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...
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...
How many times have we all wished for a time machine, so we could “know then what we know now?” No, we’re not talking about going back a few years to lay down some money on the Cubs winning the World Series! We’re talking about wise lessons that, without question, it...
If you’re a frequent visitor to our blog (welcome back!), then you know that we like focusing on solutions in here. After all, classic car restoration is exciting, fun and incredibly rewarding. Besides, we figure that you probably get enough bad news from TV, other...
The car restoration world can be wonderful or wild. You can easily imagine the wonderful part: restoring a car is not simply a hobby; it’s a passion that unites people of all backgrounds and walks of life. It’s also remarkably gratifying in a way that is impossible to...
One of the most important — and also among the most misunderstood — distinctions in the automotive restoration world is the difference between car restoration vs. refurbishment. Unfortunately, this confusion is made worse by some sellers and dealers who...
