Why I wrote this article about classic cars So, I get this question a lot from clients when they are about to purchase a classic car or collector car and we are going through their valuation. “What adds value to a classic or collector car?” I figured it would beContinue Reading
Over the last 25 years of inspecting, repairing, banging out dents, repainting and appraising vehicles I have finally put together a list of the most common things to check before purchasing a muscle car. Having grown up pounding out dents, smoothing out body lines and sanding out runs in muscleContinue Reading
Classic car appraisal is an industry with varying perspectives due to the lack of strict regulation. While this allows for diversity, it also requires consumers to carefully select qualified appraisers. Adhering to standards like the USPAP ensures credibility and reliability, particularly in legal contexts. Thorough vehicle inspection and detailed descriptions are crucial for accuracy, as well as sourcing comparable vehicles for comprehensive valuation. Including market trend analysis and adjustment calculations strengthens the appraisal’s validity. Transparent reporting with clear assumptions and disclosures adds integrity to the process.Continue Reading
Many car collectors and classic car owners store their vehicles at consignment dealers across the nation when they are trying to sell them or store them. Recently the Midwest lost 100’s of old classic cars and antique vehicles to a very large fire at Staunton’s Country Classic Cars. Local mediaContinue Reading
Why Auto Appraisals Fluctuate in Value You can contact 100 different auto appraisers and likely get 100 different values on a vehicle and they will vary by about 5%. There are many reasons as to why this happens but the main reason it happens is that each time a vehicleContinue Reading
