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Brown & Co. Motorcars prepares Tennessee Agreed Value Auto Appraisals for classic, exotic, modified, modern classic, and specialty vehicles. As a certified automobile appraiser and licensed dealer, we understand the importance of clear, supportable value documentation.

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Brown & Co. Motorcars provides independent automobile appraisal and valuation services in an expert capacity only. We are not attorneys, public adjusters, insurance agents, insurance brokers, underwriters, or insurance company representatives. Nothing on this website or in our communications should be interpreted as legal advice, insurance adjusting, insurance sales, claim negotiation, underwriting approval, policy advice, or a guarantee of any insurance outcome. Insurance coverage, agreed value approval, and policy terms are determined by your insurance carrier or underwriter.

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Collector Cars

Classic & Collector Car Appraisals

Built for vehicles where condition, originality, documentation, provenance, trim, and restoration quality matter.

  • Vintage muscle cars
  • European classics
  • Broncos, C10s, Jeeps and vintage 4x4s
  • Numbers-matching and documented vehicles
Modern Classics

90s & 2000s Modern Classic Appraisals

Many 1990s and 2000s vehicles are now collectible, but standard valuation tools often miss their real market value.

  • OBS Ford trucks, Lightnings, Broncos and diesel trucks
  • Fox Body, SN95, Terminator and specialty Mustangs
  • Land Cruisers, LX470s, G-Wagens and specialty SUVs
  • Mercedes AMG, BMW M, Porsche, Lexus and Japanese icons
Exotics

Exotic & Performance Appraisals

For modern specialty cars where options, colors, mileage, production rarity, service history, and market timing affect value.

  • Porsche 911, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren
  • AMG, BMW M, Audi RS and specialty trims
  • Low-mileage and specialty-spec examples
  • Market-supported insured value documentation
Modified

Modified Car, Truck & Off-Road Appraisals

Modified vehicles need more than a book value. We document the parts, labor, build quality, usability, and real market appeal.

  • Resto-mods, pro-touring builds and street cars
  • Lifted trucks, off-road builds, Jeeps and 4x4s
  • Engine swaps, suspension, brakes, wheels and driveline upgrades
  • Paint, interior, fabrication, audio and build invoices

Used Car Market Value Can Miss The Real Market

Modern classics, collector trucks, specialty SUVs, and sports cars in Tennessee are often undervalued by generic used-car data. A Tennessee agreed value appraisal helps document the vehicle’s condition, equipment, rarity, and market position before an accident, theft, fire, flood, storm damage, or total loss.

'92 - '97 Ford F-250 Power Stroke 4×4

Used Car Market Value $5,275
Average Sale Price $23,000
Potential value gap: $17,725

'98 - '07 Toyota Land Cruiser

Used Car Market Value $11,575
Average Sale Price $26,000
Potential value gap: $14,425

'02 - '05 Porsche 911 Carrera

Used Car Market Value $16,250
Average Sale Price $36,000
Potential value gap: $19,750

Example figures show why specialty vehicles need more than generic used-car pricing. Actual appraisal values depend on condition, mileage, options, originality, documentation, service history, modifications, restoration quality, color combination, provenance, and current market data.

Tennessee Agreed Value Auto Appraisals

Brown & Co. Motorcars prepares agreed value appraisals for Tennessee owners of classic cars, collector vehicles, modern classics, exotics, modified cars, modified trucks, off-road builds, and specialty vehicles. The goal is to document the vehicle clearly, explain the market support, and provide a supportable opinion of value that can be reviewed by an insurance agent, underwriter, lender, or kept in a private vehicle file.

Many specialty vehicles do not fit cleanly into standard book-value data. Condition, mileage, options, originality, restoration quality, build documentation, service history, rarity, and current buyer demand can all affect value. Reports are developed with professional valuation practices in mind, including USPAP-informed methodology where applicable.

