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`08 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X Sport Utility: The Ultimate Off-Road Rock Climber!
September 22, 2022
My client recently engaged me to appraise this customized and modified 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X sport utility vehicle. The upgrades included a Mopar 6.4 liter “Hemi” V8 crate engine with a Magnuson supercharger kit, a Chrysler five-speed automatic overdrive transmission, Dynatrac Pro Rock front and rear axle and differential assemblies, a suspension lift, and…
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`67 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible: A Great Cruiser and Looker!
September 6, 2022
My out-of-state client recently engaged me to complete a pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, which had been “recreated” as Super Sport model. An older restoration, the vehicle was still quite attractive and had a mildly modified 350 cubic inch V8 backed by a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction…
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`67 Ford F-100 Ranger: A Low Mileage, One-Family Owned Deluxe Pickup!
August 16, 2022
My client recently inherited this 1967 Ford F-100 Ranger half-ton pickup, which his late uncle ordered new. Although repainted about 40 years ago, the truck is largely all original and has only 44,000 miles on the odometer. Equipped with the optional 352 cubic inch V8 engine and a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission, the truck also…
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`69 Dodge Charger: The “General Lee” Rides Again!
July 23, 2022
My long-time client asked me to appraise his recently re-restored 1969 Dodge Charger, which is a faithful recreation of the “General Lee” hero cars used in The Dukes of Hazard television series that ran from 1979 to 1985 on the CBS network. Although the vehicle was damaged in an accident several years ago, the quality…
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`70 Chevrolet Nova SS: A Big Block Sleeper Looking for Action!
July 7, 2022
My out-of-state client recently engaged me to conduct a pre-purchase appraisal and inspection of this excellent “recreation” of a 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS two-door sedan. Dressed as a big block 396 cubic inch V8, it actually sported a “built” 454 V8 backed by a Muncie M-21 close ratio four-speed manual transmission and a 12 bolt…
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`64 Ford Galaxie 500XL: A Great Looking Car from Ford’s “Total Performance” era!
April 8, 2022
As part of an estate, I had the opportunity to appraise this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL two-door hardtop several months ago. An older restoration, it was absolutely loaded with a 390 cubic inch V8, Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission, Traction-Lok limited slip rear differential, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, tinted glass, bucket seats, floor console…
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`40 Lincoln Continental Convertible Cabriolet: Classic and Elegant!
January 23, 2022
An out-of-state client recently engaged me to conduct a pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1940 Lincoln Continental convertible cabriolet, which is one of the 350 assembled in the first year of Continental production. Although an older restoration, it still looked beautiful with its black lacquer paint, black cloth top, and burgundy leather interior. Also,…
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`70 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe: Plenty of Muscle!
December 17, 2021
I recently completed a full pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 sport coupe for a west coast client. The vehicle featured a later big block V8, a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and factory air conditioning. It was a nice example from the penultimate “muscle car” model year of 1970 that looked…
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`55 Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood Four-Door Sedan: The “Godfather” Would Have Enjoyed Riding in This Car!
October 29, 2021
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of appraising this low mileage 1955 Cadillac Series 60 Special Fleetwood four-door sedan. Although recently repainted, much of the rest of the vehicle was factory original and in incredibly well preserved condition. Beautiful!
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`28 Ford Model AA Cretors Popcorn Truck: Very Cool!
October 1, 2021
Earlier this year, my client engaged me to appraise his newly acquired 1928 Ford Model AA truck with a recreated Cretors popcorn maker and vending compartment installed on the chassis. Although an older restoration needing some cleaning, re-detailing, and reassembly, the quality of the work was quite high. Back in the day, you might have…
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