Vintage Cars You’ll Love

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There’s no comparison between your new and vintage cars. Old cars have their own individuality and different features. Everyone has distinct opinion on good old cars, a few declare that old automobiles are for those incapable to purchase new automobiles, some individuals believe that the old cars have low resistance and therefore they may be bought among the low budget people. But actually, there are many individuals that enjoyed to buy the old so that it will prove to add one more collection in their gallery.

That old culture may be comparable with all the modern culture; in the same way the old automobiles can not be judged in opposition to with the brand new ones. Folks are fond of the oldies which are so attractive and a lot sought after. The simple truth is that buying completely new car is a lot like obtaining the first hand on your own. The prestige and pride makes a difference when you have to pick the a different one. But in other hand some individuals believe that purchasing the vintage cars will be worthwhile because there is nothing at all which is often compare with the previous cars.

Everyone has diverse perception on purchasing the old and new cars. Some individuals like to go against the craze and want to set new trend by bringing out oldies in the market. The folks look for far more old cars such as old automobiles on sale, Old-fashioned and Vintage cars on sale and many other which were there in the the past. In case people drive by using these vehicles on roadways there isn’t any doubt to get attraction from the crowd.


Obtaining old cars will probably be an advantage, there are many automobile shows run simply by the private companies and therefore to take a part inside the competing firms is going to be fun. That old cars are hard to uncover in the present time and hence Internet has played an important role in searching those old cars. It’s explored the use of internet so wisely and amazingly it has worked all across the world. Finding vintage cars for sale is an easy task for those who are passionate about such vehicles which add and boost their beauty. The various magazines are adding an alternative column concerning the trends in connection with importance of old cars within our daily life.

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1972 Volvo P1800 ES Restoration

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SOLD on http://www.ClassicarGarage.nl Volvo P1800 ES, 1972. Color bronze metallic with a cognac interior. This beautiful P1800 ES was extensively restored in 2003. The body was recovered and mechanics was over. The original furniture is perfect. The car is in excellent to superb condition and the car runs great.

Why don’t start your own classic Volvo P1800 ES restoration project?


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Classic car-1961 Volvo P1800 for sale, Oldtimer zu verkaufen

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A fully restored Volvo P1800 coupe of 1961.  Wunderschön oldtimer zu verkaufen of Schweden.

I’m not in any way related with the shown website. It’s just a beautifully restored classic car.That’s it.

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Classic Volvo P1800 history in the U.S.

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If you like classic auto restoration and classic Volvo in particular, it may be interesting to know a little Volvo P1800 history.

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1972 Classic Volvo P1800 E

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This beautiful car was on offer at http://www.ClassicarGarage.nl Volvo P1800 E, in 1972. Color light blue metallic with black leather and blue carpet. This magnificent P1800 E fully recovered from the renown Dutch Classic Volvo P1800 Mozes specialized Piet in 2005. The car has run only 1500 miles since restoration. http://www.pietmozes.com


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Your Questions About Classic Auto Restoration

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David asks…

moving to Portland Oregon area, where can i find a job restoring classic cars?

currently attending Nascar tech. in North Carolina. will be relocating to the Portland metro area in September. looking for a job in a classic auto restoration shop or on a race team. when i graduate i will have taken basic automotive courses followed by Nascar courses and ford factory training.

ET answers:

Don’t know about jobs, but in April we have the Portland swap meet, largest auto swap-meet in the western half of the US, should go check it out if you are into old cars, nothing newer than 25 years old is allowed in, lots of vintage and muscle cars, just a heads up.

Laura asks…

Your Preference for Classic Cars: Customization or Restoration?

I am somewhat of an amateur auto enthusiast. Right now, I find myself in a pretty good position to purchase a 60s-70s model fixer-upper to either customize or restore… but one primary concern is the car’s future value as it relates to my immediate choice of customization/modernization, or total classic auto restoration

My personal preference since I will be driving the vehicle often, is customization. I would like to modernize the interior, electrical, A/V system, engine, exterior, etc. I have no problem with restoration, but I just feel like customization/modernization is the best bet for me to be comfortable driving.

