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Donald Osborne is an automotive consultant, historian, Accredited Senior Appraiser and a member of the American Society of Appraisers. He is the Principal of Automotive Valuation Services and advises on collection building, vehicle acquisition, and sales. He travels extensively in the U.S. and Europe, attending major events, rallies, and auctions. He has appeared as Co-host of the nationally-broadcast TV show “What’s My Car Worth” and has judged at major concours events including Amelia Island Concours and many others. He’s on the popular TV show Jay Leno’s garage and he is a Contributing Editor and Auction Analyst for Sports Car Market magazine and has written for many publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Road & Track magazine. He is an active participant on many seminar panels and symposia. Donald is a quintessential car guy who loves sharing his automotive knowledge with other enthusiasts.
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SUCCESS QUOTES
“It’s really important to know what you don’t know, and to know who to find the answer from.” – Donald’s Mother
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
When Donald encountered a unique challenge in a thrilling assignment, to appraise the most valuable automobile in the world, he was met with a very interesting challenge. Listen to how Donald overcame the situation.
AH-HA MOMENT
Find out how a Thunderbird, a Jaguar, a Fiat and a Bugatti, created an aha moment for Donald.
FIRST SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
A 1963 Corvair Monza Convertible
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Buy what you love.
FAVORITE RESOURCE
Platinum Data Base at Sports Car Market
FAVORITE BOOKS
Books by Burt Levy:
Red Reign; The 200 MPH Steamroller
PARTING ADVICE
Follow your enthusiasm and your passions because life will never be better than it will be if you do.
HOW TO FIND DONALD
You will find Donald at www.AutomotiveValuationServices.com
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I own a 1985 2 door limited edition
Fleetwood Brougham with only
80000 miles on it and in immaculate
condition.
I wish to sell the car. Do you know anyone who may want to buy it?
May I suggest you try eBay or Craig’s List to sell your vehicle. Talking to your local specific marque club can be helpful as well.
Will the ’88 Pontiac Fiero GT ever achieve collector status?
I just recently purchased in 1982 Porsche 928 with 136,000 miles for $6000, was this a smart investment? And do you think the 928 will ever increase in value to near its original purchase price?
Hello Billy – Mark Greene here. I have no idea where 928 values will go however based on my history of buying classic cars, don’t buy a car based on future value. Buy a car because you love it and enjoy working on or driving the vehicle. That is the true reward.
I recently acquired a 1932 Lancia Artena Spyder that had been stored in barn for the past 50+ years. The vehicle came with original books, records and correspondence. Several documents state this is the only one produced (any assistance is verifying would be appreciated). The car is a matching numbers example (documents included letters from lancia Torino), I believe the Coachbuilder is Brianza. My goal is to preserve the vehicle a keep in its original state.
I own several (5) Mustangs, one is a 2003 Mach 1 Mustang with less than 800 miles on it. It’s in storage but once a year I take it into the Ford dealership for oil change, et al. I do drive it some in the summer. I told my son we would sell it and he can have the funds .to put down on a house. What do you think a fair price is?
Hello Walter – Difficult to know the value of your Mustang without seeing the car. I suggest you join your local Mustang Club and reach out to experts on the marque in your area. Forums are also a great way to learn and don’t forget the Hagerty Valuation tool at the Hagerty Insurance webs site. You can also reach out to Donald Osborne by looking at his contact information on his Cars Yeah Show Notes page on this website.
Thank you for your time to our hobby.
I really enjoyed listening to you on what’s my car worth and Jay Leno’s garage . I miss your opinions on what’s my car worth a great appraiser, it has been my honour to know another great appraiser and you only are so exceptional because of your love of great automobiles. I am not a wealthy collector but through you I get to see the cars I love. Thank you
Ron
Hi there!
I have a 1996 bmw m3 with 30k miles. The car runs great, paint is flawless and original as everything else on the car. Car is in emasculate condition. I see prices on it anywhere from $26000-40000. Do you think I should hold it for a while or sell it? Ive been driving it only 300 miles a year to rotate the tires and run the engine every week. Am I close to the valuation of $33k? Thank you
Thank you for writing. You can contact Donald via his website at: https://www.automotivevaluationservices.com/
Car values, DO NOT consider a car for an investment tool unless you go after a production genre of 100 total. Buy what you love and buy the best you can find. Restoration costs will slay you if you can’t do them yourself.
BAT as suggested by Donald, is a very valuable tool to judge valves objectively without paying a professional valuation.
I found Donald on a Leno video and enjoyed it a lot.
All this from a 70 year old smitten at 13 by gasoline powered vehicles and proud owner of a 35 car collection today trying to find “future owners of my passion” as care takers
In your segment w Jay Leno (our favorite part) in the preview segment, what kind of watch are you wearing? LOVE your part In Jay’s program.
I have directv & can not find Donald’s
program “What My Car Worth” using the search feature, is this program still being producted & scheduled.
Does Donald have a collection of classic cars?
What is his favorite vehicle.
with regards
j calzini
jcalzini@gmail.com
mesa az 85205