3rd Annual Fall Cruise In & Open House

Posted on July 21, 2025July 24, 2025 by CvilleCC

3rd Annual FallCruise In & Open House October 18th, 202511 AM – 3 PM Non-Profit Partners All Blessings Flow and Giving Words will be on site to answer any questions, and donations are highly encouraged! Moe's BBQ Food Truck on site Shop open for self-guided tour – feel free to ask any of the Cville Classic Cars team any questions! Visit with other car owners and enthusiasts Location:4257 Seminole TrailCharlottesville, VA 22911📧 cvilleclassiccars@gmail.com📞 434-293-5820

Buy, Sell, Trade

Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by CvilleCC

In addition to repair and restoration of the Charlottesville area's finest classic cars, we also connect buyers and sellers. Let us know more and we'll work to help you out! Car Wanted Looking for the classic car of your dreams? Answer a few questions HERE and we'll be on the lookout for you. For Sale By Owner Ready to sell your classic car? Fill out the form HERE, including your pictures, and we'll post on our site. Concierge Sales Have a classic car that you'd like professional assistance in selling to be sure you get top dollar? You need to talk to Brian Rhodes, at Antiqu...

About Cville Classic Cars

Posted on May 8, 2025July 11, 2025 by CvilleCC

Steve Messere and Joe Messere teamed up to purchase Cville Classic Cars in 2023. The brothers bought the business from Bill Hall, who opened as a one-man shop in 2009. Steve was previously the shop manager for Cville Classic Cars for over a year and a mechanic in the shop for Bill since 2018. Before that, he spent the rest of his career in the new car dealership world. Having graduated from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College with a degree in Automotive Mechanics, this is the career path he has always planned towards. Steven is a third generation mechanic, as his father and grandfather ...

Restoration & Maintenance

Posted on April 26, 2025July 11, 2025 by CvilleCC

Cville Classic Cars is pleased to offer a full array of restorations services. Our scope of work can be very narrow or cover a full restoration of your vintage vehicle. We offer interior and exterior body restoration, engine and powertrain restoration, in addition to mechanical and electrical restoration. RESTORATION Exterior Body Restoration – We perform body metal restoration work which includes metal corrosion repair, body shaping, and paint. Our professionals each have 20 plus years of experience. Our focus is totally on restoration work, we do not perform insurance-related ...

1947 International KB1 Street Rod – $25,000

Posted on February 12, 2025May 14, 2025 by CvilleCC

For Sale By Owner 1947 International KB1 built on custom frame. Extensive work completed, see details below 1947 International KB1 Street RodTubbed box tube frame with Chevy Nova front clipChevy 348 "W" motor. Dual 4 barrel intake, bigger cam, completely built years ago with less than 1,000 miles on buildTH350 TransmissionFord 9” Rear on leaf springs This truck has a very clean and very straight body, cab has not been chopped and no rust to cut out. Just a little bit of surface rust here and there from the truck being left in primer. Runs and is currently driving on the road, very lit...

1977 MGB

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by CvilleCC

This MGB has “driver” written all over it. This economy sports car is ready to drive, put the soft top down and enjoy it on a beautiful sunny day. This B went through a major maintenance overhaul in 2017, work included engine and carburetor overhaul, new clutch assembly, rebuilt brake system, rebuilt steering system, new distributor with electronic ignition. New tires were installed on the B in 2018. The transmission is equipped with overdrive. The body is in very good condition, has several scratches on the right front fender and the right door has a slight indention about 4” long. If ...

1959 Chevy Apache Resto-Mod

Posted on February 12, 2023June 29, 2023 by CvilleCC

Take a classic truck, combine it with some cool upgrades and what do you have? In this case, a 1959 Chevy Apache Resto-Mod. This classy truck has many upgrades that give a sexy look with plenty of get up and go. Powered by a Chevy 350 cid 4 BBL and 3 speed automatic transmission it’s sure to beat many classic cars off the line. The truck is painted a metallic cherry red with a custom interior with bow tie seats and headliner. The truck has been lowered and sits on Goodyear Wrangler F1s; 255/55R16 and 275/55R17. Stopping power is provided by power assist front disc and rear drum brakes....

1959 Chevy Apache 3100

Posted on February 12, 2023June 29, 2023 by CvilleCC

Cville Classic Cars (CCC) is pleased to announce for sale this 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3100 pickup truck. The current owner purchased the truck from the Sundance Holdings Group LLC (SHG) in 2007. While owned by SHG (Robert Redford’s company), the truck was used in numerous advertisements including Redford’s Sundance Catalog; we have a copy of the 2007 catalog with a full page ad of the truck and autographed by Redford. Regardless of its prominence, this is a very nice truck that has been well maintained. Over the course of the last 20 years the truck has gone through various stages of rest...

