Vehicle Appraisals | I-VAN Certified Appraiser

Richard "Dick" Barrett

Cell: (585) 943-1655
Web: www.i-van.org/barrett.htm
E-mail: barrett@i-van.org

I-VAN Appraiser

Dick Barrett became an I-VAN Certified Appraiser in September 2006 upon completion of the I-VAN Appraisal Training School. A graduate of Clarkson College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Dick has been a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for over 30 years, with a focus on automobiles. Dick has also been involved with antique cars for over 30 years and is currently a collector of Ford Model “A”s. His interests and experiences with antique, special interest, racing, and performance cars have given him a broad knowledge base to apply to his appraisals.

Not only has Dick owned and maintained a wide variety of vehicles, but he is also an Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) National Senior Master Judge as well as an experienced National Judge for the Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA). For a little extra spice he has also drag-raced a 1966 Mustang and participated in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) autocrosses. But this didn’t keep him from being a NASCAR Modified Stock Car Crew Member or from winning several local Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) Rallies.

Dick has been very busy in the hobby, having also held office in several local car clubs. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Genesee Valley Antique Car Club (AACA) and is the past Director of the Lakeshore Model A Ford Club.

When Dick wasn’t playing with cars he was working on them. His employment history includes work as a mechanic and in a body shop, where he also did repair estimates. From 2000 to 2005 Dick was General Manager for a company that made automotive coating thickness equipment.

The International Vehicle Appraisers Network (I-VAN) considers ourselves very fortunate to have such a talented and experienced hobbyist, like Dick Barrett, doing appraisals for I-VAN in Central or Western New York State, covering Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, etc.

As an I-VAN Certified Appraiser, Dick Barrett is prepared to appraise any type of vehicle from early antique cars to vehicles of the '50’s to Mustangs to muscle cars to street rods and modifieds. He has provided his expert services for many purposes including establishing insurance coverage values, settling insurance claims, setting bankruptcy values, and pre-purchase appraisals/evaluations.

Dick's Credentials

Certified Vehicle Appraiser within the International Vehicle Appraisers Network (I-VAN). Graduate of the I-VAN Appraisers Training School in 2006.
Certified Diminished Value Appraiser within I-VAN and graduate of the I-VAN Diminished Value Training School in 2007.
2007, 2008, and 2009 International Vehicle Appraisers Network Appraiser of the Year.
Providing Professional Appraisals of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles, etc. Expert on vehicle valuation. Appraisals accepted by insurance companies, banks, credit unions, the IRS, and Courts of Law (Expert Witness).
National Senior Master Judge for the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA). National and local judge at many AACA, MARC, and MAFCA Meets.
I-VAN Appraisals are accepted by the AACA National Museum, the American Truck Historical Society, America On Wheels, Transportation Museum of Virginia, etc.
I-VAN Appraisals and the proper IRS forms have been accepted for donations to museums and other acceptable charitable organizations; providing tax deductible donations.
Member of the AACA Speakers Bureau. Guest speaker on Insurance and Appraisals before car clubs and other civic organizations.
Mechanical Engineering Degree
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member for 30 years.
Experienced race car driver, rallyist, and NASCAR pit crew member.
Thirty years involvement with antique, special interest, racing, and performance vehicles.

I-VAN Territory

Whenever you need an appraisal for any kind of vehicle in Central or Western New York State, contact Dick Barrett.

Dick's Cars

Currently Owned Vehicles

1929 Ford Model A Tudor
1931 Ford Model A Victoria (original 48,000 mile car)

AACA Historic Preservation of Original Features (HPOF) Certification
MAFCA 2000 National Meet – 1st Place
MARC – MARC of Originality/MARC of Recognition

1950 Ford Fordor
1955 Ford Crown Victoria Resto-Mod

Previously Owned Vehicles

1930 Ford Model A Tudor
1931 Ford Model A PU (Steel Top, Wide Bed)
1940 Dodge
1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
1969 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
1969 MG Midget
1981 Mazda RX-7
1982 Kawasaki 750
1984 Porsche

Dick's Memberships