Consulting

LBI offers a wide variety of services for both collectors and enthusiasts alike. If you are buying or selling and require some expert advice on your purchase or sale, we are always standing by to ensure confidence in your transaction through the following:

Pre/Post-Purchase Inspection:

A detailed inspection of your potential investment is completed through a comprehensive investigation on the mechanical, cosmetic, correctness, and historical aspects that are all very important when purchasing a special interest automobile. In addition an overview including recommended purchase price will also be included. Please inquire for additional details.

Cost: $500 + Related Expenses

Appraisal:

Appraisals are completed on a per car basis with a focus on overall vehicle condition, originality, correctness, relevant documentation, historical background, market comparisons, and its place in the current market. Appraisals are completed for both insurance and personal purposes. Our appraisals are extremely thorough and unique as all appraisals include a bound and laminated presentation including all of the above as well as 50+ photo's and copies of all relevant documentation. Please inquire for additional details.

Cost: $500 + Related Expenses

Market Analysis:

Market conditions change often, LBI is always in-touch current with market conditions and offers a service to update those who currently own, or are seeking the acquisition or sale of any special interest automobile. This includes our overview, past and present value trends, speculative future value trends, as well as comparable examples and condition/price rating scale. These are completed on a per car basis with our recommendation included for full consideration. Please inquire for additional details.

Cost: $250

Shipping and Logistics:

In any Acquisition or sale one must always consider shipping. LBI specializes in logistical oversight and offers personal discounted delivery services from the Mississippi East for those utilizing any of our other services. All other National and International logistics are completed through pre-qualified carriers whereby LBI personally monitors and assists on your behalf. Please inquire for additional details.

Cost: $ Upon Inquiry

Restoration Oversight:

Restoration of any Fine Automobile can be a lengthy and expensive process. While LBI specializes in sales and related services, we do have a background and thorough understaning of restoration services. Our oversight includes a monthly report and update with detailed photos and description of the work provided. All monthly reports and related details and photos are stored on both hard copies and digitally to provide a detailed portfolio at the completion. This service is very useful in documenting a restoration which is a necessity for the historical and monetary values of the automobile. This service is also very beneficial to those located too far or simply do not have the time to take photos and document this important process. Please inquire for additional details.

Cost: $ Upon Inquiry

Financing Recommendations:

In financing a special interest auto it is very important to find the best rates and best service for the money, someone who understands the car as much as they do the money.  We recommend the following companies:

JJ Best & Co.

Woodside Credit

Insurance Recommendations

Insuring a special interest auto means maximizing that investments protection, choosing an insurer who understands the auto at hand and its value will prove to be a worthwhile investment. We recommend the following companies:

Grundy Worldwide

Hagerty

Heacock Classic