Profile: Copley Motorcars

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. 2024 is their 29th 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.

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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.

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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 Adam

“I’m Adam Check and I have an unwavering passion for Land Rovers. This began during my childhood with a succession of Range Rovers and Discoverys in our family and grew as I was exposed to the different Series and Defender models via the regional Land Rover enthusiasts’ club during the late 90’s. My peers had posters of athletes on their bedroom walls; mine were adorned with NAS Defender 90s .

This passion developed into a career and I’ve enjoyed multiple positions with Land Rover dealerships, including as a professional mechanic and leading salesperson. Most recently, I’ve been with a series of successful software companies in the Boston area but have made a return to my roots, doing what I love.

My own Land Rover stable includes a ’72 Series III and ’94 Discovery 5-speed, both of which are daily-driven to Copley Motorcars from my home in rural Bolton that I share with my wife Rebecca, our daughter Morgan, and two dogs. You can find us at various Land Rover events and rallies across the northeast.”

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Copley West

Stu Pat CropClassic, 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.

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Showroom Highlights

Find out more about Copley’s showroom


1961 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale spyder

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1961 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale spyder, S/N AM1011311, Engine Number 1011311, Verde Scuro metallizzato with brown Connolly leather, grey rugs, and tan convertible top, 3.5 litre in-line 6 cylinder engine with 3 Weber carburetors making 235hp, ZF 5 speed manual gearbox, disc brakes, 2+2 seating, Borrani wire wheels with knock-off hubs, fully sorted and just coming to us out of our longtime client’s terrific multi-marque blue chip collection, matching numbers original engine, documented with factory build sheets from Maserati Classiche, delivered new July 1961 via Agence Maserati of Saint-Cloud, France, striking Carrozzeria Alfredo Vignale coachwork penned by Giovanni Michelotti, and one of just 242 3500 GT Vignale spyders. Find out more

1956 Ferrari 500 TRC Scaglietti spyder

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  • completely matching numbers example
  • Ferrari Factory Red Book Classiche Certified
  • retains its original body, chassis, engine, and gearbox
  • delivered new to Carl Haas of Chicago, Illinois, via Luigi Chinetti Motors of New York, New York
  • extensive USA racing history including the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring
  • completed an incredible 22 Mille Miglia Storica with Claudio Caggiati
  • absolutely breathtaking Scaglietti alloy coachwork
  • the very first of just 19 500 TRC built
  • from an important Ferrari collection
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1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 alloy N.A.R.T.

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A 4-cam is considered by many to be a “must have.” Fantastic to drive, alluring aesthetic, rare and collectible with only 330 built.

Our Chassis No. 10311 rarer still and the ultimate 4-cam, with its in-period racing history, and being one of just 16 built with alloy coachwork. Find out more

1997 Land Rover NAS Defender 90 Limited Edition #278/300

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1997 Land Rover NAS Defender 90 Limited Edition #278/300, S/N SALDV3241VA125846, Willow Green with grey twill vinyl seat upholstery, full time 4 wheel drive with high-low range, automatic transmission, air conditioning, factory glass sunroof, Freestyle alloy wheels, 4 side facing rear seats with seat belts, A-bar front brush guard with two Hella driving lights, 4 high-mount Hella lights, Limited Edition factory options of:  Willow Green metallic paint, full sleeper rack with two ladders, front wing and lower panel diamond plating, side steps with diamond plating, updated hi-fi sound system, Land Rover heavy duty front rubber mats and rear load space protector, an authentic North American Specification D90, and #278 of just 300 Limited Edition station wagons built in the final year of import by Land Rover North America. Find out more

1970 Mercedes Benz 280SE low-grille cabriolet

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1970 Mercedes Benz 280SE low-grille cabriolet,S/N 11102512004187, 180H Silver metallic  with black leather, black convertible top, 2.8 litre in-line 6 cylinder engine, column shift automatic transmission, disc brakes, seating for 5, Becker Europa stereo with power antenna, Behr air conditioning, power windows, fitted of course with our beloved Coco mats, refurbished some years ago and showing beautifully in its original colors today, cared for throughout the years by noted Mercedes Benz expert, the late Andrew Bach of Pound Ridge, New York, fresh comprehensive servicing by specialist Ken and Darin McCay’s Boston Sportscar, delivered new May 2, 1970 by Bickelhaupt Motor Company Mercedes Benz of Davenport, Iowa, complete with original owner’s manuals, pouch, service booklet, warranty booklet, and original metal service data plate, one of just 200 or so 280SE 6 cylinder cabriolet fitted with the low grille as seen on its 3.5 V8 sibling. Find out more

1987 Porsche 911 “930” Turbo coupe

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1987 Porsche 911 “930” Turbo wide body coupe, S/N WP0JB0936HS050431, 3.3 litre flat 6 cylinder air cooled turbocharged engine making 282hp, 4 speed manual transmission, factory “whale tail” rear spoiler, air conditioning, partial power seats left and right, disc brakes, 16 inch Fuchs alloy wheels, current-gen Porsche Classic radio with navigation, 2+2 seating, factory options including: steel electric sunroof, limited slip differential, delivered new December 31, 1986 via Tom Carstens Porsche of Tacoma, Washington, original owner’s manuals and pouch, original maintenance booklet, extensive history file, regular servicing at Porsche expert, Bill Pfister’s Eurotech Advanced Automotive, and an absolutely impeccable example of the iconic wide body “widow maker.” Find out more

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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. 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. 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.