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Inspectors Nationwide — All 50 States & Guam

Certified Vehicle Appraisals and Inspections. Nationwide. Same Day.

Classic, modern, truck, motorcycle, RV, and equipment. Insurance, loans, estate, divorce, and pre-purchase. ASCAA-CERT-4246. Reports prepared in substantial conformity with USPAP. On Hagerty's approved appraiser list.

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

We appraise & inspect every vehicle type

See Us in Action

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

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises. Payment collected upfront — your report is delivered same day.

Most Popular

Certified Vehicle Appraisal Report

$149

Meets all lending institution and insurance company requirements

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
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In-Person Appraisal

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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
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Pre-Purchase Inspection

Priced by market

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Inspector dispatched to the seller's location before you wire a deposit. 365-point evaluation with 100+ photos, walkaround video, test drive video, and a buy/walk/renegotiate recommendation.

  • 365-point evaluation
  • 100+ photos + walkaround & test drive video
  • VIN & title verification
  • Buy / walk / renegotiate recommendation
  • All vehicle types covered
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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.

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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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Elizabeth Nuckolls

October 3, 2026

Where to start! My goodness, was Shawn ever amazing to work with. I did a Google search for vehicle appraiser as I needed this document for a loan. The first appraisal company I found online quoted me $750! I wondered if that is really what it was going to cost me. An acquaintance told me it should not cost nearly that much. So I dug deeper online and quickly found Shawn's business. $149! It was evening time when I filled out the application. I had a question and texted him — he texted me back within five minutes! He very easily walked me through the whole process and started on my appraisal that same evening. His turnaround time was exceptional. He offered to connect back with me if I had any questions or if the bank had any questions. 15/10 experience and I feel so lucky that I found Shawn's services online. He's doing everything right with his business.

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Loren Angelo

October 1, 2026

Shawn was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process. He completed a thorough appraisal for our classic truck in record time — less than a couple of hours. He provided everything we needed for our lender at a very reasonable price. Another place I was looking at was charging $750 with a 2-day turnaround — I hung up so fast. So glad I found American Classic Appraisals!

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Joshua Poulsen

October 1, 2026

Shawn was excellent to work with from start to finish. I needed a certified appraisal for a wheelchair-accessible mobility van for refinancing. He responded quickly, clearly explained exactly what he needed, and turned the appraisal around much faster than I expected. What stood out most was that Shawn understood this was not just a standard Ford Transit — he accounted for the mobility conversion, BraunAbility wheelchair lift, docking system, and comparable wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The final report was detailed, professional, and prepared specifically for the lender. Shawn also offered me a veteran discount, which I sincerely appreciated. Fast communication, friendly service, a thorough professional report, and someone who truly understands specialty and mobility vehicles.

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William McKinsey

September 30, 2026

Everyone was telling me it was too old to get prices, until I called Shawn and he took care of it within a couple of hours and got back to me that day. If I ever need help again I will definitely call on Shawn — thank you so much for your help.

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Bright Norman

September 30, 2026

Exceptional service!! First class job!!

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Karla F.

September 26, 2026

What a great experience — Shawn went above and beyond to help and to make me feel comfortable when I bought my 1969 Z28 Camaro. I highly recommend him.

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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. … Shawn personally went above and beyond to drive 3 hours to the dealership to perform the pre-inspection and test drive. He provided a very thorough pre-inspection report and YouTube video, as well as an appraisal report. … He answered all questions and reached out to his network to help us with shipping quotes and sharing his experiences with 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 [Shawn Owens] 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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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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