I-VAN Certified Appraiser · Georgia & the Southeast
Trusted Classic & Collector Vehicle Appraisals Across Georgia
Certified, independent appraisals from Mike Thies — over 50 years collecting, restoring, and judging collector vehicles. Defensible, market-driven valuations accepted by insurers, banks, the IRS, and courts of law.
- Insurance Accepted
- IRS Accepted
- Court Accepted
- Expert Witness
$142,500
Report USPAP-informed
Appraiser Certified Judge
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- Vehicles Appraised
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- Independent
- GA + SE
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Appraisal Services
The right appraisal for the reason you need one
Independent, thoroughly documented, and built to stand up to insurers, the IRS, banks, and courts.
Classic & Collector
Agreed-value and fair-market appraisals for collector, antique, and restored cars.
Insurance Appraisals
Coverage, agreed value, and underpaid-claim documentation carriers accept.
Diminished Value
Document the value your vehicle lost after an accident and repair.
Estate & Probate
Date-of-death and fair-market valuations for estates, trusts, and divorce.
Total-Loss Disputes
Independent value when an insurer's total-loss offer falls short.
Pre-Purchase
Know a vehicle's real condition and value before you buy or sell.
Antique & Vintage
Documented valuations for pre-war, vintage, and rare automobiles.
All Services
Expert witness, divorce, bankruptcy, fraud, lemon law, donations & more.
I-VAN
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Why Choose Mike
An authority collectors, courts, and carriers rely on
Mike holds no financial interest in any firm that sells, insures, transports, repairs, or restores vehicles — so every valuation answers to the evidence, not an outcome. Five decades in the collector world back each report he signs.
"Have your antique, classic, or special-interest vehicle appraised by a friend — not a stranger."
100% Independent
No dealer ties, no insurer pressure — only the market and the evidence.
Certified National Judge
CHVA Certified National Judge; AACA and Porsche Club judging; concours judge at Keeneland, Huntington Beach, and Amelia Island press corps.
Accepted Everywhere
Insurance carriers, banks, credit unions, the IRS, and courts of law — plus expert-witness and appraisal-umpire work.
Author & Authority
Author of the Global Wheels Events Vehicle Show Judging Manual and Executive Advisor to the Atlanta Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance.
Owner & Restorer
A 1962 Porsche 356B Cabriolet, 1937 Packard 115C, AACA-award-winning Corvette — ownership that informs the methodology.
Defensible Methodology
Real market evidence, accurate condition assessment, and recognized appraisal standards in every report.
Marque Expertise
From concours Porsches to home-built hot rods
- Porsche
- Jaguar
- Corvette
- Muscle Cars
- Hot Rods
- Packard
A Lifetime With Cars
From Model A Fords to a nationally trusted appraiser
- As a Teen
Model A Fords
Ownership of classic cars begins with Model A Fords — the start of a lifelong education.
- Decades
Racing & Restoration
British sports-car racing and years of restoration projects, especially Porsche.
- 2010–2011
Author & National Judge
Authors the Global Wheels Events Judging Manual; named a CHVA Certified National Judge.
- Today
I-VAN Certified Appraiser
Certified appraiser, expert witness, appraisal umpire, and concours Executive Advisor.
Certifications & Affiliations
Credentials that carry weight
Verified Professional Credentials
Certified Vehicle Appraiser
Mike earned the I-VAN Certified Vehicle Appraiser designation after completing the I-VAN Appraiser Training School, joint field investigations, and a series of field assignments evaluated by the I-VAN Home Office and Training Staff.
- Issued by
- International Vehicle Appraisers Network (I-VAN)
- Certificate Number
- #04152019
- Awarded to
- Michael Thies
- Issue Date
- May 30, 2019
- Verified Certification
- Insurance Accepted
- IRS & Bank Accepted
- Court & Expert Witness
Affiliations, Judging & Leadership
- I-VAN
Certified Appraiser, International Vehicle Appraisers Network
- CHVA
Certified National Judge — 2011
- AACA
Antique Automobile Club of America — Judge Training
- PCA
Porsche Club of America — Werks Reunion Team Judge
- GWE
Author, Global Wheels Events Vehicle Show Judging Manual
- GSRA
Board of Directors & Membership Chairman
- AMF
Executive Advisor — Atlanta Motoring Festival & Concours
- SEMA
SEMA Media / Press Corps
- AMELIA
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance — Media Corps
- KEENELAND
Concours d'Elegance Judge — 2024, 2025
- UMPIRE
Diminished Value Appraisal Umpire — 2022 to Present
- SCCA
Sports Car Club of America Member
- FOUNDER
Founder, Global Wheels Events
- MEDIA
Automotive Author & Radio Show Host
- HRoT
Assembly Judge, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow
Credentials as listed in Mike's official I-VAN appraisal documentation. Add official association logos before launch.
Gallery
Five decades among the vehicles he values
Collector cars, concours fields, and judging stands — the world Mike's expertise is built on.
Photography courtesy of Mike Thies. Vehicle identifications are our best reading of each photo — confirm before launch.
Appraisal Methodology
How every vehicle is graded
Each appraisal states a condition rating on the recognized six-point scale, so insurers, attorneys, and courts read the same language you do.
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#1
Excellent
Concours. Preserved or restored to the highest standards of authenticity and quality.
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#2
Fine
Well preserved, original components intact, excellent mechanically and cosmetically.
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#3
Very Good
Well maintained with minor cosmetic or mechanical imperfections.
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#4
Good
Above-average for its age; presentable, functional, minor flaws.
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#5
Fair
Wear consistent with age; may need attention or repair.
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#6
Poor
Requires significant restoration; a project candidate.
Every report is grounded in auction results, market databases, retail evidence, the I-VAN network database, and consultation with fellow professional appraisers, museums, and marque experts when needed.
A Written Guarantee of Independence
"I have no financial interest or ownership in any firm engaged in the sale, insurance, or transport of motorized vehicles, nor in any firm engaged in repair or restoration work. Therefore, I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in providing this appraisal."
— The independence statement Mike signs on every appraisal he issues
In Their Words
Owners, executors, and adjusters trust Mike's number
"My insurer's total-loss offer was thousands low. Mike's appraisal was thorough, professional, and got me a fair settlement."
"We needed a date-of-death value for a classic Corvette. Mike was responsive and his report made probate painless for our attorney."
"A proper agreed-value appraisal for my restored Mustang. Clear pricing, fast turnaround, and my carrier accepted it without question."
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked
More detail on the FAQ page — or call Mike and he'll point you the right way.
See all FAQsYes. Mike's independent reports are accepted by insurance companies, the IRS, banks, courts, and attorneys, and are suitable for expert-witness and estate matters.
Classic, collector, antique, muscle, sports, and modified vehicles — including Porsche, Jaguar, Corvette, hot rods, and other specialty automobiles.
All of Georgia and the Southeastern United States, with remote appraisals available for many report types.
Fees depend on the vehicle and the type of appraisal. Request a quote and you'll get clear, upfront pricing before any work begins.
Request an Appraisal
Tell Mike about your vehicle
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