4 ways to improve performance cars

In these days of high gasoline prices, it may seem ridiculous to consider ways to increase your car's performance as they are almost always associated with increased fuel consumption. However, there are four ways to increase performance that do not have to negatively impact your gas mileage. Let's take a closer look at each one.

1. Reusable Air Filters. Landfills are stuffed with items we use once and then throw out. Auto air filters are one such item and through the life of a car you can go through 6-12 of them with no problem. For approximately three times the price, washable and reusable air filters are a great alternative. When you purchase one it likely will be the last air filter your car will ever need. Reusable air filters enable you to gain slight increases in horsepower and acceleration as well as to impact the environment in a positive way.

2. Performance Chips. All new cars are operated by a computer chip that tells how much torque and horsepower can be displaced. Performance chips or recalibrations of your current chip can produce significant increases in horsepower and torque for your vehicle.

3. Performance Exhaust Systems. Cat-back or "catalyst-back exhaust systems" are a great way to free up trapped torque and to unleash horsepower. Keeping all the important emissions parts in place, a cat-back system incorporates large width exhaust pipes and low restriction performance mufflers into your car thereby lowering exhaust back pressure. A side benefit is the really awesome sound emitting from the exhaust system.

4. Cold Air Intake. A cold air intake is an under the hood mod that helps to reduce the temperature of the air entering the car for the sole purpose of increasing the power of the engine. Side benefits include enhancements to the appearance of the engine bay as this part can be attractive and colorful; the sound the unit makes is also appealing.

Costs for each of these performance enhancements can vary greatly. Shopping online with a trusted wholesaler is one of the best ways to find top quality parts at the lowest possible prices. By doing the work yourself, you can save a bundle and enjoy the fruits of your labor in no time.

Limousine that used to be the President

President Reagan also had two 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood limousines

Limousine president Barak Obama

Limousine president Soekarno


Limousine president George Bush


Limousine president Ho Jintao's


Limousine Hooper Maharajah of Jodhpur


Limousine President's Johnson Kennedy

Limousine for Presidents

Sometimes I wonder how US Presidents used to get around. Before the invention of the limousine, the private jet, or even the car, what exactly set the President's mode of transportation apart from the mode of the regular citizen?
Armored cars are now considered almost essential for all high-profile figures in dangerous parts of the world. A Presidential Limousine has become virtually synonymous with the word "Armored Car," in essence it is a vehicle of hardcore protection.

The Presidential limousine may seem like a recent invention, something that came about within the past few Presidential terms. This, however, is a misconception. Officially, the first President to ride in what has become known as the Presidential limousine was Woodrow Wilson. Taking the streets during a parade celebrating the US victory in World War I, he was honoring the end of the war and, unknowingly, starting the beginning of a transportation tradition.
Protecting world leaders is a serious business and there are only a handful of companies around the world with the specialist engineering skills. One of the first armored cars for a political leader is thought to have been a limousine built by engineering firm O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt for President Harry S. Truman in 1949.

Today, the technology has greatly moved on - and it has been shown to save lives in the worst case scenarios. President George W Bush's vehicle is thought to be the most advanced ever. Vehicle security works on three basic principles: • Protection at point of attack • Ability to evade and escape • Counter-measures
Models openly advertised as having "presidential standard" security come fitted with armor around the battery, radiator, engine block and systems to automatically seal the fuel tank to prevent explosions. Another measure appearing in the top-of-the-range models is night vision systems. The Presidential limousine is sometimes taken to overseas stops where secure transportation is needed. Sometimes, the president uses transportation that is already in the country.

Limousines have long been viewed as a pinnacle of success. Presidential limousines with bullet proof glass and numerous security features are produced by automotive manufacturers and presented to the sitting president. Cadillac limousines have been a favorite choice of U.S. Presidents throughout the years as is illustrated by President Bush's new Cadillac DTS Limousine.

It doesn't really matter - the last Presidential limo was a Cadillac and the next one will be too. It's standard protocol for the head of State to drive a vehicle from their country's most prestigious automotive manufacturer. In Britain, that's a Jaguar, and in many countries it's a shared gig - Peugeot and Renault in France, BMW and Mercedes in Germany, and in Japan, Emperor Akihito is currently driven in a Nissan Prince Royal and there's a suitably up market Toyota under development.

As we are saying limousine is a luxury car which is often associated with the wealthy and hardcore protection. Therefore limousines are owned not only by individuals, many are owned by governments to transport senior politicians, by large companies to transport executives, or by broadcasters to transport guests.

Our Antique Collection

Collections Mercy Mercedes Benz is starting from the type Potatoes 180 years from 1955 to 1959, the year 1971-76 Mini, Mini 2-door, Buffalo, Tiger and Boxer as well as up to 220 Fintail Recent Mercy. Businesses that started from a hobby caring for antiques to be developed because of the value that can not be compared with a new car or other brands, which have mercy comfort and economy class values its users since the first.

