Antique Cars

A car is considered antique when it is more than 25 years old, according Classic Car Club of America's glossary. In addition, the Classic Car Club of America defines "classic car" according to an...

Collectors of antique automobiles enjoy having all parts of the car as near to the original configuration as possible. California is one of a number of states that allows owners of antiques to use...

A rusty bolt that is stuck can turn what was supposed to be a simple and quick job into a long and frustrating experience as you are unable to proceed until you can remove it. Simply turning...

Charles and Frank Duryea built the first American automobile in 1893 in Springfield, Mass. Early American cars got their power from steam, batteries or gasoline.

The Pirelli Calendar is a high fashion glamor publication released annually by the Pirelli tire company. Published since 1964, the calendar has featured the world's leading models, as well as...

The Ford Motor Company has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s and has produced hundreds of different vehicles. The era of the early Fords is generally thought of as the time from Ford's...

The Ford Mustang has been a staple car style for muscle car enthusiasts for generations. Ranging from the mild mannered four-cylinder coupe to the Boss edition, there is no shortage of body styles...

Dealing with the fuel pump issues in your Ford vehicle can be stressful. After all, a faulty fuel pump can render a car or truck useless, and the telltale signs of fuel pump problems aren't often...

Plus-sizing tires is the easiest way to improve the performance and looks of a car's wheels, so long as several simple principles are kept in mind. Also, plus sizing requires an understanding of...

Chevrolet builds cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles under the umbrella of its parent company, the Detroit-based General Motors. The marque serves as an entry-level car under the mid-range...

The Edsel automobile, created by The Ford Motor Company left its mark in history, though it was only created for a short period of time. During production, the car was a failure. Today, an Edsel...

­The first motorized police car at the end of the 19th century barely could outrun a horse and buggy. Since then, police cars have evolved significantly. Today's patrol cars are sophisticated...

The American automobile has been in production for over 110 years. During the early 1900s there were over 500 automobile manufacturers and by 1908 over 300 of those manufacturers had gone...

This information comes from talking to someone who spent some time driving trucks across Death Valley California in the 1930s. Death Valley is famous for being one of the hottest places on earth,...

This ad will step by step show you how to clean your whitewalls.Using this method will give you a whiter than you can imagine finish.It is very important to have your whitewalls as clean as...

The station wagon holds sentimental appeal for many American families who took them on summer vacations. Wagons were most popular in the 1950s and 1960s, but were replaced in family driveways in...

A turbocharger is fundamentally a gas compressor and turbine integrated into an engine to force more air into the motor and thereby increase overall power. The availability of turbochargers in...

A car moves by converting the potential chemical energy of gasoline into kinetic energy at the wheels. This is done by a process of burning gasoline, which produces expansion of gas and exhaust of...

The British-made Triumph TR6, manufactured by the Triumph Motor Company, was the most popular Triumph of the long-running TR series. It was based on the short-lived TR5. But like most British...

The United Kingdom-based MG Motors manufactured a wide range of cars but is best known for its two-seater roadsters that almost single-handedly created the open roadster craze on American roads in...

No brief history of antique cars would be complete without an examination of the American classics. Throughout the history of American automotive production, the world has been exposed to...

Bugatti is a car company that was established in 1909 in Molsheim, France, by an Italian, Ettore Bugatti. The company was famous for manufacturing some of the fastest cars of the time, and later...

The Ford Model T is considered the most successful vehicle in automotive history, transforming the automobile industry and American culture forever and making Ford Motors a runaway industrial...

In many areas around the world, drinking water is scarce and valuable. Car enthusiasts have to resort, oftentimes, to sneaking their cars around to give them a clean, wax shine. To clean the car...

It is probably no big surprise that one of the first commercially successful automobiles in the 20th century would be steam powered. After all, during the latter half of the 19th century,...

Bugatti cars are famous for superior handling, high horsepower and an exorbitant price tag. These cars earned their reputation through more than 2,000 racing wins. Bugattis were the vehicle of...

An air compressor is arguably the handiest tool in a repair shop. Air compressors can run air tools and spray paint, not to mention supplying air to inflate tires and toys. Even a small compressor...

The first radio available for public use in automobiles was the Motorola 5T-71, introduced in the early 1930s. It became a popular addition, and could be installed onto any make or model of car.

An Owen Magnetic Car is one of the earliest examples of a hybrid-powered automobile. It was produced by the Baker automobile company from 1915 to 1921. Rather than have a traditional clutch...

The use of hydraulic systems in much of today's equipment could mean that at some point you will have to deal with a broken hydraulic hose. It's usually much easier to remove the hose from the...

Generically the term "antique" refers to something old, usually made at least a century ago. But in the classic car hobby, an antique car does not have to be 100 years old. There are many...

Buying an antique or classic automobile requires a great deal of time and research. Depending on the type of car you want to purchase, it could be a substantial investment. The collector car...

The Ford Motor Company produced passenger cars and trucks with its primary line the Model T and its successor, the Model A, which featured design innovations and a low price. Thousands of Model Ts...

Automobiles--self-propelled vehicles--have actually been around since the time of the Revolutionary War. They began as steam-powered artillery transports and have continued to progress until today...

Although many people consider Henry Ford the inventor of the car, he was actually the first one to make it practical and affordable for the average person. By the time Henry Ford got on the scene,...

An antique car is generally defined as an automobile more than 25 years old and restored to original manufacturer's specifications. Technically speaking, however, 1896 to 1915 horseless carriages...

The Swiss-French bicycle mechanic and auto racer Louis Chevrolet and William Durant, an American entrepreneur and founder of General Motors, founded the Chevrolet automobile in 1911. While a...

The term Pro-Touring has come to full force in the automotive hobby world. It is where you install the modern qualities found in newer vehicles, into your older car. Notice how I didn't say...

While there were many attempts at producing a car throughout history, the first iteration of the modern car was invented by Karl Benz in 1885 and was referred to as a "motorwagen." The original...

Cleaning your car and waxing it afterward has intimidated many new car owners. Most often, the automatic car wash at gas stations seemed to be the best alternative. Still others who dedicate the...

Antique cars are traditionally defined in the United States as being cars that are 25 years or older, though the social connotation of the term often implies a certain image of a wood-spoked,...

In today's world of electric starters, few people need to turn a crank to start their car engine. It's actually not possible to do so on present-day cars. Outside of an antique car, the only auto...

Henry Ford--founder of Ford Motor Company--was a legendary businessman. Through sheer drive and determination, Ford built and sold many models of cars and trucks. Some of them took years to...

Antique work trucks are a piece of history, and they tell the story of American manufacturing. They were the mechanical marvels of their time, and the fact that so many of them are still up and...

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If you have an older muscle car or classic car that you are restoring or selling, or if you are interested in purchasing one of these cars, you may heard the saying - "Check to see if the...

Ah – the classic muscle cars of the 1960s! To this day they are works of skilled craftsmanship, engineering and beauty. How best to appreciate them? Read on.

Many of the age 50 plus generation recall fondly the Chevrolet Corvair, one of the first and most popular of the American made compact cars. This writer’s family owned several of them in the 1960s...

This writer has owned a 1968 coupe when it was new and a 1967 coupe when it was old. There are some things to look for and to know when looking to buy one of these classic automobiles for restoration.

Removing the door handle on an 80+ year old can be a challenge! Follow along for a step by step "How To".