Classics Articles

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Stephen Dolan @ Saturday, 2nd February 2008 @ 9:30 PM

Antique and classic cars are being collected now more than ever. Classic car collectors learn their hobby over years and years of research and browsing, even attending a half dozen or more car shows each year. However, some basic information is available to help anyone begin the lifelong passion of collecting antique automobiles. Definition of a Classic Car A classic car is one that is more than 15-years old, while an antique car is more than 25-years old. A vintage car dates from ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Christine Harrell @ Thursday, 3rd January 2008 @ 4:22 PM

Transporting a vehicle over a long distance such as during an interstate move is a nerve-wracking experience. It is even more traumatic when you are shipping a classic sports car or other valuable vehicle. In addition to the cost, such automobiles often have sentimental value that makes them irreplaceable. Or maybe you have purchased a collector vehicle long distance, such as over the Internet. Some sellers may not have contact with a reliable auto transport service and you are on your... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Jonathon Hardcastle @ Sunday, 23rd December 2007 @ 1:19 AM

Checking your car periodically is one of the best ways to maintain safety, and spot any problems as they arise. By running through a standard test of various vital mechanical elements of your car, you can ensure the best chance of survival in an accident, and highlight any problems as soon as they become apparent which can also save on the mechanic's bill. It's always good practice as a driver to ensure your car is in top roadworthy condition. By carrying out these simple chec... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 7:39 AM

In New York, Chicago and Miami owners of new and used Mini's are signing up for a new gimmick of personalised billboard messages displayed at the road side. A radio chip embedded within the key fob sends a coded signal to the billboard that you are approaching and messages will flag up, dependent on the information the driver has supplied in a questionnaire. Examples are 'Hi Kate, nice day for your convertible'. There have been complaints that Mini key fobs do not ac... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 13th December 2007 @ 7:50 PM

After months of saving, I've finally bought myself a wonderful but used BMW! My boss is a miser with the wonga so it's taken some time but now I have this fantastic babe magnet to woo the ladies. My only problem at the moment is that because I wanted to bling up my wagon, I've gone and blown the rest of my moolah on new wheels. However, I have the best mum in the world and she's lent me the money to go to the pub. I drive down and pick the best spot in the car park, ch... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Jerry Johnson @ Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 2:34 AM

In 1969, being a poor college student, I still dreamed of owning a Pontiac GTO. I was working part time in the mail room of an oil company when I had the opportunity to buy a royal blue 1967 GTO. This GTO had a 389 engine that had been re-bored to a 413 cubic displacement. Sitting on top of the engine was a sight to behold; a Holley made 3 deuces carburetors. Inside the pilot compartment was a Hurst 4 on the floor shifter. I started that engine up and man did it purr. It didn't w... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 10th December 2007 @ 12:30 PM

The Stig is the unidentified test driver of vehicles on the favourite BBC Sunday night programme, Top Gear. So far unbeaten, The Stig's laptimes are breathtaking. However, he came very close to being beaten last Sunday by Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton performed a lap in 1 minute 44.6 seconds in wet, oily conditions. This came in at a mere .2 of a second behind The Stigs 1 minute and 44.4. And his performance was in dry conditions. Lewis Hamilton has thrown down th... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 12:26 PM

Peugeot and Vauxhall car manufacturers have had mixed success over the years but today are both so far up on the popularity list that some suppliers have decided to combine the two into joint Peugeot and Vauxhall dealerships. Peugeot have enjoyed steady success since their inception into the motor industry in 1898 with their steam powered tricycle, considered the first automobile, and Vauxhall have played a very triumphant game of catch up. Jean Pequinot Peugeot originally enjoyed ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 4:37 PM

A new BMW is a treasure not to be touched. Built to perfection, there is nothing that can be done to improve it and neither should you try. However, buy a used BMW from an approved dealership and the world is your oyster to customise and personalise with as much bling as your bank account sees fit. Many BMW fans have started down the road of personalising their used BMW and, realising the attention it draws from onlookers, they become positively obssessed. Starting with replacing p... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 4:27 PM

