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Classic & custom car and boat appraisals. Phoenix metro. $200.

10/30/2026

Auction Value of the Week: 1965 Lincoln Continental Custom Convertible, sold for $550,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, January 2026.

From the listing, I'd call this a #2. It's a top-quality custom build with a restored convertible top and rechromed brightwork, but no show awards were listed, so I won't call it a #1.

Why so much? Under that classic 1965 Continental body is a modern car: a Roush-supercharged 750 hp Coyote 5.0 V8, a Ford 10-speed automatic, Detroit Speed suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, Vintage Air, and heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats. Buyers pay big money for '60s style that drives like a new car, when the build quality is this high.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

10/23/2026

Auction Value of the Week: 1969 Dodge Daytona, sold for $550,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, January 2026.

From the listing, I'd call this a strong #2. It had a professional restoration and is ICCA Detroit-certified, but no show awards were listed, so I won't call it a #1.

Why so much? It's an authentic, matching-numbers Daytona with the 440 Magnum, a 4-speed manual and a Dana 60 rear. It's finished in limited-production F6 Spring Green with the white wing, and it has a Wise Validation Report and a spot on the Daytona Master List. A real wing car with its original drivetrain and paperwork is what brings this kind of money.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

10/17/2026

I was a judge at the American Legion Post 35 SAL Car Show. There were so many cars that I'll do multiple posts.

First up: a row of motorcycles, from a Kawasaki Ninja to a lineup of Harley-Davidsons. A red and silver 1932 Ford hot rod. A maroon Chevy Vega with its hood up. And a blue 1966 Chevelle SS with a clean engine bay.

Every car has a story, and the paperwork and history behind it are a big part of its value.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

10/16/2026

Auction Value of the Week: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom, sold for $495,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, January 2026.

From the listing, I'd call this a #2. It's a Hogan-built custom, so it isn't judged like a factory-original truck, but the build quality is top level.

Why so much? It sits on a Roadster Shop RS4 chassis with a supercharged 800 hp Don Hardy-built LS3. The bumpers, trim, grille and engine accents are all nickel-plated, and the cabin is redone in German Alcantara. Forged Mazzulla wheels on 35-inch Toyo tires finish it off. That's a lot of custom work in one truck.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

10/14/2026

Classic Car Buying Tip #1: Title, Paperwork, and VIN

The first thing to look at when buying a classic car is the paperwork. The car should always come with a title, and ideally with records of any work that's been done to it. Once you've seen the title and registration, ask the seller if they have backup, meaning receipts or work orders, for anything done to the car.

Next, check the VIN on the title or registration against the VIN on the car itself. It's usually found in a couple of places, like the dash plate visible through the windshield and the driver's door jamb. Once the VIN checks out, run a history report on it.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

10/09/2026

Auction Value of the Week: 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Widebody Replica, sold for $550,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, January 2026.

From the listing, I'd call this a #2. Built by Ron Hentschel of Ironic Manufacturing & Design — the original widebody designer. It's a custom, so it isn't judged like a factory-original car. The listing notes a bonded title (titled as Specon/Recon).

Why so much? Movie-car Eleanor styling with modern hardware: a Gen 3 Coyote 5.0, Tremec TKX 5-speed, custom chassis, QA1 coilovers and Wilwood brakes. Buyers pay for the look, the build quality, and the driveability.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

10/02/2026

Auction Value of the Week: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split-Window Coupe, sold for $583,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, January 2026.

From the listing, I'd call this a #2. It's a fresh custom build, finished in September 2025 by Jeff Hayes Customs. It's a custom, so it isn't judged like a factory-original car.

Why so much? Split-window '63 styling in Mediterranean Sky over Capri Sand leather, with modern hardware underneath: a 540 hp LS3 Hot Cam, 4L70E overdrive automatic, Art Morrison chassis and Wilwood disc brakes. Classic looks with modern drivability is the restomod recipe buyers pay for.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

09/25/2026

Auction Value of the Week: 1963 Corvette Z06 "Big Tank" Split-Window Coupe, sold for $1,100,000 right here at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, January 2026.

From the listing, this is a true #1: Bloomington Gold certified, a Top Flight award, a Naber Brothers restoration, and described as concours-ready.

Why seven figures? The listing says it's one of only 63 built with the 36.5-gallon Big Tank. Add the matching-numbers 327/360 fuelie, the Z06 brake and suspension package, and a 4-speed. Rare, proven and perfect is what brings this kind of money.

Wondering what yours is worth? Independent appraisals, Phoenix metro, $200. 602-469-3469

07/27/2026

Sometimes gems are found parked in a warehouse. 62 Bel-Air 409 4 speed.

06/10/2026

1948 MG-TC original sports car.

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