As we enter into another week of staying home and trying to flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections, you may be wondering how you can start to get some small bits normalcy back into your life. Just because we are practicing social distancing and staying home though, doesn’t mean you can’t still work on your
Many people fall in love with the idea of restoring a classic car to its former glory but are shocked and dismayed by the reality of what that entails. Classic car restorations can be time-consuming and expensive. You should have a realistic idea of what to expect so you don’t start a project and then
So you’ve got a classic car in your garage or shed, and you’ve got great plans to restore it. Or…at least that was the plan, several years ago. Perhaps even a decade or more ago. Part of the problem is time, but another big element is probably money. It’s costing a lot more than you
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 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
