Time-Tested Techniques: Ensuring Authenticity in Classic Car Repairs
When it comes to classic car repairs, authenticity is key. Classic cars are more than just vehicles; they hold a special place in history and serve as a reflection of our past. Preserving their authenticity when undergoing repairs or restorations is crucial not only for maintaining their value but also for honoring their legacy. In…
New Book: Triumph Spitfire Restoration Manual by Larry Spouler
Everyday Modifications for Your Morris Minor
With safety information throughout, this book provides a number of step-by-step guides on how to fit a wide range of simple and more sophisticated upgrades to bring your Morris Minor into the 21st century. Includes sections on Routine servicing of the engine, gearbox, clutch, differential, brakes, suspension, electrics and structure. Modifications and upgrades to the…
4 Steps to Take After Purchasing a Classic Car
Purchasing a classic car should never be viewed as an investment, since most classic cars do not gain resale value over time. They are more or less the equivalent of a dream car for a lot of people, and having one is about achieving a personal dream. Still, if you have purchased a classic car,…
Classic Cars You Should Look to Invest In
Let’s be real. Even among classic cars there are some that just stand out from the rest and stand up to the test of time. If you have that classic car that you just love then by all means, go after it and add it to the collection. But if you are thinking about classic…
Classic Cars in Retirement: Why Do it
There is something so thrilling and nostalgic about taking a ride in a classic car. According to the American Collectors Community, a classic car is one that was manufactured before 1990 or more than 20 years old. Classic cars can often be confused with vintage or antique vehicles, which have different manufacturing time frames. Your…
The Ford Falcon XP and its Place in Australian Car History
Ford ceased production of their vehicles on Australian shores in 2016, and for many Australians, it still feels surreal. Ford vehicles were first sold in Australia from 1904, with a Melbourne sales office (setup by Ford Canada) opening in 1909. Before 1909 was over, a Ford manufacturing plant had been set up in Geelong, Victoria.…
Classic Car Accident: Is my car’s value calculated correctly in the eyes of the law?
The appeal of owning a classic car is undeniable. However, a classic car has special requirements when it comes to getting them restored and maintained. As far as insurance, these cars are considered to be an asset that appreciates and not one that depreciates, as newer models do. Owning a classic car requires both research…
The Debut and History of the De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera, the Italian word for “panther,” gives a clear indication of the design intent behind De Tomaso’s most popular model. Manufactured from 1971 through 1993, the Pantera retained a unique line and a solid base of fans among motorcar enthusiasts. Debuting in March 1970 in Modena, the Pantera would be presented later that same year…
Come One, Come All: Vintage Car Show Comes to Paris in 2021
Are you ready for Retromobile Paris? On February 3 to 7, 2021, get ready to be amazed and inspired by hundreds of classic automobiles and trucks on display at the Parc de Expositions, Porte de Versailles, in Paris, France. In between sips of espresso and bites on a croissant, salivate on flawlessly repainted and fully…
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