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Appraisals

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           Most Comprehensive and Accurate Appraisal Available 
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As a Certified, Independent Appraiser w/ over 27 years' experience, I will prepare a portfolio of your vehicle containing a detailed, written description, analysis and professional photographs from an In-Person inspection* in the Philadelphia, PA region. My 8-12 page document (example below) is invaluable for full "Agreed Value" insurance coverage and the appraisals can be performed at any location throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. A Professional appraisal is one of the most affordable and safe methods of protecting your investment and remember - insurance companies recommend that appraisals be updated every three years to reflect your vehicle's present value.

Appraising Classic, Antique and Collectible vehicles is a very specialized field encompassing an extensive knowledge of the vast array of disciplines that go into the production and functioning of a vehicle; of course a sound grasp of the volatile market and its trends is a prerequisite. A vehicle appraisal can take several hours personally inspecting & photographing the myriad of systems followed by research into market values, trends and its projected appreciation.

*Except under very unique circumstances, for absolute objectivity, thoroughness & unbiased reporting, an Appraisal must be performed by a thorough In-Person inspection as I do, NOT solely by your submission of a few pics & a brief, self-written description. (see CNN article below)
 

Expert in Total Loss/Diminished Value Claims w/ a 100% success rate in winning higher settlements.
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Classic Gray is a member in good standing of the PAAA & acts in strict accordance with the USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) as promulgated by the APPRAISAL STANDARDS BOARD of THE APPRAISAL FOUNDATION. Therefore, my appraisals and services as an Expert Witness providing Testimony, Depositions & Insurance Claim Negotiator will meet & exceed the standards set forth by insurance companies, charities, legal proceedings, e.g. estate, probate, divorce, SSA and IRS filings or disputes adhering to the guidelines of IRS Publication 561 - "Determining the Value of  Donated Property". Moreover, my appraiser’s fee structures are based on a single fixed sum - never on a percentage of the item’s value.

Certified Appraiser: PA3    
NPPA - National Press Photographers Association                                      
CCCA - Classic Car Club of America


Rare and Significant Vehicles appraised for the Museums below.
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B.A. ~ Art History

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​ An IRS Qualified Appraiser

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Excerpt from a recent article:  "Skip Internet appraisals. Many of us are so used to doing research on the Internet, so it may be tempting to obtain a free [or inexpensive] online quote to find out how much Dad's Popeye watch is really worth. But appraisers agree that the Internet is generally not a good place to obtain accurate valuations. A good appraiser will need to see and handle a piece to determine its true value. Online auctions don't provide a good gauge of value, either. eBay sale prices usually reflect gut reactions to merchandise rather than informed bids."

Please contact me for a quote. Filling in the appropriate fields in the Vehicle Description Form will be helpful in expediting the process.

Testimonials ​from some of my many satisfied clients:

​Grayson,
"Thank you for all your hard work. I just read over your appraisal and I think it was very fair with your descriptions of the vehicle. I'm very happy with it. Thanks again"
Joe J ~ PA 


Grayson,
“Excellent report - thanks so much for the solid work.  I feel I have gotten tremendous value for my money.
You've also given me a good lesson re pricing and flaws that the car may have - excellent points and I will take them to heart.  If I opt to go with a MK2 this one is the one to buy.  I'm in the process of making a similar eval for the S Type.  Are you sure you don't want to fly out to San Diego? 
;-)
Thanks so much,"
Doug P ~ SC


"Thanks for doing this challenging appraisal.  Your knowledge and research skills are impressive. Your knowledge regarding relationships is the same. The appraisal details are correct and well presented. It would be nice to cross paths again.  
UPDATE: "Just wanted to let you know the court went with your appraisal. Thank you for such a thorough testimony. Putting her back on the road in a few weeks!"
​Thank you."
​Jeff C ~ PA


Grayson,
"Thank you for your great customer service and all the info. 
It's good to go with the bank and I'll be picking up the car on Saturday!
 I'll be certain to recommend you and use your service in the future as this 
won't be my last. I'll likely be looking for more older vehicles in 
the next few years. Take care! "
Byung ~ PA


Hi Grayson,
"Thank you for the quick turn around on the appraisal, it’s greatly appreciated. Everything looks great.
 
