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