Car Security Tips for Vintage Auto Theft Prevention

Series Summary

Nothing turns heads quite like a classic American car rolling down the street on a sunny day. Designs from the Golden Age of automobiles—the 50’s and 60’s—represent some of the best work yet produced by manufacturers like Ford and Chevrolet. There are many car enthusiasts today who know about these vehicles and prize them highly for their cultural, aesthetic and monetary value.

Unfortunately, there are people who are willing to obtain these cars by stealing them from the true connoisseurs of the American vintage. Car thieves abound in this day and age, yet there are ways to protect your classic automobile investment. In this free auto theft prevention video series, get tips on how to reduce the chances of your car being stolen. Techniques include taking common sense measures like locking your car and removing the keys from the ignition. But also look for some unconventional methods to increase car security, like disabling the fuel system and removing the battery. Continue to enjoy your classic car enthusiasm with pride and without fear.

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm George Stonebrook for Expert Village here to talk to you today about how to prevent theft of your vintage automobile. I've been a repair shop owner in Albany, New York for the past 30 years and worked on several vintage cars myself. The owner of many Mustangs, Ford Eonoline Vans and vintage Chevrolet's. Today we will be talking to you about how to prevent theft of a vintage car that someone may want. Today we will work with the Etzel because that is the kind of car that I would like to have. The Etzel is one of those types of cars that you don't see many of them on the road. They are more of an interesting vintage vehicle than they are of a value just depending on what someone is willing to pay for it but they are still a value to somebody that they would want to protect it. Perhaps you would like to own a car like this or perhaps your investment is a lot higher; either way, we will find ways to prevent your vintage car from being stolen. "