Classics Articles

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Luigi Castagna @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 12:03 PM

The vehicles that use two power sources in conjunction with one another are called hybrid automotives or hybrid vehicles. The history of hybrid power technology is very old. It dates back to the time when diesel electric submarines were first used. The idea is quite simple, use two power sources to increase the overall efficiency. Now the question arises that why it was needed. The answer is simple, it was realized that an average person would not be able to afford gasoline in the near... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 7:50 PM

More than 10,000 visitors head towards an old farmhouse in the east Tacoma community of Lakewood every Saturday to see the most unusual car museum ever. You typically think of massive buildings containing a dozen or so cars when someone mentions a car museum. However, the one in question is actually at a normal five bedroom house in a small village. Visitors come from as far as Japan, Italy and Australia to visit the Harold E LeMay Open House which has been run by Nancy LeMay for the last 29 yea... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 8:05 AM

When people talk about vintage cars they are typically referring to a vehicle that was built between 1919 and 1930. Car enthusiasts the world over are all happy to agree the start date of the Vintage period as the end of World War I but there are frequent debates about when the period ended. The British are very particular about the fact that 1930 saw the Vintage period come to an end. However, the Americans argue that it was actually 1925 and others consider the start of World War II to... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 11:38 AM

The classic Zagato line from Aston Villa had an addition with the 2003 DB7. The DB7 was first unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concourse and immediately was a hit with the car world as the DB7 carries on with the classic Zagato tradition with its exsquisite look, sleek design style, and ultimate performance. The DB7 Zagato is one of the premier automobiles that Aston Villa has ever produced. The interior of the DB7 Zagato is ultimate class as it features a special, just for the DB7 model, a... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 7:27 AM

In 1995 Bugatti filed for bankruptcy as the market for supercars had slowed down. In the end of the 1990\'s Volkswagen purchased the rights to use the Bugatti name and brought the company back to life. The Volkswagen group unveiled the Bugatti EB 218 at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999. The 218 was produced after the 118 model, which was first shown at the Paris Motor Show a year earlier in 1998. Giorgetto Giugiaro, under contract with Volkswagen, designed both the 118 and 218 models. The 218 ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 7:00 AM

The 2007 Chrysler Crossfire has a very distinct monochromatic look and metallic paint job and the unique design of the automobile giving it a very modern and stylish look to this superior automobile. When the engineers at Chrysler designed the Crossfire safety was on the forefront as well as the stellar look and excellent performance capabilities. Some of the standard safety features on the Crossfire are an Occupant Classification System for the front passenger seat, multi stage... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 6:51 AM

The Cadillac XLR has all the elegance and class that people have come to expect from the Cadillac name. The XLR is loaded with new state of the art technological features and is one of the quickest and high performance automobiles that Cadillac has ever produced. The XLR is modeled after the design of stealth aircraft fighters and this can be seen with the aerodynamic look and sleek design style. The XLR features bumper-to-bumper curves with a strong Cadillac grill and vertical headligh... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By michael hood @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 6:47 AM

The 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron is a prototype car that was designed by Giorgetto Giuaro and was designed on a platform from the Lamborghini Diablo VT. The name of the car, Chiron, is from a famous Bugatti race driver named Louis Chiron. Being a prototype car the Chiron was the only one ever made. The Chiron is a very aerodynamic car as it has curves from bumper to bumper and has a very low to the ground type of body. The Chiron features a rear engine and the storage trunk is in the fro... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Derek Both @ Sunday, 2nd September 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Whether you are looking for cars, parts, cheap classic car insurance or just some information, The Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham which is held every year is the place to be. With an enormous display of 1000 breathtaking classic cars it\'s the biggest and best show of its kind in the UK and is a must for all motoring enthusiasts. There is something for every kind of car enthusiast at the Classic Motor Show from those who adore the very earliest cars to those intrigued by... more...

Cars and Trucks » Classics | By Alex Olson @ Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 10:47 PM

Most cars sold in the United States since the 1950s have been equipped with an automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are great for those of us that just want to drive. Period. They are a mystery to most of us, and we\'ve always relied on the competence of the manufacturer that it would work without a hitch. If the transmission failed, we took it to our friendly, neighborhood mechanic and hoped that it could be repaired. Performance enthusiasts are all about the fact that ... more...