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		<title>Online Auction Wrecked Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The difficulty of improving your old car is about finding specific parts of it. If you can’t find the part it seems that you don’t have any mood to continue the improvement project. Don’t give up yet because you still have an opportunity to find the parts that you need most by visiting EasyExport.Us. Actually, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The difficulty of improving your old car is about finding specific parts of it. If you can’t find the part it seems that you don’t have any mood to continue the improvement project. Don’t give up yet because you still have an opportunity to find the parts that you need most by visiting EasyExport.Us.</p>
<p>Actually, this is not the place to buy the part but you can buy the whole car. Here, you will follow a specific program known as <a href="http://www.easyexport.us/" target="_blank">car auctions online</a> program. The program offers interesting cars to bid. One more thing you need to know is that this is the place for you to find several <a href="http://www.easyexport.us/salvage-exotics-for-sale/" target="_blank">wrecked exotics cars for sale</a>. Just find the wrecked car which has the similar details of your car and read the detail whether it includes the parts that you need most or not. Even, if you like to improve a car you can make a bid in one of your favorite cars and then fix it so you can drive the car right away. It will be great if you can fix the car and then you drive it like a new car. You can find the information about the wrecked first such as whether it is wrecked around the side part, all over part, front end, or undercarriage.</p>
<p>For those who need to improve your favorite ATV and it is a little bit difficult to find the parts, you can try to visit this website. Specifically, you can see the list of <a href="http://www.easyexport.us/salvage-atvs-for-sale/" target="_blank">atv salvage</a> to bid there. The online catalog will help you to find the vehicle you need most. Then, you just need to make an online order and wait for the delivery order. By the time you get the vehicle you can start your improvement project to get the parts which you need most or fix the vehicle so you can drive it later.</p>
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		<title>Find So Many Brands of RV Awnings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we know that the main function of home is protecting us from sunlight and rain. We do know that home is the significant place where people spend almost their time to live in. Well, if we are talking about home and its main function, we are going to talk about some parts of home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we know that the main function of home is protecting us from sunlight and rain. We do know that home is the significant place where people spend almost their time to live in. Well, if we are talking about home and its main function, we are going to talk about some parts of home which are important. The awning or the roof of the home has the main function for protecting people from sunlight, keep people cool always and protect them from rain. However, people cannot just deny problem that could be happened because of the weather. Sometimes, roof or awning has some problems when the rainy season comes.</p>
<p>What the best thing we need to do is having the best material which is used and put in our home building as the best protection of our home and people who live in. Nevertheless, many people have been wondering about where to go for getting the best <a href="http://www.rvpartssupplier.com/RV-Awnings-s/206.htm" target="_blank">RV Awnings</a>. Now, they can just take a look on the site Rcpartssupplier.com to get so many kinds of awnings brands offered online through the site. There are so many kinds of the awnings attachments, such as box awnings, the window awnings, and also some camper awnings.</p>
<p>Therefore, throughout the website given for you over there, you can also find so many kinds of <a href="http://www.rvpartssupplier.com/RV-Covers-s/272.htm" target="_blank">RV covers</a> that would be really useful for protecting your investment and valuable thing in your home, such as car or the air conditioner. Not only that, if you need something to enhance power in your home, sometime, the generator is needed. Thus, you can just take a look the best <a href="http://www.rvpartssupplier.com/RV-Generators-s/401.htm" target="_blank">RV generators</a> which are offered for you online in the site given above. In conclusion, if you need to get something which can be the best that would complete your home, you just need to get those things online, purchase it online, and get the shipping things immediately.</p>
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		<title>Owning a Classic Car ? the Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Owning a classic car is a dream for many people.  It can however be a costly and time consuming hobby.  Classic car ownership has many subtle differences to owning a regular vehicle and so potential buyers should take their time before making their purchase. &#13; Where to Buy &#13; Just as with buying an everyday [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Owning a classic car is a dream for many people.  It can however be a costly and time consuming hobby.  Classic car ownership has many subtle differences to owning a regular vehicle and so potential buyers should take their time before making their purchase.</p>
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<p>Where to Buy</p>
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<p>Just as with buying an everyday vehicle buyers of classics have many options in where to look for their new car.  Places to look include classic car magazines, newspapers and the internet.  There is certainly no shortage of classic cars for sale.  A popular place to purchase a classic car is at a specialist auction.  By taking their time and attending a number of auctions it is possible for classic car enthusiasts to uncover an absolute bargain.</p>
