An Alfa Romeo Matta should have been fully restored. However, our structured pre-purchase inspection (PPI) revealed a backlog of maintenance, hidden wear and tear, and a clear discrepancy between the initial impression and the technical reality.
Restored is not the same as inspected: Alfa Romeo Matta case study
If a Porsche 911 S is not a 911 S
A Porsche 911 offered as an S – actually a 911 T. Why documents aren't enough and how a structured pre-purchase inspection can clearly determine identity and value.
Complete documentation, false security? What really matters when buying a vehicle
How experts recognise manipulated vehicle offers and why authenticity checks are more important than ever in the collector's vehicle market.
What if this vehicle isn't real?
How experts recognise manipulated vehicle offers and why authenticity checks are more important than ever in the collector's vehicle market.
When vehicles are travelling and something goes wrong
Ferrari transport damage: How experts analyse damage, determine depreciation and professionally appraise collector's vehicles.
What a professional expert opinion should really contain
A professional appraisal goes far beyond a superficial assessment. This article shows what a proper and professional appraisal should really include and why depth of detail is crucial.
More success at the Concours d'Elegance
More success at the Concours d'Elegance: Strategic advice, historical review & evidence-based preparation...
This „small“ error cost €200,000
Why small details can trigger six-figure losses when buying a classic car and how an independent inspection can protect you against this. Read now. %%title%% One „small“ detail can destroy the value of a classic car. Find out what buyers often overlook and how you can avoid it.
Love at first sight vs. love that lasts:
Don't fall blindly in love with a car. Find out why a real inspection is more important than a gut feeling and how you can avoid costly mistakes: How a professional vehicle inspection protects you from hidden defects, loss of value and legal problems.
Classic Car Events 2026: Dates that define standards and values
Analysis of the most important Classic Car Events 2026: Which dates set standards, shape the market and are truly relevant for collectors.
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