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Classic Car Insurance
Classic Car Insurance
If you own a classic car or an antique car, you have an expensive hobby. Taking care of that car, or cars if you have a collection, takes time and money. To protect your hobby and your investment, having insurance is essential. A typical insurance policy, like one you would get for your newer car that you use regularly is not a great option for a special car. You really need to get classic car insurance to ensure that you get the best protection.
Streetside Classics Now Open in Phoenix
Streetside Classics Now Open in Phoenix
The growing Streetside Classics family continues to expand and offer more locations to better serve their car-loving customers. The latest location for Streetside recently opened in Mesa, Arizona, just minutes from downtown Phoenix. The Phoenix showroom joins the original location in Charlotte, as well as showrooms in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Tampa, and Nashville.
Founder Donna Robbins opened the original Charlotte showroom in 2008 after ten years in the business of buying and selling classic cars. She set out with a working philosophy of always putting customers first and driven by a passion for collectible cars and never looked back. Robbins and her team now have one of the biggest sales volumes for collector cars in the country.
Sloan-Longway Museum: Worth a Visit
Sloan-Longway Museum: Worth a Visit
Flint, Michigan: The motherland of General Motors. In the 1960s, Flint could brag that it had the highest per capita income of any in the world, but this is no longer the case. There are a few remnants of the day, like the largest brownfield zone in the United States; this zone was once the flourishing Buick city plant. At one point, over 80,000 people worked for General Motors in Flint alone, now there are fewer than 4,000. People leave the city to find a new home every single day. The Great Recession has taken its toll on Flint, but it has not destroyed the Sloan-Longway Museum.
High Tech Lo Tech: Concept Cars from 1969
High Tech Lo Tech: Concept Cars from 1969
Buick Century Cruiser – Photo Courtesy of oldconceptcars.com
General Motors was on a roll in the 1960s, with muscle cars and cars inspired by the space race. The biggest automaker in the world ended the decade with concept cars that took imagination and innovation to an entirely new level. These cars looked more like space ships than speed demons and they were created with idea of where technology could take us when we were on the roads.
Gateway Classic Cars
Gateway Classic Cars
At Gateway Classic Cars, you can find the collectible vehicle of your dreams at the right price. This successful classic car consignment dealer has been making customers happy for nearly 15 years. And, they can sell you your dream car at one of three different locations. Search for the next addition to your collection at their downtown St. Louis location, in Tinley Park near Chicago, or at the Memphis, Indiana showroom, just north of Louisville, Kentucky. With their great success, Gateway Classic Cars expects to open even more locations in the near future.
Cars Turned into Art
Cars Turned into Art
To many people, cars are a form of artwork. To a select few, cars are the canvas to use to create art. Some cars, like the Chevy Corvette and the Mazda Miata, are sculptures all by themselves. Car purists might not enjoy the fact that artists are transforming their favorite working sculptures into eye-catching pieces of art, but the fact is that alternative art is here to stay. Here are a few notable pieces:
Classic Car Deals
Classic Car Deals
To find the classic car you have always dreamed of owning, contact a helpful and knowledgeable representative from Classic Car Deals. Headquartered in Michigan, company with international reach has classic cars around the country and sells to clients worldwide. If they don’t have the car you want in their current inventory, they will track it down. You can also consign your classic car here, get financing, and arrange for reliable shipping for your precious vehicle.
What to See at the Henry Ford Museum
What to See at the Henry Ford Museum
If you love cars and history, The Henry Ford is a must-see location to add to your bucket list. This National Historic Landmark rests just outside of Detroit, Michigan in the suburb of Dearborn. The complete location includes a The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, the Ford Proving Ground (Dearborn Development Center), the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and the Benson Ford Research Center. The Henry Ford complex takes visitors through time on a rich journey of the history of the automobile and other inventions that change the way of life in the United States.
The Legacy of the Woodies
The Legacy of the Woodies
The last of the real Woodies were made by Buick in 1953. The Buick Roadmaster Woody was built to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary. They paid homage to the classic beach cruiser, but added a powerful V8 engine. Their creativity and flawless design made the 1953 Buick Roadmaster a hot collectible. But, the 1953 Buick Roadmaster Woody is not the only beautiful Woody on the market today.
Using Wood to Replace Much-Needed Steel
Where Do the Car Names Come From?
Where Do the Car Names Come From?
Bel Air. Corvette. Nova. Delray. Car manufacturers have worked hard to create memorable names and for the most part, they have succeeded. But, where do those names originate? In many cases, the names are often taken from foreign languages, places, and science.
One of the most iconic cars of all time is actually named after a speedy warship. The Chevy Corvette shares the same name with a small, lightly armed warship. Most corvettes were and are still used by foreign navies, but there were some that were used by the United States Navy during World War II. It only seems appropriate that the fastest production car is named after another speedy object.
