Example briefPagani
Zonda
Any variant · exposed carbon · documented Pagani service history
Koenigsegg · illustrative
The car you want. Even if it's not for sale.
Private acquisition of rare, exotic and collectible vehicles.
You name it. We find it. From post-war classics and 1960s icons to modern hypercars, Casa Lucas finds the collector car you want through specialist dealers, collectors, private owners and international markets.
How it worksHow it works
Your specification. Our search.
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01Request
Tell us exactly what you want: model, generation, colour, options, mileage and budget. The more specific, the better.
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02Search
We investigate listings, specialist dealers, collectors, private owners and international markets. Your name stays with us.
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03Evaluate
We assess each opportunity and coordinate the checks it needs: history, documents and an independent inspection.
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04Acquire
We connect you with the seller and handle the annoying parts: paperwork, payment steps, shipping and import, until the car is home.
The Wanted List
Some cars are harder to find than others.
Example brief
Example briefMercedes-Benz
300 SL Gullwing
1954–1957 · Silver over red leather · matching numbers · fitted luggage
Example briefLamborghini
Countach 5000 QV
1985–1988 · green · factory rear wing · original books and service history
Example briefAston Martin
DB5
1963–1965 · Silver Birch · manual · restoration with photographic record
Example briefJaguar
E-Type Series 1 3.8
1961–1964 · fixed-head coupe · matching numbers · Heritage certificate
Example briefBugatti
Chiron Pur Sport
2021–2022 · one of 60 · exposed carbon · under 2,000 km
Example briefs show the kind of searches we take on. They are not active client searches, and photographs are illustrative. Rarity is our view of how hard that specification is to find.
Beyond the listings
Not for sale. Yet.
Many of the most desirable cars never reach a listing. They sit in private collections and quiet garages, owned by people who haven't thought about selling.
Where appropriate, we find potential sources, approach owners discreetly and explore whether an acquisition is possible. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes it's the start of a conversation.
What we do
Specific cars. Focused searches.
Not every car can be found, and not every owner will sell. We'll always tell you honestly how a search is going.
Vehicle sourcing
Specialist dealers, auctions, collectors and international markets, searched for the car in your brief, not the nearest one to it.
Private-owner outreach
When a car isn't advertised, we look for owners and approach them discreetly. Your name stays with us.
Market and spec research
Production numbers, option codes, colour combinations and recent prices, so you know exactly what you're asking for.
History and due diligence
Service records, ownership history, independent inspections and history checks, coordinated for you.
Introduction and negotiation
We introduce you to the seller and help you agree the price and terms. You buy the car directly from the seller, so you always know exactly what you're paying.
Transport and import
Enclosed transport and, where it applies, the import and registration steps to bring the car home.
About
Built around what you want.
Casa Lucas begins with the client, not with available inventory.
Every search is shaped around the specific model, specification, condition, provenance, budget and preferences of the person asking. We'd rather tell you a car is hard to find than offer you the nearest thing to it.
We're an independent acquisition company based in Manitoba, Canada, working with clients wherever they are.
- Personal
- One point of contact, from brief to delivery.
- Discreet
- We never share your name with sellers or publish your search.
- Straight
- Clear advice on availability, timing and price.
Questions
Good to know.
What does it cost?
Sending a request and the search itself are free. Our finder's fee starts from 2% of the car's purchase price. The exact percentage depends on the car and the search, and it's agreed with you in writing before we start, and it's only due when you buy the car. If no purchase happens, you owe us nothing.
Who sets the price of the car?
The seller. We help you understand what the car is worth and negotiate on your behalf, and the decision to buy is always yours.
Who do I pay, and how do I get the car?
You pay the seller for the car, and Casa Lucas our percentage fee when the purchase completes. We coordinate the paperwork, inspection, enclosed transport and any import steps to get the car to you.
Can you find a car that isn't for sale?
Sometimes. Where appropriate, we look for owners of the car you want and ask whether they'd consider selling. Not every owner will, and we'll tell you honestly how it's going.
Which cars do you look for?
Collector cars from every era: post-war classics like the 300 SL, E-Type and DB5, 1970s and 1980s icons, modern classics, limited-production Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini, and today's hypercars. If it's specific and hard to find, ask.
How long does a search take?
It depends on the car. Some can be found in days; truly rare specifications take longer. After your brief, we'll give you an honest view of timing.
Is my inquiry confidential?
Yes. We don't share your name or contact details with sellers, and we never publish your search.
What are you looking for?
Start a search
Free to ask. All inquiries are treated confidentially.