Is there anything more quintessentially nostalgic than a spotless classic car with a fresh-cut pine tree tied to its roof? I know it always makes me crack a smile to see an old-timer still doing real-life work. Having worked around cars my whole life, my socials are peppered with fellow […]
Tag: Driving
Fall is the Perfect Season for Tailgating in Your Classic
I believe fall is the most underrated season for car enthusiasts. At least in places where folks get four full seasons. Sure, there may be fewer events to attend, and the weather may be less predictable. But the cooler temps are certainly easier on the older cars (not to mention […]
Preparing Your Classic For its First Drive After Winter Storage
Winter is officially gasping its final breaths with spring just a couple days away. For most of the country, that means it’s time to start pulling classics and collectibles out of their seasonal slumber. Here in the Northeast, we hit our first couple days with 70-degree temps. And like clockwork, […]
Ten Modern Classics You Can Drive Anywhere, All Year
Where is it written that you have to put your classic vehicle away just because the leaves have fallen and there’s snow in the forecast? Bucking the trend of garage-bound classics is a new wave of vintage vehicles that offer year-round enjoyment. Whether it’s conquering rugged terrains or cruising through […]
It’s The Time of Year for Charity Car Events
Whether it’s the need for food, winter coats, or children’s toys, charity events abound this time of year. And of all the things we can do with our cars, perhaps nothing is more satisfying than taking them for a drive to benefit someone else, as so many car clubs often […]
The Rewards of Membership – Why Car Clubs Still Matter
Since the dawn of the motoring age more than a century ago, automotive enthusiasts have formed clubs to bond over their shared interests. The earliest clubs, like the Automobile Club de France formed in 1895, were established primarily as support networks for owners of those first crude and notoriously unreliable […]
5 Tips for Planning a Fall Drive
We’ve officially entered my favorite time of the year for driving. Like magic, our local weather changed from daytime highs in the low 90s a week ago to mid 70’s all this week, just ahead of the official start of fall. I haven’t had the top up on my car […]
7 Modern Safety Features You Can Install in Your Classic Vehicle Without Ruining It
We don’t love our classic vehicles because they’re less safe than new ones; we love them despite their safety shortcomings. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make them at least a little safer with some smart upgrades.
There Will Never Be Another Route 66
There are now countless roads that stretch across the United States, but there will ever be another road quite like Route 66. Here’s why.