You love your car. You want to shout from the mountaintops. But when a picture is worth a thousand words, why shout a thousand times? Your throat would get really sore. A better idea would be to learn how to do classic car photography. Before you brush us off because your new smartphone “takes pretty […]
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Classic Car Covers and Why They Are a Good Idea
Basic question: Do you need to use a cover for your classic car? We mostly see classic cars when they’re out in the open, polished enough to see yourself in the hood. That’s the day of the auction, though. What about the rest of the year? Well we have to store cars, too, especially leading […]
At What Age Does a Car Become a Classic?
Given that we’re writing for the Raleigh Classic Car Auction, we tend to use the term “classic car” rather loosely. We treat it as though it’s an all-encompassing designation, and in some circles it is, but other occasions will require you to be more specific. Sometimes you’ll want to be able to say whether your […]
Classic Car Club of America: What Is It?
As an organization with an interest in classic cars, it would be odd for us to operate this blog without writing at least once about the Classic Car Club of America. The CCCA is one of those bedrock institutions that have been around for nearly as long as the oldest of us can remember. Because […]
How To Upgrade The Stereo In Your Classic Car
One of the most-coveted and trickiest upgrades to execute in a classic car is its audio system. Unlike projects like upholstery or exterior paint, the wiring of your car’s existing system can vary tremendously based on the car’s maker. Depending on age, your car might be equipped for AM radio, FM radio, cassette tapes or […]