On behalf of a European client of mine, I traveled to Norfolk, VA to perform an inspection and appraisal of this very nice 1967 Shelby GT500. The car was owned by an old school car guy that had owned the car for several years. He had used the car regularly through the years and has taken good care of the vehicle while he enjoyed it. The car as … [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.
1979 Porsche 928
VIN 9289201429 Engine Number 8291095 Transaxle Number 1182190 On a trip to Houston, Texas late last year, I found this 1979 Porsche 928 at a location while inspecting at an early Porsche 3.0L 930 Turbo. In the garage, there were few other cars and I asked if anything was for sale. I was told this 928 that was quietly sitting in the corner is … [Read more...]
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera
I performed a pre purchase inspection on this very original 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera at last year Auctions America California event in Santa Monica, This was a US delivery car that was ordered with the Carrera option. In the US, this was all cosmetic and had the appearance the Carrera RS and the Euro Spec 2.7 MFI Carrera's. The body on the car had … [Read more...]
1967 Toyota 2000GT
This January, I performed an inspection on this 1967 Toyota 2000GT. The car was one of the catalog cars at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction. This is a very nice car that has a solid history. The car has been restored and still presents itself very well. The estimate on the car was $800,000 to $1,000,000 which was within the range of the current market. … [Read more...]
1988 Ferrari 328 GTB
I recently inspected this wonderful and rare 1988.5 Ferrari 328 GTB in San Juan Capistrano, CA for a very good client of mine. The car is a very late 1988 328, which are referred to as 1988.5's. This is one of only 19 GTB examples that were produced for the US market, and I would have say, probably one of the best. The late 1988 328's carried the … [Read more...]
2011 Porsche GT3 RS
A good friend and dealer in Florida asked me to perform an appraisal on this fantastic GT3 RS. This is a very nice and finished in an unique color combination. The GT3 RS's have really gotten traction in the market over the last two years. These are a fantastic driving car with a great engine. I would expect the market to be good to these cars in … [Read more...]
2003 Hummer H1
I recently performed a Total Loss Appraisal on this 2003 Hummer H1 in Orlando, Florida. The vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance company. The owner of the vehicle was disappointed with the offerings by the insurance company and in the end, Expert Auto Appraisals, was hired to perform an appraisal and negotiate with the other … [Read more...]
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C
I recently performed a diminished value appraisal on this near new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition. This was one of 500 Launch edition cars produced. The car was damaged and was to require a significant amount of paint refinishing to make as new. Unfortunately, this work would destroy the original factory finish, leaving the new owner with a less … [Read more...]
1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
I recently traveled to Jacksonville Florida to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this 1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster. The car was looked at for a client that was negotiating the purchase. The XK140 was produced from 1954 to 1957 and was built in three body styles, a roadster, coupe, and a convertible. The Xk140 carried the same engine from the … [Read more...]
1969 Corvette Convertible 427 390 HP
I performed an appraisal and inspection on this very nice 1969 Corvette Convertible in Stuart, Florida. This car is a numbers matching 427 rated at 390 HP. 3rd generation Corvette's are coming to be quite popular in recent years and we look at several of them throughout the country. I preform Car Appraisals and Pre Purchase Inspections … [Read more...]