`63 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray: A Sharp C2 Convertible!

March 20th, 2024

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…

`69 Chevrolet Camaro: A Hugger Orange “Restomod!”

February 7th, 2024

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…

`67 Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible: A High Quality “Recreation!”

December 5th, 2023

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,…

`22 Mercer Raceabout: The First American Sports Car!

November 1st, 2023

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…

`68 Pontiac Firebird Convertible: A Triple White Droptop!

October 9th, 2023

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…

`63 Jaguar XK-E Roadster: One of the Most Beautifully Designed Cars Ever Built!

September 7th, 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 rack and pinion steering, power…

`69 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”: Here Come Da Judge!

August 4th, 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 limited slip differential. It also…

`64 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible: A Great “Driver”!

June 28th, 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 twice during their period of…

`52 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup: A Very Nice One Family-Owned Truck!

June 14th, 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 its original six cylinder engine,…

`34 Chevrolet Master Street Rod: Just Stunning!

May 2nd, 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 this year, the vehicle won…