Thanks again for everything,"
Katie F ~ VA



​Inspection Videos may be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ClassicGray?feature=mhee

Significant Appraised Vehicles

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​YEAR - 2014  MAKE - Audi  MODEL- S4 Prestige “Nogaro Blue Special Edition”  BODY- 4dr Sedan

Exceedingly rare with only 1,412 3.0 L T Quattro Manual Sedans produced in 2014 & only 13 came in the Nogaro Blue exterior with this particular example being used as Audi’s PR vehicle.


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YEAR - 1957            MAKE - Mercedes-Benz            MODEL- 190SL           BODY- Convertible

Concours, Award Winning restoration of a low-mileage example.

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4 of the 55  rare & significant vehicles appraised for the Louis J. Mascaro Automotive Museum in Birdsboro, PA https://www.louismascaroautomuseum.org/

Collection houses Museum Quality, limited production & one-of-kind Antique, Classic & Modern street & race cars, trucks & motorcycles.

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, AMG, Vettes, Saleens, Ford GT's, Viper, Vincent & more!

1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1300 Sprint Speciale Coupe
YEAR - 1960       MAKE - Alfa Romeo      MODEL- Giulietta 1300 Sprint Speciale       BODY- Coupe       
1of 1366 produced of the very collectible SS aerodynamic coupes.                                              

1927 Falcon-Knight Roadster by ClassicGray.com

YEAR - 1927        MAKE​ - Falcon-Knight         MODEL- 10        BODY- Roadster

1st year of the two year production of the six-cylinder, Knight sleeve valve engine vehicle produced by the Willys-Overland Company in the rare Roadster configuration.

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YEAR - 1959     MAKE​ - Buick      MODEL- Electra 225     BODY- Convertible

 One of 5,493 Electra 225 convertibles produced for 1959, this example w/ the rarest   option- Bucket Seats & in the also rare, one-year color of Lido Lavender Metallic.

1965 Porsche 911 by ClassicGray.com

​YEAR - 1965     MAKE​ - Porsche      MODEL- 911     BODY- Coupe

 The 313th 911 built, being an original, numbers matching example!

Porsche 935 by ClassicGray.com

YEAR - 1977   MAKE​ - Porsche  MODEL- 911/ 930  BODY- Carrera Coupe ~ Replica 935 Kremer

Total concours restoration. Twin Turbo w/ 460+ hp! (by Fred Apgar), Factory Kremer 935 Slantnose/Flachbau Kevlar impregnated body kit, with an interior by 16 time Pebble Beach Concours’ winning upholsterer - Gary Maucher.

1939 Ford 4dr Convertible by ClassicGray.com
 
YEAR - 1939   MAKE​ - Ford  MODEL- Deluxe 91A  BODY- 4dr Convertible Sedan 74​  Resto-Mod

                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               


2010 Harley Davidson  FLTRX  Road Glide-Custom Bagger by ClassicGray.com

​YEAR - 2010   MAKE​ - Harley Davidson   MODEL- FLTRX   BODY- Road Glide-Custom Big Wheel Bagger

One-of-a-kind SEMA Show winner built by PHILLY CUSTOM CYCLES.

1967 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII by ClassicGray.com

​YEAR - 1967    MAKE​ - Austin Healey  MODEL- 3000 MK III  BJ8   BODY- Convertible

1967 Shelby AC Cobra by ClassicGray.com

YEAR - 1967   MAKE - Shell Valley Classic Wheels Inc.  MODEL- AC Cobra  BODY- Roadster
  

1981 Mack Pumper by ClassicGray.com

YEAR - 1981        MAKE - MACK         MODEL- MC611F10        BODY- COE Fire Engine Pumper
Residing in a backyard (large) as a most unique child's playground set!

1965 Bentley S3 Continental DHC by ClassicGray.com
 
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 - 1965   MAKE - Bentley  MODEL- S3-Continental BODY- DHC by H.J. Mulliner-Park Ward
  1 of 26 rare, LHD, Drop Head Coupes of the 312, S3 Continentals hand built from `62-`65. 

