About Us

What began as a dream over 40 years ago with my first endeavor of an auto detail business has blossomed into a passion for classic cars, and classic pickup trucks. Throughout the years we’ve been involved in purchasing, selling, restoring and overall having a love for classic cars and pickup trucks. In the year 2000 what began as a quest to restore a classic car, it became evident that my true passion in life was to help other enthusiast. We are dedicating this website to the enjoyment of every classic car and pickup truck  owner of any make and model, not just American cars. From American cars to the most exotic European models, it is our goal to bring information to you that you will benefit from.

Our Mission and Promise to you

Whether you are interested in that old rust bucket down the street in the  barn covered with hay, or a completely restored, top-of-the-line concourse winning vehicle, we want to help you preserve and maintain that prized vehicle.  We are a specialty marketing and merchandising entity that has affiliate marketing relationships with some of the most prestigious Internet and storefront companies throughout the world.  Located in Southern California with vendor relationships we want to help you restore, buy, or sell, your most prized vehicle. We also understand that you have a daily driver and that vehicle needs service therefore, we have developed our service coupon relationships with vendors to help you maintain the vehicle you and your family drive every day.

Our Passion

Ownership of a classic car is not just about the car it’s about the relationships that you develop while you own that vehicle. Most likely you’ll agree with me that some of the best people you’ve met have been collector car owners. We love talking about our cars, telling a story how we discovered the vehicle.  How a friend turned us on to someone that had this old car in the garage covered with a tarp, with boxes stacked to the ceiling, tires  flat and then discovering, after this old heap is unveiled, there is a real beauty below the dust and dirt. These are just the stories that ignite our passion for delving further into the history of  a classic car.  Sign up for our email list and get the latest info, or drop us a note at the Customer Care Department (customercare@1kcars.com) or call me at my direct line 760.438.2498. Ours of operation are M-F 8:00 am – 5pm Pacific Time.

Brad Heavey