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
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.
We Inspect & Appraise
Vehicle Types
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises. Payment collected upfront — your report is delivered same day.
Certified Vehicle Appraisal Report
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
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.
- On-site physical inspection
- Same certified report format
- Ideal for vehicles over $100k
- Estate & legal proceedings
- Collection appraisals available
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 buy/walk/renegotiate recommendation.
- 365-point evaluation
- 100+ photos + walkaround & test drive video
- VIN & title verification
- Buy / walk / renegotiate recommendation
- All vehicle types covered
Our Pre-Purchase Inspections: A 365-Point Deep Dive
Our Pre-Purchase Inspections are thorough, honest, and designed to protect your investment.
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
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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.
"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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Bright Norman
September 30, 2026
Exceptional service!! First class job!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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