By Craig Hopkins (photos by Craig Hopkins and Aaron Hopkins) / Originally Published July 15, 2014 / Hagerty In restoration circles it’s a well-known fact that certain details set some cars apart from the rest, and new glass is one of those details; it’s impossible to have a clean car without clean glass. Reproduction glass has ...

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Some classy women are doing more than just cruising in their classic cars… they’re using their hobby to support local charities. The Chrommettes of America is a not-for-profit car club for women only. Established in 1993, the club has over 40 members across the United States. Members own a variety of classic cars, from a 1966 ...

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By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published July 15, 2014 / Hagerty Dr. Joe Roglieri, vice president of the Capital District Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, is a true car enthusiast. Growing up, he was so influenced by automobiles that he even remembers cars that his father owned when he was a toddler. Among his treasures: ...

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The Ford Motor Company has been creating iconic cars since Henry Ford sold his first car, a Model A, to a Chicago physician in July 1903. The two-cylinder engine could reach speeds up to 30 miles per hour on smooth roads. The Model A was followed by the Model K, the “Gentleman’s Roadster,” and the Model ...

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By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published July 14, 2014 / Hagerty Hidden in the hustle and bustle of ordinary daily drivers lies the sleeper car, well-concealed in ordinary car camouflage but with enough power to take you by surprise.  Only someone “in the know” about a particular model will be aware of just what it can ...

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I only take my Bel Air out of the garage a few times a year: on the first sunny day of summer, for our anniversary, for a few car shows, and usually on the last sunny day of fall before it goes back under the car cover for its winter hibernation. Because I don’t drive my Chevy that often, ...

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By Rob Sass / Originally Published July 11, 2014 / Hagerty Classic American cars, while full of style and presence, weren’t known for their ability to stretch miles out of a gallon of fuel. These are five of our favorite exceptions to the rule, all capable of at least 20 mpg: 1.  1976 Plymouth “Feather” Duster: ...

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Interest in America’s classic car market is running high, and in May over 20,000 car enthusiasts set an attendance record at Auctions America’s Auburn Spring event in Auburn, Indiana.  Attendees included many first-time bidders, and bidders from seven countries and thirty-eight states.  In fact, over one-fourth of the bidders were bidding at the auction for the first time.  Over 770 vehicles crossed ...

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By Jeff Peek / Originally Published July 9, 2014 / Hagerty VEHICLES COVERED: 1968 AMC Javelin and 1970 AMC AMX WHAT WENT WRONG: For most classic car owners, a locked garage in a safe neighborhood is all that’s needed to keep their precious automobiles safe. But as crooks prove time and again, if there’s a will there’s a way. ...

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A huge thank you to all the members of the Southlanders Edsel Drivers Club who made the trip to the June 1, 2014 Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show to show the crowd their unique vehicles. I’m sure everyone who ran across them enjoyed learning a little about the Edsel and sharing in the ...

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Okay, your classic car is finally ready to drive to Pomona and local cruise nights, but now you have to decide what to wear!  Sure, you could go with the oil stained t-shirt that you wear when you’re wrenching, or you could look good, by throwing on one of John Edwards’ Hawaiian Classic Car Shirts. ...

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Getting ready to rewire your classic car? Here are five tips from Capp’s Hot Rods and American Autowire to get you on your way: 1. Identify your project. This is not an easy task because it really does depend on the car you are starting with. If your project is a typical street rod, then you ...

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