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...
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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...
3 Reasons Why a Classic Car Investment is a Great Idea
Classic cars have amazing staying power. Despite all the changes that have occurred in the world, cars from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s still possess an immense hold over the imagination. While it might sound painfully obvious, the reality is classic cars are just plain...
Everything You Need to Know About Classic Car Paint Jobs
A classic car is a thing of beauty. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the process for painting classic cars is nuanced and intricate. Yet, there’s nothing worse than spending significant time, energy, and money restoring the body and mechanics of a classic car, only to have a...
Classic vs Antique Cars: What’s the Difference?
For outsiders, the terminology of the classic car industry often proves daunting. Indeed, mechanical lingo aside, simply classifying a car as “classic,” or “antique” can be a difficult task. Definitions tend to vary from organization to organization –– and more...
The Most Collectible Classic Cars
When most people catch the classic-car bug they don’t restore one vehicle and then call it a day. Instead, those who are passionate about classic cars want to own and collect a number of amazing vintage vehicles. And if you’ve got the capital and the time, there’s...
Classic Car Interior Restoration: Tips from the Pros
Classic cars have the uncanny ability to catch the eye when viewed from a distance. There’s really no way around it, seeing a classic car tear down the highway is a tremendous sight. However, the inside of a classic car really does matter just as much as its exterior...
An Inside Look at the Car Restoration Process
There’s a certain magic to every car-restoration project. After all, seeing an old, worn-down car returned to its former glory is an incredible thing. Unfortunately for many classic-car lovers, the car restoration process itself can be as enigmatic as a well executed...
Sports Car vs Muscle Car: The Difference Explained
Most people have never actually driven a classic muscle car before. Perhaps that’s why the term “muscle car,” has become interchangeable with “sports car” in popular culture. But once you actually get behind the wheel of a true muscle car, it’s easy to see why it’s...
Kit Car vs Classic Car Restoration: The Replica Dilemma
The real thing costs a lot these days. Want an authentic NFL jersey? It’ll cost you more than double what merely purchasing a “replica” version would. Or how about an original vintage vinyl record? A first-edition “mistake copy” of Bob Dylan’s second album, The...
The 5 Best Classic Cars to Restore
If you’ve worked closely with automobiles for a long time, then you probably have a “dream car” in mind. One special vehicle that stands above the rest, and which, for one reason or another, will always hold a special place in your heart. However, for others just...
OEM vs Aftermarket Car Parts: Which is Best for Your Restoration?
Classic car enthusiasts are as diverse as the number of vehicles on the market. It’s no surprise that different people want different things from their cars –– especially if they’re willing to spend a good deal of time and energy restoring a classic car. It's also not...
What to Look for When Purchasing a Restoration Car
Classic cars are fun. Working to restore a car and then enjoying it once it’s road-ready again is one of the most fulfilling activities anyone could hope to undertake. And if you’ve got that one perfect car in mind that you want above all others –– then we say go for...
The Great Escape: A How-To Guide When Your Restoration Turns Into a Nightmare
Classic car restorations are like movies: some can actually be compared to a love story while others might turn into a frightening horror show. Even if the situation seems dire, there are always ways to get out of your nightmare…and avoid them in the future. The...
Classic Car Restoration for Beginners
There’s nothing more rewarding than restoring a classic car. Revving up the engine for the first time and listening to it purr down the highway is a feeling everyone should experience –– at least once in their life. The problem is, though a lot of people love classic...
Restomod vs. Pro Touring: What’s the Difference?
One of the best things about being a car restoration enthusiast is that there's always something new to learn — especially regarding terms and concepts. For example, you’ve probably come across the terms restomod and pro touring numerous times and wondered if they're...
5 Modern Upgrades to Make Your Classic Car Everyday Roadworthy
Some people like to take their classic car out for a spin once in a while, and only in certain driving and weather conditions — which is perfectly fine. The rest of the time, their glorious vehicle lives in a garage or out on the driveway, where it can be suitably...
Classic Car Restoration: What’s Inside Also Counts!
When most people think of classic car restoration, they imagine one of those “before and after” images that show up on late-night informercials — you know, the one where the before guy looks like he might get blown over by a slight breeze, and the after guy looks like...