Anyone who is considering buying a collectable or classic vehicle should be familiar with the universal rating systems so they can be clear on what they are buying. There are basically 2 systems generally used, the most common is the 100 point system. When buying a car from a seller you should request a rating based on this system or possibly hire an independant appraiser who can be objective on your behalf and provide you with an accurate and objective rating. You must keep in mind that the seller of a vehicle may boost a rating 10-20 points to coax a purchaser to buying his car.These ratings are generally the following.

100-PERFECT      proffesional nut and bolt restoration complete and perfect in all aspects or a vehicle in absolutely perfect original condition.a car that is brand new on the showroom floor can be a 100 point car!

90+ EXCELLENT    a very well or superior restoration or a car in excellent original condition, this would be a near flawless car, not necessarily a restoration where evry nut bolt and screw have been changed.

80+ FINE    A Completely operable vehicle that is possibly an older restoration or an original car that shows minimal wear. a car with an 80+ rating is usually considered show quality.

70+ VERY GOOD  A NICE and complete car, possibly an older restoration that might be showing signs of age.this rating might be used for a very pampered daily driven vehicle.

60+ GOOD    a driveable vehicle that does show wear and posibly may need minor mechanical work or cosmetics.This would be considered a mildy restorable vehicle.

50+ DRIVER   or daily driver. this is a complete car that is functional and in driving condition. it will have several flaws but is running and fair cosmetically.

40+ RESTORABLE   this vehicle would need restoration of motor, body,interior and or chassis.this class of car should be more or less complete and not require a tremendous amount of parts.

30+ PARTIAL    this is a car that would require a tedious restoration, that would requiore a significant amount of parts and labor. This type of car is a very timely and costly restoration.

20+ PARTS CAR  this car is an unrestorable parts vehicle which in all likelyhood is not worthy of a complete restoration.there are certain cars that restored can command tremendous value so it is understandable that a few parts cars are worth restoring but there are not many.

   There are many auctions in the country that use a 6 point system. the 6 point system is easily translatable from the 100 point system. a condition 1 car would be a 90+ point car. a condition 2 car would be about 80-89 point car.condition 3 is about 70-80, condition 4 is 60-70, condition 5 is 40 to 60 and any car UNDER 40 is considered condition 6.

    When searching collectors auction market reports the condition rating is usually listed.use this as a guide when pricing a perspective vehicle. Please feel free to use this page as a reference.if this guide was helpfull,please click the yes button below.