Winter is hard on cars, especially northern winters’ sand, salt, grime, and extreme cold, and that’s just for the daily drivers. Classic cars, too, suffer in Winter, but for entirely different reasons, especially boredom. Well, no, not really – classic cars don’t get bored – but they do suffer the neglect of not running for months on end, which can cause damage, seen and unseen. After sitting for a season, perhaps more, any car, classic cars, especially, need special care to get them up and runn [...more]

If you’re restoring a classic car, already driving one, or just happen to have an “old” car, maybe you’ve heard of the unique license plates available for them. Can you get special license plates for your classic car? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t so simple, and it depends on what state you live in, how old your vehicle is, and how you plan on using it. Before you walk into Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) – Seriously, what’s up with you, MA? – here are a fe [...more]

In 1958, Harold Coker started Coker Tire Company, in Chattanooga, TN, but there was a problem: It was nearly impossible to find the right tires for classic cars from the 30s and 40s. Already well-versed in automotive restoration, Coker envisioned producing his own vintage-style tires for classic and antique cars, and so Coker Tire Company was born. Still, antique tire production wasn’t particularly profitable at the time, the main business coming from tires put on daily drivers of the day. The s [...more]

Nothing says cool, suave, sexy and so very British like James Bond.  His cars have been just as cool as James himself. 1962 Dr.No Car model-Sunbeam Alpine 1963 From Russia With Love Car model- Bentley 3.5L Drophead 1964 Goldfinger Car model-Aston Marton DB5 1965 Thunderball Car model-Lincoln Continental 1967-You Only Live Twice Car model-Toyota 2000GT 1969-On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Car model-Aston Martin DBS 1971-Diamonds Are Forever Car model-Ford Mustang Mach 1 1973-Liv [...more]

You have many options for holiday gifts that will delight the classic car owner in your life. The possibilities vary from exotic to creative, from expensive frugal. With a little ingenuity, you can find a gift even for someone who appears to have everything. Choosing a gift for a car owner involves understanding the custom car culture. Standard items such as car parts and paraphernalia are the core areas to start searching for the special gift that will raise eyebrows. Custom Parts Parts span t [...more]

Car restorers dream of finding an abandoned classic and restoring it to its former glory.  Check out these 60 abandoned cars found in France last year: These vehicles were part of the collection of Roger Baillon, who spent several decades rescuing cars from the scrap heap in the hopes of opening a car museum.  When his financial empire collapsed, he was forced to sell some and abandon the rest. In 2014 his grandchildren inherited the estate and discovered this treasure trove. A few weeks ag [...more]

There's a new title holder for "most expensive car sold at auction" and it's a 1962 Ferrari. The record-setting sale took place on August 14th at Bohnman's Pebble Beach (California).  The Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta was always the show piece of the week-long auction and some speculated that the car might go for as much as $50 -$60 million (USD).  The final price came in at $38.1 million (including fees). The winning bid was $34 million. The previous record was set in 2013 when Bonhams sold a 19 [...more]

Restoring a classic car can be an enjoyable hobby, a way to learn a valuable craft, or even a profitable way to make a living. However, it’s not all fun and auctions. The wrong project car can easily derail your motivation, and lead to an expensive time-waster. Here are some suggested classics, depending on what type of restoration you are looking at completing. Easiest Classic Restoration: first generation Ford Mustang The ‘60s Mustang is a no-brainer for easy restoration. The pony car was supe [...more]

Classic cars are an American pastime. Whether cruising, showing, restoring or racing, the classic car hobby is a multi-billion dollar a year industry. Like many other areas, the Baby Boomer generation is driving up demand, and therefore, costs. While some see this as a hobby purely for fun, others see classic cars as an investment. Whatever route you travel, here are some of the most sought-after cars on the road. Oldsmobile 442 When was the last time you saw an Olds on the list of anything desi [...more]