Classics Articles

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 11:11 AM

If you've always dreamed of owning a late model Porsche, but can't afford the hefty price tag of a 911, then the Porsche Boxster may just be the right option for you. The Porsche Boxster has been available in Australia since 1997. In early 2005, a new model was introduced. The Porsche Boxster is a two seater roadster offering a cheaper alternative to the 911. While some regard the Porsche Boxster as a rather bland car, in styling as well as in performance, the Porsche Boxster ha... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Kerry Plowright @ Tuesday, 5th September 2006 @ 2:14 AM

For many years, the Porsche 911 has represented the epitome of true sports car driving. Generations have had childhood dreams of owning and driving their very own Porsche 911. For those wanting to finally make those childhood dreams come true by buying a high quality one owner 911, there are some things that you will need to be aware of before handing over your cheque. If you are not careful, your dream car could cost you far more than what you bargained for. There is no doubt that drivi... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By John Purdy @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 4:01 AM

There are some people that believe antique cars should no longer be driven on our open roads. The reason they think this way is because these old vehicles are considered relics of the past that just cannot match the larger and efficient vehicles on the market today. On the contrary, there are a lot of vintage collectors of these roadsters. People do this as a hobby or to hopefully get a return of investment later when the market value of these cars go up again. A car is considered... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Keith George @ Wednesday, 23rd August 2006 @ 10:52 AM

General Motors manufactures Chevrolet Corvette in their Kentucky assembly plant. This car falls in the sports car category. Corvettes are either two door coupes or two door convertibles. Chevrolet Corvette is very similar to Dodge Viper and Ford GT. Extremely powerful engines are one of the distinguishing features of this car. But though the engine packs power it is not complex. An overhead valve together with a larger displacement, usage of leaf springs in suspension makes Chevrolet C... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Jerry Cahill @ Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 3:54 AM

Everyone out there loves a muscle car. From the roar of that huge engine to the flames on the hood, it is hard to resist looking when you hear one rumbling down the road. But, most people don't really know the history behind the "muscle car", like who created the first one and when were they introduced on the market? Almost every historian and car buff credits Pontiac with the first "muscle car" on the market, which was a variation on the Tempest, the 1964 GTO. Thi... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Gregg Hall @ Wednesday, 19th July 2006 @ 4:05 PM

Even though the Porsche 64 is considered by many to be the first car produced by the company it was really only a test car and was never built as a production automobile, in fact only three were built. The 364 was built by Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche after design by Erwin Komenda, while getting its engine modeled after the VW Beetle. The 356 was offered in the beginning as a coupe, a cabriolet, and a roadster and before being taken off the market in 1965 it underwent several modifications... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By NamSing Then @ Sunday, 16th July 2006 @ 1:10 PM

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 State. With about 12 years being the normal design life of modern cars, 25 years is about double and therefore a car that's reached 25 is a rare survivor, and probably not economic to maintain as regu... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Sunday, 16th July 2006 @ 12:08 PM

Are you aware of the different types of alternate fuels, which can run your car? Check the names of the different fuels for your car. With the high demands for gas, the prices of gas are rising very week. So to keep a good track of the current price you can use a software to keep you updated about the latest market prices in the country. These are the advice, tips and information that we provides to help you save your gas money. It all depend now on you how you use them for your benefits ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Sunday, 16th July 2006 @ 12:01 PM

Are you confused why your car is not giving you enough mileage with the quantity of your fuel? To know how all the fuels you fill-in your cars is not used up by your car, you have to know your car engine operates. In this article we give you the rate charts of the fuel in different regions. This will help you to calculate how much you will spend and where the fuel cost you more and where less. Looking for the best fuel price around could be a very tiresome exercise. Get the best p... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Ian Koch @ Friday, 14th July 2006 @ 4:56 AM

If you really love your car and are an automobile freak, chances are you will be carrying out all car repairs yourself. But if you are crazy about traveling to places in your own car and find your automobile breaking down in a place where you know no one, you might be stranded for a car repair shop. Either way, you might need to look for some car repair help. At such times you feel the need for some car repair help that would be readily available wherever you are. In this internet age, i... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Wednesday, 12th July 2006 @ 7:06 PM

