Friday, September 28, 2007

Antique And Vintage Cars And Their Alure

By Robin Shortt Platinum Quality Author

Generally speaking, antique cars are those that are at least 25 years of age. The costs of insurance policies for antique cars are also very low and tend to vary between $100 and $250 per year to meet minimum legal requirements.

These cars are usually viewed at car shows because most are not driven around anymore. Vintage cars are typically exposed to such light service that they are not expected to have any valve seat problems.

Classic cars are generally considered to be high-quality vehicles from the pre-World War II era. Unrestored original antique cars are extremely hard to fine, especially the low-production ones. I've been told that these cars are hard to find and when you do find one the price is out of this world.

Many run of the mill antique cars are worth a lot less then its street rodded sister. These older cars are seldom suited to long pre-touring runs and carrying them on trailers is a costly business.

The antique cars are always very busy during the summer and is one family ride that families like to take when they are in that part of the park. Vintage and antique cars are now fetching record prices at auction.

Most antique cars are owned by private collectors who don't advertise rentals, but in fact many of them are more than willing to provide the service. Collectors of these cars are ever eager to display the vehicle they have spent time and money refurbishing.

These classic cars are exempt from Personal Property Taxation. These cars are always a head turner anywhere in the world. Antique cars are more likely to be stolen.

These vintage cars are generally prided and kept in pristine condition. They are even more damage prone than regular cars and the worst part is that their repairs are costlier too.

What is more amazing is how owner's of these antique cars maintain their priceless vehicle. Restoring and driving these cars is not a sport for paupers though. The Ford Model T Pickup truck was the truck that began the great tradition af American pickups.

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Sunday, September 23, 2007


Nice emblem.

An Autin mini engine.


From the Distillery district.

Captured on Toronto's east end. Just off Queen street

An old OPP police car


An old OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) police car

A pink Caddy


This is a 1960 model. The fins are dying out.

Checker


A Checker. I miss these Taxi's. They should bring them back in a new design. Like they did with the London Taxi's.

1959 Edsel

An MG in Japan, Odaiba


In Odaiba, Historic Garage.

Classic Race car cockpit

A Jensen, British Sports car


From the Car Museum in Oshawa.

Chevy SS

Odd ball classic


The late 1970's was such a low time in American automotive design.

These cars were in great condition.

Pontiac


Nice Pontiac. We used to have one in our Family. This one looks so clean.

Nissan 1/43 scale, Model $40 obo


Nissan Laural

Desoto


A Desoto. Nice, rich dark Green color.

1959 Edsel


1959 Edsel. What a nasty rear end! But I don't mind the 1958 version. Afla Romeo has a similar motif on the front end. They just made it too tall and narrow on the edsel.

Promo Van


Steam Whistle van. Nice promo van!

Steam Whistle Van. A van used for promotional purposes.
Studebaker

In a backyard in Oshawa.

What an interesting c-pillar.

Studebaker


Studebaker. I found a whole bunch of Vintage cars on Toronto est end. This lot is no longer there.

Model for sale $15

Chrysler


Chrysler