Inspections

Dallas Dream Cars provides classic car (1950-1980) pre-purchase inspection services in the DFW area for a base fee of $250.

Pre-Purchase Inspection includes:

• Visually inspect vehicle exterior paint and body. We evaluate body repairs, rust, dents, dings, chips, paint, etc.
• Visually inspect engine and other areas under hood.
• Visually inpect the frame/subframe for evidence of past collision damage (lift required).
• Visually inspect underside of vehicle, floor pans, trunk, etc
• Visually inspect interior for wear, rips, tears, cracks and authenticity.
• Check fluids and look for signs of any oil or fluid leaks.
• Verify electrical accessories are functional (radio, wipers, lights, etc)
• Verify VIN and Body Plates for authenticity of make, model, color, trim, etc.
• Test drive vehicle
• Photograph vehicle (20-50 digital photos)
• Look over any original paper work, documentation that owner may have
• Address any additional areas of concern that you identify.
• A report will be provided via e-mail (MS Word format) along with the digital photographs. All above areas inspected will be addressed in the report along with an estimate of the vehicle condition using the rating systems of the Old Car Pride guide (industry standard - see below). If preferred, a hard copy of the report can be mailed along with a CD ROM of photos for an additional charge of $20.
• Additional charge of $3 per mile applies for travel beyond 10 mile radius from our location.
• Additional charges may apply for specialty vehicles (call for info).

Appraisal Service:

• For an additional $50 charge we will provide an estimate of current market value based vehicles listed on popular classic car classified forums, and several current classic car price guides. This service is not offered for custom or modified vehicles.

 

Old Car Price Guide Rating Scale for Classic Cars:

1 EXCELLENT: Restored to current maximum professional standards of quality in every area, or perfect original with components operating and appearing as new. a 95-plus point show car that is not driven.

2 FINE: Well-restored or a combination of superior restoration and excellent original. Also, an extremely well-maintained original showing very minimal wear.

3 VERY GOOD: Completely operable original or "older restoration" showing wear. Also, a good amateur restoration, all presentable and serviceable inside and out. Plus, combinations of well-done restoration and good operable components or a partially restored car with all parts necessary to complete and / or valuable NOS parts.

4 GOOD: A drivable vehicle needing no or only minor work to be functional. Also, a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. All components may need restoration to be "excellent," but the car is mostly useable "as is."

5 RESTORABLE: Needs complete restoration of body, chassis and interior. May or may not be running, but isn't weathered, wrecked or stripped to the point of being useful only for parts

6 PARTS CAR: May or may not be running, but is weathered, wrecked and or stripped to the point of being useful primarily for parts.