Get a tips for a better negotiating strategy. Where can I check for the factory invoice of the car which I want to buy? Here are some tips that can be useful for you before you walk into the dealership. How do I calculate the money that I have to offer to the dealer? The formula in this article will help you in calculating the cost. Contrary to popular belief, dealers don't have to tell you the invoice on any car. This often gives the dealer leverage over you. They can offer you one... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Wednesday, 12th July 2006 @ 5:11 PM

We always run to a place where there is rush for our fuel. But did you know that it does not always help us to save our money? It is always good to know what are the best places to purchase gas and when to do it. Another small but useful tips to fill your car tank and saving some more from it, the more care you take of filling your car gas the more you save yourself of other hazards that could have arise otherwise. We sometime don't really look at the tank of our car to see h... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Wednesday, 12th July 2006 @ 5:01 PM

Fuelling your car can be multi-purchase activity. You can actually enjoy the benefit of shopping and refueling your car at the same time. Don't know how to keep a track of your fuel expenses. If you are not following how much you are spending on your fuel, you could be running over expenditure on your fuel. It is always advisable to keep a track of your fuel use and expenses. Advancement of technologies has great impact on the efficiency of the vehicles that we drive today. Th... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Wednesday, 12th July 2006 @ 4:57 PM

There are scams that dealer put during the deal. Get some guidance on how to avoid these scams. How do I know about my credit score? And what shall I do, so the dealer won't get advantage on it? 1. The VIN# window etching scam Basically a dealer will charge you $300-$900 for window etching and they will tell you that you have to pay the money to get the loan because the banks insists on it. Some dealers might tell you that the etching is free but will add on the etch money to ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 2:08 PM

There are other parts of gas saving devices such as the liquid injection, ignition devices and fuel line devices. They help the engine to maintain the temperature and they also in checking the fuel consumption level. The way to keep a track of your fuel expenditure is by using fuel cost calculator. You can figure it out if you are spending more or less than your budgets. Liquid Injection. These types of fuel saving products add liquid to the air and fuel intake system of your car... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 2:05 PM

One of the best ways to save fuel money is to buy good and smart vehicles. Something like the hybrid vehicles which consume much lower gas. And always look for your small travel tips to avoid unnecessary troubles on the roads with your car. Troubled with the unknown gas loss? Check out at your gas cap. It may be the cause of your gas loss. Are you aware of your overdrive gears? They can be of great help when driving on the highway to improve the fuel consumption. Consider buying a... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 2:02 PM

When will be the best time to buy a car? How to financing when we buy a car? Get good information on your financial scheme and you will get benefit from it and get some information on when and how to buy a car. If you are looking to buy a car you should begin with these tips. 1. You should purchase your new car at or around Christmas time because with everybody buying their Christmas presents, not many of them are looking to buy a new car, and it forces dealerships to up their sale... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 2:01 PM

Don't spend your money on gases such as gasohol, which gives you less mileage compared to gasoline. This can lead you to spend more on your car gas expenditure. Know when to refill your car gas. And don't just pump the gas because you need it. You should never purchase gasohol for your car since it contains only two-thirds of the energy of gasoline. This means that you would need to buy much more gasohol to go the same distance on a tank of gasoline. Gasohol is a mixture of eth... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 2:01 PM

There are some things you don't give importance but are very vital in maintaining your car and getting the best of it with minimal cost. Try these given tips and save more on your fuel money. They can be really useful next time you travel. Using only the car does not pay all the time. There are other ways to save the fuel consumption on your car. You can try them next time you commute for your work or office. Saving extras can help you spend them in other things in life.Keep track of... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Mitch Johnson @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 1:59 PM

There many ways on how you can save your money on your car. And here is one for you to know on how to save some more bucks. Your car is running slow with lower mileage? This can be caused by the blockage in the car fuel filter. Some time the car gas comes with dusts which are filtered by the fuel filter. But you need to take good care of your fuel filter as well. Better tires can gives you better fuel consumption. So take a good care of your tires to save on your fuel consumptions. more...