Jeff Locke, Executive Director

www.i-van.org/locke.htm
Email: jlocke@i-van.org

I-VAN's Founder

Tired of so-called 'experts' who don't really know the hobby?

Jeff Locke is a long-time auto hobbyist and a Senior Master Judge with the Antique Automobile Club of America. He is also a court-recognized expert in automobile appraisal for lemon law and insurance claims. As I-VAN's founder and chief appraiser, he is dedicated to providing the best service possible to you.

Jeff has been a dedicated automotive hobbyist for over 40 years and currently serves the hobby in many varied capacities: Tour Director for the Lincoln Owners Club's (LOC) Annual Meet, Chief Judge at the statewide Annual Old Dominion Meet in Virginia, President of the Old Dominion Meet Association (ODMA) of Virginia, and Eastern Division Chairman of Regions for the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA).

Jeff Locke has been a Professional Appraiser since 1988 and has a unique combination of experience, skills, and abilities that makes him an obvious choice to provide vehicle appraisals. Jeff founded I-VAN in 2001 in order to make vehicle appraisals better meet the needs of automotive hobbyists throughout the country.

Jeff's Credentials

• Senior Certified Appraiser with the International Vehicle Appraisers Network
• Providing Professional Appraisals of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles since 1988.
• Expert on vehicle valuation, Diminished Value, and Lemon Law.
• Senior Master Judge for the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) # 283 with over 70 National Judging Credits. Chief Judge at AACA National Meets in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2002. Taught AACA National and Regional Judging Schools.
• Authorized to do Appraisals for the Antique Automobile Club of America’s National Museum, America on Wheels Museum, the Automobile Museum of Hampton Roads, etc.
• Served as Curator and General Manager of the Automobile Museum of Hampton Roads. Elected to the Board of Directors and led the museum to “non-profit” status.
• Member of the Automobile Advisory Panel to the Virginia Transportation Museum.
• Volunteer on AACA National Museum Capital Fund Campaign.
• Published nationally (Old Cars Price Guide, “Old Cars Weekly Newspaper”, etc) and locally as an expert on vehicle appraisals.
• Former Race Car Driver and Time-Speed-Distance Rally Navigator.
• Moderator/Presenter for “Antique Automobile Appraisals” at the annual AACA National Meeting in Philadelphia each February. I created this seminar at the request of AACA.
• Speaker on Appraisals before many clubs and organizations
• Guest Consultant to Film & TV production firms on vehicle authenticity.
• Member of Antique Automobile Club of America, Classic Car Club of America, Lincoln Owners Club, etc.
• Started the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads (Virginia) and served as its first President (1992-1994 and again 1999).
• Assisted in the formation of the Car Club Council of Central Virginia.
• Former Factory Sales Engineer and trainer for automotive collision repair equipment, MIG welders, and universal measuring systems for the Blackhawk Division of Applied Power, Inc and for Car-O-Liner, Inc. Taught collision repair and body work.
• Metallurgical Engineering education and experience.


• Qualified as an expert witness in
  • Circuit Courts: Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Winchester,VA
  • General District: Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, VA

I-VAN Territory

Jeff's geographical area of coverage is primarily the state of Virginia, Eastern Maryland, and Eastern North Carolina.

However, he has done extensive appraisal work in Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic, DC, and other areas.

Because Jeff enjoys travelling to car shows, he is often available in other areas, including almost anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.

Jeff's Cars

• 1935 Lincoln (series K) V-12 Seven Passenger Sedan (recognized AACA and CCCA Classic Car)
• 1964 Corvair Monza Coupe
• 1964 Corvair Monza Sedan
• 1971 Mercury Cougar Convertible
• 1973 Dodge Brougham Motor Home
• 1976 Dodge D-100 Adventurer Pick-Up Truck

Jeff's Memberships

• NSRA - National Street Rod Association
• AACA – Antique Automobile Club of America (since 1969). Local club affiliations: Tidewater Region AACA, Roanoke Valley Region AACA.
• CCCA - Classic Car Club of America (since 1992).
• LOC – Lincoln Owners Club (since 1993).