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Selling Antiques: Vintage Truck Magazine
The Vintage Truck magazine specializes in selling antique cars. Find out more about Vintage Truck magazine with tips from an antique appraiser in this free video about using advertising to sell...
Antique Cameras: Polaroid Pinhole Camera
Turn a beat-up old camera into a pinhole camera. Learn more tips for using vintage cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.
Camera Controls on Antique Cameras
Range finder cameras are not good for low-light situations. Learn more focusing and taking pictures with vintage cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.
Shutter Speeds on Antique Cameras
Shutter speeds are not usually accurate in vintage cameras. Learn more about how a camera ages in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.
Image Examples From Antique Cameras
Old photos have a certain look which is hard to replicate with modern cameras. Learn more about vintage cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.
Antique Cameras: Zeiss Ikon Super
Vintage cameras can still take great photos. Learn more about collecting antique cameras in this free camera collecting guide from a professional photographer.
Pre-War & Post-War Vintage Bicycles
World War II changed the way that bicycles were made. Learn about the difference between pre-war and post-war bicycle styles in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
English Bicycle Rod Brakes
Old English bicycles may come with rod brakes, which are not too efficient but can help date the bike. Learn more about old rod bicycle brakes in this free video from an experienced vintage...
English Bicycle Cable Brakes
Cable bicycle breaks originated in the late 1930s. Learn more about old cable bicycle breaks in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Determining Bicycle Age Tips
By looking at a bicycle's brakes, frame, seat and tires, learn how to date an old bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Styles
By looking at different bicycle shapes, learn to identify the year of the bike. Find out about different bicycle styles in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
English 3-Speed Bicycles
With a diamond-shaped frame and cable brakes, learn how to identify the class English 3-speed bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Serial Numbers
Bicycle serial numbers can be hard to locate and decipher. Learn how to read a vintage bicycle serial numbers in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Hubs
Old bicycles usually have an oil hub and old sprockets. Learn how to identify a vintage bicycle by looking at the bicycle hub in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Rims
By looking closely at an old bicycle rim, identify the age of the bike. Learn how to spot an old bicycle rim in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Accessories
Reflectors, horns, and stick shifts are all common old bicycle accessories. Learn more about vintage bicycle accessories in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Tires
By studying the tire manufacturer, identify the age of an old bike. Learn about various bicycle tire manufactures in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Bicycle Reflectors
Old bikes may have glass reflectors, which can be helpful to help date a bicycle. Learn more about vintage bicycle reflectors in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Accessories
A mirror is a popular accessory to add to a balloon tire bicycle. Learn about other accessories you can add to a balloon tire bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Serial Numbers
Serial numbers are located on a number of places on vintage balloon tire bicycles. Learn how to locate serial numbers on balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Identifying Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycles
A balloon tire will have smooth street tread on its tires. Learn other ways to identify balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Frames
A genuine balloon tire bicycle frame won't have a lot of straight lines on it. Learn about other features vintage balloon tire bikes have from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Bicycle Tires & Rims
Balloon bicycle tires are generally narrower and run at higher pressure. Learn about tires and rims for vintage balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Front Fork Styles
Fork styles in include trust rods which are made of solid steel. Learn the different front fork styles on a vintage balloon bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Chains & Sprockets
Vintage balloon tire bicycles has chain guards. Learn about the purpose of a chain guard on vintage balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Saddles
Vintage balloon tire bicycles seats are also known as saddles. Learn more about vintage balloon tire saddles from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Hubs
Vintage balloon tire bicycle hubs are made of chrome steel. Learn how to maintain balloon tire bike hubs from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Brakes
Most vintage balloon tire bikes had rear coaster brakes. Learn how brakes work on balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Handlebars
Vintage balloon bike handle bars have a number of curves in them. Learn about adjusting balloon bike handlebars from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Fenders
Balloon tire fenders are big and wide. Learn different features of balloon bike fenders from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Intro To Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycles
Vintage balloon tire bicycles have huge fat, wide tires. Learn about different features of balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Collecting Vintage Bicycle Literature
Collecting bicycle literature is an alternative for those who don't have room to store vintage bikes. Learn about various vintage bike readers from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycle Head Badges
A vintage bicycle head badge is the logo on the front of the bike. Learn about collecting vintage bike head badges from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycle Accessories
Collect vintage bike parts if you don't want to collect complete bikes. Learn about collection vintage bike accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Types of Vintage Bicycles
Muscle bikes are one of the many types of vintage bicycles. Learn about various vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Assessing a Vintage Bicycle
What should you do with that bicycle in your basement? Learn how to assess a bikes to see if it is vintage from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Why Ride Vintage Bicycles
Vintage bike riders used to ride in street clothes. Learn other reasons why to ride a vintage bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycles: Yard Sales & Flea Markets
Yard sales are great places to look for a vintage bicyle. Get tips on shopping for a vintage bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycles: Restore or Recondition
The best way to ruin the value of a vintage bicycle is to over restore it. Learn about assessing a bike for restoration or reconditioning it from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycles: Restoring
People will restore a vintage bicycle if it is from their childhood. Get tips on restoring a vintage bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Popular Vintage Bicycles: 1940s
Vintage bicycles from the 1940s have balloon tires. Learn about 1940s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Popular Vintage Bicycles: 1950s
Vintage bicycles from the 1950s have narrower tires. Learn about 1950s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Popular Vintage Bicycles: 1960s
Muscle bikes were popular vintage bicycles in the 1960's. Learn about 1960s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Popular Vintage Bicycles: 1970s
The standard English three-speed was a popular 1970s vintage bicycle. Learn about 1970s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Muscle Bicycle Value
A stick shifter on a muscle bike makes it more valuable. Learn what makes different vintage muscle bikes valuable from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage English 3-Speed Bicycle Value
An authentic English 3-speed bike should have a decal along the top that says made in England. Learn more about vintage English 3-speed bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycle Value: Paint Cleaning
A bike's paint job has a lot to do with its value. Get tips on cleaning vintage bike paint from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycle Value: Chrome
Most finished bicycles have chrome on them. Learn how to clean rust on vintage bike chrome from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycle Value: Rust
Cleaning rust is always better than repainting. Learn about cleaning rust from paint on vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.
Vintage Bicycle Value: Repainting
Repainting a vintage bicycle will hurt its value. Learn when repainting a vintage bike is necessary from a bicycle expert in this free video.