Certified Vehicle Appraisals. Insurance. Estate. Divorce. Bank Loans.
No matter where you are in the country — we come to you remotely. From $149, ASCAA-CERT-4246, Hagerty Approved. Accepted by insurers, lenders, and courts.
Hagerty Approved · ASCAA-CERT-4246 · Since 1993
"Done in less than an hour! 100% keeping as a contact."
— Mr Ry, verified Google review
Official Warning — Impersonation Alert
American Classic Appraisals has been made aware that someone is falsely claiming to be one of our inspectors.
Do not trust any contact using:
- Phone number (479) 302-9716
- Any email address ending in @americanclassicsagent.com
These are not associated with our company, our owner Shawn Owens, or any of our authorized inspectors.
Our only official contact methods:
If anyone contacts you claiming to represent American Classic Appraisals using any other phone number or email domain, treat it as fraudulent. Do not send money, deposits, personal information, or vehicle details. Verify any inspection or appraisal request by calling one of the official numbers above.
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.
What We Appraise & Why
Vehicle Types
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises. Every report is USPAP-compliant and accepted by insurers, lenders, and courts.
Online Certified Appraisal
Most popular
Same-day delivery
Submit your photos and vehicle details online. Receive a USPAP-compliant certified appraisal report the same day — accepted by insurance companies, lenders, courts, and the IRS.
- USPAP-compliant certified report
- Accepted by insurers, lenders & courts
- Same-day delivery
- All 50 states & Guam
- For litigation, estates & divorces
- Complimentary CARFAX report (CARFAX-compatible VINs)
In-Person Appraisal
Rates vary by market
A certified appraiser comes to your vehicle. Ideal for high-value classics, estate collections, and situations requiring a physical inspection.
- Appraiser dispatched to your location
- Full physical inspection
- Ideal for high-value & estate vehicles
- All 50 states
- For litigation, estates & divorces
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Call for availability
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 written buy/walk/renegotiate recommendation.
- 365-point mechanical & cosmetic evaluation
- 100+ photos + walkaround & test drive video
- Written buy/walk/renegotiate recommendation
- VIN & title check included
- Complimentary CARFAX report (CARFAX-compatible VINs)
What does your vehicle need?
Tell us about your vehicle and we'll show you exactly what type of certified report you need — and why.
Step 1 of 4 — Vehicle Year, Make & Model
ASCAA-CERT-4246 · USPAP Compliant 2025–2026 · On Hagerty's approved appraiser list · All 50 states
365-Point Pre-Purchase Inspection
Before you wire a deposit on a classic or collector vehicle, let our inspector go first. We dispatch to the seller's location anywhere in the country and give you a complete picture — mechanical, cosmetic, and historical.
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.
added to client settlements
across documented claims
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.
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
Greg Kruchinin
November 6, 2026
Very happy with the service Shawn provided me. I was also not expecting how quickly he would complete what I needed. I will definitely reach out to him again when I need another appraisal service. Highly recommend.
greg sullivan
November 5, 2026
Very professional. Really easy to deal with.
Tim Struck
November 5, 2026
Good quick fair appraisal thank you
Craig McKissack
November 4, 2026
Shawn was absolutely a pleasure to work with. He was quick, listened to detail and made the transaction as easy as possible. It's not very often in today's day and time you get someone directly, that is this attentive to details and cares for the customer needs. We received all of these needs and so much more with the Valuation of the automobile we needed it for, and he escalated it for us given our delicate timeline which we are just beyond grateful for. Best service I believe may have ever received and I would highly recommend to use his company, American Classic Appraisals. Class AAAA++ service. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Jack n Adams
November 4, 2026
Highly professional. Great detail, and promptness in the providing of appraisal for my Trike and trailer. Will recommend as a top professional in the business. Thank you very much. Your hard work and dedication is highly appreciated. Thank you sir, for a job very well done. Sincerely Jack Adams
Adam Maldonado
November 4, 2026
They are awesome vary good prices and will get you your appraisal the same day awesome service I will definitely be using them from now on and recommend them to everyone!!!
Tim Bell
November 3, 2026
Super fast, great person to work with, very knowledgeable!
David Jones
October 30, 2026
Fast and easy process on my classic vehicle appraisal! Would highly recommend to anyone! Will definitely be using American Classic Appraisal Services again! Thanks Shawn for your help!
Ross Rey
October 29, 2026
Very experienced and knowledgeable service, Richard performed the paperwork (vehicle appraisal) in less than 30 minutes and sent the information right on time to mail email address. A very trustworthy person !!
James Mattheis
October 29, 2026
Great customer service, very kind and helpful to talk to and walk through the whole process the cost was very reasonable and the turnover rate was immediate
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