classics 2 drive

What classics 2 drive does

Classics 2 Drive (legally Classics2drive BVBA) is a privately held Belgian classic car dealership founded in 2014 and managed by Sandra Hermsen Kowalski. The company buys and sells handpicked pre-war and post-war European classics through a physical showroom in Bruges (with the legal entity registered in Lanaken-Oud Rekem, Belgium), an online showroom at classics2drive.com, and a presence at major European fairs including Interclassics Maastricht, Techno Classica Essen, and Interclassics Brussels. Its inventory spans marques such as Lancia, Jaguar, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Morgan, Maserati, Delahaye, Bentley, and Porsche, with vehicles individually priced between roughly €39,000 and €90,000 (and higher for rare pre-war cars on request).

The firm operates two revenue streams: one-time classic car sales sourced from private collectors and sold to new owners (with cars registered in Belgium, Netherlands, or Germany depending on buyer location), and a classic car hire service offering Morgan 3 Wheeler rentals for tourists and special occasions in and around Bruges. There is no proprietary technology platform; the website functions as a digital showroom, with marketing executed through fair participation, a MailChimp newsletter, editorial coverage in publications such as Octane magazine, and rally partnerships with Trajectoire and the ING Ardenne Roads Rally. The business model is relationship-driven and curatorial, relying on the team's collector expertise and access to specialist restoration garages to deliver rally-eligible, well-documented vehicles rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

classics 2 drive

Legal name

Classics2drive BVBA

Website

https://classics2drive.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Classics 2 Drive is a privately held Belgian dealership founded in 2014 that buys and sells handpicked pre-war and post-war European classic cars through a Bruges showroom, European car fairs, and an online showroom, serving private collectors and rally enthusiasts across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Car Dealership

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (44112)

akta.pro primary industry

Exotic Classic & Vintage Car Rentals (THADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Grand Touring (GT) Car Rentals (THADAMAD), Luxury Self-Drive Touring Packages (THADAMAI)

Keywords

• Classic car dealership
• Classic vehicle brokerage
• Vintage car sales
• Classic car rentals
• Historic vehicle trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Bruges

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Classic Car Sales: Purchase and sale of pre-war and post-war classic cars. The company acquires cars from private collectors and sells them to new owners, either from their existing inventory or on behalf of clients.
2. Classic Car Rental: Short-term rental of classic cars, primarily Morgan 3 Wheelers, for experiences in and around Bruges, Belgium. Offered as a gift idea and special occasion experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Classics2drive buys and sells handpicked vintage and classic cars ranging from pre-war to post-war models, including sports cars, coupés, roadsters, and rally-prepared vehicles. Sales are conducted through company inventory, on behalf of clients, and through its physical and online showroom channels.

Product overview

Classics2drive is a classic car dealership operated by a team of enthusiasts. The company specializes in the purchase and sale of vintage and classic cars, including both pre-war and post-war models. Their collection features vehicles from brands such as Lancia, Jaguar, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Morgan, Maserati, Delahaye, and others. The company also offers classic car hire services for special occasions and participates in classic car rallies and events across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Car Sales Purchase and sale of handpicked vintage and classic cars ranging from pre-war to late 1960s models, including sports cars, coupés, roadsters, and rally-prepared vehicles. The dealership sells from its own inventory and on behalf of clients.
• Classic Car Hire Short-term rental of classic cars, including Morgan 3 Wheelers, for birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, weekends, and other occasions or experiences in Bruges and surrounding areas.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trajectoire (Jean-Francois Devillers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2015Strategic partnership with Trajectoire, managed by Jean-Francois Devillers, for organizing and promoting classic car rallies. The partnership has led to joint presentations at car fairs and co-organization of the Liège-Sofia-Liège rally in 2015. Classics2drive serves as a partner for Trajectoire's rally events.
• ING Ardenne Roads RallycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 April 2014Ongoing partnership as a partner for the ING Ardenne Roads Rally organized by Trajectoire. Classics2drive participates in the rally and promotes the event through their network. The partnership includes joint presence at car fairs and rally events.
• ING (Stand Partner)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2014Partnership presence at ING stand during Antwerp's Classics Salon, welcoming participants and classic car enthusiasts at the rally organization's booth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Girardo & Co: London-based classic car dealership specializing in post-war Italian sports and GT cars with a curated showroom and active rally/event participation. Directly comparable to Classics2drive's multi-marque European classic dealer model and rally-ready positioning.
• Fiskens: Long-established London classic car dealer with a strong focus on pre-war and post-war sports cars and active involvement in major rallies and concours events. Highly comparable in scale, vintage focus, and event-driven brand building.
• Kidston SA: Geneva-based classic car dealer with a showroom model similar to Classics2drive, specializing in European pre-war and post-war sports cars and active participation in events like the Mille Miglia. Closely comparable in vintage focus and European cross-border collector base.
• Hexagon Classics: London showroom dealer specializing in classic and modern classic motorcars with a similar collector focus. Comparable multi-marque inventory model and European buyer base.
• Hyman Ltd: US-based classic car dealer with a multi-marque showroom and deep inventory across pre-war and post-war European sports cars. Comparable business model in sourcing, restoring lightly, and reselling collector-grade classics.
• Coys: UK auction house and classic car dealer specializing in vintage and classic motorcars with auction and private sale offerings. Comparable in scale and multi-marque European classic car focus, with event-driven brand presence.

Broad incumbents

• Bonhams: Global auction house with a Motor Cars division conducting major classic car auctions and private sales. Comparable as a transaction counterparty for high-end classic cars, but at significantly greater scale and broader scope than Classics2drive.
• RM Sotheby's: World's largest collector car auction house with marquee sales and private treaty services. Comparable at the high-end collector transaction layer but with global scale and institutional infrastructure beyond Classics2drive's reach.
• Gooding & Company: US-based classic car auction house operating flagship Pebble Beach sales. Comparable in the high-end classic car market but functioning primarily as an auction intermediary rather than a dealer with inventory.

Regional players

• Artcurial: Paris-based auction house with a leading European classic car division, including the annual Rétromobile sale. Comparable as a French-market competitor in the same classic car collector segment but operating primarily through auctions rather than dealer inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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