Many cars have been created for the sake of being competitive in a constantly evolving car market. It was all about which company was making what – and why. However, the Shelby Cobra had a little bit of a different story as it started out being just the name of a young man with a set of dreams that never quite took off…until they did. It all started with Carroll Shelby. Let’s take a blast to the past!
Continue reading Blast from the Past: Shelby CobraWhat’s your auction strategy? If you want to get the most bang for your buck, it’s important to go into an auction with a strategy so you can increase your chances of winning without breaking the bank. Do you bid whenever you want? Is it better to bid in round numbers? These are all important questions to ask – especially if you’re bidding on an item you just can’t live without. However, keep in mind these strategies won’t guarantee that you win the auction!
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So, you’re on the market for a classic or specialty car…congrats! We’ve all had to do our time and buy the “practical” car but we’ll also all admit that there was probably a car that you’ve been dreaming of for years, and now you’ve decided to make that dream come true. However, what should you look for exactly when you’re looking for a car? Here are 6 things to check on a used car before you make the purchase!
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Welcome to our “Blast from the Past” series! The history of cars is fascinating. Why were they designed the way they were? What historical event influenced the car? What model of car was the manufacturer competing with? Every vehicle, especially older ones, has a story that serves as a time capsule for what was going on in the world. We will release one “Blast from the Past” blog every month, featuring one of the greats. For our first segment, we will be covering the Ford Galaxie!
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When selling a vehicle, whether it’s a classic or an everyday vehicle, you’re likely going to want to get as much money as possible out of it. Naturally, a well-kept vehicle is going to sell for much more than one that is physically damaged and neglected under the hood. Though you can always attempt to clean up your vehicle at the last second, it’s most beneficial to start the TLC from the moment you decide to purchase the car. Whether you’re a new car owner or trying to prep your car for an auction, here are some tips for increasing your car’s value.
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Few people can resist taking a second glance at an old car passing on the highway. Men, women, and children all seem to be drawn to them, no matter how hard they try not to be. It’s 2021 and it’s official that kids born in the 2000s are about to be (or already are) of legal drinking age – wow! So, does that make cars made in the 1990s “antique?” Not exactly. Terminology is important, especially in the car world. Are you looking to purchase a classic car? Vintage? Antique? This is important information as all of these labels mean something specific and are not interchangeable. Since these words are often misused in our industry, we wanted to define the different kinds of “old” cars…for posterity’s sake, of course!
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Buying a car is stressful. Is the car worth the money? What is the risk? Is going back and forth with a salesman worth it? These are just a few of the many questions that have probably flashed through your head during the car-buying process. Starting in March of 2020, many industries started shifting online. Though the technology has been around longer than you may realize, it has spread like wildfire that not all transactions have to happen in person. In fact, a great many can take place all from your living room. All it takes is a device, some data or Wi-Fi, and a company that you can trust. We understand that it may take more than that to convince you of the advantages of buying a car online, so here are additional benefits of buying a car online.
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