Get Your Own Collectible Motor Home

In the 1970's, General Motors entered the RV market. Drawing on the exuberance of the times, the company set out to create the ultimate American Motor home. Their aim was to produce a top-of the-line vehicle with cutting-edge design and construction, not just another competitor in the already crowded vacation vehicle market. The common design in this era was a boxy, ungainly and top-heavy unit on a truck chassis. The GMC vehicle was intended to be a completely new design in every way. Design work began in 1970, with the market introduction planned for 1973. "Doesn't look like a box or ride like a truck" was the GMC ad slogan.

The new vehicle would be unusual for this era in several ways. First of all, it was to have a front wheel drive, a rare concept in cars of that day and unheard-of in mobile homes. The drive train and suspension were taken from the design of the Oldsmobile Toronado. The 265 horsepower 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile engine was attached to a Turbohydramatic 425 transmission with torsion bar suspension. The rear suspension was a product of GM's bus design, using dual swing arms, one leading and one trailing, with a single air spring on each side. Instead of a auto body steel, the body was to be made of lightweight aluminum and molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic such as was used in the Chevrolet Corvette.

The front wheel drive and independent swing arm rear suspension brought great improvement to the standard motor home design. The lack of drive shafts and axles underneath the coach allowed a very low floor height, leading in turn to a low overall vehicle height and lower center of gravity. Aside from easier entry and exit, this reduced rollover risk and wind resistance and made the vehicle much safer and easier to operate for buyers accustomed only to car driving. A six-wheel braking system, with disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on all four rear wheels, further enhanced drivability.

Previous motor home design focused mainly on the use of the vehicle as a temporary home once it had reached its destination, an extended stay in a mobile home park or a camping spot. Ease of getting to the destination was of secondary concern, and cumbersome handling on the road was taken for granted. GMC made a special point of targeting this feature for improvement by adding visibility from the driver's seat with a panoramic expanse of glass.

The motor home was featured in 23 foot and 26 foot lengths, fairly small even for this era. Nowadays, much larger models are common. The motor home's interior design was compact, with no permanent sleeping areas in the original design. All beds were converted from seating areas when required.

Hot water was provided by water heaters using engine coolant loops, which produced water so hot it could actually present a scalding hazard since coolant temperatures usually exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The refrigerator was powered by a standard automotive battery, adequate only for overnight use before recharging

The prototype was first displayed in May 1972 at the Transpro '72 trade show in Washington, D.C. Production started in 1973 with two models, Model 230 and Model 260, 23 and 26 feet long respectively. They were sold with a finished interior for the public as well as unfinished to other RV manufacturers such as Avion and Coachman, who then provided their own interiors before reselling to consumers. 30 different floor plans were available, and models were priced from $35,000 to $40,000.

The GMC vehicle changed slightly over time, the most notable alteration coming in 1977 when the 455 cubic inch engine was replaced by a 403 cubic inch model in response to the energy crisis. This decade caused hardship for all RV manufacturers as the increased price of fuel pushed large gas guzzling vehicles out of the market. The GMC motor home had never sold at high volumes, and the company decided that the RV production facilities could be more profitably used to make light trucks. After the manufacture of 12,921 vehicles, production of motor homes was discontinued after the 1978 model year.

Almost immediately after production ceased, GMC motor homes became collectors' items, with owners' associations being established to provide parts and service for these vehicles. Small manufacturers and garages developed a cottage industry servicing them. In 1992, as General Motors prepared to scrap all remaining tools and parts, Cinnabar Engineering purchased all the motor home manufacturing supplies and negotiated a deal to continue to provide parts for the discontinued vehicles. In 1992, a monthly magazine called GMC Motor home Marketplace was introduced, and in 1994 Cinnabar started publishing a quarterly newsletter called GMC Motor home News.

The vehicle's futuristic design has even found a place in pop culture: Mattel Toys created die-cast versions of the GMC motor home for its Hot Wheels line. More than 50 different GMC Hot Wheels are available, and in 1977, Mattel released three toy GMC versions in a Barbie Doll Star Traveler promotion.

In an amazing example of customer loyalty and product durability, more than 8,000 units are still registered by owners. An internet search of "GMC Motor home" produces 771,000 results, as sites advertise motor home parts, engines and upgrades as well as classic car rallies for owners. Used GMC motor homes sell for $10,000 to $15,000 depending on the condition of the vehicle.

The Asian Automobile Manufacturing Market

The Asian automobile manufacturing market is much broader than many American consumers understand it to be. Beyond Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, and other household names there are quite a few automakers that are growing in size and respectability in their own markets. Two of these companies have already committed to selling their models in the U.S., but there are three others worth knowing about and watching.

Starting in 2007, two Chinese automobile manufacturers will be exporting cars to the U.S. and Canada. Geely Automobile Company and the Chery Automobile Company are part of the first wave of new Asian automakers preparing to serve the U.S. market. I won't go into more detail about these two manufacturers, so please read a related article I wrote titled, "Chinese Cars: Redefining the Market," to learn more about them.

