Catawiki is the most visited curated marketplace in Europe for special objects selected by experts. We sell hundreds of vehicles every week to our international buyer base of classic car lovers.
Catawiki attracts 10 million unique visitors every month. With over 2500 classic cars sold in 2020, we see a constant demand for oldtimers from passionate collectors and enthusiasts.
Our dedicated classic car and motorcycle experts average 20+ years experience. They are committed to ensuring that your vehicle has the best chance of achieving a high revenue at our online auction.
Our technology ensures a seamless experience for both sellers and buyers. We use a secure payment method to keep our sellers safe from fraud or any other irregularities.
Open a seller account. Once you have an account, you can offer as many objects as you wish, in any category.
Include a detailed description with at least 30 images to give us a 360 degree view of your car. See the Submission Guidelines for more.
Our in-house car experts will review your submitted car. If it is accepted, they will find the right auction.
Our online auctions go live weekly and typically last 10 days. Most of the bidding action happens on the closing day.
The buyer is responsible for the pick up or transportation of the car. Several transport options can be arranged. See the FAQ for more.
Our international team of Account Managers, Customer Experience Specialists and Experts are committed to providing you with the support and guidance you need to successfully sell your car.
Sander Houdel
Expert in Classic Cars
Auctioning your car with Catawiki is free. The only cost is the Seller’s Commission, which you will incur after the sale of your car.
The standard commission rate for selling a car with an estimated value lower than €10,000 is 12.5%. Commission rates are reduced proportionally to the increased value of the car - the higher the value, the lower the commission. Commission rates are in some cases also negotiable if you submit multiple cars. Use our commission calculator for a quick estimate.
We’ve helped some truly incredible cars find new homes.
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€ 85,000
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Not sure about the value of your car? Contact us for an expert valuation and someone from our team will get back to you within two business days.
For an accurate valuation, be sure to include detailed photos and a clear description of your car.
We accept classic cars (oldtimers) in condition grade 1-4 with a minimum market value of €5,000; modern classic cars (youngtimers) in condition grade 1-3 with a minimum market value of €5,000 and maximum mileage of 10,000 km per year per age of the car; and barn finds produced before 1990 in condition grade 4-5.
We also accept replicas and/or kit cars as long as they are legally road registered with the original manufacturer/series on the paperwork.
We consider most American, Japanese and European brands.
You can review our Submission Guidelines for more information.
Signing up with Catawiki is free and there is no charge for auctioning with us. Vehicle transport and registration is paid by the buyer. The only cost is commission, which you will incur after the sale of your car.
The standard commission rate for selling a car with an estimated value lower than €10,000 is 12.5%. Commission rates are reduced proportionally to the increased value of the car - the higher the value, the lower the commission. Please contact our Account Managers to discuss commission rates.
Your payments are scheduled based on whether the car has been shipped or picked up by the buyer, and on the payment frequency that has been selected in your account settings.
If the car has been shipped: Change the order status to 'Shipped'. When the tracking number provided shows that the car has been delivered, the buyer will receive a notification asking them to inspect the car and report any issues within 3 days. On the 4th day after delivery, payment will be scheduled according to the selected payment frequency.
If the car has been picked up: Change the order status to 'Picked up'. There is a 14 day waiting period from the day you update the order status to the time you can receive your payment. After the 14-day waiting period, the exact payment date will depend on the payment frequency selected in your account settings.
You may review or change your payment frequencies by clicking here.
Your expected payment date can also be found in your payment confirmation email. Please note that payments are only processed on working days and not weekends.
A ‘reserve price’ is the minimum price for selling at auction. Auctions without a reserve price can attract up to 76% more bidders. More bidders means more competition which can result in a higher selling price.
Our in-house experts consider and select every car to ensure every auction meets the Catawiki standard of quality and continues to attract passionate bidders.
To encourage potential buyers, you should include a thorough and honest description of your car. To list your car on our platform several mandatory fields of information are required:
We strongly encourage you to write a full professional description of all aspects of the car. Be sure to mention details of previous issues, restoration work, and special provenance.
Review our Submission Guidelines for more detailed instructions on how to describe and photograph your car(s).
First, a claim will be opened and payment will be postponed. The buyer will be given a deadline for providing substantial evidence supporting their claim. If proof is not provided within the given timeframe, the claim will be closed and the frozen payment will be released.
If you are a professional seller, buyers may exercise the right of withdrawal. For more information on this, please read our Right of Withdrawal Policy.
It is possible to request new plates and registration through Clubs or Associations (FMI, ASI). They will need to inspect the car and you will need to provide them with a sales contract and declaration of ownership.
Yes. In fact, we highly encourage a viewing as it can foster more trust and transparency with your buyer. To arrange a viewing the following requirements must be met:
Please note that unless you indicate that shipment is included with purchase, it is understood that the buyer will collect the car, or you will both discuss transport options after the sale is finalised. This also means the buyer needs to pay for transport costs.
When transporting cars across borders, you as a seller may also need to check with your local authorities. That said, a number of transport options are available:
