For forty years, Grand Prix Classics has been specializing in the buying, selling, consigning and restoration of historic sports cars and racing cars under the helm of President and CEO, Mark Leonard. Located in the heart of La Jolla, California, our beautiful showroom consistently features an inventory of 15 of the most exclusive and sought-after classic vehicles.
Today’s market for collecting truly unique cars sees discerning owners and passionate collectors worldwide assessing their collections, making trades, and choosing alternative ways to grow their investment. With decades of experience of handling high value cars, we understand in depth both the specialty niche market of classic cars and the passion for the lifestyle of driving and collecting them.
From buying and selling to an international market, researching automotive history, to our prized on-site automotive restoration shop with a specialist mechanic, Grand Prix Classics offers its extensive clientele, whatever their needs, a wealth of industry experience, market acumen, and unsurpassed level of service. Together with Mark Leonard’s active participation in historic racing, rallies, and concours events worldwide, he ensures that Grand Prix Classics is well-positioned on the leading edge to understand which cars have eligibility and are best suited for each event. From attending venues such as the Goodwood Revival to the LeMans 24-Hour Classic to name but a few, Grand Prix Classics stays firmly in the loop of what is happening in the classic car world. As a result, Mark is also able to advise his clientele in the many aspects of the car collector pastime, including what gives a car its value and the guidance needed to procure a sound investment.
As a trusted, leading authority in car values and market direction, Grand Prix Classics has been featured in an extensive variety of automotive publications that include Autoweek and Motorsport and price guides such as Hegarty and Sports Car Market.