Proton -- Proton Holdings, the parent corporation of Proton Motors, is the largest manufacturer of vehicles in Malaysia. Volkswagen and Proton signed a strategic partnership agreement in October 2004 whereby Volkswagen cars would be built on Proton assembly lines beginning in 2006. Apart from the VW venture, Proton has a line of models of its own consisting primarily of subcompact and compact sized vehicles. Proton cars are currently exported to Australia and the company is eyeing the U.S. market perhaps as early as 2010. In addition to its VW relationship, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi owns nearly a 16% share in Proton.<>

It comes 35 years after disappearing

A VW that was reported missing on July 12, 1974 date, (a month before Richard Nixon resigned) found on the 19th of October 2009 by the State customs offices at ports of California at Los Angeles will be send to a collector in the Netherlands.
A VW that was reported missing on July 12, 1974 date, (a month before Richard Nixon resigned) found on the 19th of October 2009 by the State customs offices at ports of California at Los Angeles will be send to a collector in the Netherlands.
Party Customs found that the car is still registered in the list of stolen cars.
Party shop restaurant which is based in Arizona who had sent the car on hold but still under investigation. The last owner of the car not knowing that VW is reported to have stolen 35 years ago, and the car has changed hands several times over the past 35 years.

The authorities not to reveal the original owners of VW, and the car automatically becomes the property of the official Allstate Insurance co. who has to pay insurance claims when the car is reported missing and now the car is worth USD 27000-30000 or 10x than 35 years ago.

This incident could happen to us ... OldVolks

Camping In A RV For Fun And Pleasure

Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. It is the ultimate camping adventure.

RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in them.

Next there are van conversions called Class B motorhomes that are basically a cargo van converted into a camping vehicle. These can have a raised roof for more head room. They also contain the same amenities as the truck camper.

Next up is the Class C motorhome. The front end looks like a pickup truck, but the similarity ends there. There is a sleeper extension over the cab and the back end looks like any motorhome you are probably familiar with. Basically a cargo box with windows, but much prettier. The Class C has all the amenities of home. A kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room. You could live in a Class C.

The next step us is the Class A motorhome. This is roomiest of all motorized RVs. These motorhomes are like a mini one bedroom apartment. They are fully self contained. From the queen sized bed to the dinette that seats four people you find luxury. A refrigerator and stove are complimented by a microwave oven. You might even have an ice maker capable of making over 20 pounds of ice a day. Party ready!

If that weren't enough choices, there are still the trailers. First is the travel trailer you can pull behind a larger sedan or SUV. Then the 5th wheel trailer that hooks into the back of a pickup truck. Both of these trailers are equally as luxuriant as the best motorhome. An advantage is they cost a lot less.

You can buy new or used. Whichever way you choose, you should do a lot of research on the internet first. Learn all you can about RVing. There are RV forums that you can find by doing a search in your favorite search engine.

When you decide that an RV might be for you, attend an RV show or two. There are major RV shows at fairgrounds and stadiums where many dealers and vendors are selling every type of RV there is. There are also local RV shows usually put on by one or two dealers to show and sell some of their inventory.

If you really are not sure you would like to spend $40,000 or $250,000 on a hobby you are not sure you would like, buy a used RV. You can get into RVing in a 34 foot used Class A motorhome for under $10,000.

The older and larger the motorhome the less fuel efficient it will be. You may get 5 to 7 miles per gallon on many older motorhomes. 7-9 mpg is realistic for mid 1990's motorhomes and up to 12 miles a gallon on new ones.

Camping in an RV is a fun adventure awaiting you and your family.

Top 2 Reasons Why Motorhomes Are The Wave Of The Future

Did you know that motorhomes have been gaining rapidly in popularity over the last few years? It's true. If you've driven on the freeways recently, you might have noticed that there are an awful lot of people taking to the roads of America in their new homes on wheels (motorhomes). This country is huge and so are the number of attractions that you could see in a motorhome. Motorhomes have always been popular among the more mobile of our population, but recent models have shown that manufacturers have been producing incredible automotive works of art. Here's the 2 reasons why motorhomes are the wave of the future.

1)Retirement. There is a huge amount of the US population that is considering retiring in the next few years. Baby boomers have worked all their lives and have been spending their money like there is no tomorrow on all sorts of travel accessories. Motorhomes are no exception. One of the biggest things that all retirees want to do after they finish work is travel. Motorhomes provide future domestic travelers with lots of transportation options. Seeing the country (or even the world) in style is possible with a motorhome.

2)Cheap Mobility. Let's be honest here, gas prices are expensive. They've been expensive and probably will remain so for a long time. However, 2 or more people traveling in a motorhome can see a lot of things for relatively little money. Imagine how much money it would cost you in airplane tickets to fly to each destination individually? A lot more than the gas it costs to navigate from city to city. A tank of gas, financially, doesn't go as far as it used to, but it certainly isn't that bad considering all the place it can take you.

There is a lot more to motorhomes than just what's been covered here. In fact, there is a ton more of material available out there about motorhomes. Get informed before deciding to invest in a motorhome.

