October 2024 Blog Posts (3)

Why Use A Professional Mechanic to Start A “Dead” Car

Why Use A Professional Mechanic to Start A “Dead” Car

by Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser

Luckily, “Dead” in this case doesn’t mean gone forever.  It refers to a car that may have been running fine at some point but has been left unattended, not started, for an extended period.  Museum cars, family estate probate, life demands; the reasons fill a long list of how this can easily happen.  Members of the International Vehicle Appraisers Network encounter this fairly…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 28, 2024 at 10:30am — No Comments

Santa's Toy Run #17 - NASA-SE - 12/7-8/24 - Road Atlanta

Added by Ron on October 13, 2024 at 11:20pm — No Comments

Jim Greene - Mobile Mechanic by Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser

The number of inoperative classic and collectible vehicles sitting idle in garages around the country has been steadily growing. Many of these once-prized vehicles are left to gather dust due to a combination of factors, including aging parts, lack of maintenance, and the increasing complexity of restoration. Collectible cars, often built decades ago, require specialized parts and knowledge, both of which are becoming harder to find. As a result, many owners…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on October 2, 2024 at 11:00am — No Comments

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A Bite of History: The Porsche 356 “Outlaw” by Mike Thies

A Bite of History- by Mike Thies

The Porsche 356 “Outlaw”

The term “Porsche 356 Outlaw” gets used a lot today, but at its core, it’s simple. An Outlaw is a Porsche 356 that deliberately walks away from factory-correct restoration in favor of performance,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on February 11, 2026 at 3:23pm

A Bite of History: Current Value Trends for Brass Era Cars (1896–1915)

A Bite of History - By Mike Thies

Current Value Trends for Brass Era Cars (1896–1915)

Over the past decade, values for Brass Era automobiles (1896–1915) have followed a familiar but revealing pattern. The late 2010s saw steady appreciation as collectors sought early, historically significant cars with craftsmanship that…

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Posted by Chuck Aaron on January 13, 2026 at 10:43am

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