1953 MGTD – 5 speed

Posted on February 12, 2023January 11, 2024 by CvilleCC

Cville Classic Cars is pleased to announce the sale of this 1953 MGTD. If you are looking for a nice, reliable driver to cruise on a Sunday afternoon then this classic MGTD is the ticket for that cruise. The TD went through some major restoration work some 10-12 years ago. Included in the work; an upgrade to a 5 speed Hi-Gear Engineering 5 speed transmission, new SU carburetors, new dash and rebuilt gauges, new gas tank, all new interior including new soft top, rebuilt suspension and brakes. The side curtains are the original black covering. The body is in good condition; however the body pain...

1965 Mustang Convertible

Posted on March 8, 2021February 12, 2023 by CvilleCC

There are very few classic cars that cross generations. From baby boomers to millennials, the 60s Ford Mustang remains a very popular car, particularly convertibles and fastbacks, CCC is pleased to offer this 1965 Mustang convertible in the very popular caspian blue body color. This Mustang sports an inline 170 cid 6 cylinder engine coupled to an automatic transmission. This Mustang has undergone extensive renovations. The underbelly of the Pony has been rebuilt; new floor pans, cross braces, front and rear torque boxes. Other work includes a new instrument panel, steering wheel, engine tune-u...

1957 Corvette Convertible

Posted on March 8, 2021February 12, 2023 by CvilleCC

Drive what has become the most sought after classic car in the US, a numbers matching Corvette convertible. What makes this C1 Vette even more appealing is its 283 cid fuel-injection engine coupled to a 4 speed transmission. This Vette has been hidden away in storage for the last ten years and recently Cville Classic Cars was contracted to bring it back to life. Fortunately the Vette remained in great condition, our biggest effort was overhauling the fuel injection system, in fact the final tuning was performed on a dynamometer. VIN E573702147, engine block code. [epa-album id="...

1930 Nash 4-door Sedan

Posted on January 9, 2021February 12, 2023 by CvilleCC

This 1930 Nash Single Six 400 Series has been in one family for many years and in storage for a number of those years. Cville Classic Cars was commissioned to bring this nicely preserved Nash to life. The objective was to make the Nash safe and reliable to operate. A new radiator was fabricated by The Brassworks in California. Engine received a tune-up kit, new Zenith carburetor and fuel pump. The fuel tank was removed, steam cleaned and coated. New Firestone radial tires (475/500-29, 2-5/8" WW) with tubes and rim protectors were purchased and installed. Other misc work was performed. The car ...

1932 Ford Deuce Coupe – Kit Car

Posted on August 29, 2019January 9, 2021 by CvilleCC

Remember John Milner’s 32 Deuce Coupe in American Graffiti? Well for a lot less money you can have a sweet 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe (kit car) and cruise Main Street every Friday night! This deuce coupe kit car has a fiberglass body which has several imperfections; most notable are cracks in the fiberglass in the rear corners of the trunk (see pics), however there are no structural issues with the car. This deuce coupe is powered by a Chevy 350 fuel injection engine with an automatic transmission. Suspension is all chrome. The car comes equipped with door poppers, power windows, power seats, ai...

1955 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on July 24, 2019January 9, 2021 by CvilleCC

Cville Classic Cars is pleased to offer this 1955 Ford Thunderbird (VIN P5FH114041), restored in 2015/2016. The body was restored along with a new convertible soft top, new hardtop headliner, new seat upholstery, new Coker classic whitewall tires and powdered coated wheels. The 292 cid engine was rebuilt a number of years ago and still has the original Holley “teapot” carburetor. It starts on the first try and accelerates and cruises as if it just came off the showroom floor. The engine is coupled to the original three speed transmission. This is a numbers matching car with 52,000 original...

Contact us

Posted on September 20, 2018July 13, 2023 by CvilleCC

Owners: Steve and Joe MesserePhone: 434 293 5820Email: cvilleclassiccars@gmail.com SHOWROOM4257 Seminole Trail, Suite CCharlottesville, VA 22911 MAILING ADDRESS4257 Seminole Trail, Suite CCharlottesville, VA 22911

1976 TR6

Posted on January 30, 2018July 24, 2019 by CvilleCC

Here is an opportunity to own an impeccably restored well documented classic British sports car that has many, many upgrades. In fact, this TR6 has so many nice attributes I’m not sure I can adequately cover them all, so call for more details. A rust free rare magenta body with an undercarriage that was replaced with upgraded front and rear suspension. All this rolling on Panasport wheels and Goodyear Eagle V rated tires. The restoration work is documented via a Heritage Certificate. Documentation exists over the life of the car. You can purchase a TR6 for a lot less, but drop down in th...

