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I was recently engaged by my client to appraise his 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe, which received extensive GT2 “tribute” modifications approximately five years ago by a Porsche performance specialist in California. The Porsche GT2 was a very limited production, homologation special with less than 60 examples built in order to qualify it for racing. Besides increased horsepower from its…

Recently, my out-of-state client engaged me to complete a full pre-purchase appraisal and examination of this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 sport coupe. The vehicle was equipped with its original 402 cubic inch “big block” V8 engine, Turbohydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission, 12 bolt “open” rear axle and differential assembly, power steering, power front disc and rear drum brakes, cowl induction…

My client recently hired me to appraise her father’s 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray convertible, which he purchased new. Approximately seven years ago, the vehicle was treated to full exterior restoration, a rebuild of the original 327 cubic inch 300 horsepower V8 engine, and other mechanical improvements and upgrades. At some previous point, much of the interior was restored as…

In December 2023, my out-of-state clients engaged me to conduct a pre-purchase inspection and appraisal of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, which was partially “recreated” as a Z28 model. The vehicle featured a built 350 cubic inch V8 engine, a Turbohydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission, a 12 bolt Positraction rear axle and differential assembly, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, an…

Recently, I appraised his 1967 Shelby GT500 two-door convertible, which was custom-built under license to Shelby American, Inc. as a “continuation” car and featured a certificate of authenticity signed by Carroll Shelby himself. Starting with a stock 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, the authorized builder completed a comprehensive, ground-up rotisserie restoration to “create” this vehicle as a `67 Shelby GT500 convertible,…

I was recently engaged to appraise this very rare 1922 Mercer Raceabout. The vehicle has been owned by the same family for over 70 years, but it has sat unused in a barn since 1975. Period photographs suggest that the vehicle was “restored” in the late 1940s. It was also driven on the “Glidden Tour” in the early 1950s, which…

My out-of-state client recently engaged me to perform a pre-purchase appraisal of this 1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible. An older restoration, the vehicle was equipped with a modified 400 cubic inch V8 engine, a Turbohydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission with a shift kit, a Safe-T-Track limited slip differential, and 14-inch Pontiac Rally II five-spoke steel wheels. It also had custom pearlescent…

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 rack and pinion steering, power…

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 limited slip differential. It also…

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 twice during their period of…