Welcome to Hot Rods Trader — a leading online destination for buying and selling hot rods, classic cars, muscle cars, race cars, antique vehicles, parts, and trailers. Our marketplace produces winning results — more views, more bids, more sales, and more money!

• List your vehicle or item for sale on our marketplace for FREE!

• Keep 100% of the sale price!

• Get your listing in front of millions of collectors and car enthusiasts through our syndicated car network!

• Tap into our highly targeted paid Google search traffic for free!

• Your listing will be promoted to our e-mail list of buyers who are actively searching for what you are selling!

 

1. Choose Your Listing Type

We offer three powerful listing formats designed to meet your selling goals:
 

Auction Listing

• Cost: FREE – You keep 100% of the final sale price!

• Format: Buyers compete by placing bids. The highest bid at auction close wins.

• Duration: 7 days

• Best For: Rare or highly desirable vehicles/items that benefit from buyer competition.

• Buyer Engagement: High – active bidding drives momentum and price.

• Proxy Bidding Accepted: Bids are automatically entered on behalf of the bidder for the lowest amount required to win the auction.

• (Optional) Reserve Price: The minimum amount that you are willing to accept for an item in an auction.

• (Optional) Buy Now Price: The set price at which you are willing to sell the vehicle or item immediately.
   

Fixed Price Listing

• Cost: FREE – You keep 100% of the sale price!

• Format: Set your price. Buyers can purchase instantly—no bidding involved.

• Duration: 7, 14, or 30 days (Upgrade to "Good ‘Til Canceled" for $25)

• Best For: More common vehicles/items with a known value and quick-sale potential.

• Buyer Engagement: Moderate – simple, direct buying experience.

• (Optional) Make Offer: Allow buyers to submit offers separate from and lower than the Buy Now price.
   

2. Prepare Your Listing

A compelling listing leads to faster sales and better offers. Here’s how to maximize impact:

• Include detailed descriptions, service records, and ownership history.

• Upload high-quality photos from multiple angles. Consider hiring a professional.

• Add PDF documents and a YouTube video—both are free to include.

• If filming a video, use your phone in landscape mode for the best viewing experience.

• Review the title transfer process in your state, and understand the steps if your vehicle has an outstanding loan.

• Be ready to respond quickly to buyer questions and requests.
   

3. Engage During the Sale

Engagement is crucial—especially for auction success. Responding to questions, sharing updates, and posting extra photos will build trust and increase bids.

• Use the “Questions and Answers” and “Contact Seller” features to interact with potential buyers.

• Promote your listing by sharing it on social media or in car enthusiast forums.
   

4. Finalize the Sale

Once the auction ends or a buyer clicks "Buy Now", we’ll connect you directly with the buyer. Both parties will receive each other’s contact information to coordinate payment, title transfer, and shipping.

🕒 Sellers are expected to complete transactions promptly after the listing ends.
🔗 Learn more about Finalizing the Sale.