“I can do a better appraisal…!”
This is what I said back in 1995 after having a very disappointing experience getting my classic car appraised. I found out what was involved in becoming an appraiser and so started my career as an Antique Vehicle Appraiser.
I think the first vehicle I appraised was a 1951 Red Pickup Truck, then a Model “T” and approximately 1,000 antique and classic vehicles later, I kinda have a good idea of what most vehicles are worth.
Hi. My name is Larry Ferg. I was born in 1954 in Toronto and I’ve always played with cars. I remember working on my dad’s 1961 Ford Galaxie around 1968. My first car was a 4-door 1955 Chev 6-cyclinder, 3-on-the-tree (3-speed column shift), which I painted 1969 GTO competition red (bright orange)! I would never do THAT again!
Growing up I would watch Bonanza on Sunday evening after church (Yup…we did that back then…) and would sit and watch with fascination at the “handsome grills” (that’s what the commercial said) on the new 1965 Chevy’s that they were promoting.
My enjoyment of older cars has been my passion all my life. I remember the classics of yesterday when they were new and exciting. The cars of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and some 70’s seem to have personality…a feel all their own. Ever notice that the 50’s cars seem to have “faces” (e.g. 56 Chevy Belair)?
Back in the early 1970’s, a close relative of mine was trying to push a bus with the ’55 Chevy at a running speed of 40 miles per hour. Needless to say, the Chevy didn’t fair to well! The auto wreckers that I dealt with at the time said that a ’57 Chevy fenders and hood would bolt on “no problem”. So that’s what I did! (And, yeah, it was a problem)…
Fast forward to the 1990’s and a buddy of mine introduced me to Kit Cars. The first one I built was for a charity. It was a 1929 Mercedes, which was driven across Canada from Newfoundland to the Yukon and back. We even got an article written up in Kit Car Illustrated! It only took me five months to build it (with a little help from a neighbour and others). The second one I built for myself. It was a Ford Shelby 427 Cobra. This one took me 10 months, only because I had to wait for parts to come.
Let’s see, I’ve also restored:
a 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
· a 1972 TR6
· a 1968 Buick convertible
. a 1965 Buick Riviera
and presently, I am restoring a 1963 Buick Riviera and a 1972 Chevy S20 Pickup
So….as you can see, my passion is old cars….
I remember when they were new.
I’ve seen them race down the road.
I've raced them myself!
I understand how much it costs to restore one…I've done it.
And I see what they are selling for too.
And again, back in 1995, I said “I can do a better appraisal….”
The appraisals I give you will be very detailed, including four detailed written pages of your car or truck. Six to eight pictures, depending on the vehicle. Then we put it all together and give you two identical reports: one for you and one for the insurance company of your choice.
Yes, I am insurance-company approved.
And yes, I am M.O.F./M.T.O. licensed.
I hope this helps you understand who I am and my passion for helping people with their old cars (and trucks too!).
Thanks for reading.
And give me a call!
Larry Ferg
p.s. If you are interested, I also teach people how to use the English Wheel, bead roller, hammer forms, metal shrinker, etc. on a workshop that I put on. You can restore your own car - with some basic skills and basic equipment - or you can let me help you. Call me for details or click here to find out more.
This is what I said back in 1995 after having a very disappointing experience getting my classic car appraised. I found out what was involved in becoming an appraiser and so started my career as an Antique Vehicle Appraiser.
I think the first vehicle I appraised was a 1951 Red Pickup Truck, then a Model “T” and approximately 1,000 antique and classic vehicles later, I kinda have a good idea of what most vehicles are worth.
Hi. My name is Larry Ferg. I was born in 1954 in Toronto and I’ve always played with cars. I remember working on my dad’s 1961 Ford Galaxie around 1968. My first car was a 4-door 1955 Chev 6-cyclinder, 3-on-the-tree (3-speed column shift), which I painted 1969 GTO competition red (bright orange)! I would never do THAT again!
Growing up I would watch Bonanza on Sunday evening after church (Yup…we did that back then…) and would sit and watch with fascination at the “handsome grills” (that’s what the commercial said) on the new 1965 Chevy’s that they were promoting.
My enjoyment of older cars has been my passion all my life. I remember the classics of yesterday when they were new and exciting. The cars of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and some 70’s seem to have personality…a feel all their own. Ever notice that the 50’s cars seem to have “faces” (e.g. 56 Chevy Belair)?
Back in the early 1970’s, a close relative of mine was trying to push a bus with the ’55 Chevy at a running speed of 40 miles per hour. Needless to say, the Chevy didn’t fair to well! The auto wreckers that I dealt with at the time said that a ’57 Chevy fenders and hood would bolt on “no problem”. So that’s what I did! (And, yeah, it was a problem)…
Fast forward to the 1990’s and a buddy of mine introduced me to Kit Cars. The first one I built was for a charity. It was a 1929 Mercedes, which was driven across Canada from Newfoundland to the Yukon and back. We even got an article written up in Kit Car Illustrated! It only took me five months to build it (with a little help from a neighbour and others). The second one I built for myself. It was a Ford Shelby 427 Cobra. This one took me 10 months, only because I had to wait for parts to come.
Let’s see, I’ve also restored:
a 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
· a 1972 TR6
· a 1968 Buick convertible
. a 1965 Buick Riviera
and presently, I am restoring a 1963 Buick Riviera and a 1972 Chevy S20 Pickup
So….as you can see, my passion is old cars….
I remember when they were new.
I’ve seen them race down the road.
I've raced them myself!
I understand how much it costs to restore one…I've done it.
And I see what they are selling for too.
And again, back in 1995, I said “I can do a better appraisal….”
The appraisals I give you will be very detailed, including four detailed written pages of your car or truck. Six to eight pictures, depending on the vehicle. Then we put it all together and give you two identical reports: one for you and one for the insurance company of your choice.
Yes, I am insurance-company approved.
And yes, I am M.O.F./M.T.O. licensed.
I hope this helps you understand who I am and my passion for helping people with their old cars (and trucks too!).
Thanks for reading.
And give me a call!
Larry Ferg
p.s. If you are interested, I also teach people how to use the English Wheel, bead roller, hammer forms, metal shrinker, etc. on a workshop that I put on. You can restore your own car - with some basic skills and basic equipment - or you can let me help you. Call me for details or click here to find out more.
