About Us

Classic Auto Appraisals is centrally located in Kansas City, Missouri, just 10 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. My name is Gary C. Sparks, and I am the owner of Classic Auto Appraisals.

Are you considering a vehicle purchase? Sometimes you may find the right vehicle but it’s not in your area. How can you buy with confidence over a long distance? How can you have a vehicle verified by an expert in the auto appraisal field? Before you buy your next automobile, have an independent inspection completed by Classic Auto Appraisals. With a professional pre-purchase inspection by Classic Auto Appraisals, you can buy with confidence. The inspection includes:

– You’ll receive a detailed condition report full of detailed information documenting the condition and originality of the vehicle you wish to purchase.
– Along with the inspection report, you will receive 50 to 80 photographs of the vehicle, providing first hand evidence of the vehicle’s condition, inside and out, top to bottom.
– After gathering the required information, the inspector will review the report with you.
– The report and photos will be emailed to you for viewing and download to your computer.
– Classic Auto Appraisals Pre-Purchase inspections start at $300 plus .50 cents a mile travel if applicable.
– If you decide to purchase the car we can provide a Certificate of Appraisal to document condition and value for an additional $75. This certificate may be used for lending requirements, insurance coverage, estate planning etc. .
– We provide, prompt, reliable service that you can know and trust. Your interest is our number #1 priority.
Save yourself Time and Money by having a Certified Appraisal. With an Classic Auto Appraisal you can be assured that you won’t pay too much, settle for too little or underinsure your collectible automobile.

Here at Classic Auto Appraisals we are a member of the International Automotive Appraisal Association? (I-A-A-A) (WWW.AUTO-APPRAISERS.COM) and are recognized worldwide by major insurance companies, lending institutions, federal agencies, and state and federal courts. We are also a member of the NADA Advisory Board.

When is an Classic Auto Appraisal a good idea?

– Before buying or selling
– While vehicle is being restored
– After restoration
– When assessing the value of an estate
– When negotiating divorce agreements
– When preparing for insurance coverage
– When determining diminished value
– When securing collateral for a loan
– When donating your vehicle to a non-profit organization
– Whenever you need to know the current value of your vehicle