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Article #138: Guide to Antique Car

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For many auto enthusiasts, there is known as a classic because that is a car
little difference between an antique car that people remember with fondness from
and a classic car but in reality, there previous days. A 1964 or 1965 Ford
is a huge discrepancy. In most states, 32 Mustang, while not on the original muscle
years is the benchmark for a car to be car list, is often coveted as a classic
considered as an antique car. While a by those who owned one in the late 1960's
collector car, although usually fitting or 1970's.
that age bracket, could be any vehicle So beloved are some of the antique cars
that was unique in its time. that car companies are beginning to bring
Back in the late 1930's and early 1940's, back the name and the basic design,
Germany's Volkswagen was hoping to make although with modifications. The
an impression in the world automobile Volkswagen Beetle, made in 1938, one of
market. They couldn't make any in-roads the longest-running models in automotive
until World War II ended due to material history, was brought back in 1998. Built
availability and the fact that their on the frame of another VW model, the
factory was busy with military orders. Golf, it is larger than the original bug
One of their first attempts after the war but has a great similarity in its shape.
used its small car design with Porsche The Ford Mustang also made a comeback as
engineering and they marketed the few years ago, but not as the small
mid-engine 914. An excellent first unintimidating antique car from 40 years
antique car for a new collector. ago. It's a spruced-up version with minor
Some collectors fear the often-daunting body modifications and a much more
task of rebuilding an antique car, powerful power plant.
especially those from the early 1900's. The Dodge Charger, long known as one of
The Ford Model T was an excellent vehicle the better muscle cars and now sought
for its time and antique car collectors after as an antique car, is making
are willing to pay for one not requiring resurgence, still as a muscle car with a
a lot of work, especially if it doesn't power engine and a slightly modified
need a lot of almost impossible to find style.
parts. Some people may view these cars as an
Some Classic Cars are Antiques antique car simply desired for a
A 1957 Chevy, while in age it is collection; others see them as classic
considered an antique car, is better cars; there for the memories.






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