I have heard professional car customizers/installers say that CUSTOMIZED classic vehicles often do not hold value throughout the years… and often lose value beyond the cost of what was actually put into upgrades… but that factory-condition/RESTORED classic cars DO hold their value. Is this true?

What, if any, value loss am I looking at if I customize vs. restore?
Just to clarify… I am not doing this to turn around and resell… I am doing it to have a “cool” car to drive around.

But, I guess what I worry about, is buying the car for $3,000… putting $5,000 of upgrades into it… but only being able to get $4,000 or $5,000 for the vehicle if I ever DO decide to sell it (because it is custom vs. original condition).

I am just trying to gage whether the loss in value due to customization actually exists, and whether or not it is significant enough to impact my decision of taking on this project. :)
FYI those numbers I threw out were just guesses… I anticipate spending significantly more the whole way around, but you get what I am trying to say (I hope).

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ET answers:

Yeah I understand what you mean.. Myself I like custom.. I want what I want. The reason why I build my own is to fix the “probs” I see with OEM.. I ask a lot out of my car.. I want it to be lower weight, handle great, good acceleration and a low 1/4 mile ET, great driver, used for daily driver, get ok fuel mileage, etc.. The only OEM cars stock that can get me that is $45K plus Vettes lol

Your question of value will depend on buyer.. I used this before but its a good way to look at it..
Buyer A is a hot rodder, racer, etc
Buyer B is a #’s matching, OEM, all stock guy

Car is a pro street 71 Chevelle, 572, 8-71 blown powered beast with full cage, tubbed, ford 9″ rear, etc ..

To buyer A this is a dream car, dream come true.. To buyer B it’s a worthless pc. Of crap.. Buyer A knows the value of the custom parts and labor involved in building the car… Buyer B knows this car will never be able to go back #’s matching so in his eyes a die cast toy model 71 Chevelle is worth more.


Plane and simply… In todays times you WILL NEVER get your money back out of a car you build, restore or customize..

The classic cars are too high now, parts are not cheap, etc etc..

And let me point out.. You’re not gonna buy one for 3K then put only 5K in it..

If your buying a $3,000 classic and want to restore it.. You will be spending probably 10K to 13K doing so

Same goes for custom builds.

Heck I bought a 1988 Camaro for $550.. I now have a little over $14,000 in it 5 years later.

I say screw the “value”.. Just get a car you like and do to it what you want and what you like.. It’s your money, your time and you’ll be the one driving it.

Build it to like and enjoy it, not to get the value of it up.

John asks…

Best book to learn auto body repair?

Hey, im looking to learn how to START auto body repair. Learning from a book everything you know is just as good as going to school for it, and then eventually gaining hands on experience either from someone teaching you, or reading it and doing it yourself.

So i would like to know what the best book to begin my classic auto restoration progress on the body of my 82′ 280zx. I need to be taught how to repair rust, welding, and it has to be for beginners and through enough for me to learn every single step with good advice and guidance through each step. Is there a book out there any one would recommend for me to start and progress through the whole project and do a good job on especially for a DIY learn?

I have already looked on amazon for books that would be good, but the reviews i have read say that they aren’t the greatest books for beginners to learn each step proficiently with good detail. There was only one that looks as if it might be good, but im not sure. That book is called, “Classic car restoration” or something of that nature.

Thanks in advance for opinions!
Do you really think that an auto body shop will let me stand around offering “non-knowledgeable” services for something I’m trying to learn?

People don’t want to give their knowledge away for free. Of course i know i can go to school to learn, but in reality, that is not completely necessary. I am looking for the best book to buy to learn this. I hate receiving childish answers from teens that have no other better thing to do, but give BS answers to people who want good answers. Pathetic. I wonder if someone that is of good knowledge will answer my question on a good book to buy, instead of saying something that i already know and not answering my question instead.

ET answers:

I was recently playing around on the net looking for some help with this classic auto restoration subject, because I am about to get a 1975 280z, and it needs a lot of body work too. I found a cool video that can be purchased, which goes into, tools needed, techniques, and it seems to be in layman’s terms, so he makes it pretty easy to understand.

