For many classic car owners, the instinct is to wrap the car up and mothball it for the cold winter months, and not approach it until spring. While the underlying idea is good – protect the car – it’s not necessarily the best thing for the vehicle for a number of reasons. Mice and other
If you or someone you love has an old or restored classic vehicle, take heart: the holidays are coming, so it’s a perfect excuse to gift technology upgrades that can make an old vehicle that more lovable. Even if your older vehicle isn’t an intentional classic (just fully paid for, and attractive for that reason),
Many people are drawn to the beauty and allure of a classic car and make an impulsive decision they wind up regretting. If you’re interested in purchasing a classic car, think things over carefully. Condition Before you buy a classic car, make sure you have an accurate and thorough understanding of its condition. Get it
If you’ve put a lot of work and effort into a classic car, one of your final jobs -- detailing it – is perhaps the biggest labor of love in the whole process. After all, shiny chrome and mirror-like body panels are the pride of any vintage vehicle owner and lover. Time and the elements,
If you own a classic car, it’s probably your most prized possession. Restoration work can be complicated and expensive and should only be performed by qualified professionals. There are plenty of shops that will claim that they can do work they are not qualified to do or that will cut corners to finish a project
If you’re a car enthusiast looking to make your next purchase, then you’re in good company. We here at Innovative Restorations love both modern and classic cars, but when push comes to shove, we pick the classics every time. Here’s 3 reasons why you should choose a classic car over a modern car. 3. Classic
If you have a classic car and a limited budget, you may be wondering where the best place to spend your money is. There may be fixes that you’d like to do, but also wish to protect your investment. So what’s the best and most economical way to raise the value of a classic vehicle?
Many classic car enthusiasts keep their vehicles safely stored in a garage most of the time and only take them out for Sunday drives and special occasions. Others, though, prefer to enjoy their vehicles as much as possible and use them to travel to and from work and to run errands. If you have a
If your classic car has been stored properly during the winter months, then prepping it for spring’s many adventures should be easy.. When bringing your car out of hibernation, be sure to perform these essential checks. Start With The Exterior: Check The Headlights & Windshield When it comes to safety, there is arguably nothing more
If you’ve been following us along this wildly terrific ride over the years, you know that here at Innovative Restorations, we come from humble beginnings and that a lot of passion goes into what the entire team does each day at the shop. In this post, we’re taking a minute to catch up with our
