As long as I have been associating myself with vintage cars, there has always been some
type of "rating system." Now, I am sure that there is a standard industry excepted rating
scale for these cars, but the interpretation of the scales always seems open to debate.
I have used professional appraisers to determine the condition, hence the value of my
car. But this was purely based on the insuring of the vehicle. No sense insuring your
car at a book value of $2500 when you just paid $5500. Right? Since the insurance folks
don't give a hoot about your opinion, a $75 accredited appraiser will get your point
across. The few times that I have purchased the services of one of these accredited
appraisers, I was slightly disappointed with their findings. I know these professionals
are trained to view your car in an unbiased manner, but that doesn't mean they can't hurt
your feelings. These professionals use the standard 1-6 scale to evaluate your car. Now
here is where things get a little vague for me. If you are positively clear on this
scale or you are as unsure as I am, you may want to pay close attention. As always,
feel free to send us your feedback.
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Each month My Daily Driver publishes articles regarding these old cars we drive.
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"...a $75 accredited appraiser will get your point across."
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