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How Old Does a Car Have to Be to Be a Classic?

How Old Does a Car Have to Be to Be a Classic?

Posted by Collectors Auto Supply on Oct 8th 2020

“Whether a car is a "classic" is—in one sense—in the eye of the beholder. Some will define it by certain key qualities or qualifications. Some will base it heavily on the vehicle's age. Others may consider this along with other factors such as the make, model, the engine, or the mileage. Someti …
Classic Car History: Cadillac Eldorado

Classic Car History: Cadillac Eldorado

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Oct 6th 2020

Eldorado was a mythical city of gold, and the name was a perfect fit for Cadillac. It would grace some of the company’s finest models, spark a bitter lawsuit from buyers, and ultimately last half a century. The original Eldorado was built for 1952, Cadillac’s fiftieth year, and was both a …
Classic Car History: Bricklin

Classic Car History: Bricklin

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Oct 1st 2020

Most vehicles sold in the United States are also available in Canada. A notable exception was the Bricklin sports car, offered only in the U.S. – and that’s especially odd because it was only built in Canada, by Canadians. Expectations were high but it ultimately failed and end up costing the …
Classic Car History: The Delorean

Classic Car History: The Delorean

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Sep 29th 2020

If it hadn’t been selected as Marty McFly’s time-travel ride in Back to the Future, the DeLorean might well have ended up as just an automotive history footnote. Instead, it’s firmly a part of pop culture, quite an accomplishment for a car that was only built for two years. Armed with degrees …
What to Look for When Buying a Classic Car

What to Look for When Buying a Classic Car

Posted by Collectors Auto Supply on Sep 22nd 2020

Buying a classic car is an exciting prospect. Your reasons for wanting a vintage automobile may vary. Maybe it’s the fun of restoring something to mint condition, nostalgia over a vehicle you drove or wanted in your youth, or as a show car or investment. Regardless of why you want to buy a classic c …
Classic Car History: Pontiac GTO

Classic Car History: Pontiac GTO

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Sep 17th 2020

Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and it was a broken rule that gave us one of Pontiac’s most famous creations, the GTO. It stood for Gran Turismo Omologato, but its many fans know it as “the Goat.” From the 1940s into the early 1950s, Pontiac was becoming a stodgy brand. …