We recently traveled to Bradenton, Florida, to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this nice driver-quality 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. We helped the buyer put a deal together for this car. As with all Corvettes we inspect, we carefully review frame and body integrity and photograph all pertinent driveline stampings and castings that authenticate … [Read more...]
Our Recent Work
This is a partial list of some of the work we've recently preformed. Our specialty is the Appraisal and Pre Purchase Inspection of significant automobiles and motorcycles. Here's just a few examples from recent weeks. They include Corvettes, Ferrari's, Muscle Cars, Porsche, Shelby, and many others.
1966 Chevrolet Corvair
I recently traveled to Fort Myers, Florida to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this very well represented 1966 Chevrolet Corvair. This was a very nice car that very well restored and wonderfully cared for. Corvair's are in the value end of the market and this example represented a great value in the price range these cars trade within. We … [Read more...]
1949 Mercury Coupe
We went to Southern Alabama to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this 1949 Mercury Coupe. Mercury Coupe's from 1949, 1950, and 1951 are rare cars. There are just not many to be had. This car had a conversion to a small block Chevy engine which is common to these. As will all cars of this vintage, determining the quality of body and chassis is of … [Read more...]
1964 Studebaker Avanti R2
We recently traveled to the Baltimore, Maryland area to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this very nice 1964 Studebaker Avanti. This was a very late car in the production series. Studebaker Avanti's are quite a car for the values that they trade at today. I had the opportunity to put some miles on this example in a rural setting. This was quite … [Read more...]
1973 Pontiac Super Duty Trans Am
I performed an inspection and evaluation and handled the bidding on this rare and original 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty. I purchased the car for my client at the Mecum Auction in Dallas, TX. My services on this included the inspection, appraisal, bidding, and transportation arrangements. I am on-site at many major auctions, including Mecum, … [Read more...]
1968 Shelby GT500 KR
I performed a Pre Purchase Inspection on this very nice 1968 Shelby GT500 KR. This was a very nice car that was sold Friday night at the Mecum Auction in Dallas, Texas. We handled the successful bidding on the car, transportation arrangements, and settlement with Mecum. We preform Car Appraisals and Pre Purchase Inspections throughout Florida, … [Read more...]
1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
We went to Orlando. FL to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 that was a nice driver quality car. This was a good car overall, but we did find some things that we brought to both seller and buyers attention that helped then reach and close a fair deal for all involved. We preform Car Appraisals and Pre Purchase … [Read more...]
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod
We traveled to Raleigh, NC to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod. This was a well represented car that had a great look. This has been a segment of the market which has been very hot and justifiably so. These are great looking cars that can easily, with a cost, be greatly enhanced to perform at a much more … [Read more...]
1957 Chevrolet Corvette
We recently traveled to Kansas City for a client to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection and Appraisal on this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. This was nice older restoration that was fun to drive. The car was well represented and we were able to assist our client in closing a deal to purchase. We also arranged the transportation of the car from Kansas City … [Read more...]
1968 Plymouth Road Runner
We performed a Pre Purchase Inspection and Appraisal on this very nice 1968 Plymouth Road Runner in Fort Myers, Florida. This was a car that was not a correct original example, but a great driving car that was well suited for our clients needs. We inspected the car prior to our clients personal inspection just a few days later. We were able to … [Read more...]
