Choosing to restore a classic car is a big commitment. While classic car enthusiasts are typically very passionate about their vehicles, some may not quite understand everything that goes on during the classic car restoration process. As such, today we aim to provide...
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What Was the First Muscle Car?
The muscle car is a cherished American tradition. Muscle cars aren’t just revered by industry insiders and classic-car enthusiasts –– they’re iconic figures in popular culture and in American history. Indeed, it’s impossible to hear certain words –– “Mustang,”...
How to Make a Classic Car a Daily Driver
Some classic car enthusiasts are content to keep their most prized vehicles safe in the garage. Restored classic cars have a great look to them, and if your primary objective is to preserve the car –– or else display it in shows –– then keeping it locked away most of...
5 Underrated Classic Cars
At Precision Restorations, we’ve compiled a number of lists ranking our favorite classic cars over the years. We’ve covered muscle cars, British cars, cars from the 60s, cars from the 70s –– even cars we think will be considered classics in the future. However, there...
How to Find a Quality Restomod Shop
Fixing up a classic car is a nuanced process. No two classic cars come into the shop in the same condition. And no two classic car owners want the exact same results from a restoration. Some desire a precise, OEM restoration. They want the car to look –– and drive ––...
What’s the Fastest Classic Muscle Car?
Muscle cars have a certain reputation in the automobile industry. They’re big, they’re American, and they go really fast. Because classic muscle cars were decked out with massive engines that packed a ton of power, plenty of classic cars from the late ‘60s and early...
Classic Car Engine Trouble: Swaps, Repairs, & Rebuilds Explained
For many classic car enthusiasts, the engine is the soul of a classic car. It’s pretty easy to see why. After all, the size, quality, and functionality of an engine has a massive effect on how a car handles, how fast it can go, and what sort of feeling it produces....
4 Key Benefits of Classic Car Body Work
So few classic cars withstand the test of time without a few repairs along the way. After all, an average of six million car crashes occur every year in the United States. Even with limited use, odds are most vehicles from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s have been involved...
What is a Survivor Car?
In the world of classic cars, the “survivor car” is a great anomaly. Put simply, a survivor car is a classic vehicle that hasn’t been altered in any way since it was built. Different people and different organizations have slightly different ways to define a survivor...
The Best Cars of the 70s: Our Picks
Last month, we reviewed some of our favorite cars from the 1960s. So it only seemed natural to follow that piece up with a look at some of the best cars of the 70s. The late '60s and early '70s truly was the golden age of the muscle car, and there are hundreds of...
The Best Cars of the 60s: Our Picks
Few decades in American history were as revolutionary or as volatile as the 1960s. In the years between 1960 and 1970 a popular young president was assassinated, protesters took to the streets against injustice at home and abroad, men walked on the moon, and the...
Classic Car Electrical Repairs 101
Changing out a lightbulb is about a simple a task as anyone could imagine. Unfortunately, classic cars often require more than a few new light bulbs to fix their electrical issues. The good news is that older cars have much simpler wiring systems than modern vehicles....
Everything You Need to Know About Classic Car Suspension Repair
Classic cars look amazing. They have a design quality and a style that is inimitable, and they’re capable of inspiring a strong emotional connection. They’re nostalgic, powerful, and eye-catching. But they’re also pretty difficult to drive. Indeed, if you’re used to...
6 Things the Best Classic Car Restoration Shops Have in Common
Picking the right shop to restore your classic car is a big decision. In fact, it’s almost as important as deciding which car to buy in the first place. When done well, a classic car restoration will return a classic vehicle to its former glory, and the final product...
Classic Cars with Modern Technology: A Closer Look
Driving a classic car for the first time is a thrilling experience. However, it can also be a little unnerving. That’s because cars built in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s lack many of the modern features that we take for granted today. In fact, getting around in a classic...
6 Classic Project Cars for New Enthusiasts
Everyone remembers their first classic car. After all, nothing can quite match the feeling of heading out on the road in a newly restored classic vehicle for the first time. There’s just one problem: most new classic-car enthusiasts don’t know which car they should...
Shipping a Classic Car 101: Your FAQs Answered
Whether you’re getting restoration work done or moving across the country, from time to time, classic-car enthusiasts encounter the need to ship one of their vehicles across a large distance. Though sometimes it’s possible to simply drive a classic car to a distant...
Classic Car Rust Repair: Advice from the Experts
Rust is the enemy of classic-car owners everywhere. Indeed, the accumulation of rust over a long period of time can render classic cars unsalvageable. And while the appearance of rust on a classic car may or may not indicate a major structural problem, removing and...