Dealership to offer antique
cars
By Jane Bokun • [email protected]• January
5, 2011
Reggie Collier has always had a passion for antique
cars.
So much so that he will open a dealership this
month selling antique cars on Youree Drive in
Shreveport.
"Right now he has about seven cars, but we're
getting more in every day," said his grandson, Bryan
Graves, Collier's Antique Cars assistant manager.
Once inside the glass-encased showroom, it's clear
these cool cars may sell themselves.
Donnie Coutee, manager, and Bryan Graves, assistant.
manager, pose with a 1973 blown 600 hp Camaro on
display at Collier's Custom Classics & Hot Rods in
Shreveport. The new local business is scheduled to
open this month.(Jim Hudelson/Voices)
Collier's Custom Classic and Hot Rods
In fact, customers are invited to stop in and browse,
have some coffee and share one-sided memories
that mostly involve their dream cars.
2915 Youree Drive, Shreveport
754-4384
"We even have free coffee," Graves said.
He said his grandfather, who also owns Collier
Construction, started out as a military policeman
and then tuned into his entrepreneurial side.
Collier has fulfilled a lifetime dream of selling the
antique cars such as a 1973 Mustang that has 14
carat gold adorning its inner works.
"We have cars from the '40s and '50s and beyond,"
Graves said.
Graves said the unique Mustang was appraised at
$250,000 and will be sold for upwards of $60,000.
To pick up extra cars, Collier often travels to car
auctions and has bought up jewels like an antique
Ford truck.
Collier fell in love with the older cars and plans to
use the proceeds of Collier's Antique Cars to
supplement his retirement.
Most of his cars are very valuable and in mint
condition.
"Stop by and visit our showroom," Graves said. "It's
a slice of history."
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