Meet the Founder

My name is José and I’d like to share with you the story behind this venture. Nacional247 was born out of a lifelong passion for automobiles—a passion ignited in the early ‘90s when, as a 9-year-old, I had the unforgettable opportunity to meet Ayrton Senna, Emmerson Fittipaldi and Mauricio Gugelmin during the Estoril Grand Prix. Words can’t fully capture the excitement I felt then. Even now, decades later, it still feels like a dream. Ayrton Senna was my hero throughout my teenage years. Today he still is my absolute boldest reference of relentlessness, faith and hard work!

Fast forward 35 years, and in 2022, I had my first opportunity to step into the world of high-end automotive brokering. It all began with a request from a collector to source a Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR—one of the ultimate unicorns in car collecting, with only 28 units in existence. The search for such an elusive car opened doors to a network of collectors, dealers, influencers, and key figures in the industry. That experience laid the foundation for what Nacional247 is today.

Since then, we’ve been dedicated to helping collectors across the globe buy and sell the rarest and most exclusive automobiles. Whether it’s sourcing a dream car or finding the right buyer for a prized vehicle, we are committed to making every transaction seamless, discreet, and rewarding.