Because of the way a BMW will hold its value, most used BMW's are re-sold but, like anything, they do have a life span and at the end of that they're on the scrapheap. Or are they? BMW are the most environmentally friendly car manufacturer in existence. Their South Carolina plant in the US has been named a charter member of the US Environmental Protection Agencys National Performance Track. They have recieved this prestigious accolade because of their recycling initiative... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 5th December 2007 @ 8:23 PM

The year was 2005 and my parents were coming up to their milestone 70th wedding anniversary. The family got together to discuss what we could do to mark this auspicious occassion and the first option we looked at was the age old tradition of using a listed material. Unfortunately, the celebration material for reaching 70 years of wedlock was a disappointing platinum. Not an unpleasant metal in itself but still just a metal. We discussed a surprise party with a platinum coloured the... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 10:20 PM

I'm about to write an article on Used Mini's and already I'm chastised for using the wrong term! Apparently the term is 'Mini Cherished'. What is the difference I ask myself? Open any used car magazine and there will be used Minis for sale in various degrees of condition and age. Speak to any Mini owner and you will find that their vehicle has been cherished for many years. Many of them are given names by the owner to personalise them - strange but true.more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 29th November 2007 @ 5:31 PM

A driver hired by the UN to rescue a wounded war photographer from hostile territory drives through a hail of bullets in an attempt to get his charge safely to the border. Despite his efforts, on arrival, the driver finds that one of the bullets reached the photographer through the seats and has fatally wounded him. The driver continues on his journey to deliver the photographers dog tags to his elderly mother - the photographers dying wish. This was the plot to one of a number of action-... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 29th November 2007 @ 4:06 PM

I drive my Mini Cooper and I feel souper dooper. Oh dear, not the most inspired of musical lyrics but Madonna's nonetheless. She obviously feels so strongly about her Mini Cooper S that she felt the need to include it in the songwords of the American Life song. After racking up an estimated 50 parking fines in her Mini and BMW 7-Series it seems she is not the only celebrity to not want to park her treasured car too far out of sight. Singer Lily Allen has recently been reported... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Thursday, 25th October 2007 @ 12:19 AM

Restoring a classic car can be tricky business especially if you have never done it before. You have lots to think about from where you can get the parts from to how it's going to affect your classic car insurance. The first thing to do when restoring your car is to make sure that you have enough room to do this. The best place for this is usually a garage because you are out the way, not taking up valuable space in the house and not making a mess of the house. To save space you can... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 7:40 AM

Buying and restoring classic cars is a popular hobby for many car enthusiasts but is rarely a straightforward task. Although it is very rewarding, it can be expensive especially if you don't know what to look for. From searching the classifieds to finding cheap classic car insurance read below to find out the right way to do this. One thing is for sure which is that there is no shortage of classic cars for sale. You can find adverts in local newsagents, specialist magazines, the int... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 7:35 AM

Whether you are looking for cars, parts, cheap classic car insurance or just some information, The Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham which is held every year is the place to be. With an enormous display of 1000 breathtaking classic cars it's the biggest and best show of its kind in the UK and is a must for all motoring enthusiasts. There is something for every kind of car enthusiast at the Classic Motor Show from those who adore the very earliest cars to those intrigued by ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Luigi Castagna @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 12:03 PM

The vehicles that use two power sources in conjunction with one another are called hybrid automotives or hybrid vehicles. The history of hybrid power technology is very old. It dates back to the time when diesel electric submarines were first used. The idea is quite simple, use two power sources to increase the overall efficiency. Now the question arises that why it was needed. The answer is simple, it was realized that an average person would not be able to afford gasoline in the near... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 7:50 PM

More than 10,000 visitors head towards an old farmhouse in the east Tacoma community of Lakewood every Saturday to see the most unusual car museum ever. You typically think of massive buildings containing a dozen or so cars when someone mentions a car museum. However, the one in question is actually at a normal five bedroom house in a small village. Visitors come from as far as Japan, Italy and Australia to visit the Harold E LeMay Open House which has been run by Nancy LeMay for the last 29 yea... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 8:05 AM

When people talk about vintage cars they are typically referring to a vehicle that was built between 1919 and 1930. Car enthusiasts the world over are all happy to agree the start date of the Vintage period as the end of World War I but there are frequent debates about when the period ended. The British are very particular about the fact that 1930 saw the Vintage period come to an end. However, the Americans argue that it was actually 1925 and others consider the start of World War II to... more...