Over the years, car manufactures have made great progress when it comes to automobile paint and durability of the body. In 1965, Ford released an advertisement that said a 1965 Thunderbird would stand day after day of road salt without forming so much as a single spec of rust. Their plans to rustproof this popular vehicle were innovative, but not necessarily successful over the long haul.

Owners of valuable classic cars often have more than their financial investment in mind when they put their automobiles to bed for the winter. In areas where road salt and sand, slick streets, and multicar pileups are a normal occurrence, it would seem like hiding your antique car away for the winter just makes good sense.

Take your classic car out for a spin during the cold winter months on December 2nd by checking out the Pomona Swap Meet.

No matter how much money you’ve invested in your car so far, letting it sit for months without taking it out for a spin invites all kinds of vehicular evil. Things that worked last summer will mysteriously break down. Seals in the transmission can dry out and cause leaks. Furry vagrants will take up residence away from the cold weather and entertain themselves by chewing through upholstery and electrical wiring. You can minimize these kinds of events by driving your car regularly even through the winter.

Even the most tragic winter weather takes a break now and then. Take advantage of the odd warm day in between rain storms or snow events to exercise your classic car. Choose a day when the streets are clear and dry, and take a drive that’s long enough for your heat to really blow warm. Then venture out onto the highway and blow out the cobwebs, so to speak. In fact, December 2nd might be the perfect opportunity to give your classic car a spin during the winter months. Head down Interstate 10 and once you enter Pomona, exit Fairplex Drive to enjoy a day at the Pomona Swap Meet. At this Southern California Classic, you’ll be in good company with plenty of other Classic Car enthusiasts.

Keeping your classic car warmed up and limber through the winter will make sure that it’s ready for new adventures when spring greets us again. George Cross & Sons, Inc., hold seven classic car swap meets per year at the Fairplex in Pomona. So once the weather warms up, take the top down on your 1959 Cadillac Convertible and take another stroll down to the Pomona Swap Meet.

For more information on attending the swap meet, please contact us.