There may be water on Mars, but there’s not a lot to go around in California… which is one of the reasons we’re happy to introduce you to this month’s Featured Vendor: Gustavo Portillo, owner of Xtreme Shine and Green Plus Waterless. You can find Gustavo on Road 27, Spaces 70 and 72 at every Pomona Swap Meet ...

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By Greg Ingold / Originally Published August 6, 2015 / Hagerty / From: Hemmings Motor News Date: March 1989 Price then: $17,500 (33,700 adjusted for inflation – about the cost of a new 2015 Chevrolet Impala today) Price now: $23,500 – $74,500 Approximate dollar difference: $41,000 (assuming No. 1 condition) Approximate annual rate of return: 3% IMPALA: ...

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A little while ago I decided to ask a few car enthusiasts at a local rod run what, exactly, is a rat rod. What makes them so different from traditional hot rods? I was shocked and amused by some of the answers that I received so I thought I’d share them with our readers (people who ...

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By Benjamin Jerew / Originally Published September 25, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / We’ve all heard legends and old wives’ tales that defy logical explanation, yet Uncle Buck and Cousin Vinny absolutely swear by them. Like the majestic Jackalope, many car myths are just begging to be busted. Here are six car myths debunked: Car Myths ...

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By Hagerty / Originally Published August 5, 2015 / Hagerty / Some short-sighted prognosticators in the classic car world have gone on record as saying that nothing built post-1972 will ever be collectible, but the unmistakable popularity of 1980s and 1990s cars in the market has illustrated the fallacy of that statement. Here are five up-and-comers to ...

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When you’ve worked hard on restoring your classic car, quality insurance is a must have. But before you call up the first insurance company you find for a quote, there are a few things you need to be aware of. Here are some facts about specialized classic car coverage that will help you determine if your car qualifies ...

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By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published August 4, 2015 / Hagerty / Here is some good news for car enthusiasts everywhere: You don’t need an overflowing wallet to enjoy life with a classic car. There are a wide variety of vehicles to be found for under 5 grand that could tickle anyone’s fancy, including —but by no ...

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By Hagerty / Originally Published July 28, 2015 / Hagerty / There’s nothing quite like driving a convertible. They force you to slow down and enjoy your surroundings rather than just drive to a destination. In fact, they were designed and built with pleasure driving in mind. Now that summer is here with a vengeance, check out ...

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It’s the year 2015. If you’re a child of the 80s and have had your expectations set by a certain blockbuster film, you’ve got just one question for the motor industry: where are all the flying cars? Though we don’t have flying cars just yet, that doesn’t mean we haven’t had car designers who have looked ...

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By Benjamin Hunting / Originally Published September 10, 2015 / National Automotive Parts Association / Understanding car paint can go a long way toward helping you out the next time you find yourself in a body shop with your vehicle. Even if your insurance company is paying for everything, it’s always a good idea to arm yourself with ...

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We all love looking at classic cars, but unless you’re a professional photographer, taking a picture never seems to convey just how cool your car is. Art worthy shots of your classic car should be easy to take, though. With these quick tips, you can go from boring everyday snaps to awesome posters in the making ...

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By Brian Rabold / Originally Published August 20, 2015 / Hagerty / Mecum Auctions returned to Monterey in 2015 for its seventh sale there and ended up recording the highest total of the event’s history. In all, 380 of 657 vehicles sold (a 58 percent sell-through rate) for $44.6 million. The overall figure was a third higher than ...

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