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In this section we publish articles about your classic car hobby, without any commercial intention. Here you will find buying advice, you will learn how to restore your classic car and make it winterproof or fit for spring. We also want to introduce you to individual restoration objects. And perhaps there will also be a workshop report at some point. Feel free to browse, it might be worth your while.
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Advice And Tips
07 License Plate
The proper and professional maintenance of a classic car not only takes a lot of time, but a true classic car enthusiast also pays a lot for his passion. So every owner is always looking for ways to save a little money - for example, by applying for a 07 registration plate. You can read here whether the application is worth the effort and to what extent the advantages and disadvantages balance each other out.
When does a car become a classic car?
If you are asking yourself the question: "When does a car become a classic car?" and don't have the answer right away, this guide will help you without a lot of talking around the bush. A classic car is a vehicle that is more than 30 years old. If you would like to know more, we recommend that you simply read on and find out everything about the requirements, the advantages and the background to the subject!
Restoration Of A Classic Car
In this article you will get an impression about the restoration of your classic car. We present different areas of a classic car restoration and you will learn how best to get started and when it is worthwhile.
What Should Be Considered When Lubricating A Vehicle
A regular oil change, rust removal or even a restoration are tasks that require a certain basic understanding of craftsmanship and technical skills. Regular lubrication is comparatively easy when it comes to the care and maintenance of a classic car. To carry out this work yourself, however, a modern platform or a pit is indispensable to be able to reach the underside of the vehicle.
Fuel Additives For Classic Cars
Especially the operation of classic vehicles can be simplified by intelligent selection of fuel additives. In this way, owners can take advantage of the achievements of modern chemistry in an adapted form. Here you can read up on everything worth knowing about petrol additives and other additives and you will also find some suggestions for high-quality fuel additives.
Removing rust from a classic car
Rust must be permanently removed from a classic car: This is one of the essential tasks of a successful restoration. Rust that shows through again after a complex restoration can destroy a lot of work and money.
Painting Classic Cars
and get it ready for winter. There's a lot to do, and to prepare, if you want to get your sweetheart back into service in March unscathed. What you need, what you can do without; Learn here what you need to consider.
Storing a classic car
and get it ready for winter. There's a lot to do, and to prepare, if you want to get your sweetheart back into service in March unscathed. What you need, what you can do without; Learn here what you need to consider.
Classic Car Tuning
When people think of tuning, they immediately think of performance enhancement. Not exactly the main feature of most classic cars. But the term tuning also includes the chassis, the appearance and the interior. In this article, you can read what "contemporary tuning" means and what to look out for.
Steering wheel restoration
No other part is as close to the driver as the steering wheel: you touch it every time you drive and almost inevitably it comes into your field of vision so regularly. All the more important that it is not a constant nuisance. No matter what kind of steering wheel you have: We show you how to get it back in shape.
The most expensive classic car in the world
A certain age, good condition, a racing history, rarity value, a pinch of Ferrari and one or more famous previous owners: these are the ingredients from which the most expensive cars in the world are made, most of which also have classic car status. But which classic car can call itself the most expensive classic car in the world in 2021? We will tell you and also list some of its companions, i.e. other very expensive classic vehicles, here for you.
Track adjustment
You know it - the tire runs off on one side, the steering wheel is slightly crooked and the car pulls to the left or right. Adjusting toe and camber solves this problem, which may have a massive impact on driving physics. The toe is the position of the right and left wheel in relation to each other, the camber is the angle of the tire perpendicular to the road. In the following article you will learn how you can check toe and camber yourself and which tools you need for this.
Cleaning the convertible top
When caring for a convertible top, there are a few things to keep in mind. Because as you surely know, the top of your classic car can be quite sensitive. In order to preserve the old shine and keep it fresh on the road, this guide provides you with valuable tips on how to clean and care for a convertible top. So you can enjoy your classic for a long time.
Changing the windscreen alone
Mounting windscreens that change the windscreen alone in particular is less difficult than is often rumored. It doesn't matter whether you want to change your pane because of a stone chip, unsightly scratches or other reasons: With the right tool and good instructions for installing and removing panes, nothing stands in the way of your project. You can find both here, so let's get started!
Retrofit Warning Lights
The lighting in and on classic cars leaves a lot to be desired in terms of safety, especially compared to modern cars. To ensure adequate safety in today's road traffic, it is necessary to retrofit various lights, including the hazard warning lights. This is not an optional extra on your part, but is required by law. In the following article, you will learn how the hazard warning lights can be retrofitted to classic cars and what you need to know in the process.
Classic car: repairing the starter
A broken starter motor is certainly a nuisance, because without this component, the car can hardly be started. So once the starter motor also called starter or starter - is broken, you have to take care of a repair so that the car can be started again. A number of classic cars can be started with crank, but with the starter is easier and safer.
H License Plate: Disadvantages & Advantages
Would you like to apply for an H license plate and are you looking forward to benefiting from all sorts of advantages? You think that an H license plate saves money and belongs on every classic? Then it's good that you're here, because an H license plate also has disadvantages and not only advantages. Here you can find out whether the application is worthwhile for you.
Professional classic car care without risk
Vintage radio Bluetooth retrofit - this is how it's done
Most classic vehicles are equipped with simple radios from the 60s to 80s, mounted in 1-DIN slots or in shafts for axle radios are. However, if your vehicle is equipped with a genuine Becker radio, a Blaupunkt with tube amplifier or an individual one Solution equipped with turntable under the seat should You leave the authentic original radio in the vehicle and help yourself with additional devices.
Buying advice Jaguar E-type
The big cat from Jaguar continues to be very popular. In the meantime, the prices for such a model have also risen sharply, so it is definitely worth taking a closer look when buying.Here you can find out what to look out for.
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