Most appraisals are completed remotely with a fast turnaround using photos, VIN information, mileage, records, invoices, window stickers, build sheets, and comparable market data. In-person inspections are considered case by case when the vehicle, location, value, or documentation needs justify an on-site review.

We regularly assist owners across Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Johnson City, Jackson, Bartlett, Hendersonville, Kingsport, Collierville, Cleveland, Smyrna, Brentwood, Germantown, Mount Juliet, Columbia, Spring Hill, and surrounding communities. The finished report is designed to document the vehicle, support the requested value, and reduce reliance on generic book-value assumptions.

Built for Review Structured so agents, carriers, underwriters, lenders, or vehicle owners can review the vehicle, condition, photos, comparable data, and valuation methodology.
Documents Value Before A Loss A documented agreed value appraisal can give the owner, agent, and underwriter a clearer valuation record before the vehicle is damaged, storm-damaged, stolen, or totaled.
Collector, Exotic & Modified Focus Customized reports for vintage muscle cars, modern classics, European classics, high-end trucks, specialty SUVs, off-road trucks, exotics, resto-mods, and modified vehicles.
Remote First, Fast Turnaround Most agreed value appraisals are completed remotely using detailed photos and records. In-person inspections are handled case by case based on vehicle value, complexity, documentation needs, location, and schedule.

Our Agreed Value Appraisal Process

A straightforward path for documenting your Tennessee vehicle and developing a supportable opinion of value.

  1. Share Your Vehicle Info

    Tell us about your car or truck, current condition, mileage, ownership history, and any insurance value target or documentation need.

    We consider originality, restoration quality, modifications, records, options, and market position.

  2. Gather Photos & Documentation

    You send detailed photos and documentation so we can verify condition, originality, upgrades, and vehicle-specific value factors.

    Typical items include exterior photos, interior photos, engine bay, underbody, odometer, VIN tags, build sheets, restoration invoices, service history, and modification lists.

  3. We Build Your Agreed Value Report

    We research current market data, auction results, dealer listings, comparable vehicles, condition, options, provenance, restoration quality, and upgrades in a formal written report.

    Most agreed value appraisals are completed in about 1–3 business days once we have the required information.

  4. Submit to Your Insurer for Review

    We email you a digital PDF appraisal you can forward directly to your agent or underwriter for review when setting up or renewing an agreed value policy.

    If the insurer has questions, we can clarify our methodology in writing or make minor updates when additional documentation is provided.
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Appraisals start at $299

Most Tennessee agreed value appraisals are completed remotely with a fast turnaround.

In-person inspections are handled on a case-by-case basis based on location, vehicle complexity, and inspection needs.

You don’t pay until we deliver your completed appraisal report.

A letter from the Owner

Thank you for checking out the site. I look forward to hearing from you and helping with an independent appraisal. I know how important it is for a vehicle’s value to be properly documented, especially when standard book values do not fully account for condition, modifications, specific trims, factory options, ownership history, low mileage, or specialty-market demand.

As a certified auto appraiser and licensed dealer, I bring practical market experience to each valuation. My work focuses on developing a supportable opinion of value based on the vehicle itself, comparable market data, condition, equipment, and current buyer behavior. Generic book values or incomplete ACV assumptions may not reflect what a specific vehicle is actually worth in the open market. A properly prepared appraisal can help document the vehicle’s value when a clear, supportable valuation is needed.

