1974 – A Chrome Year for Porsche
Auto parts for a 1974 2.0 Porsche are not as easy to come by as they once were, but if you own one of these babies, you probably know why.
Initially brought to light-weight at the 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 914 didn’t reach the US until 1970, and priced at nearly four grand, it was out of reach for many. What is a lot of, though, is that it came with a chrome and vinyl option manynowadays would consider just tacky. In 1970, though, …

Nowadays, it will be robust to search out a high quality provider of parts for European and Asian cars. Even when you are doing find an organization, it’s rare that they provide a solid history within the industry along with nice Mercedes Benz auto parts delivered to your garage immediately. Typically, though, there are exceptions to the rule, and Hirsch Industries is one in every of them.
An In depth History
Corporations with long histories inside a given business are far a lot of seemingly to give you the results you desire, …

For Do-It-Yourselfers, there is nothing quite like spending the weekend working on their projects, and these includes vintage car buffs. Mostly, people who love cars, knows a thing or two about them. Some have even gone as far as to learn how to build the cars themselves, this means that this is more than a hobby, it’s a passion.
With that said, think about if the person is a race car buff too. Combine all these elements and you get a person who loves vintage race cars. One type of …

If a person has the desire to own a vintage car, there are several considerations that must be pondered upon. If you’re lucky enough to have the resources to buy a fully restored vintage car, then you have your work cut out for you. But for those who see vintage cars as diamond in the rough, and want to do all the work to restoring them, then you have your work cut out for you.
Restoring vintage cars doesn’t only require you to have money to buy the spare parts, …

Have you ever wondered exactly why someone would take a car that is unfinished to a car show? Often the goal is not so much to win a prize, but rather to show off a car that is in progress. This is especially common for the exotic and rare cars that are not always easily seen at car shows. Many people pull out their cars at least once they have completed the bodywork but before the interior and the painting have been done. You may wonder …

Restoring a vintage car is a labor of love. While admittedly there are some that do this as a business, all of them, those that restore and collect vintage cars, are driven by their passion, they are fueled by their desire for vintage cars and watching them return to their full glory is what makes them happy.
Ownership of a vintage car sets an image of glamour, prestige and a status symbol that shows you can afford its high maintenance, think Jay Leno. Aside from having the money to pursue …

Ever since motorized vehicles have been introduced to the world, numerous people have been fascinated about them and a number of these people have developed a deep fashion for them. Some of them have started this passion even while they are still young; this led to a collection of toy cars. A small number of these car buffs have been fortunate enough to have huge resources which can allow them to start a collection of real cars. Others though could only content themselves with just enlarging their toy car collection.
Today, …

People love their cars to be powerful and fast. Ever since man has realized that motor vehicles can take them fast, competitions, from car manufacturers to drivers have emerged. Car racing has been as much of a part of the automobile industry and until today, car racing is as popular as ever.
Today, race cars vary widely in design and different competitions have been set up for different types of car racing. We have the popular Formula 1 and we have stock car racing, rallyes, drag races and so much …

Being an owner of a fully restored vintage car provides a distinct sense of pride. What you have is a slice of automotive history that most vintage car enthusiasts can only dream of owning. Aside from knowing that you have a priceless treasure in your garage, you may also have lots of anxieties about its safety.
Having a vintage race car that has been restored to its former glory means that you want to showcase it and maybe even race it with others who have vintage race cars too. If …

If you’re a music buff, or even maybe just the average Joe, you know that having music in your car is essential. There are some people who have managed to let being “music-less” pass, but for those who take long drives or just can’t simply stand being alone in their car in utter silence, being without a radio is complete torture.
This is pretty understandable, but with technology today, you don’t really have to have a kickass entertainment system to be entertained with music. Some people would just use their …