1973 TR6

Posted on January 30, 2018July 18, 2018 by CvilleCC

Hop into a reliable driver today! This TR6 has 46,950 original documented miles. The body and frame are in good condition, though it does have the typical wear and tear including several paint chips on the top of the quarters. These have all been touched up with paint. There are no signs of any metal corrosion. The convertible top, cover and tonneau cover are in great condition. The hard top is also in good condition. This speedster comes with the standard in-line 6 cylinder, 152 cid and 4 speed manual transmission. This is a two owner car; the current owner purchased the TR6 in 1980. The inte...

1969 MGB/GT

Posted on January 29, 2018July 24, 2019 by CvilleCC

This classic 1969 MGB/GT has been kept in very good condition. The body is in good condition with typical wear; however there is no visible rust. All the chrome is in very good condition. The underside of the car is in good condition. A car cover is included with the sale. The power train is in good condition, has good acceleration and top end speed. The B comes with electric overdrive. The B has 85,500 miles; its body number is G23D015170. Call Cville Classic Cars for details. [epa-album id="886" show_title="false" display="full"]

1957 TR3

Posted on January 29, 2018July 18, 2018 by CvilleCC

Here’s an opportunity to enjoy a fine British classic. Overall the TR3 is in good condition, has the original color scheme. The TR3 has been stored in a climate controlled environment. The body has some imperfections (several small paint cracks around headlights, minor damage to the RF fender, and blemish on LS fender near door); it is a rust free body. The engine is strong, was rebuilt in 2012 and has less than 1,000 miles. Has a soft top and cover, new drop in window curtains and a rear bench seat. The original service manual comes with the TR3. The interior is in good condition. Commissio...

1987 Porsche 930 (911 Turbo)

Posted on August 2, 2017July 24, 2019 by CvilleCC

Ever dreamed of hugging sharp turns with confidence? Well then this all original classic European roadster is for you. Speed is derived from a 6-cylinder 3.3L turbo engine and 4 speed transmission. The turbo was replaced with a K27 upgraded turbo kit. Lay the pedal down in 1st gear and you immediately experience the thrill of quick acceleration and “g forces.” Extras include factory a/c, 4 wheel disc brakes, and a high wattage stereo system to enhance your driving experience. Body is in excellent condition, the paint has been refreshed once. This car has a black leather interior, sun ro...

1957 Porsche 356 Speedster (Replica)

Posted on May 31, 2017July 24, 2019 by CvilleCC

Always wanted to own a classic Porsche but just couldn’t fit it into the budget. Well here’s an opportunity to own a very nice replica. Built by Metalcraft Products in 1998 this Speedster has a square tube frame made of 1/8” walled cold drawn box tubing that has been rust proofed and powder coated. The front suspension is an A frame fully independent, upper U shaped and strut type lower control arms and coilover shock absorbers with a 24.4mm stabilizer bar. The rack and pinion steering gear is from a MK1 Golf. The rear suspension is independent as well with coilovers and 24.4mm stabilize...

1988 Mustang GT Convertible

Posted on May 4, 2017July 24, 2019 by CvilleCC

This 1988 Mustang convertible is a one owner car and has been well maintained over the years. The 5 liter engine coupled to a 5 speed manual transmission has lots of power and it shifts cleanly through all gears. The body and frame are in good condition, it has one paint scrape (see pics) on the left front bumper. The Stang comes equipped with power steering and brakes and air conditioning (still R12). This is a very nice driver at an affordable price. Call Cville Classic Cars for details. [epa-album id="631" show_title="false" display="full"]

1966 Austin Healey

Posted on December 4, 2016July 24, 2019 by CvilleCC

Cville Classic Cars Inc. has just acquired one of the premier British sports cars, a 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III convertible. These cars are considered highly collectible. The build date was September 1966. Car/chassis number is H-BJ8-L/32757, engine number 29K-RU-H/7746, body number 77617. This is a numbers matching car. The car comes with a certified copy of a factory record issued by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. This Healey went through a complete restoration over a 3-4 year period beginning in 2008. The body was completely restored, the drive train rebuilt, interior was au...