My appraisal services began in 1983 due to the needs of our club members and it has expanded into what it is today.   I also buy, sell and locate upon request, new old stock Ford-Lincoln-Mercury and Buick parts through a list of independent obsolete parts companies I have compiled since 1969 and now on the Internet.   I will also attempt to locate any item for any other make of the vehicle through additional sources available to me.

For each customer I will evaluate, photograph and video tape (as necessary for my records) and set an appraised value on any antique, vintage, classic or special interest vehicle (including street rods, street machines and kit cars.)  This can be for a vehicle your own or a pre-purchase inspection can be done on a vehicle you are interested in purchasing.  All appraisals include detailed information of the condition of the vehicle and color photos.  Two copies are mailed or delivered to the customer.

Minimum time standard to receive finished appraisal is approximately 2 weeks.

Publications Used:   I have a very extensive library of CD, books, periodicals and Original Equipment Manufacture Dealer literature and parts books dating from the 1930's to present. 

Professional Experience

• 6/83 - Present — Holton Auto Appraisals, Elmira, NY.  Appraise Customer Vehicles for Personal and Insurance needs.  Pre-Purchase inspections.  Expert Trial Witness as needed in regards to the Antique, Classic, Special Interest Automobiles and light trucks.  (Including Street Rods, Street Machines and Kit Cars.)
   
• 8/85 - 10/87 — Clute Motor Co., Elmira, NY Car Service Advisor/Assistant Service Manager.  Promoted to Truck Service Manager 4/87.  Responsible for estimating repair costs, scheduling and dispensing of repair work to the mechanics, customer relations, vehicle loaner program and quality control of finished repairs.
  
  
• 5/79 - 9/79 — Albee's Body Shop, Albee Truck Inc., Elmira, NY.  General body and fender work.  Assist in estimating damage on customer and dealership vehicles and repair of same.

Personal Experience

• 1969 - present — Member of the NY PA Twin Tiers Vintage Car Club (Club formed for the preservation of the antique, vintage and special interest auto.)  This organization has affiliation with the Model T Ford Club of America and Model A Ford Club of America by Charter.
  1983 - 1987 - Member of the Board of Directors
  
  1984 and 1986 - Served as President
  1983, 1984 and 1985 - Annual car show Chairman
  1981-1987,   1989 -1995 - Judge at annual car show
  1983 and 1990 - Chief Judge
  
  
• 1990 - 1994 — Member of the DIXIE C.A.R.S. AUTO CLUB Inc.  -  This organization was an open organization for all automotive hobby interests from antiques to race cars and has since disbanded.
  
  
• 1995 - present — Member of the BCA   (Buick Club of America) (various years since 1974)
• 1976 - 1993 — Member of MARQ (Marquette Automobile Register Quarterly)
• 1994 - present — Member of M.O.R.E. (Marquette Owners Registry for Enthusiasts)
  
  
• 1994 - present — Registrar for the Built by Buick 1929-30 Marquette
  1996 - Present — Newsletter Editor/host website
   
• 1996 - present — Member International Thunderbird Club representing all 1955 to present Thunderbirds
  
  2003 - present — Concourse Judge
  2004 - present —Tech Advisor for 1972 - 1982
  2004 - present —Advertising Manager
                         

I am also personally a car collector from the 1970's to present.  I have participated and shown vehicles at local events, AACA shows, Car Craft Street Machine Nationals, Hot Rod Supercruises and Street Rod /Street Machine events.

Please contact me for your appraisal needs and we can discuss it further.