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Certified Vehicle Appraisals from $149 & Pre-Purchase Inspections | All 50 States

On Hagerty's approved appraiser list. Accepted by State Farm, Farm Bureau & all major carriers. Same-day pre-purchase inspection & express vehicle valuation available — very competitive rates.

Available 7 Days a Week · Text, Email, or Call Anytime

"Done in less than an hour! 100% keeping as a contact."

— Mr Ry, verified Google review

Proud Member — American Society of Certified Auto Appraisers
Reports prepared in substantial conformity with USPAP · ASCAA-CERT-4246

See Us in Action

Watch how American Classic Appraisals works for buyers, sellers, insurers, and lenders — every vehicle type we appraise.

We Inspect & Appraise

Vehicle Types

ClassicsModern Domestic & ImportsEuropeanModern Muscle CarsTrucksCampersRVsMotorcyclesFarm Equipment & More

Appraisal Purposes

  • Insurance Value
  • Bank Loan Collateral
  • Vehicle Bond Appraisals
  • Buy/Sell Agreements
  • Estate/Probate
  • Pre-Purchase Inspection
  • Litigation
  • Charitable Donation
  • Divorce
  • Diminished Value
  • Bankruptcy
  • Total Loss
  • Resale Value
  • Restoration Issues
  • Bonded Title Appraisals

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises. Payment collected upfront — your report is delivered same day. Same-day pre-purchase inspections and express vehicle valuations available.

Most Popular

Online Appraisal

$149

Same-day delivery

Submit photos and vehicle details. Receive a certified written appraisal — accepted by insurance companies, banks, lenders, and courts nationwide.

  • Certified appraisal document
  • Fast classic car appraisal — same-day delivery
  • Accepted by Hagerty, State Farm & more
  • Insurance, financing & legal use
  • Free GarageToGarage listing for resale
Start Online Appraisal

In-Person Appraisal

Call for quote

Rates vary by market

A certified appraiser comes to your vehicle. Ideal for high-value classics, estate collections, and situations requiring a physical inspection.

  • On-site physical inspection
  • Same certified report format
  • Ideal for vehicles over $100k
  • Estate & legal proceedings
  • Collection appraisals available
Call for Quote

Pre-Purchase Inspection

From $349

Same-day available

Inspector dispatched to the seller's location before you wire a deposit. 365-point evaluation with 80+ photos, video walkthrough, and a buy/walk/renegotiate recommendation.

  • 365-point evaluation
  • 80+ photos + video walkthrough
  • VIN & title verification
  • Buy / walk / renegotiate recommendation
  • All vehicle types covered
Schedule Inspection
Professional inspector examining a vehicle

Our Pre-Purchase Inspections: A 365-Point Deep Dive

Our Pre-Purchase Inspections are thorough, honest, and designed to protect your investment.

Paint quality — no undisclosed body filler or panel replacement
Dents, dings, rust, and damage inspection
Underbody checks — rust, damage, cover-ups
Engine, electrical, and A/C systems
Suspension, steering, brakes, and exhaust
All fluid levels, hoses, belts, and leaks

Insurance Claim Disputes

They lowballed the claim.
Don't cash that check.

Your policy has an appraisal clause. Most carriers hope you never use it. We invoke it, build your value file, and serve as your independent appraiser — all 50 states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Real Clients · Real Results

Client Stories

Hear directly from collectors, buyers, and owners who trusted us with their most important vehicle decisions.

1972 Chevy C10 Stepside pre-purchase inspection
Pre-Purchase Inspection

"Shawn personally drove 3 hours to the dealership to perform the inspection and test drive. He provided a thorough report and video, and checked in with us throughout the entire process — even after his reports were issued."

Marilyn — Texas

Pre-Purchase Inspection · 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside

1987 IROC-Z Camaro bank refinance appraisal
Bank & Lender Appraisal

"Accredited, fast, easy, friendly, knowledgeable. Done in less than an hour! I felt like I was getting the run-around by anyone I called — then I found American Classic Appraisals. 100% keeping as a contact."

Mr. Ry — Verified Google Review

Bank Refinance Appraisal · 1987 IROC-Z

Nationwide pre-purchase vehicle inspection
Nationwide Coverage

"Absolute professionals. They have a massive nationwide network — they can put eyes on a vehicle anywhere across the country. Their final report was highly detailed, professional, and delivered fast."