The first Volvo Sports Cars

The very first sports car that Volvo had produced was the Volvo P1900. It was considered to be an automobile tragedy for it did not do well. In fact, it was only able to sell a skimpy sixty eight units. Despite the downfall of Volvo's first attempt at producing and manufacturing a sports car, the company still has taken a great leap so as to design and craft another sports vehicle. And this was the very reason for the Volvo P1800. This vehicle started as a project in the year 1957.

The person who was behind the project on the Volvo P1800 was Helmer Petterson. Petterson was an engineering consultant in the company and he was also responsible for the Volvo PV 444. The actual design aspect of the Volvo P1800 was crafted by Petterson's son, Pelle Petterson. The company that Pelle Petterson worked for was also the company who built the very first prototypes of the Volvo P1800. Of course, the prototypes were named differently. The first three prototypes held the designations P958 X1, P958 X2, and P958 X3.

It was during the last month of 1957 when Helmer Petterson first drove the first hand-built P1800 prototype which was the P958 X1. He then had some engineers look at the prototype and it was agreed that the manufacturing and crafting of this vehicle could start soon and the company would be able to send them off rolling to the streets come the following year. However, Volkswagen the company came into the picture and restricted the engineers and firms who would be crafting the Volvo P1800. It was for the very reason that the company was afraid that it would seriously hurt the sales of their very own line of automobiles. However, as luck would have it, the company was able to locate a good firm that would have the capacity to build Volvo's second sports car.

The Volvo P1800 made its very first public debut in January of 1960 at Brussels Salon. It showed up as a very attractive sports car that held small fins on the rear fenders. This vehicle held many components shared with other Volvo vehicles like the Volvo 120 series sedan. It held shared parts like its running gear, the 1780 cc overhead valve engine with four cylinders, and most components of its suspension. The suspension of the Volvo P1800 was A-arms with coil springs found at its front and a very solid axle with coils installed at the rear.

Volvo has, in the case of the Volvo P1800, made another giant leap and delved into the unfamiliar territory of sports cars. However, it certainly was worth their effort. As part of continuing Volvo's tradition and culture of making leaps and going places, Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts also continues to produce quality parts for Volvo vehicles. These parts have gone through strict and rigid quality control and standards so as to perfectly suit Volvo vehicles. Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts has a vast array of well crafted Volvo P1800 parts, accessories, brakes, steering and a lot more. Customers can choose from its online store that is available 24 hours a day to serve the most demanding needs for Volvo auto parts.

The Mazda RX 7

The Mazda RX 7 is a sports car that had started in production in 1978. It is also known as the Savanna and the Efini RX 7. The first batch of this vehicle actually went to be part of the affordable sports car segment. It held various competitors that include the Datsun/Nissan 280 Z. The Mazda RX 7 holds a unique twin rotor Wankel rotary engine as well as a sporty front midship rear wheel drive layout. It was also well balanced and was very appropriate for racing because of the latter. This sports car actually replaced the Mazda RX 3. However, the fact is that both the Mazda RX 7 and the Mazda RX 3 were sold in Japan as the Mazda Savanna.

Sometimes, being small is an advantage. That is possibly why the Mazda RX 7 was able to make its way to the top. It could work in racing. It could also be a good element during heavy traffic. However, even if this vehicle is small, it has been packed with excellent power.

This is due to the Mazda RX 7's rotary engine that has been equipped with triangular rotors that takes the place of pistons when it is compared with ordinary type of engines. Once these triangular rotors are in place, the engine is able to provide a smooth and responsive performance so much so that no matter what kind road the Mazda RX 7 may be on would prove not to be a hindrance or an annoyance. These triangular rotors could work well with the twin rotor twin turbocharged engine as well as a manual transmission or even an automatic transmission. Its five speed manual transmission could provide the machine some 255 units of unbridled horsepower.

Take a ride inside the Mazda RX 7's interior and one would find two sporty seats. These seats do not look out of place and it works so well as per the whole package of this sports car. There are various amenities and they have been strategically positioned so that each could be easily reached and operated by the driver. This vehicle holds a highly functional air conditioning unit, an electric roof, and a steering wheel clad in leather just to name a few. This sports car both shows great appeal not only from its exterior but its interior as well.

Classic Car

Automotive enthusiasts know that cars are not so different from any other collectible. That's why it is a great joy and pride when someone has a car collection, moreover if its classic. But classic car for sale is too hard to find nowadays and it seems that its value is really getting high. If you are seeking the perfect classic car for your personal collection, rest assured that there are many places for classic cars to be found.

Finding antique cars for sale for sale requires more than a browse through the newspaper. Most of them are never even advertised that way. Get creative and consider checking out places that you would otherwise overlook.

1. The first place you should consider is your local auto wreckers or junkyard. You never know what hidden gem you may find amid the rubble. Often people will dispose of a vehicle without realizing the potential worth in it thinking that it's just some classic funny cars, but didn’t realize that many would rather not invest the time and money necessary for the restoration of classic cars.
   
