There is a specific kind of magic in pulling a tarp off a vehicle that hasn’t seen the sun in decades. You see the potential, the sweeping lines, the chrome bumpers, the engine that, with enough stubbornness, will roar to life again. But before you dive into a classic car restoration, you need to have … Read more
Some cars refuse to be forgotten. A 1966 Pontiac GTO sitting under a tarp in someone’s garage. A Porsche 356 that passed through three families before landing with someone who finally wants to do right by it. A Ferrari that spent twenty years in a barn and still has the bones to turn heads once … Read more
Bad credit can result from various situations, such as missed payments, high credit card balances, bankruptcy, or a lack of credit history. These financial challenges can make it difficult to secure loans or financing. Buying a car with no credit and no cosigner can seem like an uphill battle. Traditional lenders often require a good credit score … Read more
Negotiable, in checks or titles means you can transact it. If a seller has a negotiable title, he can transfer it to a buyer who should have no problems registering the car in his name. Determining title status is a critical step in your due diligence, because if it isn’t completely correct, you can’t register or insure the … Read more
Yes, you can, but the process is a little different than with modern cars. We will explain in a moment. And just FYI, the photos included in this article all show vehicles that have been financed when sold through our showroom. These include a 1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang Restomod, a Porsche 911S and more. Now, back to financing. … Read more
With a nod to my friend Dave Olimpi for coining the phrase, ‘sittin’ disease’ is a great catch-all to describe the varied deterioration all cars suffer when allowed to, well, sit. Most classic car buffs realize the problem exists, but often don’t appreciate how pervasive—and expensive—it can be to undergo classic car restoration on an old car … Read more
When reading ads of vintage cars for sale, there will be the occasional prestigious award-winning examples. And then the opposite extreme: completely rotten carcasses sitting under a tree somewhere. But, the vast majority—no matter the make or model, from Ferrari to Ford—will be billed as “drivers.” However, when reading many ads carefully, often the ‘driver’ … Read more
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