Classic Parts of America

What Classic Parts of America does

Classic Parts of America is a private, 40-year-old specialty e-commerce retailer headquartered at 1 Chevy Duty Drive in Riverside, Missouri, focused on restoration parts for classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks (1934-2013) and Chevrolet car lines including Camaro (1967-1969), Chevelle (1968-1972), and Nova (1968-1974). The company operates a direct-to-consumer online storefront at classicparts.com with phone-order support (1-800-741-1678) and a physical retail store, offering more than 21,000 SKUs across its catalog, of which over 15,000 are custom-designed parts for hotrods and restoration projects. Its technical stack is a standard e-commerce platform powered by ElasticSuite for on-site search, supplemented by free printed catalogs mailed on request, cloud-based digital catalogs, a YouTube channel, a community forum (talk.classicparts.com), and active Facebook and Instagram presences.

The business model is straightforward unit-pricing retail: customers purchase individual parts at listed prices with flat-rate shipping within the contiguous 48 US states (rates from $9.95 to $99.95 by order total, with surcharges for oversized items), while international orders ship to over 100 countries at standard carrier rates. Revenue derives almost entirely from one-time parts sales to a fragmented base of classic-vehicle hobbyists and small restoration shops, with secondary income from gifts and accessories, crate engines, scratch-and-dent inventory, and New Old Stock/used OEM parts. The company's primary value proposition is fitment-validated parts and knowledgeable specialist support within a narrow OEM-brand vertical, distinguishing it from generic auto-parts marketplaces. The business is privately held with no disclosed parent company, no institutional funding rounds, no partnerships, and no publicly available financials, headcount, or management team information.

Name

Classic Parts of America

Legal name

Classic Parts of America

Website

https://classicparts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Classic Parts of America is a 40-year-old private e-commerce retailer based in Riverside, Missouri, selling over 21,000 restoration parts for classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks (1934-2013) and Chevrolet Camaro, Chevelle, and Nova cars directly to enthusiast hobbyists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Vehicle Restoration Parts

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (441330), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Interior Accessories Manufacturing (Floor Mats/Seat Covers/Steering Covers/Storage) (IMACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI), Aftermarket Suspension & Steering Components Manufacturing (Shocks/Struts/Bushings/Tie Rods) (IMACANAC), Aftermarket Drivetrain & Powertrain Components Manufacturing (Clutches/CV Axles/Alternators/Starters) (IMACANAD), Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware) (IMACAKAJ)

Keywords

• Classic truck parts
• Classic car parts
• Automotive restoration parts
• Chevy GMC parts
• Vehicle restoration supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Parts Sales: Revenue is generated through one-time sales of automotive restoration parts and accessories. Customers purchase individual parts at listed prices with flat-rate shipping based on order total.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Classic Parts of America is an e-commerce retailer of classic Chevrolet and GMC truck and car restoration parts, offering over 21,000 catalog SKUs spanning 1934-2013 Chevy/GMC trucks plus 1967-1969 Camaro, 1968-1972 Chevelle, and 1968-1974 Nova lines. The company designs and sources custom-fit replacement parts (weatherstrip, interior, exterior, mechanical, electrical, drivetrain, and performance components) and sells them direct to consumers with flat-rate shipping, supported by free printed and digital catalogs and a physical retail store in Riverside, Missouri.

