If you own a classic car, chances are you’d enjoy spending time with other car owners who share your interest. Finding the right club can lead to hours of enjoyment and shared knowledge from your fellow members. Joining a car club, of course, begins with finding the right one. Define what kind of car club...
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With summer here, chances are you’ll be on the road a lot more. Summer road trips are a great American pastime. If you’re also a car lover, consider making your destination one or more of several fascinating automotive museums scattered around the country. “It is important that people understand our automotive history,” said Mary Ann...
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Check out this visual step-by-step guide to restoring your classic car.
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If you own a classic car, chances are you won’t drive it every day. In fact, if you register it as a classic car, your state will often limit how much it can be . Because you’re not driving it regularly, you may want to store your car for extended periods of time, particularly during...
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If you just purchased a new-to-you vintage car, or if your current vehicle needs some light upgrades but you just don’t know where to start, here is some good news! These are ten common, easy-enough enhancements that will inspire confidence and get you on the road! 1. Tires make the world go ‘round. Since tires...
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Pit crew members literally live on the front lines of racing action. On race day, drivers depend on them to jack up the car, change tires, refuel the car and get it back on the track in mere seconds. Those moments when they spring into action aren’t just expected; they’re practiced. “The pit athlete is...
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Lately, much fuss has been made about the collector car market’s current state, with opinions ranging from wildly optimistic to downright dire. The market, of course, isn’t necessarily a unified entity, which means one can find evidence to support a particular stance, even when those stances may be conflicting. An objective look shows that the...
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Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these five things: 1. Non-use This one is really is counterintuitive....
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Keeping a racecar in prime running condition is no easy task, especially when you only have seconds to do it. Every week, NASCAR pit crew members work tirelessly in the background to make sure the race goes smoothly. We got the chance to sit down with two such pit crew members to find out more...
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Most of us have experienced that dreadful moment when the car simply refuses to start. While we often equate dead batteries with those frigid temperatures of winter, did you know that summer months are actually harder on your car’s battery? In fact, batteries in cold climates have a life expectancy of 51 months, while those...
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Maybe you’ve seen them gathered in your local shopping center parking lot. Maybe you’ve attended a major event at the fairgrounds. If you’re like many other car enthusiasts, you’ve found yourself wanting to show off a ride of your own. Getting involved with car shows is easier than you might think. “If you see a...
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Learning some NASCAR etiquette will help you fit right in and have more fun Watching NASCAR on television is one thing; experiencing it live is a different experience altogether. Knowing such things as what to wear and what not to bring can separate the rookie attendee from the seasoned pro, and it will help you...
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Whether you’re securing bundles in the back of a pickup, hauling them on a flatbed truck or strapping them on to the roof of your car, it’s important to always make sure you have the right materials for the job. Keep in mind that, just as the items you’re transporting may be very different, so...
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Few things are more frustrating than a car breakdown when you’re on a road trip. Such incidents may put your safety and your finances in jeopardy. Let’s face it, few of us are cost conscious about repairs when we’re stranded. “While many drivers think about the importance of readying their vehicle for cold weather in...
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You’ve given your car the royal treatment – cleaning, removing dents, getting rid of scratches – and it’s never looked better. For the final installment of our Creative Car Hacks series, we’re switching gears and listing hacks specifically for you – the driver. You’ve probably found yourself in some of these common scenarios below. Next...
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