Thank you - Michael Brown

Michael Brown - Brown & Co. Motorcars

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an agreed value appraisal help document value before a total loss?
An agreed value appraisal can help document the vehicle’s value before a loss occurs. If the vehicle is later damaged, stolen, burned, flooded, storm-damaged, or declared a total loss, the owner already has a valuation record describing the vehicle, condition, equipment, rarity, and market support. The insurer, policy language, and underwriting terms determine how the value is applied.
Can Tennessee collector cars benefit from agreed value appraisals?
Yes. Tennessee has a strong market for classic cars, exotics, modern classics, modified trucks, Jeeps, off-road builds, and specialty vehicles. An agreed value appraisal can help document the vehicle’s condition, equipment, rarity, and supportable opinion of value before a claim occurs.
Do modern classics from the 1990s and 2000s need agreed value appraisals?
Often, yes. Many 1990s and 2000s vehicles have become collectible, including OBS Ford trucks, diesel trucks, Fox Body Mustangs, SVT Cobras, Land Cruisers, Mercedes AMG models, BMW M cars, Porsche models, Lexus performance cars, and Japanese performance and collector vehicles. Generic pricing tools may not reflect their real expert market value, especially when condition, mileage, originality, documentation, and options are exceptional.
What is an agreed value appraisal?
A Tennessee agreed value appraisal is a written valuation report used to support the requested value of a collector, classic, exotic, modified, or specialty vehicle. It helps your insurance agent or underwriter understand what the vehicle is worth based on condition, documentation, options, restoration quality, modifications, and market data. When applicable, reports are developed using USPAP-informed valuation practices and vehicle-specific market support.
Why do I need an agreed value appraisal for a classic or exotic car?
Specialty vehicles are often worth far more than a generic book value suggests. A restored Bronco, pro-touring Camaro, low-mile Porsche 911, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, AMG, M-car, or documented collector vehicle may require a detailed appraisal so the policy reflects the car’s real market value.
Can you complete an agreed value appraisal remotely?
Yes. Most agreed value appraisals are completed remotely using detailed photos, VIN information, odometer photos, build sheets, restoration invoices, service records, and modification documentation. In-person inspections are available on a case-by-case basis for complex builds, higher-value vehicles, select locations, or situations where an on-site review is needed.
What vehicles do you appraise for agreed value insurance?
We appraise classic cars, collector vehicles, European classics, vintage 4x4s, exotic cars, modern performance cars, modified cars, modified trucks, off-road builds, Jeeps, 4x4s, resto-mods, pro-touring builds, restored muscle cars, and specialty vehicles that need documentation beyond a basic book value.
What should I send for an agreed value appraisal?
Helpful items include the VIN, mileage, clear exterior and interior photos, engine bay photos, underbody photos when available, odometer photo, build sheets, window sticker, restoration invoices, service history, modification list, dyno sheets, alignment records, and any prior appraisals or insurance value targets.
How long does an agreed value appraisal take?
Most agreed value appraisals are completed in about 1–3 business days once the necessary photos, records, and vehicle information are received. Complex vehicles, rare cars, large build files, or in-person inspections may take longer.
Can I use the appraisal for my insurance company?
Yes. The report is designed to be sent to your agent, underwriter, or specialty insurer for review when setting up or renewing an agreed value policy. Your insurer makes the final underwriting decision, but the appraisal provides a structured value opinion backed by vehicle-specific documentation and market support.
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About Us

Brown & Co. Motorcars is a collector car dealer and independent automobile appraisal company specializing in vintage 4x4s, European classics, exotics, modern classics, and specialty vehicles. We offer certified automobile appraisals, agreed value appraisals, total loss appraisals, diminished value appraisals, and pre-purchase inspections for vehicle owners, attorneys, body shops, and collectors throughout Tennessee and the Southeast.

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Tennessee Agreed Value Appraisal Service Areas

Brown & Co. Motorcars provides agreed value appraisal reports for classic, collector, exotic, modern classic, specialty, and modified vehicles throughout Tennessee.

Nashville Metro Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Belle Meade, Green Hills, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Gallatin, Lebanon, and surrounding areas.
East Tennessee Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Morristown, and surrounding areas.
West Tennessee Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Lakeland, Arlington, Jackson, Dyersburg, Union City, and surrounding areas.
Chattanooga & Middle Tennessee Chattanooga, Cleveland, Ooltewah, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Cookeville, Columbia, Spring Hill, Clarksville, and surrounding areas.
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