Classic Car Collection Business

Classic Car Collection Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Love classic cars and dream of turning that passion into a business venture? Consider starting a classic car collection business. This involves acquiring and maintaining vintage automobiles and either selling them to collectors or renting them out for events.

You'll need to know your cars—not just the brands and models, but the intricacies that make each one unique. Expect to spend time sourcing rare finds, handling restorations, and marketing to high-net-worth individuals or enthusiastic hobbyists.

This isn't just about buying and selling cars; it's about respecting history and craftsmanship while connecting with fellow car enthusiasts. With careful curation and a solid network, you could turn a passionate hobby into a lucrative and rewarding career.

In this list, you'll find real-world classic car collection business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a classic car collection business that makes money.

1. Cars of Carlisle ($5.03K/year)

Darren Reighard, founder and CEO of the Cars of Carlisle Network Podcast, came up with the idea for his profitable podcast after a friend recognized the need for an automotive podcast in their hometown of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. With his love for cars and background in mass communications, Reighard quickly established a virtual product to fill this niche and market gap, resulting in over 12,000 downloads and an increasing annual revenue.

How much money it makes: $5.03K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3.11K
How many people on the team: 1

How I Created A Profitable Podcast For Car Enthusiasts

Cars of Carlisle Network Podcast, founded by Darren Reighard, has grown into an increasingly successful entrepreneurial pursuit with over 130 episodes and is continuing to expand, with an annual revenue that is increasing, over 12k downloads from 45 countries, and a 18-month goal to expand sponsorship to become a full-time CEO managing the business with a 5 employee team.

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