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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 07:58 PM
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Inspection of 442 in St. Louis, MO

Can anyone recommend a trusted car inspection company in St. Louis for inspection of a 1970 442?

From my Google search I keep running across this company https://testdrivetech.com/product/cl...r-inspections/

Has anyone used this service or is there a different inspection service that you've used for cars in St. Louis, MO and were satisfied with?

Thanks for your help in advance!
Old Oct 24, 2018 | 01:35 PM
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My suggestion is to contact Steve Minore if you're interested in authenticity and the overall condition and performance of your 442. Steve has a national reputation and will travel anywhere in the United States. Steve is based in the Northeast section of the United States.
If you need Steve's contact information, please send a private message.
Good Luck!
Old Oct 24, 2018 | 01:45 PM
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Hemmings has a bunch of reputable companies.

Being bonded and insured is a must.

The folks that do this service need to stand behind the appraisal, or you could be in trouble with the purchase.
Old Oct 24, 2018 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by My442
Hemmings has a bunch of reputable companies.

Being bonded and insured is a must.

The folks that do this service need to stand behind the appraisal, or you could be in trouble with the purchase.
My442,
I am aware of Hemming's as well as the exposure one undertakes when providing the service.
I am not being argumentative. Please do not take my response as being anything other than curious.
Are you confident that a Hemming's representative knows 442's as well as Steve Minore?
Thanks- Harry
Old Oct 24, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by twilightblue28A
My442,
I am aware of Hemming's as well as the exposure one undertakes when providing the service.
I am not being argumentative. Please do not take my response as being anything other than curious.
Are you confident that a Hemming's representative knows 442's as well as Steve Minore?
Thanks- Harry
Can't answer that question on level of knowledge.

I do know that credentials go a long way with me.

My advice is to hire on reputation and credentials.
Old Oct 24, 2018 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions, I appreciate it!
Old Oct 24, 2018 | 10:20 PM
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 09:21 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 10:17 AM
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I'll bet a case of beer I know what is in that PM
Mystifying!! I have no idea.
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 10:37 AM
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What do you want the review to entail? If you just want to know the overall condition of the car & its mechanicals I'm sure the company you linked to is fine. If you want someone to confirm date codes, casting #'s, matching numbers and correctness you have to find a 442 specialist.
Old Oct 25, 2018 | 01:45 PM
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It's not a "W" car, or anything that will require the most thorough or expensive inspection in the world. It appears to be a good driver candidate, I'm 1500 miles away and I'm just interested in making sure that there isn't a lot of extra work that will be involved other than what I can readily see needs attention in the pictures.

Thanks to everyone for helping me! I appreciate everyone's advice.
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