Larry Boardman has always been a car enthusiast. At 10 years old, he had the only Sears riding lawnmower with dual exhausts on the street. (Actually copper water pipes.) He graduated to go-carts and took a go-cart designed for 5 mph and made it go 30 mph. He has over 40 years of direct hands-on automotive experience. Cars are a passion, not just a business to Larry. He is an accomplished amateur race car driver and car restorer. He brings you the direct expertise needed to help you protect your investment.
His depth of knowledge of cars goes beyond just a general understand of automobiles into the engineered specifics and features of each vehicle
Larry is a member of numerous car clubs and organizations. He is a member and Master National Judge for the Antique Automobile Club of America, NHRA, NSMC, Classic Wheel, Triumph Registry, CORSA and many more. He has judged many well known shows such as the Greenwich and Hartford Concourse D’Elegances
as well as many local and regional car shows including AACA Regional and National Meets. He is a Certified Appraiser with the National Association of Certified Vehicle Appraisers and a former member of International Vehicle Appraisers Network. His appraisals accepted by all major insurance companies, banks, credit unions, the IRS and Courts of Law.
Appraisals Certifications: National Association of Certified Appraisers - Master Appraiser & Executive Director (Past) International Vehicle Appraisers Network
His experience includes:
- Conducted over 400 appraisals since 2004 with not even one rejected or challenged - Used Car Appraiser and salesman for a major brand car dealership - 2005-2006 International Vehicle Appraiser Network, Appraiser of the Year - Guest Speaker at the 2007 Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting. - Restored many vehicles including a total restoration of a 1977 MGB. - Competitive race car driver since 1993, he has won many regional and state Autocross and Time Trial Championships. - Former electromechanical design /development engineer. - Worked with all of the major domestic and international automotive manufacturers and suppliers providing 3-D computer-aided design and engineering software solutions. - Past President and Director of The Connecticut Autocross and Rally Team - Owned several classic and special interest cars including a 1954 Chevy Wagon, 1955 Pontiac, 1966 Dodge Coronet Convertible, 1978 Ford Torino, 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT. and 1986 Mazda RX-7
Current cars include:
5/8 Scale 1937 Chevy Legends Race Car
1967 Torvair - 430 ci Oldsmobile Toronado Drive train. 400+ HP
Some of his favorite cars:
1998 Camaro Z-28 400+ HP - Road & Track
1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1931 Canadian Ford Model A Deluxe Town Sedan Rod
1965 Corvair Monza 140 HP (File Photo)
My philosophy is simple , Love what you do and do what you love.
Larry Boardman, CVA Certified Vehicle Appraisals A Division of Classic Wheels LLC 22 Adams Road, Simsbury, CT 06089 860.658.7878 Days 860.658.4646 Evenings E-mail Covering Connecticut and surrounding areas.
Certification by the National Association Of Certified Vehicle Appraisers