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Off-market — cars that are not for open sale

Limited editions are allocated, not sold: dealer allocations, examples held in private collections, build slots for models not yet released. Off-market is a core VIPCAR.International practice: search across closed databases and collections in Europe and the Middle East, slot negotiations, inspection and purchase of rare examples — including from the Ukrainian and European markets on behalf of foreign buyers. The desk’s mechanics protect both sides. Work starts with a refundable mandate — it formalises the representation of your interests and is fully credited against the commission. The price and details of a specific example are disclosed after buyer identification: that is the condition under which owners of rare cars agree to sell, and it is exactly why the network has access to what never reaches the shop window. The Ukrainian division accompanies the client in their language and jurisdiction.

Why can’t I just get the price?

For off-market examples the terms are disclosed to qualified buyers — the owners’ requirement. Identification takes minimal time.


What is a mandate?

A representation agreement with a refundable payment that is credited against the commission at the deal.


Do you search"to spec"?

Yes — a specific colour, specification, history: database and collection search is the desk’s core work.