Competing in the Porsche Club of America Concours d’Elegance
My experiences as a first-time participant in a national marque-specific concours.
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My Picks for “Blue Chip vs New Chip” Collector Cars
After reading Hagerty’s recent piece on the same subject, I was inspired to create my own list.
Cars & Bids Goes Trackside at Velocity Invitational
A closer look at Cars & Bids’ Sonoma experiment.
What to Expect During a Classic Car Appraisal
How the process works, what we examine, and what to expect.
Results: 2026 Amelia Island Auctions
Record-setting sales headline the Spring auctions in Amelia Island, Florida.
Diminished Value Appraisal: What It Is & Why You Need One
A diminished value appraisal helps support your loss-of-value claim.
Predictions for the 2026 Collector Car Market
An appraiser’s thoughts on the collector car hobby as we enter 2026.
Diane’s Car Sold for $112,000. Here’s Why…
Was it marketing or merits? I break it down in this Market Monday.
State of the Market: Rad-Era British Classics
The Iconic Auctioneers Iconic Sale helps deliver a snapshot of this market.
Luftgekühlt 11 in Durham, NC: Event Recap
My thoughts on the first East coast edition of this epic celebration of Porsche.
5 Things to Know Before Hiring a Vehicle Appraiser
Useful facts about the practice of appraising to help you hire a good one.
Is the Porsche 356 Market on the Decline?
I study results from the Monterey auctions to see if we’re down, up or flat.
5 Classic and Modern Amphibious Cars You Can Buy
These cars offer all the joys, and many of the pains, of both car and boat ownership.
Market Snapshot: Last of the Analog Era Cars
Are cars from the late 1990s and early 2000s a good bet for the future?
Watch Out for These Shady Online Car Sales Tactics
“Buyer beware” as the Spring sales season ramps up.
A Defense of Jaguar’s New Brand Reveal — Sort Of
You can’t deny that the brand’s new look is capturing attention.
