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Classic Car Prices are based on several elements. Just because a car is old does not mean it will have accelerated value. Just because an old car has low mileage does not mean it will have higher value. Cars dated 1880 to 1916 are antique. Cars dating from 1916 to 1924 are vintage. Cars built after 1924 until the current year are considered classic cars. In the US, classic cars are officially those that are at least 15 years old.

Even more important than low mileage, condition is the number one variable to affect classic car prices. Mileage can be adjusted, so without honest verification of low actual mileage, there is no real way to say that odometer is correct. Even if the odometer is left alone, there is no verification that the engine on that car holds those miles on it.

Different options will have different values, based on what the option is and where the car is located. If you have a right hand drive car in England, that will have more value than a left hand drive. In the US, the opposite would be the case. Custom features can actually reduce the classic car prices, because then someone has to restore the car back to original condition. Even a classic car that is incomplete will have the value of its parts for resale.

Overall, car condition is still the factor that will sets value on a classic car. In a car show, there are four categories of condition: Show, Excellent, Good, and Fair. A show car is the best, is not driven, is hauled around on a trailer from show to show. They are exceptional restorations or highly preserved originals. A car will only receive this classification after being judged so and certified at a national level classic car show at 96 to 100 percent.

A car classified as excellent is driven rarely. It is completely functional, and either highly preserved or completely restored. This car will score 90 to 95 percent at a regional classic car show. Cars that are in the good classification show some age but are very well maintained. Again, the car will either be a nice original or a well restored car. It can be driven and it runs very nicely.

The lowest category of condition would be fair. These cars work well, and are missing no major parts. This is the type of car you would buy for restoration to a higher category. They show a little age, maybe have some rust here and there. They might need a little body work. The car looks good and is able to be driven, but it needs brakes, or engine work or some important parts replaced.

You can find classic car prices in the NADA or Gold Book guides. Regardless of the guide price, when it comes to selling the classic car, it comes down to how badly the buyer wants it, and who owned the car previously, and whatever documentations are available.

By: Wendy Pan

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There is a lot of hype out on the market revolving around the alternative fuels. I understand this as gas prices are skyrocketing and genuine concern grips the population. It is getting to the point for many people, that they must make a difficult choice: Buy gas and be able to drive or pay the other bills. As a result, people are looking for answers. Along comes some good ideas as to how we can use alternative fuel sources. Then there come some not so good ideas … Rather than dwell on what does not work, I want to write about what is a surprisingly shocking alternative: HHO gas modification. Like everything else, it has its negatives (very few) and it’s positives.

HHO Gas Car Modification Negatives

This technology has been around for a long time but rarely has it been used in the 200+ years of its existence. As a result, there are some unwarranted fears concerning its effects on the engine itself. Some believe that it can corrode the engine but in fact nothing could be further from the truth. It really preserves the life of the engine.

A lack of national recognition. This is also changing. Many local and national media outlets are now focusing in on this (in fact, I have provided a link at the bottom of the page to a fox news outlet covering the story about HHO gas car modification). Also, this technology is being embraced now by the Federal government as they have allowed it to be used in the military Hummers!

HHO Gas Car Modification Positives

Save 50% on gas costs. I have to start there as saving close to $1,500 every year with this technology is a significant benefit.

Easy to install. The parts needed to convert your car or truck for HHO gas car modification are available at your local hardware store.

Very cheap to install. The total cost for the manual on how to do it along with the parts should not run more than $200.

It is environmentally friendly. The HHO gas car modification is a much cleaner way of burning fuel and as a result, the environment wins out too.

For a more in depth review of the three leading products on the market, click on the link below.

By: George Knoechel

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When interested in either buying or selling a classic car, what better place to look or place an add than the classic car classifieds it’s a place where you and other classic car owners or potential buyers should be.

Many sellers love the classic car classifieds because it’s place for them to get top exposure. They are there to give you top exposure to hundreds of hopeful buyers. For those looking to buy you get to see many cars that you would never expect with great prices and wide selection.

It’s better to look for classic cars in the classifieds because then you get to look at thousands of cars from lot’s of different places and compare them rather than going to a lot with just a few specific cars.You are given more of an opportunity to find something that you will be sure to like.

The best way to find the top classified sites online is to do a simple search on Google and you should get a list of the top 10 most visited classic car classifieds online. You can also look at the right hand side of the google sponsored listings that should give you some really good ones you can check out.

I tend to frequent these 3 classified sites:

1. OldCars.com

2. OldRide.com

3. Classiccarsforsale.co.uk

Different makes that you can look forward to seeing are Cadillac, AMC,Porshe,Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Mazda and many more with models such as Cadillac coup Deville, 1952 Mercedes Benz 220 four door sedan, AMC rebel, Ford Models, Pontiac GTO, Chevy classic trucks, Alfa Romeo just to name a few.

However even though you get a lot of positives there are negatives such as fraud and scams that take place. This happens especially online when people ask for ones credit card number and once gotten has access to the card and may have a free spending spree. It is best to meet all sellers in person when paying for the product no matter what the distance to make sure what is paid for is actually received.

Alternatively, you can use an escrow service to hold your money and only have it released once you receive the classic car you bought online. Classic car classifieds are really a fun place to hang out and enjoy your passion for these cars from the past.

By: Munyaradzi Chinongoza

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