   
2. Try browsing online car ads for a classic vehicle. Use keyword terms to help you find something. You can even find classic car price guide in some websites. Often people will be selling their car privately because they need the money, not because they want to part with a classic. As unfortunate as that is, it allows you to swoop in and nab a great car for a potential deal.
   
   
3. It does not hurt to post your own ad stating to others that you are seeking a classic car. This way you can list the make and model, the old car values that you want and even the year. If anyone with that car is trying to get rid of one, you may find yourself in luck.
   
   
4. Scope out some car shows in your area or neighboring cities in order to meet other car lovers, and discover potential vehicle sales. There are a lot of informed people that may know of a good classic car being sold.

Finding a classic car for sale is not at all difficult considering that we are in the modern time now. There are a lot of ways you can do to find your dream classic car. Keep your eyes open and be creative in your search.

The True Classic Car

Classic cars are the most sought out vehicles of all. Although they are older models that are no longer being built by the manufacturer, classic car values are way over the car line.

These models are rare finds and while their financial value may fluctuate in the intervening years, these cars are still beloved by the people who own them because of the nostalgic air that they have, that unmistakable quality of a bygone era of car manufacture. With that in mind, what exactly defines a classic?

According to the classic car blue book, a classic car is, simply put, a car that belongs to the highest levels of style and class, the type of car that inspires modern myths. Some examples of this type of car are the legendary pink Cadillac and the equally revered Chevy Impala. They are typically over 25 years old and are often compared to fine wine, in the sense that these cars can only get better with age and that classic car prices can only get higher when time comes.

Much like the art world and their masterpieces, no single definition appears to cover and appease all groups with regards to these cars. Groups often argue as to how old must a car be to become a classic but most hold it at around 15-20 years from the original year of manufacture. In the auto world, one of the most sought after events are classic car shows. This is usually one of those events where you can find lots of car lovers and classic car trader which decide on what a classic car should be.

In the end, if someone is looking for old cars for sale, one should use a classic car list that fits one's needs. There is currently little consensus as to how to exactly define a car but some elements, like insurance and popularity, should play a role in how a person defines the term "classic car." However, all these groups agree that a classic, beyond the objective level, is a model of car that inspires memories of past decades and must have potent nostalgic presence.

A Classic Car Classifieds As Sports Car

The Chevrolet Corvette, a Sportscar legend and a Auto Classic for ever, has somehow survived inflated insurance rates; all types of inane and meaningless safety legislation and engine pollution add ons. The Chevrolet Corvette has been universally accepted as the measure of a high performance classic car classifieds as sports car.

Cars come and go, new model of cars emerge and disappear and yet the Corvette lives on. No car has been able to cover as many aspects of the high performance sport as the Corvette. The versatility of this fantastic automobile has appealed to all age groups and has kept the ownership of a Corvette, a most prestigious thing.

The Corvette has gone through many changes in its lifetime, including every custom and hot rod trend going. Nothing can be compare to these old car values that time cannot perish. It has a miracle that the Corvette has remained a true high performance sports car and did not mature into a two plus two sedan as did Ford’s Thunderbird.

One of the big contributions to the Corvette’s success story was the variety of options that were offered. Ever since 1956 where as classic car for sale, there had been the choice of a standard of high performance automatic transmission. Each car could be tailored into a semi competitive race car of a good day to day commuter by just selecting the right options. The Corvette could play either role very well.

This classic car price doesn’t stop owners from buying the high performance versions and putting them to good use at weekend drags and the novice road events. There were metallic brake and sway bar options for the sporty set. And although the suspensions system was a conglomeration of early passenger car parts, the low center of gravity and near equal weight distribution made these cars handle well. The 50/50 weight distribution did not hurt the drag racers one bit either, and they won more than their share.

When 1963 happened, it brought with it a real change in the Corvette. The new body style called the “Sting Ray” was unavailable in a fastback version commonly referred to as a “coupe” and in the traditional roadster version with a removable hardtop. The Sting Ray had much cleaner lines than its predecessors and even featured retractable headlights. With the change in body style, the suspension was vastly improved with a new independent rear suspension assembly and updated steering gear. It still had the performance of the older cars, including the Rochester fuel injected 327 cubic inch engine, rated at 360 horsepower.

The Chevrolet Corvette is certainly an American Sports car Classic. So when you saw Chevrolet antique cars for sale. Grab on them fast.

Classic Car Exhibition

Jakarta - classic car exhibition Otoblitz 3rd International Classic Car Show (OICCS) 2009 become an arena show off for the user community of the retro-classic cars homeland.

This can be seen on the opening day OICCS 2009 that was held today, Wednesday (23/12/2009). On an annual event that has been held since 2007 ago are the lovers and retro cars classic gets a fresh breeze seemed to partake showcase a collection of his favorite cars.

No fewer than a dozen cars from owners of old age ranging from branded Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, BMW, Toyota, Holden also to enliven the largest classic car exhibition in Indonesia.

The owners who are members of various communities are given the opportunity to participate showcase their collections in order
spread the virus and classical spirit into the wider community.

