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