1) I am a collector trying to purchase a Motor City Classics model. Why can't I buy it on this website?
Motor City Classics (MCC) operates exclusively as an importer and wholesaler and sells only to its authorized dealers, who must purchase in full cases. If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please fill out our dealer application.
If you are a collector looking for a specific model, you can find our products on many retailer websites and third-party marketplaces. If you still cannot find it, give us a call and we will point you to a retailer that recently purchased that item.
2) Can I have a custom diecast model built?
Yes. There are two major costs: the tooling required to produce the item, which is a one-time cost paid by the client, and a minimum production run of 2,000 units. That total can be split among different color variations, with a minimum of 250 units per variation. An upcharge applies to custom-paint models for orders under 1,000 units.
3) Can Motor City Classics produce very low quantities of a custom model?
No. The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for a new model is always 2,000 units.
4) I understand the tooling costs and MOQ. What are the next steps?
Motor City Classics will sign an NDA or licensing agreement. We will then need to receive and review the engineering files from the client. Motor City Classics produces a mockup sample at no charge. The full development process for a new model takes 10 to 14 months.
5) Can Motor City Classics produce a model without engineering files?
Yes, provided there are adequate schematics and photos and active involvement from the client's engineering and marketing teams. An NDA must be in place.
6) The model already exists. Can I just add a logo or a different paint scheme?
For a model that has already been produced, we can add company logos with an MOQ as low as 25 pieces. For a different design or paint scheme, the MOQ is 250 units.
7) Do you sell spare parts?
We do not offer spare parts for our static diecast models. We do have some spare parts available for our radio-control models.
8) Returns
If you are a collector and believe you received a defective unit, please contact the retailer where you purchased it and follow their standard return process.