"We deliberately make room for the classic car community who want to show off, so his spirit could spread more widely," said Chief Executive OSCCS Azman Osman at Balai Kartini, Jakarta.

Opportunity for old car lovers are by Azman is a very necessary thing. "To keep their spirit to continue to love classic cars," he continued.

OICCS 2009 alone planned to be opened to the public from 24 December to 27 December. With tickets costing Rp 50,000 visitors will find a variety of cars that have been 'aged' from various countries and segments, such as exotic cars, European sports, to cars First President Sukarno of Indonesia was on display there

The Best Collectors Car Club for Teenagers

Clubs for car collectors are widely spread throughout the country. Most of car collectors are elite people and choosing a club to join is something that can be very tedious work. It is necessary to carefully examine and investigate any group you are planning to join to as teenagers to get away with trouble. You must know the back ground of the organization before considering on signing for. There’s lot of possibility to be involve with troubles if you’re not wise enough on deciding what best collectors car club for you to join to, however a good car club can be a very nice place for teenagers like you to learn more on cars.


Practice looking for a club that is accepting young people to be a member. Since not all clubs are open dealing with young people. This means it is very important to ensure that the club you are considering will be welcoming to your child. It is also very important to ensure that you know what time requirements are involved. For example, many clubs require members to participate in several activities a year, and this means that until your child is able to drive themselves to the meeting you will be responsible for the transportation. You need to ensure that the schedule fits into your needs as well.


Many people do not realize just how much is involved in car clubs until after their child has signed up. While the time issues are not as great for those who are able to allow their children to drive themselves it can be a huge problem for those who have to do all of the transportation. It is also very important that you know exactly what is expected of you as their parent. There are some clubs that require the parents of minors to also participate, ensuring you know these details ahead of time can help you make the best choice.

Many clubs have other children already as members. If your child is uncomfortable with being surrounded by numerous adults, only it may be a wise idea to look for one of these clubs. This would allow your child to interact with other children as well as the adults and still gain all of the benefits that the club has to offer. Slowly easing into the clubs activities with adults may be a wise idea as well to ensure that your child is completely comfortable.

Never discount the importance of a good car club for a child who is heavily interested in cars. This can be a great activity for those who are interested in antique cars and even racecars because they are able to learn from the people who are highly knowledgeable and experienced. Remember, just as adults are able to learn from the various other members of the club, so can children, but it is still very important to make good connections.

It is also important when selecting a club to find out if members are required to have a car. Some clubs require that all members have a car that is able to be driven, however not all clubs have this requirement. If your child has a car already, then this is not such an issue. For children being a part of a car club is a great learning experience and can be a wonderful venture into the world of cars. Never discount the importance of a good car club for your child.

Classic Car Pictures

More and more Fun Old

The more classic the more expensive and certainly more and hunted. That's the selling value of vintage cars. Scarcity and the beauty that he has had his own appeal.

It IS hard to care for vintage cars, are old, requires diligence and patience. For lovers of vintage cars, something like this is considered something exciting and challenging. The more difficult to fix the car the more excited they are renovating. For auto parts, hares diligent collectors also went to the old car exchanges.

To get their old car automotive enthusiasts willing to pay millions of dollars, as is done by Gunawan Tjandra example. His passion for vintage cars
since the college started in Sounthern Alberta Institute of Technology in Canada.

The first vintage cars owned Cabriolet is a four-door Impala he bought in 1996. A few years later the boss of PT. Glass is a direct Fima has hundreds of vintage cars. In turn these cars is displayed at the Museum Cars Sentul. Here are reviews of several vintage cars.


AUSTIN SEVEN
Might Train Horses
British production car was made not for the nobility. In the Dutch colonial era, the Austin Seven was to be one means of transport sate fighters. This car was designed by a draftsman Stanley Herbert Austin Edge at home. The idea of making cars is obtained when looking at the table in the garage billiar Austin home. So just about the size of Austin Seven billiar table.

Like the other old cars, car body Herbert Austin's creation is like a carriage horse. Length about 310 cm and 135 cm wide. The window was wide open with no cover glass. Design flat rear and spare tires body together. If examined in depth,
contain less interior design aesthetic, is visible from the front seat are made of vinyl-coated rubber material, and can not be brought forward or pushed back.

Car King Arhtur country uses 4-cylinder engine, the 747 and the Austin Seven engine ignition in terms of use and platinum coils. To start the engine, the Austin Seven using crank. Own expertise needed to power it.

Unlike other car, the Austin Seven automobile travel was not so long, only 17 years old. The first production in 1922 and last in 1939. Although the rise in the era of European industrialization, but Austin Seven still could not survive long.


FORD T & A Legend of King Motor
Triumph of Ford Motor Company is still going on until now. Its existence is still considered by other automotive industry. Ford first produced the cars around the year 1908 with model 1.
Over the years, Ford launched the Ford Model A, that looks better but still buggy prominent impression. Classical impression was also prominent on the spark board
apart and curved. The front there is a round head lamp measures 8 inches.
For the interior, this car is equipped with an elongated seat that can didukuki three people. So is the rear seat. In accordance with the technology in those days, not starter
located on the top but under the floor, to turn the car driver stepped on the starter with a foot residence. Likewise with the brakes still using steel ropes, similar to a motorcycle brake.
In terms of engine, the Ford Model A 4-cylinder engine, 900 cc. To enter the engine fuel still use carburetors. On the suspension, this car is still using the suspension per carry.


