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Great Old Cars Vehicle Authentication
VIN Reports: Authentication has become such a critical issue with collector cars that it is extremely important to know what your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Body Plate codes mean. Although many sites offer VIN decoding for specific makes, models and years of collector, classic and antique cars, the information available is often not accurate and can be incomplete. Searching the internet can become frustrating with conflicting information. Great Old Cars has one of the most extensive libraries of VIN decoding information available. Reference manuals, service manuals, reports, documents, historical documentation, etc. make up this library. Once you send us your VIN, we will research and report to you within 24 hours our Authentication Report with VIN decoding information that the manufacturer provided when your car was new. Send us your Body Plate information (also called Cowl Tag, Patent Plate or Body Tag) and we will decode that at no additional charge!

Appraisals: Great Old Cars also will provide Appraisal Reports based on your description and photos. We use the latest auction and sales results nation wide. Accurate appraisals are provided for all cars in all areas. Know "exactly" what your car is worth before you need it. Our low cost professional service provides accurate appraisals for Insurance companies, loan applications and estates. Guaranteed to be accepted by your insurance company or your money back!

Inspections: We are located in Southeast Michigan and can inspect cars at our facility or will travel within the area. We also attend most auctions across the United States and will inspect one or more cars at these auctions. Bid with confidence but have your car inspected by great Old Cars before you do.

Vehicle Authentication: VIN Reports $9.95
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decode
  • Data Plate Decode
  • Factory price
  • Current value (price range)
  • Other historical notes
Information differs by year and manufacturer. The following is the type of information that manufacturers provided on VIN and Data Plates at the time the vehicle was manufactured:
  • Make
  • Model
  • Year
  • Assembly Plant
  • District of origin (DS0)
  • Engine
  • Transmission
  • Rear Axle
  • Build Date
  • Paint
  • Trim
  • Additional Information

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Appraisals: $49.95

Appraisals are based on your description and photos. It is important that accurate information be provided.

You will provide the following:

  • A complete accurate description on our Appraisal form
    • How long you have owned
    • Restored or Original vehicle
    • Restoration Information: Amateur or professional
    • Make/Model/Year
    • VIN
    • Condition of Frame. Sheet metal, Paint, Interior,Tires
    • Mechanical Condition
    • Overall Condition
  • Photos:
    • Passenger, Drivers Side
    • Front
    • Rear
    • Interior
    • Engine Compartment
  • Great Old Cars will also arrange a Phone Call for verification


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Inspections

Southeast Michigan

Select Auctions Nationwide. See our current schedule or email us to determine availability

  • Auctions America
  • RM Auctions
  • Gooding and Company
  • Vanderbrink
  • Mecum

Buy with confidence from your computer but know the true condition before you bid. Have an independant inspection. Always remember: Buyer Beware

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Expert Advice

Custom packages available. We will make you an informed buyer for your specific vehicle.

  • Know what questions to ask.
  • Know what to look for.
  • What does matching numbers mean for your vehicle and know where to look.
  • Let us talk to the seller for you and provide a full report of our findings and suggestions
  • Have negotiation power on your side

Let us know what specically you want, where the car is located and how you want us to help. We will also make suggestions.

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