Raleigh Classic celebrates the various makes and models that betokened changes in the automobile industry, displayed some long-forgotten feature, or possessed gawk-inducing beauty. We attribute dynamic words to these vehicles, such as vintage, antique, or classic; words that immediately conjure vivid images of a Model T Ford or soft-top convertible Cadillac. The memories of the […]
A Simple Guide To Detailing Your Classic Car
Attention, physical universe. Without you, we would not exist, as would not the classic cars we admire. Unfortunately, the elements take a toll on the fine and common alike, and while all cars need detailing, the age and materials of classic cars dictate that they receive special care. Detailing, the thorough care of your car’s […]
1951 Chevrolet Advance Design Pickup
The introduction of the Chevrolet Advance Design series in 1947 marked the automaker’s first significant redesign since the end of the Second World War. The public needed a truck that was bigger, stronger, and sleeker, said General Motors, and this was the pickup they offered to fill those needs. It represents a case of getting […]
1957 Pontiac Star Chief
In many ways, the Pontiac Star Chief was the quintessential car of the 1950s. No car better represents the honest, carefree days when the world seemed both small and vast, slow-moving and fast-paced all at once. It was the car that you piled the whole family into, put the top down, and went for a […]
1919 Ford Model T Pick-Up Truck
This charming 1919 Ford Model T Pick-Up Truck is an example of the freshness of automotive thinking at its beginnings. Just 13 years after Henry Ford started his motor company, the company had only recently adopted the oval-shaped logo that many of us associate with the brand. The model T is practically synonymous with warm […]