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Info On Using Car Paints To Personalize Your Classic Vehicle

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We have all watched the movies featuring some remarkably customized vehicles that are just simply awesome! These vehicles generally have thousands of dollars invested on them, with custom motors, speed and driving advancements, enhanced exhaust systems, body kits and custom paint jobs. Despite our wishes to attain this impact with our very own vehicles, the price of all this is in most cases, over and above what we can have enough money for. That being said, creating your own

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job on your own automobile is less expensive than you could think, and you can even do that your self. From personalizing your new car for making it much more distinctive and private, to improving a classic automobile and also to carry it into the 21st century, car paints are an excellent method to improve the appearance of your automobile, without breaking your bank account balance.

When deciding to improve the appearance of your automobile with car paint, there are many points you’ll want to think about. First of all, what style or look do you wish to attain? As an example, do you want a single color paint finish, a two tone paint, or possibly a single color paint occupation, that also functions a custom paint design to mirror a company logo, flames, or anything at all else which you could want. Once you’ve made the decision about the specific finish you would like, you need to then select the paint colors. A lot of on-line retailers will offer numerous popular colors and automobile paint brands.Classic Car Paints

If you are looking for some thing much more distinctive, you can always inquire with the retailer and ask for them to make up a color as near to a sample that you will send them. This could cost even more than off the display paints, but the finish will likely be to your taste. If you are applying a brand new paint job to your automobile, you’ll also want to think about the exterior parts of your automobile, and if they also need improving or updating. As an example, your present automobile could not have color coordinated bumpers, therefore you can have these painted to match the automobile. You are able to even replace particular automobile trims with chrome to improve the beauty.


Now you know the design and color of the paint you need, it is time to choose whether you would like to carry out this project your self, or recruit the services of a professional. In the event you don’t have any experience, applying new car paint to your automobile could be a very lengthy, as well as challenging task. You will need to sand the automobile down, prime it, leave it to dry up (or heat it using hot lamps), and then apply several layers of the paint to produce a fantastic finish. In the event you don’t apply the paint evenly, you can have patches on your automobile which don’t match up other area’s, and could even need to start the complete procedure once more. You will also need to perform the paint job away from dust, dirt, as well as rain. Hiring a professional to carry out the paint work for you is generally the very best choice. You are guaranteed a fantastic finish, and quite a few will guarantee their work for a length of time as well.

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Shopping For Used Classic Cars

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Buying a classic car is a big deal for most people. Most people just buy cars to get from point A to point B, and maybe enjoy some luxury along the way. Your car says a lot about you.

Just the way a sports fan would judge and understand another fan by the team he or she roots for, a car enthusiast can gauge another by the auto that he drives. It’s more than just a car. For many auto specialists, your car is an extension of yourself. It defines you and many characteristics about yourself or tells of your affinity for a certain history or point in time. That’s why buying vintage cars takes careful consideration and thought.

Who Buys Classic Cars?

The people who buy vintage autos are a special breed. They are often obsessed with cars and have rides in mind for years before a choice. Of course, it has a lot to do with affluence as well. Classic cars can run very high price tags, and they are also not the most practical decisions for everyday autos. No one really buys such a vehicle just to take it to work and on errands. That would be a bit ridiculous. Rather, they are cars that enthusiasts save up for, years on end if necessary, before they afford and enjoy.

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There are many different places and ways to buy your ride when you’re ready. Because of the profitability of such commodities, there are many various sellers. You can do well at auctions if you are so inclined to find and attend one. The competition can be harmful and drive the price you pay up, but it can also be a good chance to grab a bargain. You never know when one might slip through the cracks and have less interest than expected. Those with the competitive spirit will also likely enjoy the heat of the bidding in the auction house.

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Purchasing a classic vehicle gives you many opportunities and benefits. For one, you’ll get a lot of attention and envy on the roads. It’s a car that you can drive around proudly no matter where you’re going, even if that’s a Sunday morning driving headed no where. It also gives many a chance to relive a bygone era. Cars are products of their time and so they inherently resonate that time period and style that was prominent. At times, stepping into old cars can feel entering a time portal.

An older car can also be a fixer-upper. Many just want a high quality classic car that is in working order, but for some they would rather get their hands dirty fixing it up. Enthusiasts can also enjoy working with parts from an older time period because they are so different, and often retro and hard to find.

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Your Questions About Classic Car Restoration Projects

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Paul asks…

Project Car Restoration / Build Guideline Websites Please …?

