Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for American Muscle & Classic Cars
American Dream Machines was founded in 2003 with a mission to preserve automotive history through the sale of meticulously maintained American muscle and classic cars. Our 41,000-square-foot facility in Des Moines, Iowa, housed in a historic 1929 Packard dealership, showcases approximately 80 vehicles at any given time. Our team of experts combines decades of automotive experience with rigorous authentication processes to ensure transparency and quality. We specialize in sourcing vehicles with strong metal integrity, performing necessary restorations, and providing detailed disclosures about each car's condition. With over 2,000 vehicles sold globally, we maintain a reputation for integrity through honest descriptions, multi-perspective evaluations, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.Our operations include a 14-member restoration team, comprehensive mechanical inspections, and secure international shipping. We prioritize customer education about classic car ownership through detailed FAQs and video resources. Our business model balances commercial success with passion for automotive heritage, as evidenced by celebrity clientele and industry recognition. We operate with a clear understanding that customer trust drives long-term success in the classic car market.
Services
Classic Car Sales
Vehicle Authentication
Mechanical Preparation
Global Shipping
Restoration Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 41,000 sq ft facility with 80+ quality classic cars in stock
- Our 14-member restoration team ensures mechanical reliability and cosmetic excellence
- We provide multi-perspective evaluations for transparent vehicle authentication
- We offer secure international shipping with mechanical preparation guarantees
- Our business has sold 2,000+ classic cars globally since 2003
What people say
Happy customers
Great service
Quality cars
Transparent descriptions
Expert staff
Services
Classic Car Sales
We offer an extensive inventory of American muscle and classic cars, carefully selected for their historical significance and mechanical condition. Our collection features rare models from the 1950s through 1970s, including award-winning restorations and numbers-matching originals. Each vehicle undergoes comprehensive mechanical inspection before sale.
Vehicle Authentication
Our team employs multi-source verification methods to confirm vehicle provenance, including documentation review and mechanical analysis. We provide detailed assessments of original components, restoration history, and matching-numbers verification through our experienced mechanics and restoration specialists.
Mechanical Preparation
Every sold vehicle receives comprehensive mechanical preparation, including fluid checks, brake system evaluation, and driveability testing. Our mechanics address necessary repairs while maintaining originality, ensuring vehicles meet our quality standards before customer delivery.
Global Shipping
We coordinate secure worldwide shipping for purchased vehicles through trusted transport partners. Our services include enclosed transport options, export documentation assistance, and condition verification before and after transit to ensure vehicles arrive as inspected.
Restoration Services
Our 14-member restoration team performs targeted refurbishments to enhance vehicle condition while preserving originality. Services include paint correction, interior refurbishment, mechanical rebuilding, and undercarriage detailing using traditional techniques and modern quality standards.
People
Doug Klein
Owner
Doug Klein founded American Dream Machines in 2003 after developing a passion for muscle cars during his 40s. He oversees operations at the 41,000 sq ft facility, leveraging his automotive expertise to maintain quality standards.
Julie Klein
Financial Manager
Julie Klein manages financial operations and business logistics at American Dream Machines. She ensures fiscal responsibility while supporting staff operations and customer satisfaction initiatives at the classic car dealership.
Tom Clarken
General Manager
Tom Clarken serves as General Manager, overseeing daily operations and staff coordination. With extensive automotive knowledge, he ensures quality control for the inventory of 80+ classic vehicles and maintains customer service standards.
Kevin
Photographer
Kevin manages vehicle photography and detailing at American Dream Machines. His attention to detail ensures accurate visual representation of each classic car in the inventory, supporting the dealership's global sales operations.
Don
Master Mechanic
Don brings decades of automotive experience to American Dream Machines as a senior mechanic. Specializing in Mopar vehicles, he provides expert diagnostics and repair solutions while mentoring junior technicians in classic car maintenance.
Questions
Do you restore classic cars?
We perform targeted restorations to enhance vehicles while maintaining originality. Our 14-member team focuses on mechanical reliability and cosmetic improvements rather than complete frame-off restorations.
How can I buy a car remotely?
We facilitate remote purchases through detailed video inspections, multi-staff consultations, and secure wire transfers. 85% of our sales occur sight-unseen with comprehensive pre-purchase documentation.
How do you authenticate vehicles?
We verify authenticity through original documentation review, mechanical analysis, and multi-expert evaluations. Our team cross-checks vehicle numbers and restoration history to ensure accurate representations.
Are prices negotiable?
While our pricing reflects market value, we consider reasonable offers. We recommend discussing specific vehicle details with our sales team to understand value propositions before negotiation attempts.
Do cars come with warranties?
We provide mechanical preparation but cannot offer traditional warranties due to the age of vehicles. Our sales process emphasizes transparent condition reporting to set appropriate ownership expectations.
How are vehicles shipped?
We coordinate secure enclosed transport through trusted partners. Our team handles export documentation and provides condition verification before and after shipping for international transactions.
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