Michael Thies's Blog – March 2025 Archive (3)

The 2025 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Marked A Significant Milestone by Mike Thies

The 2025 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance marked a significant milestone, celebrating its 30th anniversary with an impressive showcase of over 275 historically significant vehicles across 35 meticulously curated classes. Held on March 8 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the event attracted approximately 25,000 to 30,000 attendees, underscoring its status as a premier automotive gathering. ​…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 24, 2025 at 9:30am — No Comments

A Memorable 30th Anniversary at The Amelia by Philip Carroll

We have the pleasure of a contributing writer this year. Philip Carroll, an enthusaistic car guy of many decades made the trip. Thank you Philip, Mike

A Memorable 30th Anniversary at The Amelia

I recently had the distinct honor of attending The Amelia as media. While I’ve been to this event nearly a…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 22, 2025 at 5:00pm — No Comments

10 Little-Known Facts About the Iconic Corvette By Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser   For over 70 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has stood as an enduring symbol of American automotive excellen…

10 Little-Known Facts About the Iconic Corvette

By Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser

 

For over 70 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has stood as an enduring symbol of American automotive excellence. From its humble beginnings in 1953 to the high-performance beasts of today, the Corvette has cemented its place in history. While many enthusiasts know about its…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 10, 2025 at 8:30am — No Comments

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A Bite of History: Unicorn Restorations, the 1974 Camaro Z28 by Mike Thies

A Bite of History: Unicorn Restorations, the 1974 Camaro Z28

by Mike Thies

At any good car show, you will find 1957 Chevys in every form: survivors, frame-off restorations, and restomods. What you will rarely find is a 1958. That tells you something about the collector market. Not every year of a popular model becomes a true collectible. Buyers pick favorites, and those years get saved, restored, and passed down, while the years next to them…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 22, 2026 at 6:43am

The Insurance Total-Loss Process by Mike Thies

The Insurance Total-Loss Process

By Mike Thies 

A total-loss declaration is a math problem first and a negotiation second. If you understand how the insurer reaches its number, you can tell whether that number is fair, and what to do if it is not.

This guide is general information, not an appraisal of any specific vehicle. For a valuation you can rely on, request an…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 20, 2026 at 6:30pm

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