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June 2023 by Louis Manna
I’m a first time classic Corvette buyer & contacted Hobby Corvettes regarding a 1968 Corvette convertible. My initial emails were responded to very quickly. I inquired if I could pay to have the car transported to have it checked out. Unprofessionally I was told this is a stupid request to have a car shipped to be checked out & search elsewhere. They actually posted it to their Instagram account . Well, the idea was NOT mine . 3 companies I have contacted permitted this - buyer pays for the transportation, one as far away as Ohio . Hobby Corvettes didn’t suggest anything as an alternative to address my concern. I took their advice & took my business elsewhere-3 weeks later I purchased a nicer car , 68 convertible 2 tops, NCRS Winner, checking all the boxes for slightly more money & more importantly- peace of mind ! They boast that they sell 60-100 cars / year , but not to me ! Also there are reviews of cars arriving not working as described, where buyer is referred to trucking company as if that is the cause of gauges not working .You heard the expression - “you get what you pay for “ - I like to say “you get what you DON’T pay for ! This applies here . I want to thank them for their rudeness to steer me in a direction that allowed me to find a nicer car ! They spend a lot of time fighting bad reviews , maybe they should work on customer service instead of putting out fires !
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June 2023 by Pat Laird
I haven’t had the opportunity to purchase from Hobby Car Corvettes but they have been so helpful in guiding me in the process of getting our 73 back on the road.
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November 2022 by LEETHAD MITCHELL
I WOULD NEVER BUY ANYTHING AGAIN FROM HOBBY CAR CORVETTE!!!!! Do not be fooled by glamorous ads or selective positive reviews from this dealer. I purchased a vehiclefrom them and initially Mr. RJ may seem polite but he gave me little to no information on the condition of the corvette. He only stated "it's needs restoration". From the pics posted I could fathomthat much but as the owner of the vehicle please help customers make an informed decision. Yes...sight unseen is not a good idea but at some point in America we have to getback to trusting people. If not what is the purpose of the 'Support Small Business platform?? These guys were very unhelpful only when it pertained to them receiving your payment.They referred me to the shipper that is linked to their website but this company too is very unhelpful. Eventually the car sat for almost a month with no assistance from anyone.I literally had the shipper tell me to go with another firm. I was so baffled like why cannot you guys ship my vehicle? Money!! They are greedy and un-supporting is why.Don't be a victim...just trust what i'm saying here.I am a decorated soldier at Ft, Bragg (yes RJ remember me ???) and this is how you treat even your soldiers that are fighting and serving just so you can relax and own a shady business??Fast forward..the corvette arrived at Ft, Bragg (Home of the US Airborne and Special Ops) with a shredded and flat front tire. When I asked Hobby car why was the vehicle shippedwith a shredded and flat tire the response was " tire went flat waiting on the transport driver to show up". Really??? How does a car go from an inflated tire in your advertising picto a shredded and deflated one just prior to shipping? My next question was " Why did not anyone take proactive/reactive measures and replace the tire even with the spare priorto shipping ? " The response I received from Hobby Car was " I need to be lucky that they even waited around for the driver to show up ". Oh so this is how your treat yourcustomers ? Is it ? Obviously so. And yet here I am on Ft. Bragg the largest military base in the world conducting covert operations around the clock just to protect the freedomsof Americans so slime balls like Hobby Car can keep ripping people off. Please buy a used Hyundai before buying ANYTHING from this despicable, sorry, take your money and be donewith you dealership.One final note---I would never post anything concerning anyone that was not factually true that I could not back up with evidence. AVOID this dealer!!!!!
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October 2022 by Dave Bavuso
Awesome experience! RJ is great. He answered every question I had, and made the entire transaction super easy from start to finish. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a Corvette.
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September 2022 by Gil Farnsworth
So I called RJ about a 1974 Corvette LS4 convertible and after asking several questions regarding documentation since it was purported to be a one owner car, RJ told me the original owners had thrown the paperwork away long ago. Doesn’t smell right. Next topic, pre-purchase inspection. RJ tells me if I want an inspection at my expense, I have to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit. Now the stench is overwhelming. What does he have to hide? Is he in the $500 non-refundable deposit business? I have purchased a half dozen classic cars over the years and this is the first time I have run into a piece of work like this. Buyer Beware!
