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The R.E. Olds Museum
When you consider the history of automobile manufacturing in the United States there are a few names that sit up on a pedestal as true pioneers of the industry. Without question, one of these is Ransom E. Olds.
Olds was born in 1864 in Geneva, Ohio and it’s hard to tell how the early days of auto making would have unfolded if he didn’t decide to devote himself to the industry.
According to Olds himself he engineered his first car in 1894, a steam engine model. He went on to found Olds Motor Works in 1897, and it was located in Lansing, Michigan which is where he passed away on August 26, 1950 at the ripe old age of 86.
Oh, Bond
James Bond has transcended generations, keeping audiences engaged and always wanting more. For all his iconic moments, from the martini drinking, to the wooing of women, and driving spectacularly sleek cars, this particular model is likely the most iconic Bond car of them all.
The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 first appeared as a Bond car in Goldfinger, but has since made several top car lists. Those who love classic cars, and even those who don’t know much about them, can certainly find one thing in common: a mutual respect for a car whose smooth curvatures and status make it impossible to deny its place in classic car history.
2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
Perhaps the most coveted of all classic American cars when you consider all the factors is the Chevrolet Corvette. This is the car that just about everyone has dreamed of owning at one point in his or her life, and each and every model year has been a head turner.
It all started out in the imagination of the legendary automotive designer Harley Earl. After World War II he saw a lot of veterans bringing back European sports cars and he dreamed of developing an American car that had the same type of power, quality, and panache.
38th Annual Winter Autofest
Classic car shows are a great place to find other car enthusiasts who love to talk, dream, and think about one thing: their favorite classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and many more things that go “vroom!” Whether you are looking to purchase one of many classic cars for sale, hoping to bond with others who share your passion for muscle cars, or just hoping to have a good time with your family while viewing your favorite cars, car shows are a lot of fun.
Porsche 356
Porsche‘s smooth, sleek designs are known worldwide and its cars are respected for their speed and impressive presence in racing history. The company is famous for its consistency and reliability, and though it’s designs may seem to vary only slightly at times, this German automaker has certainly mastered its craft and created a number of truly memorable cars.
Visit the Peterson
If you are a true classic car fan you want to do more than just talk about old cars– you want to take them on the road and drive them. When you are a collector car enthusiast getting behind the wheel of one of your classics and going on a road trip is a lot of fun, especially when your destination involves indulging your passion in vintage automobiles and trucks.
With the above in mind, if you want to have the automotive experience of a lifetime you should consider making the trek to Los Angeles to visit the Peterson Automotive Museum.
A Look at the Ford Model T
Henry Ford has gone down in history as one of the most influential industrialists the United States has ever known. Ford was born on July 30 of 1863 on a farm that was located right outside of Detroit, Michigan. Of course, Detroit went on to become the cradle of American auto making, and Henry Ford had a lot to do with that.
Among other things Ford is credited with taking the step that brought automobile ownership within reach of ordinary Americans. The first vehicle that he was able to offer to the auto buying public at an affordable price was the Ford Model T, which first came out in 1908.
The Yenko Camaro
The Camaro has long been associated with speed, power, and respect on the road, however, there was a time when it simply could not compete with the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda. At the time that the Camaro was first produced, General Motors had a limit which prevented using an engine larger than a 400 cubic inch V8, much unlike its competition, which had no such restriction.Things changed under Don Yenko, who understood that there was a market for more powerful cars, and so began the story of the Yenko Camero, a modified version of the famous car line, produced under Yenko Chevrolet.
Looking For A Car Show?
It’s time to mark your calendar! For those of you who like to plan ahead, flip to the end of February. One of the largest car shows and auto auctions in the United States will occur from February 24-26. As you can imagine, that is quite a limited amount of time to see everything, so don’t put it off! The self-proclaimed largest classic car show and auction on the East Coast, the Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction will take place as always at the Atlantic City Convention Center in-you guessed it- Atlantic City, New Jersey.This year, the folks in charge are expecting an impressive turn-out of over 60,000 enthusiasts and collectors, who will be able to “browse, buy, and admire” the collection. Over 1000 cars will be available for sale, and they will all be in one convenient location! As if that weren’t enough reason to go, Piece of the Past, Inc. will offer authentic historical and entertainment memorabilia before the autos begin each day. Looking for something to drive home? You could have a chance to win a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Indy Pace Car. The car will be raffled off, and only 2,000 tickets will be available for sale- those are pretty good odds! Tickets are $100 each. The drawing is scheduled to be held on February 25 at the car show.
Building Your ‘Baby’
So you finally got that project car you have always wanted. Maybe you found it at a classic car auction, or maybe you just happened to spot it with a big “For Sale” sign in the windshield, and maybe it is a family heirloom of sorts, passed down for generations, each one putting its own personality into different aspects of the car. What now? You may have a great vision of what the car could end up looking like, and maybe you know the steps to get there, but what about the right person to ask when something unexpected comes up? I think we all know the feeling of beginning a classic car restoration, or just about any small household project, and believing we have all the right tools until mid-fix, we realize it’s time for a run to the department store or local car garage…some of us even have a story or two about realizing that just as a mysterious fluid is leaking onto the freshly power-washed garage floor.
