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Classic Mustangs: A Fun, Challenging Learning Experience -- Boy was I surprised when my fiance came home and announced that she had purchased her dream car - a red 1965 Mustang! It was my dream car, and we drove to the classic car dealership to pick it up. This has to be, by far, the coolest car I’ve ever owned. People stop by and talk to you about them, and give you a thumbs up at the stop light. It’s also a big challenge to own a classic car, and I’d like to share with you some of the things that happened and what I’ve learned from them.
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Buying Your First Classic Car -- Buying your first classic car may be one of the biggest purchases of your life. It is nothing like buying a daily transportation vehicle, and can be overwhelming for many first time buyers. Between juggling your budget, your time, your space, your mechanical abilities, and future plans with the car, you have a lot of decisions to make.
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Five Reasons to Get an Appraisal of Your Classic Car -- You have just spent thousands of hours and countless nights and weekends creating your labor of love, a classic car. One of the most important things you do once you acquire or finish restoring a classic car is to get an appraisal. Let me offer you the most important reasons for getting a classic car appraisal.
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Why do People Adore and Collect Antique Cars? -- Antique car collecting and restoration is a hobby practiced by people all over the world. Even American celebrities fall in love with them. Jay Leno, in addition to hosting the Tonight Show, is known for his huge collection of antique cars and motorcycles going all the way back to the early 20th century. Past stars know for their love of cars are Larry Hagman and Steve McQueen.
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The Death of the Muscle Car -- How could muscle cars, the most powerful affordable cars the world had seen, lose their oomph so quickly? What caused them to disappear? I’m not a private eye, not remotely like one, but this was one case I had to solve. It happened back in the 70’s, but the evidence was still there. It was the case of the disappearing horsepower and this is what happened.
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Classic Car Insurance: Why Your Dream Car May Be At Risk -- You may have finally got your dream car. Maybe it's that muscle car you always wanted back in high school, or you got that car back that you had 30 years ago. Maybe you've had your classic car for many years now. In any case, if you are insuring it with your current daily transportation insurance company, here are some reasons to look into a collector car insurance company.
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Chevrolet Camaro's Four Generations -- The world has come to know four generations of the Chevrolet Camaro and each of these generations were distinct and unique from the rest. At first, this vehicle was actually made known to the public in the United States and the rest of North America in the early part of 1967. It was presented by the General Motor’ Chevrolet Motor Division. It was destined to be a competition for the Ford Mustang.
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'67 Chevrolet Impala Goes Supernatural -- The Impala, launched in 1958 as an upmarket, sporty product line for Bel Air coupes and convertibles, features classic styling cues that include six taillights. In 1959, the car became a separate model in both two- and four-door versions. Eventually, the car became the best-selling car in the Chevrolet lineup.
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Join a Club for Antique Car Shows -- For all the car enthusiasts or collectors out there, those who are passionate about the automobile industry that produces the good old antique or classic cars, nothing can be more exhilarating than having the rare opportunity to attend events that host antique car shows where you will find a dazzling fleet of historical, hard-to-source and stylish vintage cars.
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Making Money with Classic Automobiles -- Many people list classic automobiles as one of their passions, however the opportunity to make money from classic automobiles is often overlooked. Like anything, adding value is often the best way to ensure that you make money from being involved in something you love. However, another important aspect you are going to have to grasp, should you wish to make money from cars, is that you cannot keep them forever! You are going to have to buy them, do them up, fall in love, and then let them go!
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