Values also can vary widely depending on geographical location. Local car appraisers can be found in one's local phone book yellow pages. Hopefully this discussion might be of some help to you. You'll learn a lot and ultimately be happier in the end. Aside from my day job, I'm an auto appraiser on the side.
Appraisals are a great tool to use when insuring an antique car.
This type of policy can cost slightly more but in the event of a complete loss, there are no surprises. If any Common Gear Members are interested, please contact me. I work throughout the US and Canada. In some instances, I can do an appraisal without physically being there. This adds a little work to the process because the owner has to provide photos, receipts, documentation, and a show history if applicable.