Classic Cars

We often see examples of restored classic cars when we go to outdoor auto shows in the summer.  People are eager to show off their fully restored classic cars to the general public.  Those who restore classic cars often belong to the Classic Car Club of America.

Original rules of the Classic Car Club of America was that the car had to be made between 1925 and 1948.  However, the rules are not strictly followed.  When it comes to car restoration of “classic cars,” generally anything over 25 years old is considered a classic.

Depending upon the group that you join, you may or may not be able to exhibit your 1970s muscle car.  Many of the classic car clubs exhibit only the cars from the 1950s and early 1960s.  These cars, often referred to as ‘Yank Tanks” by those abroad, are roughly the size of a small boat.  They are popular among collectors and, if properly restored, driveable.

According to the true Classic Car collectors, a classic car has to have the following qualities in order for it to be deemed a true classic:

•    Has to be built within the time period
•    Has to be high priced and a luxury automobile at the time it was built

Those who are strict classic car enthusiasts will maintain that by 1948, classic cars had virtually stopped existing.  Mass production of cars was well on its way by this time and were affordable by just about everyone.  The days of the luxury, classic cars ended shortly before the 1950s.