You want to build a what?!
June 24, 2013
John’s wife was less than thrilled when she pulled into the driveway and discovered her parking spot filled with “treasures” John had secured from the estate auction down the road. Farmer Johnson was locally and affectionately known as a “collector”. Now much of that collection lay a few mere inches from her front bumper. In ...
The Search For Your Next Car
June 17, 2013
Looking for a classic car to fix up can be difficult for beginners, especially if you don’t know where to begin looking for cars for sale. There are plenty of newer cars in the local papers and on car lots, but there are not many classics. So to help you find that classic, here are ...
Corvette! How to Pick “Your” Year
April 5, 2013
If you’ve decided you want a Corvette but are not sure what year is “your” year, here’s some information to help you out. Corvettes have been around since 1953. Over the past several decades these cars have gone through several major changes, as is to be expected. Sometimes the body style received a major overhaul and other ...
Hot Rod & Custom Car Heritage on Full Display at Pomona
March 17, 2013
Customizing automobiles is as old a practice as the automobile itself, and you can see this automotive heritage on full display at the next Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show. The first customizers were often coach builders employed by society’s elite to make their cars “like none other.” But it was the 30’s, 40’s, ...
Classic Car Show: Show and Sell Your Car
March 1, 2013
A Classic Car Show can be the perfect place to sell a classic car. However here are some basic preparations that should be made before attempting to sell. Make sure the car is in running condition, understand the value of the vehicle and understand how to price the vehicle. Car Mechanics Not all classic cars ...
Muscle Car Parts for Your Dream Machine
February 22, 2013
So you’ve been to the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show to peruse the vendors, car show and the classics that are offered for sale. The money is in the bank, just waiting for the right automobile to come along. While finding and starting on a project car is exciting, there are some issues ...
Pomona Swap Meet-Not Just for the Guys
February 8, 2013
Seeing beautiful women being featured in advertisements for classic cars or hot rods is not new. However, the increase in women who are becoming classic car collectors may be. What once was considered a man’s world is drawing more and more women. And while the men still outnumber the girls; women collectors are attending, buying ...
Classic Cars Fetch Big Bucks, Provide Great Value
February 1, 2013
The 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car customized by George Barris of Barris Kustom City, commonly known for its appearance in the 1960s television show “Batman,” was recently sold at auction for a whopping $4.2 million. The original Futura, a one-of-a-kind car designed by Ford stylists Bill Schmidt, Doug Poole, Sr., and John Najjar, was built ...
New Motorist Laws for 2013 in the State of California
January 11, 2013
The California Legislature approved a number of new laws in 2012, most of which take effect on January 1, 2013. Below is a brief summary of some we thought would be of interest to the California motorists. A person who has been arrested and is suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs no ...
1985 is the NEW Classic
November 16, 2012
Are you still wearing parachute pants and neon colors? Then 1985 might seem like yesterday, but that was 28 years ago. And believe it or not, cars and trucks from the late 70’s and early 80’s are now becoming collectible. The Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show recognizes this and has expanded its cars ...
Save this car – Fox-body Mercury Capri convertible
October 29, 2012
The story below, found in Hemming Motor News, reminds me of the many cool, different, fast, not so fast and interesting cars built in the late 70’s and into the 80’s that bring back fond memories of family, friends and good times. Whether it be a family vacation, a night cruising with friends or picking ...
Take Your Classic Car Out For A Spin This Winter And Keep The Juices Flowing
October 25, 2012
Over the years, car manufactures have made great progress when it comes to automobile paint and durability of the body. In 1965, Ford released an advertisement that said a 1965 Thunderbird would stand day after day of road salt without forming so much as a single spec of rust. Their plans to rustproof this popular ...
