Classic Car Appraisal
Classic car appraisal services for collector and antique cars covering estate settlement, charitable donation, and estate and gift tax, prepared in accordance with USPAP. Chrome Auto Appraisers appraises pre-war cars, muscle cars, hot rods, restomods, and restored or original-condition classics nationwide.
We appraise pre-war and antique cars, muscle and pony cars, hot rods, restomods, and restored or original classics
A classic's value turns on originality, restoration quality, documentation, and demand for the specific model, so our appraisers work from the details that move the number across these groups:
By era
- Pre-war and brass-era cars
- 1950s and 1960s chrome-era cars
- Muscle and pony cars
- 1970s through 1990s collectibles
By build
- Original-condition cars
- Fully restored cars
- Restomods and street rods
- Hot rods and customs
- Survivor and barn-find cars
By body style
- Convertibles and roadsters
- Coupes and fastbacks
- Sedans and wagons
- Classic pickups
A classic car valuation starts with the car's documentation and rests on recent sales of comparable classics
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Document the car
You send photos, the VIN, the title, restoration records, and any ownership history you have.
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Confirm the purpose and deadline
Tell us whether the report is for probate, a Form 8283 donation, or Form 706 or 709 reporting, and name any deadline so we can confirm it up front.
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Research comparable sales
Our appraisers study sales of comparable classics and adjust for originality, restoration quality, options, and condition.
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Receive the report
You get a USPAP-compliant written report with the concluded value and the market support behind it.
Classic car appraisals come from credentialed vehicle appraisers, including CAGA members, working under USPAP
Our vehicle appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations, including the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA), and each report follows USPAP.
Credential held by members of our vehicle appraisal team
Publisher of USPAP
Restoration versus originality, restomod upgrades, non-running cars, and ownership records all shape a classic car appraisal
How is a restored classic valued compared with an original one?
Each is valued against its own market evidence. A restored car is compared with sales of similarly restored examples, and an original-condition car with sales of comparable originals, with adjustments for quality, completeness, and documentation.
Does a modified or restomod classic need a different appraisal?
The process is the same, but the value rests on what buyers pay for comparable modified cars. List every upgrade and send receipts, since engine swaps, suspension work, and custom interiors each affect the comparison.
Can you appraise a classic car that does not run?
Yes. A non-running car is valued in its documented condition, and the effort and cost needed to return it to running order are reflected in the comparable-sales analysis.
What records help most with a classic car appraisal?
Restoration invoices, build sheets, the original window sticker or bill of sale, service history, and dated photos of the exterior, interior, engine bay, and underside all strengthen the value.
Request a classic car appraisal with the fee and timing confirmed before work begins
Tell us the car, the purpose, and your deadline, and we confirm timing and fee before work begins.