One historic car that you may not know about, but that has made a lasting impact on design, is the Leyat Helica. Designed in 1913 by a French engineer named Marcel Leyat, the Helica is a bit different from other automobiles. You see, it’s powered by a propeller (and, in fact, the name “Helica” is ...

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By Rob Sass / Originally Published January 17, 2014 / Hagerty Barrett-Jackson and the other January auctions that have sprung up around it in Scottsdale, Ariz., have never been known for bargains. But if you look hard enough, there’s more than enough cool to go around for well under $100,000 (in some cases, for under $25,000). Here ...

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Aside from the price, gasoline hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. But, with ethanol blends (i.e. corn fuel, alcohol fuel, renewable fuel, gasohol, E10, E85) becoming the new standard for fuel around the world, classic car owners are having more issues than ever before. You see, ethanol absorbs water at a much higher ...

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By Rob Sass / Originally Published January 9, 2014 / Hagerty Station wagons are officially endangered in the U.S., and other than the Dodge Magnum and Cadillac CTS wagon, Richard Nixon was president when the last really cool one was built in America. But a quick look at the cars on this list might make you re-think any ...

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Ringo Starr’s custom 1957 Chevy Bel Air is up for grabs! The car is scheduled to be auctioned off in Paris, France on February 7th. It’s expected to fetch somewhere in the neighborhood of $54,000-108,000. But, even without the added attention of belonging to a Beatle, this car is special. If you’re familiar with the legendary George ...

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Nothing beats wrenching on your Classic on a Saturday afternoon before hitting the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. Well, a few things might be better… like if the Lakers could get it together. But, let’s just pretend. Now that your car is running its best and it sparkles like a gem, what about you? Getting ...

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In Pomona, we believe all Corvettes are instant classics. Chevy hasn’t released much information about their 2015 Corvette Z06 yet, but we expect it to follow suit. They have said that it’s the most track-focused Corvette ever. But, from the teaser picture that they’ve released, all we’ve really seen are some very impressive tires! The super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport ...

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When it comes to vendors at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, not a lot can say they’ve been coming since they were little kids… but Junior from Pro Auto Truck Electric can make that statement. He and his father, Frank, have been Pomona “regulars” since Junior was a boy, and they’ve been ...

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While welcoming in the New Year, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is also reminding motorists of some new laws that became effective this year. The following laws went into effect on January 1, 2014, unless otherwise noted. Bicycles: Passing Distance AB 1371, known as the Three Feet for Safety Act, will require a ...

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Have you ever got a part home from some shop that was supposed to “fit like a glove,” but upon attempting to install it,  you were left wondering what kind of fingers the seller must have if they feel that way? That’s one experience you won’t have with parts purchased from Capp’s Hot Rods. Owner ...

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Classic car sales are big business around the world again. In the United Kingdom, classic cars have become a billion dollar industry… and they’ve become a new, tax-free asset class for those that can afford them. In China, classic cars are being used for marketing, to promote brand heritage, and they’ve also become a luxury ...

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Obviously, there have been many notable cars over the years… we wouldn’t have a job without them! But, one car that you might not be very familiar with is the Phantom Corsair. It really is one of history’s stand out automobiles. The Corsair was a modern marvel in its time, with features we sometimes take ...

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