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August 2022 by Dan Rhyne
Let me start by saying I was in a bit of a bind and needed a second car quickly. So why not buy a classic muscle car. I drove 4+ hours to look at the car. A 1966 mustang coupe with the original motor that had been replaced with a 302. Ran very well. After discussing with my wife I jumped on it and thought I had a good idea of the issues.The paperwork delays were very frustrating. There is no overnight delivery to the middle of nowhere PA. The second issue was my delivery driver was coming out of NYC and hit construction and was heavily delayed. The driver communicated the problem with me and gave me reasonable updates. According to the driver he said he also informed RJ. When the driver arrived RJ was extremely upset and refused to help with the car and motor. When the car arrived the driver was very nice and helpful. The original motor is so badly damaged I still don't know what I am going to do with it. RJ said the motor came on a cart. What he meant was a broken dolly. Other parts were just loose.I have had the car for over a month. I have been forced to make it my daily driver. The first issue was the battery. It would not charge fully, next was the alternator. I was getting almost zero out of it. I opted to go for a much larger alternator and almost lit the car on fire. The old alternator was wired wrong and had the hot wire going directly to ground. The next huge issue was the previous owner had done some horrible modifications to the wiring. Almost every fuse was wrapped in tin foil. I really wish I had noticed this in the showroom.So enough of the long story. Here's a list of the issues so far. The tires were definitely new but probably the cheapest thing available. The car squeals on every corner and is like driving on ice. All of the under hood wiring was neatly wrapped in tape even if it was cracked or just wrong. The this shifter was difficult to say the least because it was wrong for the car. now comes the BIGGEST issue. Someone took great effort to fill and spray black paint over everything in the engine compartment and underbody. A couple days after getting the car the battery bracket broke. Everything under the battery had been fiberglassed, filled and painted black. The driver side floor had the same issue. I now expect the entire car to be a rusted filled mess! If you see black paint RUN!All I can say is you fooled me once. Never again! RJ proved himself to just be greedy and unprofessional! My only action is this google review
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August 2022 by Scott Herchick
My wife bought her 79 corvette. Easy transaction and helpful owner.
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June 2022 by Charles Baughman
I bought a drop dead gorgeous 78 L-82 4spd. For some reason, it Disappeared from the sold section. I bought it in December 2021. The air doesn't work, no biggie. The hood release doesn't, he could have mentioned that or repaired it. The parking brake doesn't, I temporarily have chocks for steeper hills. The car has 4.10 rear gears, the throaty exhaust gets your attention. The mileage to Hershey Pa was 15.7. That surprised me. My main complaints are the things that should have been repaired before it was sold, like the parking brake and hood release. I haven't been able to find a tool to open the hood. I don't want to screw up the paint. His answer to this is dishonest. I didn't open the hoos once he closed it. I THOUGHT I could trust him.The car was parked on flat concrete so the E brake wasn't needed.
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March 2022 by Steven C.
Did anyone here buy their Corvette from Hobby Car Corvettes in Martinsburg, PA? If so, what was your experience? Last night I found a Pace Car for sell on their website and sent an email with several questions. I talked about hiring a third party to look over the car at my expense and did not question the car's price. Instead of answering any of my questions, the response was as follows below. Considering this is my first impression, should I even consider buying from them? "Thanks for the email. The price is firm. Let me know when you would like to come see it in person." Thanks, RJ Sottile Owner Hobbycarcorvettes.net
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November 2021 by Joe Dawson
Having grown up in the 60's and 70's, I owned several big block Chevelle's but those cars are long gone. Last year, I retired and wanted to fulfill my dream of owning another one. That dream was quickly squashed as my wife, Jennifer and I found all the B.B. Chevelle's where either too far above our budget or basket cases.My wife and I ran across Hobby Car Corvettes and R.J. Sottile online. Not only did R.J. help us stay in budget but also provided a wealth of knowledge about the significance of some B.B. C-3's produced but guided us to a car that fit our criteria.We now have a 1974 numbers matching 454 RAT Corvette parked in the garage. The Vette is in unmolested original condition down to the "smog pump", air conditioning and power windows. This car was also factory equipped with the rare Gymkhana suspension. Still has a 1994 Mississippi inspection sticker. We couldn't be happier here in South Carolina.Thanks to Hobby Car Corvettes and R. J. Sottile we were able to make our lost dream come true and then some. "You can't always get what you want but if you try sometime, you find, you got what you need". Thanks to R.J. and his team the purchase and transport where flawless. We love this car.Joseph & Jennifer Dawson Jr.
