Having accessories, options and features that were original to your classic car will obviously have a significant impact on the car’s value. While the value always depends on market conditions and the individual buyer, have you thought about how the value could change by simply having period-correct license plates? It’s a detail that some car ...

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A car from one of the most famous movies of all time was sold at auction last month. The 1940 Buick Phaeton from Casablanca was auctioned for $461,000 (including premium) at Bonhams’ “What Dreams Are Made Of: A Century of Movie Magic” auction. This iconic car, used in the notorious scene with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid ...

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Everyone knows the appeal of a beautifully restored classic car. But around the world, and even in Pomona, the definition of a classic car can vary. So how about some guidelines to define a classic car in the US? Well, to get a classic, antique, or historical vehicle license plate, states generally require a vehicle to ...

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In auto news this fall, Volkswagen has finally decided to bring the Golf GTD to America! Just not quite yet. Why do we care, you ask?  Well, first, we’re a sucker for Volkswagens. And, second, we believe the novelty and customization options for the Golf line may just make them tomorrow’s classic car. Did you really think ...

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Have you seen the news about the treasure trove of 500 classic cars stashed away in the small town of Pierce, Nebraska?  Apparently there have been stories for years about a dealer who kept unsold stock over the course of his career.  What’s amazing is that the rumors were true.  And now this vintage collection of mostly ...

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When someone tries to sell classic cars, keeping up to date on the market conditions for those cars can become a chore. That’s especially true when a car collector has dozens of cars he wants to sell at top dollar. Because the online world can’t always comprehensively track market conditions, do you really know what ...

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Finding classic car parts for your restoration project can be challenging. While regularly occurring swap meets like the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show are the best places to find those hard-to-find parts, there are a few other options. You can always surf the net by checking out sites like eBay or online car forums. In ...

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Whether you’ve only recently taken the plunge into the classic car world or you’re an old-timer searching for that one car you’ve always wanted, there are thousands of gleaming beauties on show and for sale, parked under the California sun, at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show.  But how do you know if ...

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If you are interested in classic cars for sale, then you may be compelled to participate in the upcoming  Lambrecht’s Chevrolet liquidation classic car auction. It just may be the most intriguing classic car event of the year. Many classic car enthusiasts may be well aware of Ray P. Lambrecht’s Chevrolet Company as one of the ...

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You will undoubtedly see some muscle cars at the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show on August 11, however, there are arguments over the definition of a muscle car. Musclecarclub.com says that the term wasn’t used until the late 1970’s. “A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a ...

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One advantage for classic car enthusiasts at an event like the Pomona Swap Meet is that it is a large gathering of experts with the same passion for classic car ownership and restoration. Trustworthiness is important in the classic car world and you tend to find good faith in a community centered around a common interest. Plus, ...

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When you visit enough car shows you often see the same friendly faces and the same great cars over and over, and one car in particular really caught my eye.  That car was one of the more unusual adaptations of a 1930 Model A Ford that I’d ever seen, but it’s history is likely the ...

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