Auctions America by RM will hold its inaugural Labor Day Auction in Auburn, IN on September 2-5, with over 800 vehicles consigned to date. Cars and motorcycles from the estate of John O'Quinn are featured.
09/01/10: 1953 Astra Coupe
08/31/10: RIP, Larry Alexander
Larry Alexander, the older of the two, later went on to work at Ford as a model builder. After suffering a stroke earlier this week, he died yesterday at the age of 79.
In 1954 – the F-88 was a Motorama “Dream Car” and was one of only two – or an unconfirmed possible three ever created. The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind – and was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the “cornerstone” of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!
08/28/10: Put down the phone and DRIVE
Unfortunately, when I’m in my car all by myself you would think I would be free of the annoying yapping on the cell phone. Nope, the guy or girl in front of me is blabbing about who cares what and what should be their most important task, which is driving has become a very low priority and they are just a pest on the road.
I found a solution that is so amazing, it has nothing to do with auto appraisals, but if your like me this device is magic. It’s called a Cell Phone Jammer, when you turn it on it forms a 30 meter radius in which all cell phones become crappy little calculators. It jams all cell phone communications and Bluetooth. Bluetooth, as in those stupid things that hang out of peoples ears like they are aboard the Starship Enterprise.
I have seen it work in traffic and while you’re trying to enjoy the company of someone you would like to hear. Getting on the freeway or at a stop light and some idiot is not paying attention, turn it on and watch them stare at their dead phone. Truly magic, if your in the position to get one I’d highly recommend it. And i'm not associate in any way with the manufacturer.
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Only Agreed Value Insurnace coverage is without hidden gotchas. If your car is stolen or totaled, you will receive the Agreed Value that it was appraised for when you Insured your collectable car.
08/26/10: What is Diminished Value?
Would you expect to pay the same price for the vehicle that had been previously wrecked as you would for one that had NEVER been in an accident? Certainly not!
The difference between the amount of money that you could now expect the previously wrecked car to sell for, compared to what it would have sold for if it had NOT been involved in an accident is called the “DIMINISHED VALUE”
AUTO APPRAISAL NETWORK will provide you, your attorney or your insurance company with the evidence and information they will need to justify your Diminished Value claim with a professional, Auto Appraisal Network Diminished Value appraisal report. Appraisal Request
08/23/10: We Appraise, You Drive…
The appraisal information is transmitted to our central office and processed. If needed, we can provide you with an electronic report within 2-hours of the on-site appraisal. The appraisal report can be email copied to your designated financial institution or specialty insurance carrier. The electronic report is exactly the same as the printed and bound copy that will be shipped to you, but quicker. 30 – 60 color photos of all aspects of the vehicle, condition and options report all professionally bound with front and back covers
With the appraisal report in-hand, you’re on the road driving within hours. Book your appraisal appointment now.
08/22/10: Auto Appraisal Franchise Opportunities
2009 has been a challenge as the economy pulls out of recession. The appraisal business as a whole has been down 40-50%, but about half way through this summer we have seen growth and signs that other sectors of the economy are recovering and from my perspective the worst of it is behind us indicating there is no better time to develop a business that can grow with the economic recovery through this next cycle.
Why reinvent the wheel, we have developed a turn-key solution for you to tap into your passion and trivial knowledge of custom and collectable cars and get paid for it. Give us a call and well give you the information you need to determine if appraising custom and collectable cars will meet your objectives. Operate a business with very low overhead, few expenses, and all equipment supplied.
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