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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
A collector vehicle from Mike Thies's world of classic and concours automobiles
Appraised Value

$142,500

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Mike Thies, I-VAN Certified Vehicle Appraiser

I-VAN

Certified
Appraiser

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

  1. As a Teen

    Model A Fords

    Ownership of classic cars begins with Model A Fords — the start of a lifelong education.

  2. Decades

    Racing & Restoration

    British sports-car racing and years of restoration projects, especially Porsche.

  3. 2010–2011

    Author & National Judge

    Authors the Global Wheels Events Judging Manual; named a CHVA Certified National Judge.

  4. 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
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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.

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.

  • #1

    Excellent

    Concours. Preserved or restored to the highest standards of authenticity and quality.

  • #2

    Fine

    Well preserved, original components intact, excellent mechanically and cosmetically.

  • #3

    Very Good

    Well maintained with minor cosmetic or mechanical imperfections.

  • #4

    Good

    Above-average for its age; presentable, functional, minor flaws.

  • #5

    Fair

    Wear consistent with age; may need attention or repair.

  • #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."
David R. — Marietta, GA
"We needed a date-of-death value for a classic Corvette. Mike was responsive and his report made probate painless for our attorney."
Sandra L. — Atlanta, GA
"A proper agreed-value appraisal for my restored Mustang. Clear pricing, fast turnaround, and my carrier accepted it without question."
Marcus T. — Alpharetta, GA

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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.

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Yes. 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

Share a few details and you'll hear back promptly with clear pricing and next steps. Prefer to talk it through?

Mike replies personally — usually within one business day.