Looking for appraiser in So. Fla.

[Manuel Castro]

I just finished four years of restoration on a 1970 convertible. State Farm says that according to their tables, a car that old is worth only about a third of what I spent (and of market price). To increase the coverage, I need to get it appraised. State Farm does not have any requirements for appraisers (credentials, experience, etc.)

My own history with auto appraisers is not good--I've run into some who care more about keeping the insurance companies happy than with establishing true market value. I even had one who valued a car at half the NADA and Corvette Fever survey values because "there are just too many Corvettes."

Does anyone have a good appraiser in South Florida who is familiar with older Corvettes?

Thanks,

Manuel 1970 convertible (Cortez Silver) 350/300 4-sp

[John Fulton, 29200]

Re: Looking for appraiser in So. Fla.

Do yourself a major favor, call Hagerty classic insurance at 18009224050. They know what these cars are worth. You can insure it for whatever amount you care too, they will ask you where it is stored how much you drive it, etc. Send them a picture and you are done for as lot less than you are paying state farm. Service? The second vette I had insured with them was a pristine 65 SB coupe for 36K, my son scapped it with a backback going into the garage-The paid in full within 2 weeks, 1K. You will not be disappointed.

[John Fulton, 29200]

Re: Looking for appraiser in So. Fla.

Do yourself a major favor, call Hagerty classic insurance at 18009224050. They know what these cars are worth. You can insure it for whatever amount you care too, they will ask you where it is stored how much you drive it, etc. Send them a picture and you are done for as lot less than you are paying state farm. Service? The second vette I had insured with them was a pristine 65 SB coupe for 36K, my son scapped it with a backback going into the garage-The paid in full within 2 weeks, 1K. You will not be disappointed.

[Manuel Castro]

Re: Looking for appraiser in So. Fla.

Thanks, John. I will call them today. I don't think it will qualify for collector-car insurance, however. I understand that these companies require fewer than 2500 miles/year (not a problem for me), storage in a locked building (I keep mine covered in my driveway), and that the car never be outside unattended (I hope to use it occasionally to go to dinner, a movie, etc.)

Thanks again--Manuel NCRS 31568

[Manuel Castro]

Re: Looking for appraiser in So. Fla.

Thanks, John. I will call them today. I don't think it will qualify for collector-car insurance, however. I understand that these companies require fewer than 2500 miles/year (not a problem for me), storage in a locked building (I keep mine covered in my driveway), and that the car never be outside unattended (I hope to use it occasionally to go to dinner, a movie, etc.)

Thanks again--Manuel NCRS 31568