Do you consider cars in Dubai and the Middle East?
Yes. We consider suitable cars in the UAE, including Dubai, and in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Share the car's location, registration status and asking price so we can assess the practical arrangements.
03Can you travel to see my car?
Yes. For a suitable car, we can discuss travelling to the seller from our Mayfair, London base. We review the details first and agree any visit according to the car, its location and the practical arrangements.
04What makes a car suitable for MotorSignet?
A special model, specification, history or provenance within our performance, prestige, classic and collector buying categories. We assess the actual car, condition, documentation and asking price. A familiar badge alone does not determine the decision.
05Do you buy both left- and right-hand-drive cars?
Yes. Both can be considered. Steering position is assessed alongside the exact model, condition, history, documentation and location.
06What if the car has no UK registration?
An overseas registration, VIN or chassis number is enough to start the enquiry. Choose the overseas or unregistered route and include the car's location. Shorter chassis numbers on older cars are accepted.
07Can I give my asking price in another currency?
Yes. The international form lets you select your asking-price currency and enter the odometer in miles or kilometres. We review the figures as submitted and discuss the purchase terms with you.
08How are payment, transport and the purchase timetable agreed?
Payment is by secure bank transfer following inspection and agreement. Overseas arrangements and timing are agreed case by case. The assessment includes the asking price, transport and total cost of bringing the car to the UK. Collection is arranged wherever practical.
09Are you buying the car directly?
Yes. MotorSignet considers direct purchases of suitable cars. There are no fees or commission for submitting your car, and no obligation to accept an offer.
Looking specifically at a left-hand-drive or imported car? Our LHD 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.