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September 2021 by Brent Myers
I waited a year before posting This review. Just wanted to put the car through it’s paces before I leave a review. I purchased a 1976 corvette and couldn’t be more pleased with the car. It was cruise ready and I have had no issues at all. I have receive nothing but complements from mechanics (inspection only) and enthusiasts complementing the condition of the car for the price. Everyone’s wants to know where I got it. So I’m here to say Hobby Car Corvettes is the real deal. I am always skeptical of online sales. But rest at ease these guys were upfront with the condition and mechanics of the car. Lots of photos and videos. Easy to contact and fast to respond. Helped with financing ideas and helped throughout the shipping process. Just wanted to leave a good word for anyone sitting on the fence.
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July 2021 by Murray Veitch
I bought my yellow 79 L82 manual Corvette from Hobby Car Corvettes.I bought it "sight unseen" which most people advise not to do. I bought it purely on the photos and the video. I was worried but now that I have received my car, I am very pleased with it. It seems to be in very good condition and I have checked the usual rust trouble spots. The more I look at it, the happier I am. I never spoke to RJ in person or even on the phone but I would like to thank him for selling me my dream car.
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June 2020 by Leigh-Ann Lichtenberger
We recently purchased a 72" Vette from RJ and could not be happier. His honesty, quality inventory, and fair pricing presented tremendous value. The car is in amazing condition! Would definitely buy from these guys again in a second! Jack
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June 2020 by Christian Georg
Before you read my review I implore you to read or skim all the other reviews for this dealership first.I've loved c3 corvettes all my life but was unfamiliar with them so in order to find out what I'd want, I decided to visit this dealership to learn and find out what would be perfect for me. If you've browsed the reviews for hobby corvette you'll notice an overwhelming amount of perfect five star reviews with a few one star reviews. This is very unusual as far as reviews goes but it can happen. However, you may notice that the five star reviews almost always say the same thing: The cars were beautiful, Rj was so professional, the shipping service to my homeland was great, my corvette was showroom perfect, and did I mention Rj was amazingly professional? Very generic reviews that constantly mentioned how amazing Rj was. Also, a lot of international reviewers as well as emphasis on global selling on the website itself. There're about two or three one star reviews, as of now, that are noticeably more specific in their experience with this dealership, all seeming to be local, that describe Rj or "someone" being very standoffish from the first phone call and giving zero information.My father and I had the luxury of not being hung up on the phone and being granted a personal one on one with RJ (at least I'm assuming it was Rj). Once we arrived he let us in his garage, which was a plus I guess, but refused to answer any of my questions with anything useful. When I asked him something simple such as "what the different packages the first generation of c3 corvettes came in," he responded with "There's a couple..." I asked him a question that I already kind of new some answers to, "What are some common problems one would run into when buying a c3 vet?" He responded with basically nothing but "different things." Nothing about the breaks, how the roof and doors leak, gauges break, wipers never work, bird cage can rust, etc. All of which you can find in a two minute google search. Very simple stuff, he mentioned nothing.Unfortunately, Rj's infinite wisdom wasn't enough for me to make any informed decision on what car I wanted so we had to leave. All joking aside, I find it hilarious that one of the reviews describes how Rj spent a ton of one on one time helping the reviewer decide what the perfect car for him was. Maybe I smelled funny, I don't know but I did not get that experience unfortunately. Later that day my father called Rj (again assuming Rj) and asked him why he was so uninformative? He responded with something along the lines of "I'm not here to educate, I'm here to sell cars! You're lucky I let you in at all!" I guess with his associates degree in business he never learned a very basic rule in salesmanship, which is educate the customer! That way they can make an informed purchase and create a trusting relationship with the salesperson. Because then they may come back and spend more money! $$$Seriously though, with many of these reviews coming from foreigners (many site unseen buyers) and the hobby car website pushing global sales. I'm have to assume this dealership focuses on site unseen sales, especially to foreign buyers. Never Ever Ever buy any cars site unseen! This is especially a true to any foreign buyers! You will get screwed. Always see the car in person and drive it yourself. Even if you are close to this place I would still avoid it. There is clearly some tomfoolery afoot.Rj, if I was your father, I would be absolutely disgusted and disappointed with your business model. You should be making every effort to spread the classic car culture to knew people, especially young people. They are your future customers, they are the people who will keep this culture alive. You can't bank on ignorant foreigners or boomers forever. You need to think of the future of the vintage car economy. Very excited to see your childish response to my review (or other reviewer responding to this
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June 2020 by Robert Beck
Great staff. Cool cars
