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`63 Jaguar XK-E Roadster: One of the Most Beautifully Designed Cars Ever Built!
September 7, 2023
My client recently engaged me to appraise his 1963 Jaguar XK-E Open Two Seater, which he has owned for almost 50 years. Having been restored about ten years ago, the vehicle featured its original 3.8 liter 265 horsepower double overhead camshaft inline six cylinder engine with three SU one-barrel carburetors, a four-speed manual transmission, manual…
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`69 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”: Here Come Da Judge!
August 4, 2023
Recently, I appraised this 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” two-door hardtop for my client. Painted in Carousel Red (also known as Hugger Orange when used on `69 Chevrolet Camaros), it was equipped with the 400 cubic inch 366 horsepower Ram Air III V8 engine, a Muncie M20 wide ratio four-speed manual transmission, and a Safe-T-Track…
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`64 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible: A Great “Driver”!
June 28, 2023
My clients recently engaged me to appraise their 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray convertible, which they purchased from the original owner in 1975. Equipped with the optional 327 cubic inch 300 horsepower “small block” V8 engine, Muncie M20 wide ratio four-speed manual transmission, and Positraction rear differential with 3.36:1 gears, the red-on-red convertible was repainted…
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`52 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup: A Very Nice One Family-Owned Truck!
June 14, 2023
I was recently engaged to appraise this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 half ton pickup truck, which was purchased new by the deceased owner’s father. The vehicle was restored over 10 years ago after being recovered from the family farm and proceeded to win many trophies at local and regional car shows. Although the vehicle still retained…
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`34 Chevrolet Master Street Rod: Just Stunning!
May 2, 2023
I recently appraised this 1934 Chevrolet Master two-door sedan street rod for the estate of the late owner. Completed several years ago, it was exceptionally well-engineered and executed, and featured a “built” Chevrolet small block V8 engine, automatic transmission, narrowed Ford nine-inch rear, air conditioning, many custom touches, and a superb custom leather interior. Earlier…
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`56 Dodge Power Wagon: A Heavy Hauler!
April 17, 2023
My local clients recently engaged me to appraise their 1956 Dodge Power Wagon. A ground-up restoration, this one-ton, four-wheel drive pickup truck featured front and rear power take-offs, a front-mounted Braden winch, a rear-mounted belt drum pulley, a Laycock overdrive, a very rare King Seeley variable speed engine governor, and several subtle modifications, including power…
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`70 Ford Mustang Mach I: A Black-Over-Red Pony Car!
March 30, 2023
Recently, I was engaged to conduct a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I fastback, which was equipped with a 351 “Cleveland” V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. My client flew in from Texas to accompany me as I closely examined the four major vehicle areas, and then performed…
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`55 Chevrolet Two Ten: American Graffiti in Red!
February 6, 2023
My out-of-state client recently engaged me to complete a pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1955 Chevrolet Two Ten two-door sedan. Mildly modified, the vehicle sported a 327 V8, a Turbohydramatic 350 automatic transmission, tubular upper and lower control arms, power steering, power front disc and rear drum brakes, 17-inch front and 18-inch rear aluminum…
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`67 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova: A Hot Little Restomod!
December 24, 2022
I recently had the opportunity to conduct a pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova sport coupe for my client. This older “restomod” featured a new crate 350 V8, a rebuilt and modified Turbohydramatic 350 automatic transmission, a 10-bolt Positraction rear axle and differential, aftermarket power rack and pinion steering, aftermarket…
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`57 Nash Rambler Rebel: Was it the First “Muscle Car?”
November 16, 2022
My out-of-state client recently engaged me to complete a pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1957 Nash Rambler Rebel four-door hardtop. With just 1,500 assembled, the `57 Rebel was the second fastest American production car behind only the `57 Chevrolet Corvette with Ramjet fuel injection. Nash installed its slightly warmed over 327 cubic inch V8…
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