Classic Cars, A Few Favourites

Classic cars are defined in several different ways, and all the
definitions are essentially correct. Most typically, the term describes
vehicles built from World War II to the end of the Muscle Car era in the
1970s, when Detroit retrofitted all their lines in order to produce
subcompacts. However, some cars fall under the definition of being "over
ten years old" and because of the car, are just classed as being
collectible by popular acclaim. In the car world, antique is a term used
for cars fifty years and older -- and generally is a separate class than
"classic". If you are searching online for classic car parts, either to buy,
sell or obtain parts, keep these distinctions in mind as you form your
search criteria.

What are some examples of truly classic cars? At the top of most UK lists
is the Jaguar, E Type, manufactured from 1961 to 1974. This, without a
doubt, is probably the most well-known British sports car ever. Some
70,000 of these cars were produced over a 14 year period. Jealous
competitors the world over classed this car as both high maintenance and
an oil-leaker, but everyone wanted to own one. Another great classic was
the Aston Martin DB5, made from 1963 to 1965. This was the car James Bond
used in Goldfinger -- paralleling both the car and Sean Connery to new
heights. Aston Martin made some incredible other models as well, but you
never hear about them!

Want another definition of classic? Think small. Here we have the BMC
Mini, and the old style Volkswagen Beetle, both cult classics that enjoyed
long production runs and huge sales, setting new trends for car makers the
world over. Restoring a VW Beetle was many the occupation of young yuppies
during the 1970s and 1980s, and was considered a status symbol.

Certainly other makes and models fall into the most famous classic cars of
all time, whether Corvette, Dodge Hemi, or Mustang, you have a choice
these days when doing an online search to buy. Quite a few are still out
there for sale, in varying conditions, and if you're looking for hard
asset investment (and something to work on) this might be your ticket to
ride.

About the Author

Emma Davies writes for Breakeryard.com