Buick-8
Bung Karno's Interests
There are few cars favored by the former number one in Indonesia, Bung Karno. In
Lincoln Landaulette (Limosincabrio), Crysler Imperial and buik-8. At the time of independence, Buick-8 is the first vehicle used by Bung Karno. Indonesia's first president was happy driving this car for its elegant, robust, able to travel far field and comfortable ride.

In terms of making history, Buick is the type of limited-8-8, produced in 1939 with a capacity of 5247 cc engine. From the car's body design is quite unique, between the driver and passenger are separated by a glass that can be opened. If you do not want to use a glass divider play was opening the driver's residence.

The story is pretty interesting car. The car was discovered in 1945 on the back of the Department of Transportation by Sudiro, chairman of the Barisan Banteng, this time Indonesia was still under Japanese occupation. Since Sudiro indeed understand the automotive field, he immediately approached the driver, persuaded to sell. Without time consuming Sudiro managed to buy and bring home Buick-8. Then he dedicated to President Sokemo, and eventually become President of the official vehicles with license plate number R-1.


FLAT 1100D
Hi I Am Fiat
If you are a fan of the old vehicle, you know stands for Fiat, Fabbrica Italiana Automobile Torino. Along with other European auto companies, Fiat started production in 1899. Following the development of Fiat's time to make changes to adjust din clan with the market, one type Fiat 1100D.

Fiat this type was introduced to the general public about the year 1948 in Milan International Motor Show Fiat at that time issued two types of cars, the first Fiat 1100D, four-door type, and the Fiat 110 013, two-door type. Both these cars use the materials and steel. So might Fiat 1100D and 1100B is no doubt. Fiat 1100D could go to Indonesia, in Indonesia, this car is known by the name honde car.


JAGUAR MK 4 Roadster Train
Sporty skill Nobility
In the automotive field, Europe is known as a producer of premium car class. One is a proven England. Through its British Jaguar introduced the upscale cars. Jaguar factory founded by the British aristocracy in 1925, the goal is to satisfy the tastes of the nobility. Just as Ford, Jaguar's first output models such as horse-drawn carriage.

He was long the position Jaguar as an upmarket car. Various types of cars he had production. Among these type Jaguar MK 4 Roadster. In 1948 this vehicle was popular among sports enthusiasts because of noble character of his sport.

The room cabin is sporty highlight. Seat made of foam rubber, very soft occupied. Not only that, but also can go up and down and back and forth so as to provide ease the driver to adjust according to your posture. For the exterior, this car seems simple. Body made of sheet metal plate, round headlamps stand out like cat's eye. While the windshield is made flat with rectangular shapes.

To complete if the sport, Jaguar MK 4 is equipped with 6-cylinder engine, 3500 cc, with a speed of 185 km / hour. This car also uses two models of conventional carburetors.


VOLVO OV4
Hand scratches Gustaf Larson
Thanks to perseverance, Gustaf Larson (1924) successfully completed the Volvo OV4, OV4 derived from the word Oppen-Vagn (Swedish language), which means open-topped car. While Volvo itself is taken from the Scandinavian languages, which means "I roll".

In his first production, machine Volvi OV4 already using aluminum pistons. Not only by Gustaf OV4 have a high durability. However, while testing was in error because the system is installed upside-down teeth and cause the car to walk forward but can not walk backwards.

In the next stage, namely Volvo PV4 issued a new vehicle. With a 1944 cc engine capable of driving this car in a speed of 90 km per hour. Although a newcomer, Volvo is able to compete with older players. Through a variety of market research and development engine, Volvo PV4 OV4 and getting a place in the automotive market. And now, Volvo became the world's largest automotive industry.

Classic Car Blue Book

If you are planning to sell or buy a classic car to a vehicle dealer, you should be aware of the basic process in determining the worth of the car. This would ensure you would not be scammed and taken for granted by car dealer experts. You should know the classic car blue book, and know the real value of your most precious classic car.

* What is the Blue Book value?

The Blue Book value is a basic term used in the car-buying business. It means the worth or cost of a vehicle. This vital book determines classic car prices or prices of what dealers are willing to pay for a classic car.

* Where could you find the Blue Book value?

There are several resources responsible for determining the classic car values. The two most popular is the Kelley Blue Book and the N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides.

The Kelley Blue Book, which invented the term Blue Book, is a principal source for determining the loan value on classic cars. It has been providing information for 75 years.

The N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides, which was established in 1933, is another helpful Blue Book that provides car buyers to review the car’s worth.

* How does the Blue Book determine the value of a classic car?