 1926 Pierce Arrow Model 33 by ClassicGray.com

​YEAR - 1926    MAKE - Pierce Arrow    MODEL- 33   BODY- 4 Place Touring

Flagship Model of the small production, esteemed line from late 1922 to 1927 with apprx. 50 Model 33s known to exist today of the 6000 or so produced.

Purchased through family's Pierce Arrow dealership in DE and resided w/ them until  2017.
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1933 Cadillac All-Weather Phaeton by ClassicGray.com

​YEAR - 1933  MAKE - Cadillac   MODEL- 370-C V12   BODY - All-Weather Phaeton - 273
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Body Number 4 of 37 produced, this being 1 of 2 known to exist!

This very Cadillac was specially ordered & earmarked for display at the 1933, Alfred P. Sloan yearly industrial luncheon at New York City's Waldorf Astoria’s Jade Room Exhibit, held in conjunction with the NY Auto Show and part of GM's "Motorama" exhibit.

 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I by ClassicGray.com

​YEAR - 1927   MAKE - Rolls-Royce  MODEL- Springfield Phantom I   BODY- Pall Mall 5 Passenger Touring by RRCCW (Rolls-Royce Custom Coach Work), Aluminum & Steel ~ Constructor- Merrimac 
Same family ownership since new. 1 of 33 of the popular Pall Mall Touring cars produced by the Springfield, MA, USA plant. 
                    
Recently re-appraised for donation to Winterthur Museum, DE

1932 Packard Twin-Six by ClassicGray.com

YEAR - 1932    MAKE - Packard    MODEL- 905/Twin-Six    BODY- Sport Phaeton - Dual Cowl
Many historians feel twelve cars, some say only sixteen were produced in this configuration. Today, only six or seven remain, of which just five were built on the prestigious twelve cylinder chassis. Of these five, only two were crafted in 1932 w/ the 12 cylinder & considered completely authentic; this example is one of them and resides at the Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve ~ Yorklyn, DE 

1958 Corvette

​YEAR – 1958     MAKE- Chevrolet      MODEL- Corvette     Body- F.I.-Roadster

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1970 GTO Judge RAM AIR IV by ClassicGray.com

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1970    MAKE- Pontiac     MODEL- GTO     SUB MODEL- "Judge"   Body- 2 dr Hardtop
With the rare & legendary RAM AIR IV & 1 of 325 produced w/ a 4spd.

1935 Packard 1201 Formal Sedan by ClassicGray.com

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– 1935    MAKE- Packard Eight      MODEL- 1201, 12th Series, “Senior”      SUB MODEL- 812-Formal Sedan

1966 Jaguar
 
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1966      MAKE- Jaguar       MODEL- 3.8L "S" Type     SUB   MODEL-4-door Saloon 
 This very Jaguar appeared in the press releases & brochures for the 1999 New York unveiling of
 the new “S” Type models whose styling was derived from the Mark II & ‘S’ Saloons.

1972 Pantera by ClassicGray.com

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1972     MAKE- Lincoln/Mercury     MODEL- deTomasa      SUB MODEL- Pantera

1948 Jaguar MK IV DHC by ClassicGray.com

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1948    MAKE- Jaguar     MODEL- Mark IV     Body- DHC/Drop Head Coupe
1 of 375 produced. The original, documented owner was "Babe"  Paley - the wife of William S. Paley, President & founder of CBS who purchased the car from the new & soon to be famous Hoffman Motors in NYC. 

1959 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato

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1959   MAKE- Fiat   MODEL- Abarth 750 Zagato   Body- "Double Bubble" GT

A numbers matching, rare survivor.





1903 Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout by ClassicGray.com

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- 1903  MAKE - Oldsmobile  MODEL - R, Curved Dash Runabout  BODY - Open Two-Seater 
One of the 3924 produced in the 2nd year of production of this significant model 







Sample Appraisal 
Appraisal by ClassicGray.com
1927 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I
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