Local Stock Car Short Track Nostalgia

What was your earliest memory of auto racing? I remember watching a weekly TV show called “Jalopy Races From Hollywood”. This was my earliest memory of having interest in following the sport of auto racing. One of my most favorite memories when growing up in the 50’s and 60’s was being able to hear the auto racing action [stock cars and open cockpit midget] at Freeport Speedway in Freeport New York, from two [2] towns away. They ran races during the summer on Tuesday night,... Read more »

Classic Motor Show in Birmingham

Whether you are looking for cars, parts, cheap classic car insurance or just some information, The Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham which is held every year is the place to be. With an enormous display of 1000 breathtaking classic cars it’s the biggest and best show of its kind in the UK and is a must for all motoring enthusiasts. There is something for every kind of car enthusiast at the Classic Motor Show from those who adore the very earliest cars to those intrigued by the classics... Read more »

Buying A Classic Car

Buying and restoring classic cars is a popular hobby for many car enthusiasts but is rarely a straightforward task. Although it is very rewarding, it can be expensive especially if you don’t know what to look for. From searching the classifieds to finding cheap classic car insurance read below to find out the right way to do this. One thing is for sure which is that there is no shortage of classic cars for sale. You can find adverts in local newsagents, specialist magazines, the internet and... Read more »

Information About The Vintage Period

When people talk about vintage cars they are typically referring to a vehicle that was built between 1919 and 1930. Car enthusiasts the world over are all happy to agree the start date of the Vintage period as the end of World War I but there are frequent debates about when the period ended. The British are very particular about the fact that 1930 saw the Vintage period come to an end. However, the Americans argue that it was actually 1925 and others consider the start of World War II to be the... Read more »

House Attracts Car Fanatics

More than 10,000 visitors head towards an old farmhouse in the east Tacoma community of Lakewood every Saturday to see the most unusual car museum ever. You typically think of massive buildings containing a dozen or so cars when someone mentions a car museum. However, the one in question is actually at a normal five bedroom house in a small village. Visitors come from as far as Japan, Italy and Australia to visit the Harold E LeMay Open House which has been run by Nancy LeMay for the last 29 years. The... Read more »

How To Restore A Classic Car

Restoring a classic car can be tricky business especially if you have never done it before. You have lots to think about from where you can get the parts from to how it’s going to affect your classic car insurance. The first thing to do when restoring your car is to make sure that you have enough room to do this. The best place for this is usually a garage because you are out the way, not taking up valuable space in the house and not making a mess of the house. To save space you can store... Read more »