PENNSYLVANIA ANTIQUE AUTO APPRAISALS
Background and Philosophy
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Pennsylvania Antique Auto Appraisals, PA3 or PA Cubed if you like, a subsidiary of my own business of 15 years - Classic Gray, was created to let clients know exactly what I do: Appraise Antique Autos in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region [actually, all vehicles & other collectibles in the Mid-Atlantic region] 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 which means acceptance by insurance companies, courts, charities the SSA and IRS. Moreover, my appraiser’s fee structures are based on a single fixed sum - never on a percentage of the appraised item’s value.
PA3 is an evolution of my 10 year membership in good standing as a Certified Appraiser in an all-around association - paappraisers.org (defunct) where I performed hundreds of Certified Appraisals along with Market Valuations and PPI's for courts, lawyers, insurance companies, museums, renowned organizations & individuals as well as acting as an Expert Witness.
Appraising classic, collectible and antique 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 of on-site inspection encompassing a myriad of systems, hours of research into market values and projected appreciation (hopefully), culminating in a 5-6 page appraisal report. This is typically followed up with questions regarding title, tags, insurance, shipping and much more. A vehicle’s make-up and function is very complex, incorporating a number of disciplines including the highest level of craftsmanship in metal, leather and woodworking coupled with state-of-the-art mechanics. Vehicles even have clocks such as Benrus and on occasion Lalique crystal or Tiffany lamps! Therefore, because the methodology and procedures demanded of vehicle appraisals are completely unique, I felt it was time to develop a business identity focused entirely on the singular attributes of Antique Auto Appraisals thereby directing clients to my business: Classic Gray.
Thank you and I look forward to serving you!
PA3 is an evolution of my 10 year membership in good standing as a Certified Appraiser in an all-around association - paappraisers.org (defunct) where I performed hundreds of Certified Appraisals along with Market Valuations and PPI's for courts, lawyers, insurance companies, museums, renowned organizations & individuals as well as acting as an Expert Witness.
Appraising classic, collectible and antique 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 of on-site inspection encompassing a myriad of systems, hours of research into market values and projected appreciation (hopefully), culminating in a 5-6 page appraisal report. This is typically followed up with questions regarding title, tags, insurance, shipping and much more. A vehicle’s make-up and function is very complex, incorporating a number of disciplines including the highest level of craftsmanship in metal, leather and woodworking coupled with state-of-the-art mechanics. Vehicles even have clocks such as Benrus and on occasion Lalique crystal or Tiffany lamps! Therefore, because the methodology and procedures demanded of vehicle appraisals are completely unique, I felt it was time to develop a business identity focused entirely on the singular attributes of Antique Auto Appraisals thereby directing clients to my business: Classic Gray.
Thank you and I look forward to serving you!
