Short Answer: First things first: backfiring is harmful to your engine. It’s a sign that something is not working right. That out of the way, let’s define the issue: Backfiring is when fuel combustion occurs outside of a combustion chamber. Fuel is somehow getting out of the combustion chamber and because the engine is hot, […]
Archive | Winter 2015 Raleigh Classic
This 1952 50th Anniversary “Caddy” is the Coolest Convertible Cadillac Money Can Buy
There are a few things we love about old cars. One being their classic styling and another, those old rip-roaring big-block engines. But old cars also have some drawbacks. Almost any vehicle that has survived more than 15 years on the road has some tell-tale signs of aging. But in the case of our 1952 […]
What Is a Vintage, Classic, Antique Car Worth?
That’s really the question, isn’t it? Beneath all the chrome, polish, and talk is a hard asset with value and a possibility of increasing in value. So how much should a car be valued? Bloomberg says that Simon Kidston is the man to answer that question. In a November article, the financial publication presents a […]
Raleigh Classic’s 1941 Cadillac Woody is Truly One of a Kind
Every now and then, we get a car at Raleigh Classic that is truly one of a kind. This 1941 Cadillac Woody is a prime example of a classic vehicle you will never see elsewhere. We’ve scoured the web looking for other 1941 Cadillac Woodies, and we haven’t had much luck. Most of our searches […]
What Classic Car Should You Drive or Buy: A Personality Quiz
The idea behind this quiz is not so much telling you the exact make and model. It’s more about thinking in terms of type, i.e. are you more aggressive or passive? Do you like to show who you are in understated ways? Or maybe you’re all about telling people who you are in a direct […]