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Bonhams First Scottsdale Sale Review
Bonhams has been one of the big players within the classic car auction circuits for many years, but 2012 was the first year they came to one of the biggest weeks for classic car enthusiasts, the Annual Scottsdale Classic Car Auctions. And were glad they came.
Goodwood Revival 2011
Over 138,000 motor sport enthusiasts and vintage fashion fans flocked to this year’s Goodwood Revival to join in the fun and celebrations at the world’s largest historic motor race meeting.
Bonhams Goodwood Revival Auction Highlights Jaguars
The 50th Anniversary of Jaguar's E-Type brought out some of the best Jags at Bonhams Goodwood Revival Event.
Ten Most Expensive Cars Sold At Auction
The ten most expensive cars sold at auction all have three important things in common other than taking the highest bid - they're over 40 years old, they're very rare and extremely fast.
Installing Trim and Hardware to Interior Doors
As with most classic car restoration projects, putting restored or new parts back on the car is always harder than taking them off, and interior door trim and hardware is no exception. If you get it right the first time, you are less likely to do damage in the process.
How to Replace Your Classic Car's Door Panel
Thanks to the availability of car kits to restore your classic's interior, replacing a ratty door panel is something you can do yourself and save some serious cash.
Rare Car Find - A 1926 Gardner
Isn't it great when you come across a car that you never heard of before. Our rare car find was at the Calaveras County Fair and Frog Jumping Jubilee in Agels Camp, California.
Ten Most Expensive Cars Sold At Auction
The ten most expensive cars sold at auction all have three important things in common other than taking the highest bid at auction; they're over 40years old, they're very rare and very fast.
About.com Classic Cars: 2011 Readers' Choice Award Finalists
Welcome to the 2011 About.com Readers' Choice Awards! You've nominated your favorites in Classic Cars, and now it's time to vote on who made it into our top 5.
Got Rust? Try converting it to a protective seal.
The standard approach to rust removal has been to sand blast or scrape down to bare metal, prime with a rust-inhibiting primer and then paint. When we come across rust on our cars or restoration project, we found using rust converters in the form of brush-on liquids to be an attractive alternative.
Meguiars Hot Rims Mag and Aluminum Polish Review
A review of Meguiars Hot Rims Mag and Aluminum Polish
How to Remove Veneer From Your Car's Wood Trim
The beauty of leather seats and burled wood accents in a classic car is timeless. That is if the wood hasn't dried out and has started to flake away. Replacing the wood veneer in your classic car isn't as hard as one might think. First you have to remove it, and we can show you how.
How to Start a Car That’s Been in Storage
Cars that have been resting peacefully for a long period of time don't take kindly to an abrupt wake up call. They will be as nasty as a grizzly bear prematurely jolted out of hibernation and you will pay the price of their wrath.
So just curb your excitement of getting behind the wheel of your sleeping beauty and follow these steps to get a happy ending.
When it’s Time to Sell Your Classic Car
We love buying old cars and fixing them up. But that means something has to go to make room for the new arrival. All our cars mean something special to us so when it comes time to sell one, it can be pretty emotional. Properly marketing our cars helps to ease the pain by speeding up the sale and getting a fair price.
Determining the Market Value of Your Classic
Whether you’re buying or selling a classic car, you will want to determine its fair market value. Publications such as the Old Car Buyers Guide, Hemmings or NADA's Classic, Collectible and Special Interest Car Appraisal Guide & Directory are a good place to start. Their price guides rate a car's value using 6 categories according to their conditions that range from “pristine” to “basket case”.
How to Create a Great Restoration Photo Album
A great photo album of your classic car’s restoration process is vital. It's the best way to remember how it came apart and consequently how to put it back together. It's also a good way to share what you have already done your mechanic who may need to finish some jobs. Most importantly, it can provide factual information as proof it was a "nut and bolt" restoration for when you sell the car.
88 Point Inspection Check List
Use this extensive checklist to Inspect a Classic Car before you buy or sell.
Restoring Your Classic's Chrome Parts
There are two things that most people notice when they check out your ride - its paint and chrome. And if you are showing your car, these two factors alone can make the difference between a first place trophy and no trophy at all. Repainting a car is a job the home restorer can tackle, but replating needs a specialist. Here are some things we do to insure the job gets done right.
Document Your Restoration With Pictures
We highly recommend taking pictures every step of the way when restoring a classic car. It's the best way to remember how it came apart and consequently how to put it back together. It's also a good way to share what you have already done your mechanic who may need to finish some jobs. Most importantly, it can provide factual information as proof it was a "nut and bolt" restoration for when you sell the car.
Restore Your Car's Leather Interior
A step by step guide to repair and restore your car's leather interior.
Turn Your Car's Photo into a Portrait
Do you have a photo of your classic and want to display it on something other that a 5 x 7 glossy? Companies who offer this service use digital software to make a photo look like a painting in most any kind of format; watercolors, oils or chalk. You can combine several photos into a collage, change the photo background, add and eliminate subjects on the painting and more. When the transformation is complete, a file will be sent that's used to print the image on canvas, a cup or cotton T shirt.