Copley Motorcars was established by Stu Carpenter in 1995. Working for other luxury and sportscar dealers in Boston since 1986, Stu has gained a longterm-experience in offering exceptional products at a fair price making the acquisition of a classic and luxury car as easy and as enjoyable as possible. 2026 is their 31st year of buying and selling sports and classics. And now they are on both coasts of the continental USA with the opening of CopleyWest showroom in Newport Beach, California.
The team at Copley Motorcars has a particular affinity for vintage Mercedes Benz, Ferrari and Land Rover Defender but also other blue chips such as 289 Cobra, BMW Z8 and Porsche 959. Since the market for these cars is a worldwide one, Copley Motorcars ships worldwide and can easily assist with the logistical arrangements.
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December 2019 marked Copley’s 24th year of buying and selling sports and classics. Their showroom is located in the center of Needham, about 15 miles west of the City of Boston. Copley has an interesting, some would say eclectic, mix of classic cars always on offer and find something to love about each and every one. And because Copley Motorcars is a smallish “boutique” type dealer, their classic cars don’t necessarily run out the door. A new arrival could be there for a day, a week or even six months. That said, all of their classics are different one to the next and are being looked at throughout the USA and the world. If you see a car you like and want to buy it, please contact copleycars@gmail.com. If you see a car and want to think about it, terrific too. But please, please, please assume that someone else is looking at the very same classic you are interested in so, if it gets sold, they do their very best to find another for you.
Meet Stu
“I’m Stu Carpenter and I established Copley Motorcars in 1995. I had been working for other luxury and sportscar dealers in Boston since 1986 and had become disenchanted with how these dealerships were being operated. The sales games were the rule of the day… back and forth to the manager to get a deal done, grind out the last penny from the customer, pressure-pressure-pressure and no goodwill after delivery. In short, every situation was a negotiation with the dealer. I couldn’t and wouldn’t do business in that manner.
As the owner and operator of Copley Motorcars, my approach to what is usually a difficult process for both dealer and customer is simple: offer an exceptional product, price it correctly, and make the transaction as easy and enjoyable as possible. As I quite often say, “It’s not hard to be nice to the customer.” Since you are dealing with a small company whose principal – me – is involved day-to-day, if a deal can get done, it will get done… in just a few minutes time, in a peaceful and relaxed environment. As the owner, I am the sales department, the leasing department and, the complaint department. Because I wear all the hats, you are assured that things will get done to your satisfaction. In short, these are cool cars that no one needs so, let’s have some fun too!”
Meet Tripp
I’m Tripp Knox and grew up just a few miles away from Copley Motorcars. Over the years, both in childhood and young adult life, I would stop by Stu’s boutique to tickle my classic car obsession. In college, I became president of the car club on campus and engaged both newbies and enthusiasts to the passion of automobiles. Here we not only discussed automotive trends and curated hands-on experiences to teach about vehicle operations, including mastering the manual transmission. Being a true petrolhead, I’ve participated in numerous track days and classic car rallies throughout New England and Colorado. I sometimes showcase the telltale dirty fingernails from some classic British marques.
Before Copley Motorcars, I worked at Hagerty Insurance dealing with collector cars while living out in Colorado. Here I had the opportunity to help restore a classic Ford Bronco, teach members how to drive manual transmission in a variety of eclectic cars, and talk people’s ears off with my super random automotive history knowledge.
Copley West
Classic, Vintage, & Sports Collector Car Dealership located in Newport Beach, CA
CopleyWest was born in 2019 when co-owners Stu and Pat had a great dinner with their wives. Friends for over 25 years, we share the same ethos in business and in life and strive for perfection and simplicity. We aim to have fun and make sure our customers have fun in the process. Repeat business is the foundation of our business.
Pat has been in the automobile business for over 35 years (most recently, two decades with Ferrari) and has far-ranging tastes in all things wheeled, from Buicks, Ferraris, Rovers, Bugattis, Fire-trucks, Mokes, Citroens, hotrods, muscle cars, anything pre-war and more, staying focused remains a challenge. We will build on what Stu has created with Copley Motorcars over the past 25 years in Boston and make sure the customer remains our #1 priority.
Showroom Highlights
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1973 BMW E9 3.0 CS coupe
1973 BMW E9 3.0 CS coupe, S/N 2250663, Polaris Silver metallic with blue leather, 3.0 litre in-line 6 cylinder engine uprated with triple Weber carburetors, 5 speed short shift manual transmission, air conditioning, disc barks at all 4 corners, 2+2 seating with rear bucket seats, power windows, Nardi wood steering wheel and shift knob, Alpina multi-spoke alloy wheels, iconic Karmann coachwork, comprehensive refurbishment some years ago by BMW specialist IMSA racer Ray Korman’s Korman Autoworks of Greensboro, North Carolina, fresh specialist servicing and sorting, and while there is no history file from the Korman refurbishment, the paint and the body show beautifully, the interior showing nicely throughout, and the drive is simply fantastic with engine power strong and making the most wonderful sound, and the short shift gearbox sharp in all gears. Find out more
1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS
1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS, Serial Number 06978, Engine Number 0011321, Verde Medio metallizzato with black, 2.4 litre V6 engine with three Weber carburetors making 195hp, 5 speed manual gated gearbox, factory removable targa top, disc brakes at all four corners, fitted from new with factory air conditioning, power windows, 14 inch Cromodora alloy wheels, removable targa top, fully restored and completed in the summer of 2025 by Dino specialist, DinoPoint of Bergamo, Italy, built in July 1973 and delivered to to a Mr. Elie F. Ayache in Beirut, Lebanon, complete with owner’s manuals and leather wallet, original warranty booklet, tool roll, jack and jack bag, documented in Dino authority Matthias Bartz Dino Compendium, completely matching numbers, fantastic original colors, one of Pininfarina’s most beautiful designs, and an absolutely exhilarating driving experience. Find out more
1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ44 by ICON
For the past three decades, Jonathan and Jamie Ward and their team have been restoring Toyota FJs in their Los Angeles TLC4X4 and ICON workshops. The purposeful and tasteful design elements and upgrades in their projects are only surpassed by their exceptional second-to-none build quality. Find out more
1973 Porsche 911 T Targa
1973 Porsche 911 T Targa, Serial Number 9113111802, Engine Number 6134877, Transmission Number 7339110, Guards Red (027-9-2) with black leatherette with cloth inserts, black removable targa top with brushed stainless targa bar, 2.4 litre flat 6 cylinder air cooled engine with Bosch fuel injection, 5 speed (915) manual transmission, disc brakes at all four corners, 4 place seating with signature fold-down rear parcel shelves, equipped from new with 15 inch Fuchs alloy wheels, manual antenna, and chrome fender trim, Becker Mexico radio, built April 1973 and delivered new via Neufeld Porsche Audi Of San Carlos, California, complete with original owner’s manuals and wallet, original warranty booklet, Becker radio owner’s manual, Porsche factory Certificate of Authenticity, tool roll and jack, original spare keys, fitted with our beloved Coco mats in black with red, repainted along with a front seat upholstery re-trim some years ago and showing beautifully today, from the final year of the F-body generation, our T targa is in its original colors and is all matching numbers. Find out more
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