Where to buy or sell a race car? The websites to know in 2026

Updated on October 28, 2026

Race car ads are spread all over the place: motorsport classifieds, single-discipline websites, classic car marketplaces, big general sites, Facebook groups and auctions. Depending on your discipline, your budget and where the buyer is, the right place is not the same.

This guide reviews the main websites, in Europe and beyond, with what each one offers and what it costs to sell there.

The main types of websites

🏁 Motorsport classifieds

They are built for this: categories by discipline, technical passport, homologation, spares package… The buyers browsing them are genuinely looking for a race car. In the UK, Racecarsdirect is the reference for circuit and rally cars. Racemarket runs its ads across some twenty countries, Mercatino Racing leads in Italy, motorsportmarkt.de in Germany, Mikado Racing in France (mostly rally), RacingJunk in the USA and My105 in Australia. GoToTheGrid covers every discipline in English and French.

🎯 Single-discipline websites

If you race in one specific discipline, they reach the right drivers directly: RallyCarsForSale for rally cars (from R5 to Group N), Agora TT for French cross-country rallies, or Elferspot for Porsches, race cars included. The flip side: buyers from other disciplines never see your ad.

🏛️ Historic and classic car websites

For a historic race car, Classic Racing (France) specialises in historic motorsport. Car & Classic or Classic Trader mostly attract collectors: you will find few modern race cars there.

🛒 Big general marketplaces

eBay or national sites such as leboncoin have a huge audience, but no category by discipline or homologation, and many enquiries from people outside motorsport. They work for a modified road car or common parts, much less for a pure race car.

👥 Facebook groups and forums

Very active in every discipline, and free. The downside: ads quickly get buried in the feed, there is no real search, and scams are more common. They work best to give extra exposure to an ad published elsewhere.

🔨 Auctions

For a high-value car or one with a race history, auction houses such as Iconic Auctioneers (UK) hold sales dedicated to competition cars, and some websites (Car & Classic, Racemarket) run online auctions. Expect a commission on the sale price.

The main websites side by side

Website	Country and languages	Speciality	Basic listing	Paid options
GoToTheGrid	France, international · EN / FR	Every discipline: cars, parts, equipment, rentals, services	Free (4 photos)	Featured: €17.90 (1 month), €28.90 (2 months), €74.90 (6 months)
Racecarsdirect	United Kingdom · EN	Circuit and rally cars, parts, karts, transport	£59.50 (12 months)	£99 to £299, or 6% commission on sale (minimum £1,200)
Racemarket	Slovenia, about twenty countries · multilingual	Rally, rally raid, circuit, rallycross, drift	€34.99 excl. VAT	€12.99 to €49.99 excl. VAT; auctions 2 to 4%
Mercatino Racing	Italy · IT	Every discipline, lots of historic cars	Free	Premium showcase
motorsportmarkt.de	Germany · DE / EN	Every discipline, karts and slalom included	Free	Premium option
Mikado Racing	France · FR	Mostly rally; also circuit, hill climb, historic, prototypes, karts	Free (10 photos)	Pro options on quote
RallyCarsForSale	Europe · EN	Rally (R5, WRC, Group N, classic), rallycross	€30 (3 months)	Bump to top: €8.50
RacingJunk	United States · EN	Drag, dirt, oval, drift	Free (self-service)	Listing done by their team: $59.95; memberships
My105	Australia · EN	Every discipline (Motorsport Australia's marketplace)	One flat fee until sold	—
Car & Classic	United Kingdom · EN	Classic cars (few race cars)	Free	Boost; auctions at 6% excl. VAT
Classic Racing	France · FR	Historic motorsport	€9 to €144 depending on the plan	—
Agora TT	France · FR	Cross-country rally	Free for drivers	Commercial ad: €100 (3 months)

Prices checked on October 28, 2026 on each website and subject to change. Excl. VAT = excluding VAT.

What to check before buying

The car's paperwork. Up-to-date technical passport and homologation papers that match the car (chassis number, group, class). Also check how long the homologation remains valid in your discipline.
Safety equipment dates. Seats, harnesses, fuel cell and extinguisher have an expiry date (often 5 years). Expired items mean extra costs before your first race.
The history. Races entered, crashes, invoices, engine and gearbox hours since the last rebuild. A serious seller has this information.
The spares package. Wheels, tyres, gear ratios, spare parts: what comes with the car can be worth a lot. Get it listed in writing.
See it, try it, pay safely. See the car, and drive it if possible (test day, track day). Pay by bank transfer after checking the paperwork, never by money order. Beware of a price that is too low or a seller in a hurry.

Selling your race car: our tips

List it on a motorsport website that covers your discipline and, if the car may interest foreign buyers, on a website present in several countries.
Take good photos: exterior, cockpit, roll cage, engine, front and rear suspension, paperwork. The more photos, the more serious the enquiries.
Give the details drivers look for: homologation, technical passport, engine hours, safety equipment dates, spares package.
Show a price. "Price on request" ads get fewer enquiries.
Share your ad in the groups of your discipline to reach more people.

Where GoToTheGrid fits in

GoToTheGrid is a classifieds website dedicated to motorsport, launched in 2024 by enthusiasts. It currently has 4,008 live ads: rally cars, circuit cars, hill climb cars, karts, historic cars, plus parts, driver equipment, rentals and services.

The website is fully in English and French, and every ad is translated automatically: a French seller is read by British, Belgian, Swiss or American buyers, and the other way round. About half of the visitors come from outside France.

Listing an ad is free, for private sellers and professionals alike. Featuring it (from €17.90, one-off payment) brings 3 times more views on average, a spot on the homepage and a share on our Facebook pages (over 120,000 followers).

Younger than Racecarsdirect or Mikado Racing, GoToTheGrid focuses on a clear website on mobile and desktop, with every discipline in one place.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best website to sell a race car?

There is no single answer: it depends on the discipline and where the buyers are. The most effective approach is to list on a motorsport website that covers your discipline, then share the ad in the relevant groups. For a car that may interest foreign buyers, choose a website present in several countries or translated, such as GoToTheGrid, Racemarket or Racecarsdirect.

Can I sell a race car for free?

Yes. GoToTheGrid, Mikado Racing, Mercatino Racing, motorsportmarkt.de and RacingJunk offer free listings, with paid options for more visibility. Racecarsdirect, Racemarket, RallyCarsForSale and Classic Racing charge from the start.

How do I avoid scams?

See the car and its paperwork before paying, pay by bank transfer and never by money order, and be wary of prices well below market value, sellers who refuse a call or a viewing, and anyone pushing for a deposit.

Should I list my ad on several websites?

Often yes, especially for a car that is sought after abroad. Remember to update or remove every ad once the car is sold.

Where can I sell a race car abroad?

In the UK, Racecarsdirect; in Italy, Mercatino Racing; in Germany, motorsportmarkt.de; in the USA, RacingJunk; in Australia, My105. Racemarket and GoToTheGrid reach several countries at once.