Million-Dollar Exotic Car Deals While Still in School? Yes — This Is David & Co
While most teenagers are focused on school and sports, one young entrepreneur from Hungary quietly entered the world of ultra-exclusive automobiles — brokering multi-million-euro hypercars before even finishing high school.
PARIS — In the rarefied universe of ultra-exclusive automobiles, many transactions never appear on public marketplaces. Instead, they happen privately between collectors, brokers and ultra-wealthy buyers in what insiders call the “off-market” world.
One of the newest names quietly emerging in this space is David & Co, an online brokerage firm operating through davidandcocars.com, helping ultra-high-net-worth individuals buy and sell exotic vehicles discreetly.
The company’s story begins in an unlikely place: the suburbs of Budapest, Hungary.
A Teenager with an Unusual Vision
Early ambition often begins with curiosity — the same curiosity that led David Varga to discover the world of off-market supercar brokerage.
David Varga describes his early life as ordinary. Growing up in a modest household, he spent much of his time playing handball and studying, much like any other teenager his age.
But one evening while browsing online, he stumbled upon an article describing how specialized brokers help wealthy collectors sell rare cars privately rather than through public marketplaces.
The idea immediately fascinated him.
Why would someone selling a €5 million hypercar avoid large platforms like mobile.de? Why reduce exposure rather than maximize it?
The answer lies in psychology.
“Opportunities seem more valuable to us when they are less available.” — Robert Cialdini
For ultra-rare vehicles, exclusivity often increases perceived value. Discretion protects the seller’s privacy while maintaining the mystique surrounding the car.
For David, the concept clicked instantly. He had discovered the why.
Breaking Into an Elite Industry
The next challenge was the how.
“How does a teenager become an exotic car broker?” I asked him.
David laughed.
“99% of people can’t,” he said.
The industry is notoriously difficult to enter. It requires credibility, patience, relationships and above all — trust.
David began building a network through LinkedIn and other platforms, connecting with dealers and brokers around the world. He posted vehicles he had access to through partners, sometimes without complete information, acting as an intermediary between sellers and potential buyers.
Whenever a serious inquiry arrived, he implemented strict verification procedures, requesting proof of funds and identification before progressing further.
Slowly, his reputation began to grow.
The First Breakthrough Deal
After months of networking, failed negotiations and relentless communication, the breakthrough finally came.
Six months after starting, David closed his first major transaction.
The car was nothing ordinary: a Mercedes-AMG One.
With Formula 1-derived hybrid technology, over 1,000 horsepower and a production run limited to just 275 units, the AMG One is among the most technologically advanced road-legal cars ever created.
Closing the deal marked David’s official entry into the hypercar brokerage world.
Building David & Co
Building a network in the hypercar world often means visiting elite dealerships and connecting with collectors across the globe.
Momentum quickly followed.
David soon partnered with his close friend Fulop Figula, who became Head of Sales at the company. Together they expanded their global network, connecting with collectors, brokers and exotic dealerships across Europe and beyond.
Their track record soon included some of the most desirable collector vehicles in the world:
- Ferrari Daytona SP3 — €6,000,000
- Mercedes CLK GTR — €12,000,000
- Pagani Huayra BC — €5,000,000
In total, the company has facilitated the sale of more than 20 high-value vehicles through private transactions.
One of their key networking trips included visits to some of Europe’s most prestigious exotic dealerships, including LaSqadra Katowice, Poland — a well-known destination among serious collectors.
A Business with Purpose
Despite the luxury surrounding the hypercar market, David & Co maintains a philanthropic focus.
The company donates 10% of its brokerage fee to charitable causes around the world — an initiative David considers a core part of the company’s identity.
“Success means more when it helps others as well,” he explains.
The Road Ahead
Looking forward, David & Co aims to expand its international presence and continue building relationships within the global collector community.
But the company’s ambitions extend beyond cars.
David hopes to eventually mentor young entrepreneurs interested in entering high-level industries traditionally dominated by older professionals.
His story offers a powerful reminder that innovation and determination can come from unexpected places.
As the off-market exotic car world continues to grow, one thing is becoming increasingly clear:
David & Co is not simply participating in the future of luxury car brokerage — it is helping redefine it.
Source: Interview with David Varga, CEO of David & Co.