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, ...

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Porsche is one of the most iconic names in the entire automotive world. And while their newer cars are extremely advanced, it’s important to remember where they all came from. The company’s most famous car is the 911. Infact, the original 911 was known as the 901. However, there was a conflict with Peugot over the ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Not many of us frequently ship vehicles to faraway ports. So when you sell your “baby” to someone in a foreign land, it helps to have a trustworthy ‘travel agent’ who will make sure your shipment makes it overseas safely. That’s where a company like CFR Rinkens comes into play. Recently, we caught up with ...

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Back when many of our cars gleamed in the showroom, the starters and alternators that came on them were more than up to the challenge of handling their jobs. But in the ensuing decades so much has changed, including the demand we place on the starters and alternators. For example, imagine adding some air bags ...

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One of the more interesting vehicle displays that I have seen at any car show is that of the Southern California Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS). With their unique display of  classic tractor trailers, fire engines, military vehicles, oil and gas tankers and pick-up trucks, they turn heads whether they are on ...

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We were fortunate to have a special guest at the January 13, 2013 Pomona Swap Meet, who flattered us by including us in his WISH. In many ways, Liam Malcolm is your typical 13 year old tween, with a not so typical story. Liam lives in New South Wales, Australia, and like his father is ...

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Recently, we featured a brief article about Pomona Swap Meet “regulars” Christophe and Virginia Matuszak, who moved to the United States from France, in search of “goodies” from swap meets, garage sales and antique stores along the West Coast.  Goodies and Family, as they are now known, has created a website where they sell and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Growing up my dad would do anything to avoid buying a new car part for our cars. And he wouldn’t dream of taking it to a mechanic.  It wasn’t because he was poor. Don’t get me wrong, he wasn’t rich either, but he didn’t believe in “wasting money.”  So his self taught philosophy was: “I ...

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