The term Antique Classics is used in reference to old cars. According to Antique Automobile Club of America, an antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age. However, the exact legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely from State to...
Before 1975 no U.S. vehicle came equipped with a catalytic converter. Changes in environmental policy — started with the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] by the Nixon Administration soon changed all of that. Now, with very few exceptions, all vehicles must come...
Antique cars, often referred to as classic cars, are usually prized possessions of their owners. After all of mechanical work has been done to restore them to perfect working conditions, painting is usually the last step in the process.
Just because it’s the last step, however, does...
Driving down the street with the setting sun at his back, Bob Cummins navigated around parked cars and fire hydrants to find the right place to park. It just wasnt something that was easy to do finding a vacant spot on his narrow, winding suburban street. Wedged between two business districts,...
Owning an antique car is a dream shared by many men and women. Cruising down the street in a classic car not only turns a few heads it makes you feel great knowing that youve invested in something of value.
For many people they decide to restore the antique car theyve purchased. They...
The most popular form of cat training is that of learning them how to use the litterbox. This is especially important for indoor cats, but is also ideal for an indoor/outdoor pet. Many people are surprised to know that cat training can also involve an actual toilet, which will eliminate the...
Selecting an automobile through the auto auctions can be a back breaking task for many. They might not have any choice or would have seen many options but not liked any. Attending an auto auction in real or through the Internet are options that people have today, which helps save time and...
An introduction to collecting car brochures Part 3 What to look for when buying.
If you have read the previous articles in this series you should now have a clear idea of what brochures you are trying to obtain for your collection.
Now for the fun bit! Starting, maintaining and...
Carparts Online
Tired of hunting store after store for the right part? You can spend days hunting scrap yards and part stores, and even then, you may not find what you need. With the internet more part suppliers, retailers, and collectors are selling their carparts online. The more...
The proliferation of available pick up trucks on the market has yielded quite a few useful aftermarket accessories to enhance the ownership experience. Trucks from Ford, Chevrolet/GMC, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are all being marketed to businesses as well as to individuals who prize the...
Ever since the first car was made manufacturers and tuners have been producing literature to promote their products.
One of the most interesting aspects of collecting auto brochures is that they provide a unique social history of the time they were produced.
For example if you...
Not commonly found in the United States, the Nissan Skyline is a Japanese sports car with a lot of history. Dating back 45 years, the Nissan Skyline has received many awards and has earned the nickname “Godzilla.” While it’s far from being the monster machine that it’s...