Your classic car is constantly in and out of the driveway. Whether you only take it out for a Sunday drive, or you enjoy tinkering with it more frequently, you’ll often find that the car leaves unsightly oil stains on your garage floor and driveway. The problem with concrete and asphalt driveways is that they’re ...

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Today’s post is specifically for our international fans. We know we have a global following, and that the logistics of buying a classic car get even more complicated when the car has to be shipped around the world. So here’s to you! We hope this bit of insight helps… While searching for your favorite classic car at ...

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Nothing is more frustrating, confusing or time consuming than troubleshooting electrical problems. People often think a component is the root of the problem. They replace it, but the electrical issue remains… leading to even more frustration. Generally, an electrical issue can be traced to a bad ground connection. Poor grounds can cause a multitude of ...

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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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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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Oh, boy.  You’ve really done it now.  Was it a friend-of-a-friend’s-cousin’s-roommate?  Was it the little old lady down the street?  Was it (gasp!) an ad on Craigslist? Hush, hush, it’s okay–we all had something or someone that pushed us over the brink from “normal person” to “that guy down the block with his head buried ...

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Aunt Bertha finally nagged your Uncle Ed into getting rid of that “piece of junk” in the garage. When you heard about it, he suddenly became your favorite uncle. You cozied up to him, showing up with a pickup and trailer. And now you’re the proud owner of a classic automobile. “It just needs a little ...

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I don’t think anyone could have predicted just how big online shopping has become.  Honestly, how many people thought about buying a car online 20 years ago?  Not many… if any!  Now internet commerce is huge, and buying, well, anything online has become commonplace, with websites routinely winning awards for shopping convenience.  If you’re an ...

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The process of selling a car has changed drastically with the growth of online classified ads and auction sites.  Sure, it’s still possible to meet a buyer in person for him or her to test drive the car and finish negotiations… but these days a lot of buyers aren’t in the next zip code, or ...

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For all of us who appreciate cars, but have never had the time, money or know-how to actually restore one, here’s a post about the effort that goes into fixing up a classic.  Finding an old beater is often the easy part, just check our classifieds or come out to our show on October 20th… ...

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If you’re looking for a classic car, look no further than the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show in Southern California. We’re here so you can link up with a seller to buy the GTO, Chevelle, or Shelby that you’ve been trying to find. But how do you know what condition the car is ...

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The next Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show is coming up fast, so it’s time to pull out the old wish list, see what’s missing in your latest project and make some space on the garage wall for another porcelain sign. Or, it may be time to trailer that barn find and round up ...

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