Product overview

Classic Parts of America operates as a specialized e-commerce platform for classic vehicle restoration parts, primarily serving the Chevrolet and GMC truck market (1947-1998) as well as Camaro (1967-1969), Chevelle (1968-1972), and Nova (1968-1974) car lines. The business offers a single unified online retail platform with over 15,000 products across multiple vehicle categories, supported by free printed and digital catalog offerings. The product portfolio is organized into core restoration parts (weatherstrip, interior, exterior, mechanical components) and supplementary offerings (NOS/used parts, gifts/accessories, crate engines, scratch & dent items). The company also provides digital catalog viewers and free parts catalogs as customer service tools to support purchasing decisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chevy & GMC Truck Parts (1934-2013) Inventory of over 15,000 custom-designed restoration parts for Chevrolet and GMC trucks spanning model years 1934 through 2013, across multiple body styles and series. Includes weatherstrip, interior, exterior, mechanical, electrical, driveline, fuel, glass, chassis, brake, and performance components intended for vehicle restoration and hotrod builds.
• Camaro Parts (1967-1969) Restoration parts for 1967-1969 Chevrolet Camaro models featuring over 5,000 products across interior, exterior, mechanical, electrical, and performance categories for individual Camaro owners and restorers.
• Chevelle Parts (1968-1972) Replacement and restoration parts for 1968-1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles, with a detailed illustrated catalog covering interior, exterior, mechanical, electrical, and trim components for restorers of second-generation Chevelle models.
• Nova Parts (1968-1974) Restoration components for 1968-1974 Chevrolet Nova models spanning interior, exterior, mechanical, electrical, fuel, glass, and performance categories for individual Nova owners and restorers.
• New Old Stock (NOS) & Used Parts Genuine new old stock and previously used OEM parts for classic Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, including taillamp lenses, door arm rests, instrument cluster trim pads, and power steering components for restorers seeking authentic original parts.
• Crate Engines Complete engine assemblies cataloged under a dedicated Crate Engines category for classic vehicle restoration projects, intended for restorers who need a fully assembled replacement or performance engine.
• Gifts & Accessories Branded merchandise and automotive accessories including t-shirts, hats, license plate frames, tools, diecast model kits, clocks, watches, car care products, signs, decals, and shop stools for enthusiasts and gift buyers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LMC Truck: LMC Truck is a leading direct-to-consumer retailer of restoration parts for 1947-1998 Chevy and GMC trucks—the exact same core vehicle line as Classic Parts of America—making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Classic Industries: Classic Industries sells restoration parts across multiple GM car lines (Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Impala, El Camino) overlapping directly with Classic Parts' Chevelle, Camaro, and Nova catalogs and serving the same hobbyist buyer.
• Year One: Year One is a specialty e-commerce retailer of restoration parts for classic American muscle (Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, Firebird, Mopar) with comparable catalog depth and direct-to-consumer model for the same enthusiast segment.
• National Parts Depot (NPD): NPD is a multi-brand classic car restoration parts retailer with warehouses nationwide, competing for the same hobbyist dollars across Ford, Chevy, and Mopar lines and operating a comparable print-catalog-plus-website model.
• Brothers Trucks: Brothers Trucks specializes in 1947-1987 Chevy and GMC truck restoration parts, directly overlapping Classic Parts' core truck catalog and serving the same pickup-restoration enthusiast demographic.
• Mac's Antique Auto Parts: Mac's Antique Auto Parts has sold restoration parts for classic Ford and Chevy vehicles for decades via catalog and e-commerce, mirroring Classic Parts' print catalog plus online model for vintage vehicle enthusiasts.
• Chevy Duty Trucks: Chevy Duty specializes in 1947-1966 Chevy and GMC truck restoration with a strong catalog and direct-to-consumer sales, competing in the same early-series truck segment as Classic Parts.

Broad incumbents

• Summit Racing Equipment: Summit Racing is a large, broad-line performance and restoration parts retailer carrying Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar, and import lines; while not niche-only, it competes for many of the same restoration part purchases at scale.
• eBay Motors: eBay Motors is the dominant online marketplace for used, NOS, and reproduction classic vehicle parts globally, capturing hobbyist buyers who comparison-shop with specialty retailers like Classic Parts.

Regional players

• The Filling Station: The Filling Station is a long-running classic Chevy truck parts specialist operating as a smaller regional/online retailer, comparable to Classic Parts in catalog scope but with a more limited geographic and digital footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/classic_parts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ClassicPartsAmerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/classicpartsofamerica
• Instagraminstagram.com/classicpartsofamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/classic-parts-of-america

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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