How old must a car be to become classic is also considered in determining a value of a classic car. The Blue Book calculates the value of your car based on the make, the model and year. The book also considers factors such as conditions of the classic cars, mileage and other options. The majority of the popular Blue Books are free for public use in their respective web sites. They provide user-friendly worksheets to help determine the appropriate value of a classic car. Being aware of the Blue Book value of your car would help you search for a fair deal.

If you’re planning to buy a classic car from a classic car trader, you should determine how much money you are willing to spend. Consider the additional expenses such as the tags when applying for a car loan, extra tax, and purchasing of the car title. If you are selling a classic car, you should consider the money you had spend to maintain it.

Antique car collector

How many cars do you have in the garage? UNIQUE his producer have a collection of hundreds of cars ... but all made from cans ... aka toy cars! (He does less happy childhood: P). Nahhh .... Perhaps the number of car collection Pak Handoko of Yogyakarta, nothing beats. The uncle had a real car collection of 67 pieces, all of which have antique! There is a kind Antique Cars Ferrari, VW year 48, to rare species such as Carera (husssh ... who is not Asian Carera, XXX star ..!). The uncle also have various types of vintage cars that have nothing but the only one in Indonesia .. even in the world!

Mo hunt antique car collection? Not need to bother to Flea Market, just come aja om handoko workshop in Yogyakarta Indonesia

Classic Cars Origin and History

Owning a car is a necessity for many people especially in the United States, but for many other – possessing classic cars is a matter of pride and sort of a status symbol. Owning a classic car is in most times as costly as owning a new car as there are many people involved who are in the passion of collecting classic cars. Many classic car enthusiasts collect classic cars for sale as a pastime or a remembrance. But there are several others who collect classic cars as an investment decision. For them classic cars are a way to make profit – these people collect used classic cars

and sell it after some time at a higher price than originally brought.

Let us look in detail what a classic car is and about vintage car history. According to the Classic Automobile Club of America and several other organizations worldwide, a classic car or commonly called vintage car can be defined as any car which is more than 25 years of age. Sometimes it is seen that some classic cars are misrepresented as antique cars, but the real classic cars are those certain specific high quality cars from the pre-World War II era. However antique cars are not profitable to use for everyday transportation, these antiques cars are much popular for leisure driving. Vintage cars which had survived for more than 25 years are considered great survivors. And that’s why owning, collecting and restoring such rare Vintage cars are considered as a well-liked hobby by people all over the planet.

Over the years, the Vintage cars market has seen tremendous changes. During the 1980’s the value of Vintage cars has gone a great boom which lasted for several years. But during the early 1990’s there was a great fall in price. Vintage cars collecting can be a type of gambling. According to Vintage cars experts it is better to collect Vintage cars when you get one as the antique car market fluctuates from time to time and the future monetary value of Vintage cars is completely unpredictable.

The Classic Car Collection

Most classic car buff's love to know classic car history before buying any of it. For them, buying a classic car is more significant than buying a new one. They take sufficient time searching everything about that car before they make a procure. classic car experts say that it is better to take a look into classic car history before making a deal. By spending some time in classic car history you can know whether any alterations and flaws are there in the classic car you are going to buy. These alterations and flaws can make a big change in the value of the classic car. Determining the classic cars status and how much price it worth if you resell it in any later stage is also a good idea before purchasing it.

As classic cars are those cars which have survived over a period of twenty five years, the classic car history is worth mentioning. If you are a classic car enthusiast check the current position of the classic car you are going to add to your classic car collection. If the classic car is a much fashionable one then the value of classic cars will be highly expensive. If it is not a fashionable one to collect, then the demand will be less and you can obtain it at a low price. The condition of the classic car also influences the value. A good condition classic car will surely cost much more than a poor condition classic car for sale.

Hence before buying any classic car for sale, it is advisable to know the classic car history. Don't forget to determine the classic cars status and how much price it worth if you sell it later. Nowadays there are numerous websites which are providing information about classic cars. Most of these websites features photographs of classic cars and collector's forums. Checking these sites will help you to get a brief idea of classic car history. This will be a plus point for any classic car buffs.

More and more cool old

Classic car show the latest spring season

Duo Aston Martins, semi-classical and new. I do not know Aston Martin cars made before the war. Also, I've never seen DB7 Zagato previous life.

Aston Martin's body seems a classic and elegant.

The whell is very antique, unique and classic



The beauty visible from inside and outside the car classic Aston martin

The beauty of aston martin car, whether old or a semi - new

Odd, double bubble rear windshield.

Supercharged Studebaker Avanti

BMW Alpina 2800CS
This is my favorite car in the event
BMW Alpina 2800CS visible bumper front and rear make it look like aboat

Behind the significance and meaning of the BMW logo Alpina2800CS

The beauty outside and inside the car BMW Alpina
2800CS.

Classic Car Saab Monte Carlo 850

This ain't the Bible Belt.

White Jags.

Car Swiss and American war training

Pinzgauer

Ferrari 330GT "Chinese eyes"

Those curves!

The Beautiful Red

Many spectators who marveled at this classic car show

2009 Dream Classic Car at the show here