Day: May 3, 2017

Tips for Taking Care of Your Classic Car

If you bought a classic car for your collection or driving pleasure, you obviously want to be able to drive it and keep it looking good. To do this, you need to take care of the interior and exterior and make sure that it remains in a good condition. Classic cars should be treated with care and not just any materials or chemicals can be used on it. Follow these simple care tips to make sure that your classic car looks good and runs well.

Keep it clean – You should have it hand washed or hand wash it yourself on a regular basis. A good time is before you take it out and as often as you need to keep the paint looking good and avoid rust, dirt, and other impurities from causing damage.

Wax it after washing – To get that great paint job to shine, give it a good wax after you have hand washed it. A good general rule is to wax it every 6 months. You can obviously use your own discretion depending on what you do with the car and how often you take it out.

The interior is also important – You should also pay attention to the interior of your car. It’s no use to have a beautiful exterior while the interior looks like a junk yard. Use leather creams, vinyl cleaners, and UV protectors to make your seats and interior look as great as the outside of the car.

Keep the engine healthy – This is not only important because people generally want to hear the engine roar, but also because it will ensure a longer life for your engine. With regular oil changes, your engine will remain healthy. It is also important that you change the other car fluids regularly.

Take care of your breaks – Creaking or squeaking breaks will not wow onlookers. Instead, it may make them laugh. Make sure that your breaks are taken care of and replaced when necessary.

If you follow these simple care tips, your classic car will be a hit and you will love driving it and showing it off.

5 Vintage Car Events that Every Classic Car Enthusiast Must Attend

All across the world, there are many vintage car events. Shows, races, competitions and more are enjoyed by car enthusiasts everywhere. It can sometimes be difficult to choose which events you should attend. Today, we are here to help you decide. We have made a list of the best vintage car events that every enthusiast must attend at least once.

Bonneville Speed Week


This event is not strictly vintage car related, but it does feature vintage cars. The purpose of this week is to find ways to go faster than ever before. It is very exciting and will get the adrenaline pumping. Guaranteed.

The MilleMiglia


This is a very famous event that was started in 1927, was banned in 1957 and started up again in 1977. It is an endurance race from Brescia to Rome and back again. Only cars made before 1957 and that took part in or attended the original MilleMiglia races may enter.

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion


This is an exciting event that takes place in Monterey and Pebble Beach. The event always offers a great deal to see and a lot of fun and entertainment. The highlight is, of course, the races at the Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway.

The Goodwood Revival


This is one of the world’s most famous vintage car events and large numbers of people flock to the Goodwood circuit every year to witness the vintage car races. Legends like Sir Stirling Moss and Pete Brock are seen racing. It is a must-see event.

The Colorado Grand


The Colorado Grand is a wonderful event, not just because of the beautiful backdrop and the beautiful cars, but also because it is a charitable event. Millions of dollars are raised at this event for communities through which the race passes. It has helped many in need.

These are the top 5 events that all enthusiasts must make a plan to see at least once in their lifetime. After you have attended one of them, you will never be the same.

Rules for Buying a Classic Car

Buying a classic car is an investment. Before handing over the money, you should consider certain things. You don’t want to walk away with a car that isn’t what you were told or that gives you a lot of problems later. A vintage car should be a pleasure to have and to work on. Consider these rules before you buy a classic car:

1. Have a professional inspect it – You can find a lot of information on the Internet on what classic cars cost and what they should be valued at. However, this is not enough hand you should be careful to not be fooled. The best way to know exactly what you are buying and how much work will be needed, you need to have a professional mechanic with knowledge of vintage cars do an inspection. He will be able to tell you what you need to know.

2. Keep in mind the upkeep costs – If you buy a vintage car that needs to be restored, you need to keep the costs of those repairs in mind. Depending on the extent of restoration, it could get very expensive. Replacing the interior, doing an engine overhaul, repainting, etc. all cost money.

3. Find out about insurance options – In general, insurance costs on vintage cars are lower. You should shop around and see what is available. Look closely at what the insurance policies allow and what not. Compare the best ones and make an informed decision before you buy insurance.

4. Research the parts and costs – The parts for classic cars are rare and therefore very expensive. Before you buy your vintage car, do research on the parts of the model that you are interested in. Look at the availability and costs and decide whether you can afford to put in what is needed.

In the end, it is important that you like the car and can enjoy owning and driving it. That is the most important part of owning a classic car. Do your research, but always remember to follow your heart.

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