Paul Prince Sr - Collector Vehicle Appraisals was founded in 2004 as a service to the old car hobbyists in Southwestern Ontario. My Ontario License # is 200315224
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Western Ontario.
I am Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).
I am a certified 65-66 Mustang and late model judge with the Mustang club of America (MCA).
The Ontario Ministry of Finance has approved me as an independent appraiser.
Click here to read the article the London Free Press did on my appraisal business.
My first 'old car' was a 1968 Mustang convertible my father and I purchased in 1976. Even though it was only 8 years old it had always been a local car and suffered the effects of rust and hard use. But this was the car that brought me into the hobby.
My current old car is a 1965 Mustang 2+2 I bought in 1991. It was originally from North Carolina. It was discovered in a salvage yard and brought back to life. Even though its early years were hard it survived rust free. I know what it costs to restore an older vehicle. I know the amount of work it takes. I do all of my own work except body and paint. I have replaced engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, brakes, etc. My Mustang has a stroked 289 with roller cam, Cobra intake, 351 large valve heads, Cobra oil pan, HiPo underdrive alternator pulley, dual point hipo distributor, Ford roller rockers. The transmission is a TKO 600 heavy duty 5 speed with overdrive connected to a CenterForce heavy duty clutch and Lakewood blow proof bell housing. The Ford 9 inch rear end contains 3.50:1 gears in a nodular iron 4 pinion centre section, an Eaton locker and Versailles slotted and drilled disc brakes. The front brakes are factory Kelsey-Hayes 4 piston discs. The front strut rods are Street or Track adjustables. The spring perches are OpenTracker roller units. The steering is a fast ratio manual box with the Shelby quick steer kit. Great quality parts working together well makes for a fun car.
Click here for pictures of my: Engine1, Engine2, 9 Inch
I also own an old motorocycle. My 1985 Honda Nighthawk 750S
My career has been spent at various companies. I spent 5 years working for General Motors and 4 years at Ford Motor Company headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. I had the pleasure of meeting Carroll Shelby at the Dearborn Assembly Plant (DAP) in 2003.
I started performing appraisals in the summer of 2004. I have a lot of friends with old cars and my business has been built largely on personal referrals. I thoroughly enjoy meeting car people, talking to them about their vehicle and providing an important service for them. 