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The Luxurious but Little Known 541S Classic Car

Not much is known or has been written about the 541S Jensen British classic car. The classic car that was made in Britain in the sixties is often ignored by the enthusiasts of the classic cars perhaps because not so many of them were made and also because their automatic version earned a very poor reputation as it never performed as it was expected to. The 541S Jensen British classic cars were designed by a Briton, Eric Neale of a company that was at that time owned by Alan Jensen. (more…)

Classic Car Collecting

Classic car collectors are not at all unlike art collectors. What with the time and resources that they both invest in either acquiring or restoring and maintaining pieces that they consider priceless and worth having, but that may seem cumbersome and not worth investing time and money in to anyone else. (more…)

Classic Cars History and Popularity

Published: Feb 3rd, 2010 | Author: Alex Bhaswara Add Comment

Until beginning to write about them it appeared to be a subject that hadn’t actually crossed my mind. But what a wealth of pleasure they bring to those who are fortunate enough to own and drive a classic car. They might be seen in rallies driving up the highway of any state or country. They also are renowned for being parked beside a stream in the cool of the shade from trees while the family has a picnic on the banks.

Wherever you see them there’s one superb thing you can’t miss. Their beauty! They shine from the love and attention detail their owners tip into them. They flicker from the immaculate finish on their bodies and they grab you with awe at their glorious lines. Take a look at autodepocaclub.it italys best classic car website for examples (more…)

Maintenance Tips for Your Vintage Car

Vintage cars call for greater effort and time on the part of the owner to guarantee its true value. The long rest period given to these vintage cars that see the world once-in-a-while make it highly prone to all types of wear and tear. From the rusting of metal parts to short circuits in the wiring to locking up of the brakes; the dangers to which it can fall into are enormous. It is, therefore, inevitable for the owner of a vintage car to reduce the scratches or other damages to prevent the chances of depletion of its true worth.

Here are some basic tips that can go a long way in maintaining the performance and appeal of classic cars. (more…)

Tips for Buying Classic Cars

So are you planning to add one of those classic cars into your prestigious car collection? Well, remember buying a classic requires you to carefully peruse every aspect of the car – from under the hood to car fluids, exhaust – for signs of deterioration, drivability and much more to make every cent you paid worth it.

Let us examine some of the basic elements that need to be carefully inspected before going for a classic car. (more…)

The Luxurious but Little Known 541S Classic Car

Not much is known or has been written about the 541S Jensen British classic car. The classic car that was made in Britain in the sixties is often ignored by the enthusiasts of the classic cars perhaps because not so many of them were made and also because their automatic version earned a very poor reputation as it never performed as it was expected to. The 541S Jensen British classic cars were designed by a Briton, Eric Neale of a company that was at that time owned by Alan Jensen. (more…)

Preparing Your Classic Car For Storage

To keep a classic car looking great and to hold its market value true enthusiast owners really have to take excellent care of it. Not only is it important to maintain the body work, take care of the exterior and interior but you also need to keep an eye on the engine. If you settle into a routine and regularly polish the paintwork and interior trim, add to that regular engine checks and make small adjustments to tyre pressure, oil pressure and the timing as required, you can not only keep your classic car in top driving condition but also looking like new and slowing the effects of car depreciation down, perhaps even adding value to your motor over time

Owners with classic cars in daily use would need to take additional care to protect their vehicles from the elements as they may even be left in an open bay at work or on the drive at home. The summer sun’s ultra-violet light attacks paint work; in winter the additional road salt, spray from gritting trucks and regular rain storms rot and corrode the metal work. (more…)