I recently traveled to Texas to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection and an Appraisal on the 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible. This was a nice driver quality car that looked and drove well. Unfortunately, we did not pursue a deal on the car because of a few particular requirements my client had. I am in Texas with regality performing appraisals and pre … [Read more...]
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 327 L79 350 HP
I recently performed a Pre Purchase Inspection on this very nice 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with a L79 350 HP 327 engine. This was nicely equipped car that factory AC, leather, power brakes, and power steering. The car was a very nice, driver quality example that had a great body and original driveline. I helped my client put a deal together. … [Read more...]
1960 Chevrolet Corvette
We attended the Mecum Auctions Spring Classic Event in Indianapolis, IN. I performed a pre-purchase inspection on this nice 1960 Corvette finished in Cascade Green with White coves and a factory hard top. I bid on this car from the auction floor for my client. Another bidder exceeded our pricing and the car sold at the hammer at $75,000. A real … [Read more...]
Verde Classics Museum Collection Auction Mecum
Expert Auto Appraisals will be onsite today and tomorrow at Mecum's Verde Classics Museum Collection Auction that features 80 cars from Fran and Ron Green's Collection. This entire collection is being sold at NO RESERVE! I will be performing pre bidding inspections and appraisals on any of the vehicles that are being sold at the auction. I can … [Read more...]
1957 Porsche 356 GS 1500 Carrera Speedster
This last August we traveled to central Florida to perform a Pre Purchase Inspection on this very rare and wonderful Porsche 356 GS 1500 Carrera Speedster. This was an award winning example that was restored to a very high standard. We assisted an International buyer in closing a deal on this very unique opportunity. We preform Car Appraisals … [Read more...]
1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 L36
I performed a Pre-Purchase Inspection and Appraisal on this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in South Florida. The seller offered this Corvette with the L36 427 engine, as a good driver quality example that was moderately priced. There was some concern about the originality of the engine. I found some new fiberglass work in the rear of the body … [Read more...]
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L76
I performed a Pre Purchase Inspection for a dealer client of mine on this 1965 L76 Corvette Coupe in Miami, Florida. The vehicle was the subject of restoration, showing some age and signs of use. This Corvette had an excellent presence, finished in an attractive color combination. The seller did a good job representing the car and offered it at a … [Read more...]
1965 Chevrolet Corvette 468
I travelled to Fort Lauderdale, FL to look at this modified 1965 Corvette for a client. The car was far from stock in all areas, but was a fun and fast car to drive. It was powered by a 468 CI Lingenfelter built engine, had flares, and a modified suspension. The car was quite the car to drive. The selling dealer represented the car well and our … [Read more...]
1959 Chevrolet Corvette
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...]
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...]
