Automotive antiques: A restoration guide 14 Articles

by Michael Leighton

Car restoration is not an easy undertaking. It takes a lot of passion and even more patience, but the end result will not only give you a sense of pride, but also many years of enjoyment. Since you already have a dream in ...read more

by David Evans

When you begin to restore an old car, you will discover the sheer joy of bringing something back to life. All of the memories and dreams seem to reappear with every tightening of a bolt and every drop of paint. There is ...read more

by Douglas Samuelson

So, you are thinking about restoring an antique or classic car? You had better think twice! It is something that should not be entered into half-heartedly. It will require a lot of time, patience, and money. The end re...read more

by Walter Keid

The one thing that has consumed more of my time, energy, passion, and , of course, money, than any other is my irrational love for old cars. Specificly, big, noisy, fuel consuming politically incorrect monsters with thi...read more

by Bruce Daniel

Our 1969 Le mans sits peacefully in our neighbors garage. We enjoy that old car for the most part...we have driven her with the top down around town and enjoy the oooh's and aaah's of the passersby. It takes time to ...read more

by Jonathan Buckley

Restoring an old car is an undertaking that demands patience, some mechanical aptitude and a healthy bank account. If you ask around the old car dealers about what the best deal is in old cars, it is usually one that has ...read more

by Juan Jimenez

When thinking of restoring an old car you must first consider what car you are going to restore,the car of your dreams or a project you may be restoring for profit.Price is an issue when considering a car and the purpose.T...read more

by Richard Serra

Hopefully there are a few bike enthusiasts among those restoring old cars. Reason I mention it is because just as its pleasurable to see a heap turn into gold, so it is with a super classic of a motorcycle. Bought a brand ...read more

by Lloyd Robertson

Why in there right mind would anyone want to buy an old car. They usually require lots of money to get the car into even a drivable, usable condition. Once the car is drivable then you could still have a need to have bod...read more

by Sharon MacGregor

"Mom, guess what? Dad just bought a Camaro." Although my son could say many things that would have the power to leave me speechless, I never realized the impact this event would have on our lives. This particular guide ...read more

by Paul Lines

It is important to approach the restoration of old cars in the right way. If you do not it is possible that the result will reduce rather than enhance the cars value. For example, if you restore using modern parts the car ...read more

by Rainuka Narayan

Antique cars are very unique and lovely. Its very nice to have a antique car you can give it as a gift to someone very special. But its very hard to maintain a antique car takes lots of patience money, time, and space to...read more

by Matthew Ribis

Restoring any car back to the day when it was new. Or to where some of us old guys remember a parent driving us around in them. Is a well intentioned idea and if completed a well deserved prize at the end. It is time consu...read more

by Denlock L

When i was 12 IN 1967 my dad bought a 1954 ford crown victoria and brought it home to restore it.It had some minor body damage and the motor needed alot of work.It was a project that i got to help him with it and start lea...read more