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Located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, Classic Cars of Sarasota's showroom is home to over 100 gorgeous classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. We welcome you to visit with no appointment needed.

 

About Classic Cars of Sarasota

CCS is a full service classic automotive dealership, specializing in buying, selling and trading as well as consignments, financing, appraisals and domestic and international shipping. Our 58,000 square foot in door facility is capabile of holding 120+ vehices.  We are located on 301 just north of University Pkwy on the corner of 301 and Tellavest.   CCS is 1.6 miles from SRQ airport and receives approximately 150+ walk-in visitors per day. We offer the full array of high quality investment-grade restorations as well as driver-quality collectible cars from the 1920's to the 1970's and '80s all the way to 2020’s. Classic Cars of Sarasota is number one classic car dealer on Florida's southwest coast and is stocked with rows classics , Corvettes, Mustangs, European models, exotics, muscle cars, late models and originals all available for purchase. We advertise world-wide on numerous platforms.

We offer free pickup anywhere in Florida and our consignment program is the best in the business. Our staff will make your experience easy and stress free. Our state-of-the-art restoration facility makes sure the car you are buying is the best possible it can be with our inspection process before and after the sale. We welcome personal inspections and offer door-to-door shipping and financing on all our cars. Stop in and see what a classic car dealer should be. We are open 6 days a week and take phone calls until 9:00 PM.

About the Founders

Chris Zlamal Sr. and Chris Jr. started from a 2-car garage in 1977 and has grown into the place to buy, sell, or consign your classic car.  They built the family business car by car into a tremendous brand with worldwide reach.  In 2014 they moved into the current facility and continued to grow the company shipping to nearly all 50 states, Canada and over 20 countries worldwide.  In December of 2022 Chris and Chris Jr. sold the business.  Chris Sr. continues to act as a buyer in his retirement from the business.  Chris Jr. continues to lead the restoration and service operations.  

About the Owner

Michael Birk, current owner purchased the business in December of 2022.  Geared with a customer-oriented business philosophy and a clear vision for success by providing world class experience for our customers, CCS has remained the number one classic/exotic dealership in Southwest, FL.  Built on over twenty-five years of experience as corporate professional leading fortune 50 companies’ fleets, Michael has pursued his passion as a car enthusiast.  Utilizing the connections, he’s built in the fleet industry and during numerous track days, Michael works hands on to buy, sell and consign classics, exotic cars throughout the nation.

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