I’m thinking of starting this beautiful journey of building one’s own race/track car. I’m not sure yet what’s it gonna be, an old American Muscle car restoration project, or fun and cheap scrap yard classic save kind of thing. But either way, I know I need to do a LOT of reading/learning before embarking on that long awaited dream (I’ve finally graduated and about to get a job, which means I can finally afford making my dream come true)

So here’s the deal; Long story short, in my region we don’t have stuff like big fancy book stores where you can find whatever you can spell (so definitely not the UK :p ), and in fact we only have a couple of book stores which specialize in Medical books and Business books. And so I can’t get my hands on that many guideline text books on car building. I’ll be checking Amazon and stuff, but other than that I’d appreciate it if you could tell me of any educational websites that go through the whole process in boring details, and not just some forum with a few unfinished projects, each with 25 pictures that you can learn absolutely nothing from .. In other words, something like How Stuff Works only goes down to details ..

In case I got lucky and my inquiry reached some guru out there who needs more specifics to give me websites that are even more specifically related to my type of project, here’s my area of interest; Japanese classic sports cars, and American classic muscle cars ..


Thanks in advance, and tremendous apologies for the poor English you had to soldier through :(

ET answers:

Of course the standard for building your own car will always be Ron Chapman’s “Build Your Own Sports Car and Race It” book. Which is typical British, hidden information and incorrect information. But is shows a build and has details that are lacking in other books. Most of the information can be found looking for “lo-cost cars” in a search engine along with builds.

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The reason that this is mentioned first is that it is so much easier not having to take something apart to find out how bad it is broke.
Now if you insist on a car restoration project, search for the a web site that deals with these cars. Mustangs, Camaros and several of the US muscle cars have a large enough following that there are monthly mags devoted to them and these have rebuilds as well as how to sections. Below is a link for one such site.
Price things out. It is sometimes cheaper just to build from the ground up. You can get a complete body shell for a 1970 Mustang and build it the way you want. In the UK you can even get brand new MG bodies to put other power trains in.
Have fun, hope I helped.

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Classic Volvo Anti-Theft Devices

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While the incidence of car theft has declined overall the last few years, it’s still a problem and probably always will be. In the United States alone, one vehicle is stolen once every 40 seconds. So by the time you finish reading this article, a handful of people will be victimized by auto theft. While preventing a thief from stealing your classic Volvo may almost be an impossible task, several anti-theft devices can make it far more challenging.

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While anti-theft devices are helpful, you can avoid your car being stolen with some very simple methods. While this might seem obvious, turn off your vehicle and don’t leave the key in your classic car when it’s vacated. Believe it or not, one-third of people who responded to a survey admitted that they didn’t turn off their vehicle after leaving it at one time or another. You can’t possibly make it easier for a thief to steal your classic Volvo than to do this.

If you store anything valuable in your vehicle, conceal them and always park in an area that is well lit. This helps reduce the possibility of theft more than most might believe. Thieves tend to go after the easiest targets.


Aside from following these tips, you can take further action by installing anti-theft devices. A steering wheel lock is one item that can be used. It really became when known when “The Club” lock was released, and has been one of the more common anti-theft devices used. With a lock in place, a steering wheel becomes immobilized and therefore can prevent thefts. Though, many have questioned how effective it really is, and this is evidenced by the fact that classic Volvo cars have still been stolen even with it in place. Thieves have found ways to get the lock off, including cutting the steering wheel.

Another common device is the car alarm. While an alarm certainly can scare off some thieves, people have been grown accustomed to hearing them and it may not be enough to prevent a theft. There are alarms that will send you a notification if they have been activated, giving you a heads up.

Here is another alarm tip. Buy one that doesn’t stand out and tends to blend in with other wires. If a advertisement or sticker is attached to the alarm, take it off. Also, installing a hood lock cable might be a good idea so the thief can’t access your car alarm mechanism.

An effective device is the wheel lock. It’s also referred to as a wheel boot, and is designed to immobilize your classic Volvo completely. A special key is required to unlock them. They do work well, but keep in mind that you will have to remove them each time you get back into your car, and put them on when you vacate. Doing so can become a pain after a while.

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