Classic Sports Cars
Why do so many people spend so much of their time and money buying old sports cars, and restoring and taking care of them?
Because a classic sports car is like an old tune, a vintage wine or a black-and-white photograph--timeless, priceless and nostalgic. A classic sports car is a ?classic' because it traces its lineage to the first or second generation of sports cars and is at least 30 years old. Cars from the 60s are especially popular due to their flamboyant design and trademark engine roars that call attention to their power.
The Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac GTO, Porsche 911 Carrera, Mercedes-Benz 300SL and Alfa Romeo Monza Spider are a few famous classic sports cars that wowed generations of auto enthusiasts with their sleek tailfins, chrome plating and grilles, bright, happy two-tone colors, jet tube taillights, wraparound windshields and plush upholstery.
Classic sports car collectors either lovingly restore and drive their cars or simply keep them in prime condition in their garages.
Many love to show off their cars in shows and win trophies.
And why not? These handsome cars are the epitome of style.
If you plan on buying a classic sports car, it is advisable to go for a car that's reasonably priced and is simple but nevertheless interesting. American cars offer great value for the money when compared to cars from Europe, in terms of availability of spare parts for restoration. Most American classics come equipped with power windows, air-conditioning and power steering.
On reliability, too, American cars tend to score better, as they require lesser maintenance and do not need frequent servicing.
Yes, it's possible to get yourself a piece of history and some of that romance, without having to rob a bank, win a lottery or inherit a fortune.
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BCAA Warns Owners About Cars, Pets, And Children
The British Columbia Automobile Association, or much commonly referred to as the BCAA, has just warned drivers and car owners about the possible risks that could take place when you have pets and children inside the vehicle. And with the prediction of having even higher and hotter temperatures coming in a couple of days and weeks, it is best that drivers and vehicle owners are aware of the risks involved.
According to Ken Cousin, "When we receive a call from a member notifying us that a child is locked in a car, we drop everything. We dispatch the nearest resource to get there as soon as possible." Ken Cousin is the road assist director of the BCAA. And this kind of situation has become quite normal and ordinary for the organization, according to this director.
So far for 2006, the BCAA has been able to rescue at the very least 130 children from cars which got locked. The number of course does not include the forty or so pets that they also rescued from...
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A Quick Guide to Rental Cars
Rental cars can be a necessity; their use can save lots of time and aggravation. However, the actual act of renting them can seem to be a test in patience. There are forms to be filled out, questions to be answered and signatures to be signed. Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure you know exactly what you are getting and giving for your rental car.
If you have personal auto insurance, call your agent to see if you are insured with a rental car as well. This will allow you to save money by turning down the insurance offered by the rental company at the time of vehicle pick up.
Be sure to read the contract and ask questions about anything that you do not understand.
It's better to take sometime at the counter or on the phone to pin down the details, than to think you got it and have to deal with the company in the event of an accident. Ask questions!
You will want to ask about procedures that may be required by the rental company....
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People Who Drive Silver or Blue Cars Should Not Read This
(ContentDesk) July 27, 2006 -- People who drive silver or blue cars or trucks should definitely not read this column by renowned consumer advocate and columnist Brian Vaszily because they won't get it anyway. That's just how they are.Those who drive any other color car or truck -- especially those who drive red ones -- will understand the insights revealed about the sinister marketing tactic called "Granfalloon Tactics," and will also quickly see how this secret knowledge can help prevent getting duped in many areas of life.So all the non-silver and non-blue car and truck drivers out there who want to understand one of the most powerful ways marketers get you to try things, think things, do things, and buy things you never really intended to, check out Brian Vaszily's latest column, People...
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Honda: Developing Bio-Fabric For Cars
The Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has just recently informed the public and the rest of the automotive world that it has actually been able to successfully develop and create a bio-fabric.
So what is a bio-fabric? A bio-fabric is actually a fabric that is plant-based. What makes it quite remarkable is the fact that it is very durable and it has a high resistance to sunlight. In fact, this material could even be used as a surface material in many automobile interiors.
Because of this, Honda is planning on using this bio-fabric in its vehicles.
This bio-fabric material actually is providing great benefits to car manufacturers, and to car owners as well. What it does is it offsets carbon dioxide emissions that are produced during incineration in the disposal stage along with the absorption of carbon dioxide. This usually occurs during the growth stage of the plants which are used in this material. On the other side of the whole deal, many automobile...
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A Cars HVAC System
Not only do we depend on our cars to get us where we want to go, we also depend on them to get us there without discomfort. We expect the heater to keep us warm when it's cold outside, and the air conditioning system to keep us cool when it's hot. We get heat from the heater core, sort of a secondary radiator, which is part of the car's cooling system. We get air conditioning from the car's elaborate air conditioning system. Despite its relatively small size, the cooling system has to deal with an enormous amount of heat to protect the engine from friction and the heat of combustion.
The cooling system has to remove about 6,000 BTU of heat per minute. This is a lot more heat than we need to heat a large home in cold weather. It's good to know that some of this heat can be put to the useful purpose of keeping us warm. Air conditioning makes driving much more comfortable in hot weather. Your car's air conditioner cleans and dehumidifies (removes excess moisture), the outside air...
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Grand Opening of PartyBlaze.com is Just in Time to Help Plan or Find Final Four Parties for Free
(ContentDesk) March 22, 2006 -- Since the Final Four games in Indianapolis are sold out, most NCAA fans will be hosting their own March Madness parties. PartyBlaze.com is a new and novel way to plan or find these and other events online for free.
PartyBlaze.com is an online event connection that...
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Global Bargains Inc. Releases MetroModeler Version 2.0
Johnson City, NY (ContentDesk) May 19, 2006 -- Global Bargains, Inc. has released version 2.0 of MetroModeler, 3D modeling software that makes it easy to create 3D models of buildings, streets, and cities, suitable for use in 3D art, video games, or television or motion picture special effects (http://www.metromodeler.com).MetroModeler is a Windows program centered around 2 very powerful utilities: a Random Building Generator and a Random...
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Kids Party Planning Checklist
Planning a party that meets the needs of children can be challenging, however it is never impossible. If done correctly, it can be fun, engaging and even exciting. One thing you can't afford to live without when planning your child's party is a party planning checklist. Consider the tool below when planning your child's next party. It will ensure that you do not forget any party essentials on your child's special day.
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New Book Explains How Exchange-Traded Index Funds are Taking Center Stage in Many Investor's Portfolios, Replacing Traditional Mutual Funds
Spiders, Diamonds, Vipers, iShares, and Cubes are more than unique names. They represent the fastest growing investment product in the history of Wall Street, with total assets under management exceeding $210 billion. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), the name used to describe this new class of investment product, have been called "mutual funds for the 21st Century."In Strategic Index Investing, author Richard D. Romey explains how ETFs work, the advantages they offer compared to traditional mutual...
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Plasma Television Myths and Facts
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Myths about plasma television persist even though these flat panel entertainment wonders have been around for a while and are widely used in home, offices and public areas.
Like all decisions in life, the decision to purchase a plasma television has both pros and cons. But that is not this article. This article is about the debate about what those pros and cons are to help you sort out the raging shouting matches on the technology...
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