Classics Articles

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 11:38 AM

The classic Zagato line from Aston Villa had an addition with the 2003 DB7. The DB7 was first unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concourse and immediately was a hit with the car world as the DB7 carries on with the classic Zagato tradition with its exsquisite look, sleek design style, and ultimate performance. The DB7 Zagato is one of the premier automobiles that Aston Villa has ever produced. The interior of the DB7 Zagato is ultimate class as it features a special, just for the DB7 model, a... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 7:27 AM

In 1995 Bugatti filed for bankruptcy as the market for supercars had slowed down. In the end of the 1990's Volkswagen purchased the rights to use the Bugatti name and brought the company back to life. The Volkswagen group unveiled the Bugatti EB 218 at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999. The 218 was produced after the 118 model, which was first shown at the Paris Motor Show a year earlier in 1998. Giorgetto Giugiaro, under contract with Volkswagen, designed both the 118 and 218 models. The 218 i... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 7:00 AM

The 2007 Chrysler Crossfire has a very distinct monochromatic look and metallic paint job and the unique design of the automobile giving it a very modern and stylish look to this superior automobile. When the engineers at Chrysler designed the Crossfire safety was on the forefront as well as the stellar look and excellent performance capabilities. Some of the standard safety features on the Crossfire are an Occupant Classification System for the front passenger seat, multi stage... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 6:51 AM

The Cadillac XLR has all the elegance and class that people have come to expect from the Cadillac name. The XLR is loaded with new state of the art technological features and is one of the quickest and high performance automobiles that Cadillac has ever produced. The XLR is modeled after the design of stealth aircraft fighters and this can be seen with the aerodynamic look and sleek design style. The XLR features bumper-to-bumper curves with a strong Cadillac grill and vertical headligh... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 6:47 AM

The 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron is a prototype car that was designed by Giorgetto Giuaro and was designed on a platform from the Lamborghini Diablo VT. The name of the car, Chiron, is from a famous Bugatti race driver named Louis Chiron. Being a prototype car the Chiron was the only one ever made. The Chiron is a very aerodynamic car as it has curves from bumper to bumper and has a very low to the ground type of body. The Chiron features a rear engine and the storage trunk is in the fro... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Sunday, 2nd September 2007 @ 12:35 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 Alex Olson @ Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 10:47 PM

Most cars sold in the United States since the 1950s have been equipped with an automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are great for those of us that just want to drive. Period. They are a mystery to most of us, and we've always relied on the competence of the manufacturer that it would work without a hitch. If the transmission failed, we took it to our friendly, neighborhood mechanic and hoped that it could be repaired. Performance enthusiasts are all about the fact that a... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Thursday, 30th August 2007 @ 7:22 PM

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 @ Thursday, 23rd August 2007 @ 12:07 PM

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 Luigi Castagna @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 6:49 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 Jim Brown @ Wednesday, 27th June 2007 @ 7:24 PM

Got a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain? Then water sport is a true adventure for you. The sport is a wonderful opportunity for you to show off your driving and winching skills to a whole bunch of people. But are you ready to winch or be winched out of those bog holes in the playground? You'd better read all the things you need to know about different winches which could be very useful for you and your friends. Electrical Winches Powered by a double-battery system,... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Jerry Johnson @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 10:06 PM

A royal blue 1967 GTO with 325 hp, 3 deuces and 4 on the floor, one of the most famous muscle car during the high-performance automobile history. Guys love the looks and the speed while the girls loved the guys who own the GTO. Just say GTO, people knew it was from Pontiac. It was also known as "The Goat", "The Legend" and "The Great One". There was a even a song called Little GTO that summed up what the GTO was all about. Prior to 1964, high speed performance cars ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 23rd June 2007 @ 12:39 AM

Finding a good used-but-new-to-you car has never been an easy proposition. Sifting through car ads and dealer lots trying to decipher the secret code of used car talk is an exhausting process. Does "easy to handle" mean you won't have trouble pushing it out of the road every time it stalls? Is "classic" an accurate way to describe its status or is it simply old. Will it be covered by state "lemon laws"? For people who simply don't have that much t... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 6:37 PM

If you are moving a standard passenger car and want to investigate different car transport trailer options there are many possibilities in today's auto shipping industry offered to the discerning customer. Open multi-car transport is the most economical and popular option for moving unrestored collector vehicles or everyday cars. In most situations, your car will be conveyed on an eight or 10-car carrier, the same kind of trucks used to deliver new cars. These trucks are 75 to 80 fee... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 9:42 AM

In today's society, there are a number of reasons why people rent a car. Some of the top reasons are vacations, a car they own is in the shop and renting a nicer car for a special occasion. Whatever the reason that you are considering renting a car; there are some things that you should know first. 1- It is wise to shop around when looking for to rent a car. Always find at least three rental car companies to compare, although more will be better. Be sure to ask all the companies the ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 9:42 AM

There are times in one's life when the use of rental cars cannot be avoided. When someone plows into you at an intersection, when you are taking a 2-day trip and your compact car just does not have enough room to stretch out, these are times when you are happy that there are rental cars at your disposal. Before you rent that car, though, you should know some things about the process. 1- The first step involved in obtaining a rental car is to do research on the companies in your local... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Bill Wallmuller @ Wednesday, 27th December 2006 @ 11:06 AM

What was your earliest memory of auto racing? I remember watching a weekly TV show called "Jalopy Races From Hollywood". This was my earliest memory of having interest in following the sport of auto racing. One of my most favorite memories when growing up in the 50's and 60's was being able to hear the auto racing action [stock cars and open cockpit midget] at Freeport Speedway in Freeport New York, from two [2] towns away. They ran races during the summer on Tuesday nig... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Andrew Kasch @ Wednesday, 6th December 2006 @ 4:28 AM

The Buick Riviera that was released and sold in the year I was born, 1965, was quite a vehicle. It was the last year for the "first generation" Riviera model - and by far the best. A unique, recognizable body style that encompassed a spacious cabin and housed a powerful V8 engine has now become a sought-after gem of classic car collectors. I was fortunate enough to have one for a few months in my youth. Here are some of its power stats: *0-60 in 8 seconds *Quarter mile in 16 se... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Christopher Smith @ Sunday, 3rd December 2006 @ 7:32 PM

Pimp My Ride is a popular television program produced by MTV and involves taking a car that may be in bad condition and restoring as well as customizing it and, in its original form, was hosted by rapper Xzibit. The focus of Pimp My Ride is to choose young car owners between the ages of 18 to 24 who are living in the Los Angeles/Southern California region and, normally, the show begins with a participant showing his or her car to MTV to try to convince them of the need for it to be "pimped&q... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Ralph Nunes @ Tuesday, 7th November 2006 @ 2:00 AM

Mercedes Benz continues to be one of the most exhilarating cars on the market that can offer you a multi-media experience. There are hundreds of different places you can find these cars, and a wide variety of them as well. Whether you are looking for an older classic or a newer state of the art vehicle, you can find what you are looking for. So where do you look to find a Mercedes Benz? The first part to finding a these vehicles for yourself is determining what kind you would like. Ar... more...