Al Knoch Interiors – Corvettes & More
May 25, 2015
Located in Canutillo, Texas, Al Knoch Interiors specializes in high quality classic car interiors. In fact, their interiors can be found in numerous Bloomington Gold Status and NCRS Top Flight Award winning Corvettes. We caught up with the man himself, Mr. Al Knoch, to learn a little more about him and his company. TELL US ...
The 10 Coolest Wheels
May 22, 2015
By Rob Sass / Originally Published April 28, 2015 / Hagerty Wheels, tires and stance make a huge difference in the appearance of any car. Swap steel wheels for a set of mags or alloys and it’s like looking at a completely different car. In no particular order, here are some of the most iconic post-war wheel ...
Recipe for a Rat Rod
May 20, 2015
Rat Rods are the adult version of those pinewood derby cars you raced as a kid. Think of a Rat Rod as a homemade Hot Rod. There are lots of reasons to DIY a custom Rod, including: it can be way less expensive, you can learn a lot in the process, and you get a ridiculous sense of ...
Put Your Car on a Budget – Five Gas Saving Tips
May 18, 2015
It sounds like common sense. But, honestly, how many of us consider our driving techniques when it comes to saving gasoline? We look for the cheapest gas station, maybe turn off the a/c (because Dad said to), and that’s pretty much it. What more can we do to drive more efficiently and save money? These ...
Meet the 2015 Callaway Corvette Stingray
May 14, 2015
The name Callaway has become synonymous with high-performance custom cars, especially Corvettes. Callaway Car’s first major contribution to making Corvettes even faster was a custom twin turbo kit built by founder Reeves Callaway back in the mid-80s. The twin turbo was actually made available through Chevy dealers as a factory installed option. Since then, Callaway has created ...
Enter Here: Five Entry-Level Cars from Five Decades
May 13, 2015
By Jim Koscs / Originally Published March 25, 2015 / Hagerty If Henry Ford were alive today, he might find the $14,000 Ford Fiesta a bit too luxurious for his tastes. What’s this – brakes on each wheel? Heat? Safety systems? Such extravagances! No, the old man liked to keep things simple in a car “for the ...
Five Products to Remove Scratches From Your Classic Car
May 11, 2015
If you find your classic car’s paint marred by a scratch, we have some suggestions for you. Here are five products that may help restore your car’s shine without a costly trip to a paint and body shop. Before beginning with any of these products, wash your car. Make sure it’s dry, and out of the sun. You’ll ...
Tech programs help to keep the hobby alive
May 8, 2015
By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published March 13, 2015 / Hagerty There is a fear that caring for, maintaining and rebuilding old cars will become a forgotten pastime and fade into being just another piece of history. However, although few and far between, there are school programs working to keep the hobby alive, and this is one ...
Nevada: Proposed Legislation for Classic Vehicle Registration
May 7, 2015
Lawmakers in Carson City, Nev. are working on legislation that will tighten the rules for registering classic cars. The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee has approved the bill, and it will now be sent to the full assembly for a vote. The existing requirements for registering a car as a “classic vehicle” in Nevada are seen by some as too ...
Inexpensive ways to make your classic car shine
May 6, 2015
We all want our classic car to look its best, but that can get expensive. Not to mention the fact that many store-bought cleaners have chemicals that may be harmful to you, the environment, and sometimes even to the car they’re supposed to preserve. Here are a few eco-friendly and inexpensive ideas to help keep your treasure looking (and ...
Big Blocks On a Budget
April 30, 2015
By Greg Ingold / Originally Published March 13, 2015 / Hagerty The big-block engine is legendary in the muscle car world, and there aren’t many things more awe-inspiring than popping the hood of some classic American iron and marveling at the feat of simply fitting that massive V-8 between the fenders. If that sight doesn’t stimulate the ...
Five cars you should have bought five years ago
April 22, 2015
By Rob Sass / Originally Published March 10, 2015 / Hagerty Like the Dow, the classic car market woke up from its recession-induced hibernation around 2011-12. But five years ago, it was a different story. If you had picked up a few of the following cars then, you’d likely be sitting on a tidier return than your ...
