Bill Krieger
Phone: (847) 354-0071
Web: www.i-van.org/krieger.htm
E-mail: krieger@i-van.org
I-VAN Appraiser
Whenever you need an appraisal of a classic, antique or Special Interest Vehicle (including rods and customs) within a 100 mile radius of Chicago, call Bill Krieger.
Bill has been active in the old car hobby for over 15 years on the local and national level and belongs to several national and local car clubs.
Bill has been involved in the National Judging Program for the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) since 1991 and has served as a Field Judge, Team Captain and Deputy Chief Judge. He is an AACA Senior Master Judge with over 60 National Judging Credits earned at Judging Schools and in judging at AACA National Meets. He has also served as a National Meet Judge for the Mustang Club of America (MCA), Buick Club of America (BCA) and the Classic Thunderbird Club International.
Bill restores his own cars and his 1957 Ford Sunliner has won AACA National First Junior and Senior Awards and then went on to win a First Junior and then a Senior Award at the prestigious AACA Grand National Meets. This car was further honored by receiving the "James Melton Award" in 1999, an annual National Award of the AACA. His 1965 Mustang GT has won AACA First Junior and Senior Awards as well as a Grand National Second Junior Award.
Do you remember when gas was only 29¢/gallon? Bill does. He pumped gas at 29¢/gallon part-time in the 1960's while in school.
Bill is a dedicated hobbyist who joined I-VAN in 2002. Whenever you need an appraisal of any kind of stock or modified car, truck or motorcycle, call on Bill Krieger.
Bill's Credentials
- Certified Appraiser in the International Vehicle Appraisers Network (nationwide association). Graduate of I-VAN “Appraiser Training School” and providing professional appraisals since 2001.
- Appraisals accepted by insurance companies as well as banks, credit unions, IRS, and Courts of Law Expert Witness, etc.
- Senior Master Judge for the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) with over 60 National Judging Credits. Served as AACA National Meet Field Judge, Team Captain, and Deputy Chief Judge.
- National Meet Judge for the Mustang Club of America (MCA), Buick Club of America (BCA), and the Classic Thunderbird Club International.
- My appraisals are accepted by the AACA National Museum, BMW National Museum, etc.
- My appraisals and the proper IRS forms are accepted by the IRS for donations to museums and other charitable organizations; providing tax deductible contributions.
- Member of Advisory Panel to NADA Guides. All I-VAN Appraisals are used by NADA in establishing vehicle values for older and used vehicles.
- Owner/Restorer of National Award winning vehicles.
- Member of AACA Speakers Bureau. Guest Speaker on “Insurance and Appraisals” before many clubs and organizations. Guest Speaker on Classic Cars.
- Authorized Vehicle Inspector for the Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. (nationwide internet auction service).
- Member of several National Car Clubs: Antique Automobile Club of America, Buick Club of America, Classic Thunderbird Club International, Mustang Club of America, International Edsel Club, Ford and Mercury Restorers Club of America.
I-VAN Territory
Whenever you need an appraisal of a classic, antique or Special Interest Vehicle (including rods and customs) within a 100 mile radius of Chicago, call Bill Krieger. His territory includes areas in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Bill's Cars
- 1957 Ford Sunliner
- 1959 Edsel Ranger 4-door sedan
- 1965 Ford Mustang HiPro GT 2+2 Fastback
- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Bill's Memberships
- Antique Automobile Club of America since 1991
- Mustang Club of America since 1991
- Buick Club of America since 1991
- Classic Thunderbird Club International since 1988
- International Edsel Club since 2000
- Ford and Mercury Restorers Club of America since 1996
- Northern Mustang Corral (local) since 1993
- Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland since 1989
- Northern Ford Thunder since 2000