Timothy Vankempen — Verified Google Review

Nationwide Pre-Purchase Inspection

Certified vehicle appraisal same-day delivery
Same-Day Delivery

"The appraisal was very clean, professional, and detailed. I was on a time crunch and he was able to get it knocked out and to me the next morning. Pricing was also very reasonable."

Eddie James — Verified Google Review

Certified Appraisal · Time-Sensitive Deadline

Certified insurance appraisal collector vehicle
Insurance Appraisal

"He takes a personal approach to each case, pays close attention to every detail, and clearly takes pride in doing his work thoroughly. Communication was excellent throughout. Hard to find someone who combines professionalism with this level of integrity."

Pawel Koper — Verified Google Review

Certified Appraisal · Full-Service Experience

What Our Customers Say

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Pawel Koper

September 16, 2026

Excellent experience from start to finish. Very professional, honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He takes a personal approach to each case, pays close attention to every detail, and clearly takes pride in doing his work thoroughly and correctly. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and I never felt like I was just another customer or another appraisal. It's hard to find someone who combines professionalism with this level of personal attention and integrity. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough independent appraiser.

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Anthony Rew

September 16, 2026

Thank you Shawn for doing a GREAT job on my motorcycle and vehicles and for being fast, patient, and accurate! I will definitely refer you and continue doing business with you in the future!

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Marilyn

September 13, 2026

My husband and I had the very best experience working with American Classic Appraisal Services. We were considering the purchase of a 1972 Chevy C10 stepside. The dealership provided lots of quality pictures and video, and we initiated paperwork with the dealership to move forward with the purchase. However, I couldn't sleep that night. I was apprehensive about moving forward with the purchase because we hadn't seen the truck in person; we are located in Texas, and the dealership is in Kentucky. So, I did a Google search for certified appraisers near the dealership. American Classic Appraisal Services caught my eye because of the highly-rated reviews. After reading several reviews, I clicked on the text button and sent a text with my name and explained that I was looking for someone to do a pre-inspection and appraisal. It was about 10:30 pm CST, so I didn't expect to hear from anyone until the next day. To my surprise, the owner, Shawn, responded immediately and discussed my needs and the options available. Shawn was super friendly, easy to talk to, and very empathetic. He personally went above and beyond to drive 3 hours to the dealership where the truck was located to perform the pre-inspection and test drive. Shawn provided a very thorough pre-inspection report and YouTube video, as well as an appraisal report, which helped us tremendously with finalizing the truck and insurance purchases. Shawn checked in with my husband and I throughout the process, even after his reports were issued. He answered all questions we had; he went beyond the services we hired his company for, reaching out to his network to help us with shipping quotes and sharing his experiences working with the different classic car insurance providers. I highly recommend this company for all your needs.

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lavelle cook

August 31, 2026

Thanks for the help. Mr. Shawn Evans was a great person to work with. I texted him on Sunday and wasn't expecting a response until Monday. He got back to me immediately and told me what he needed to complete the appraisal. I had several questions and he answered them all. I didn't get him the photos until Monday morning and he sent me the entire appraisal by noon on Monday. Great guy to do business with and very prompt.

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Sean

August 11, 2026

Got my appraisal in fast and was great to work with, would definitely recommend & use again!

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Eddie James

August 5, 2026

Shawn did an amazing job. The appraisal was very clean, professional and detailed. I was on a time crunch and he was able to get it knocked out and to me the next morning. Pricing was also Very reasonable.

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Mr Ry

July 28, 2026

Wow! What an awesome transaction. Accredited, Fast, easy, friendly, knowledgeable. So excited to have found American Classic Appraisal Services to satisfy the bank for refi on our 87 IROC. I felt like I was getting run-around by anyone I called. Incredibly reasonably priced. Done in less than an hour! 100% keeping as a contact!

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Brennan Whitfield

July 25, 2026

Incredibly easy to work with and incredibly quick. Responsive at all hours, and completely reasonable pricing.

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Get in Touch

Shawn's Cell (Owner)

(270) 790-7534

This rings the owner — not a call center.

Toll-free if you prefer

(844) 306-2729

Available 7 days a week. Text, call, or email anytime.

Service areaAll 50 States & Guam — Nationwide

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