PJ’s Auto World has been part of the American collector car landscape for more than four decades, and this February, a carefully selected group of vehicles from the Florida-based dealership is stepping into the spotlight on Hagerty Marketplace. Established in 1979 and located in Clearwater, PJ’s Auto World is widely regarded as one of the original collector car dealerships in the United States, known for maintaining a deep and constantly evolving inventory of enthusiast-grade vehicles.
At any given time, the dealership typically offers more than 150 cars, spanning classic and muscle cars, street rods, sports cars, classic pickup trucks, and resto-mods. The current Hagerty Marketplace offering narrows that broad focus into a limited-release group of 10 vehicles, each consigned exclusively for auction. The idea behind the release is simple: present approachable, driver-focused classics that invite owners to relive past experiences or create new ones behind the wheel.
The lineup reflects PJ’s long-standing emphasis on American performance from the 1960s muscle car era. Chevrolet is strongly represented, with multiple Chevelles and Camaros included, ranging from SS-equipped cars to tribute builds powered by upgraded big-block engines. A 1967 Chevrolet El Camino with a 327 V8 and four-speed manual transmission blends utility and performance, while convertible offerings such as a 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS provide open-top cruising appeal.
Oldsmobile enthusiasts will recognize familiar nameplates as well. The collection includes a mid-1960s Oldsmobile 442 convertible, along with a 1967 Cutlass Supreme 442 equipped with a four-speed manual, highlighting the brand’s performance credentials during its peak muscle years. Pontiac power is represented by a 1963 Grand Prix featuring a 421 cubic-inch engine with triple carburetion, a configuration that defined Pontiac’s big-engine luxury performance formula.
Mopar fans are not left out, with a 1969 Plymouth GTX hardtop and four-speed manual rounding out the group. Known for its understated appearance paired with serious performance, the GTX adds balance to a collection that spans multiple Detroit brands.
While the vehicles vary in configuration and originality, the unifying theme is accessibility. These are cars positioned to be driven, shown, and enjoyed rather than sealed away. By bringing this curated group to Hagerty Marketplace, PJ’s Auto World connects its long-established dealership presence with a modern auction platform designed to reach a nationwide audience of enthusiasts.
For collectors browsing the February auctions, the PJ’s Auto World release offers a snapshot of classic American performance across multiple brands and body styles, tied together by decades of experience from one of the hobby’s early dedicated dealerships.
