John Cook

Work history

  • I have been working in the automotive and collector car industry, buying, selling and restoring collector vehicles since 1974.
  • I began evaluating and appraising special interest and collector vehicles since 1984. To this day I appraise hundreds of vehicles every year.
  • With many years of experience in arbitration issues, I specialize in court testimony. I have testified in many criminal and civil court cases since 1984, and I am recognized by the Superior Court in the State of Arizona as an expert in the field of Special Interest and Collector Vehicles and their values.
  • John's Auto Classics LLC, is the former Appraiser, Consignment and Automotive Specialist for Barret-Jackson Auction Co. L.L.C. the worlds greatest collector car auction company. As a consultant since, 2001, I have evaluated thousands of cars annually

 Education and Certificates:

  • Associates Degrees in Automotive and Diesel Technology from Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix Arizona - 1976
  • Doctor of Motors Citation for Gasoline Engines from DANA Corporation in Toledo Ohio - 1976
  • Doctor of Motors Citation for Diesel Engines from DANA Corporation in Toledo Ohio - 1976
  • NADA Classic Car Advisory Board Member
  • 2018 “Best Appraiser Award” City of Glendale, Arizona
  • Past Certified Vendor / Appraiser for U.S. Marshalls Service Asset Forfeiture Division
A qualified vehicle appraisal can also be used for:
 
  • Banks & credit unions
  • Loans
  • Court
  • Estates
  • IRS
  • Tax Deductible Donations

Most local on-site appraisals should cost you less than $400.00. And in many cases, an appraisal can be done through the mail or e-mail for much less. Be sure to use a licensed and qualified appraiser. Protect your “pride-and-joy”, and protect your investment!

John Cook
certified appraiser