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<p>Wherever the vehicle is being bought there are a number of things the buyer can do to ensure that they are getting a good deal.  Before making the purchase a close inspection of the vehicle should be carried out.  The outward appearance of the car should reflect its mileage.  A common check is to compare the mileage shown on the odometer with the condition of the rubber cover of the brake pedal and see if they tally.  </p>
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<p>Insurance</p>
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<p>To be eligible for classic car insurance the car must be at least 15 years old.  Insuring a classic car differs from insuring a regular vehicle.  In normal vehicle insurance the amount to be paid out in the event of a total loss will be equal to the value of the car at the time that the claim is made.  In other words the payout is equal to the depreciated value of the car.</p>
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<p>For classic car insurance the process is different.  The amount paid in the event of a claim is pre-arranged at the time the insurance policy is taken out.  When taking out the insurance policy the owner first needs to get the car appraised.  This appraisal will set the value of the vehicle and this amount will not change no matter when the claim is made.  </p>
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<p>Transporting</p>
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<p>Many classic cars are simply too valuable to be driven, certainly not over a long distance, and so if the car needs to be moved an alternative method must be found.  There are several companies in the UK who specialise in the transportation of classic cars.  Transporting classic vehicles is usually done using covered transporter trailers. </p>
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<p>The use of a covered trailer is a sensible choice for classic vehicle owners.  By keeping the car covered it is protected against the weather and accidental damage.  It is also kept away from the eyes of thieves.  Drivers of these types of trailers have specialist experience in transporting prestige vehicles and so owners can be sure that there car is in safe hands.</p>
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		<title>Why Classic Cars are Better Than New Ones</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The start of 2008 brought great hilarity for those of us who keep a keen eye on the motoring industry – and especially those among us who sneer at anything less than a supercar. First, the joy of the internet and email meant I received a picture of a garden shed on wheels (yes, an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The start of 2008 brought great hilarity for those of us who keep a keen eye on the motoring industry – and especially those among us who sneer at anything less than a supercar. First, the joy of the internet and email meant I received a picture of a garden shed on wheels (yes, an actual shed) – with a clever fake press release heralding the launch of the new Daewood car! Very funny.</p>
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<p>Then, in India, Tata Motors launched the world’s cheapest new car…the ,500 Nano. Wizened industry-watchers heralded the apparent “breathtaking innovations in manufacturing technology in the global automobile industry based on severe cost-cutting”. Others were not so open-minded, with one United States media presenter describing the car as &#8220;a golf cart crossed with a jelly bean.&#8221;</p>
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<p>But both events got me thinking &#8211; why on earth would someone buy a horrible new &#8216;Eurobox car&#8217; when the money could be better spent on a fantastic classic car? This conundrum always baffles my colleagues at Sureterm Direct – the UK’s leading specialist classic car insurance company – so with their help here are my top 7 reasons to buy a classic car instead of a faceless, cheap, under-powered, Euro-shed.</p>
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<p>1. Better insurance deals. Take it from us, as the country&#8217;s leading specialist classic car insurer, the costs of insuring a classic MGB if you opt for special features like limited mileage options can be considerably less than cover for a new hot hatch. And we&#8217;re not just talking about saving a £10 or so &#8211; the difference can run to hundreds of pounds. Classic car insurance quotes can be very competitive.</p>
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<p>2. Zero road tax. Yep, that&#8217;s right. In the UK classic cars built before 1973 qualify for zero-rated road tax. You have to display a tax disk, but it doesn&#8217;t actually cost anything. So there&#8217;s £160 banked straight away.</p>
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<p>3. It makes financial sense. The moment you drive your run-of-the-mill chunk of far Eastern plastic and metal car off the forecourt you lose 30% of its value straight away in depreciation. You no longer own a new car &#8211; you own a second-hand one! But if you invested in a cracking little classic car in good condition &#8211; and kept it smart &#8211; the chances are it should at least hold its value (and in some cases it might even increase in price).</p>
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<p>4. Cheaper repair bills. Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;re in the middle of a country estate enjoying a picnic in your classic Morris Minor when you carelessly but gently bump into a great oak. You can find a new rear lamp for around 20 quid. However, do the same in your new Kia and the replacement rear light is likely to be at least two times that. </p>
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<p>5. You&#8217;re more environmentally-friendly. People think old cars use more petrol per mile than new ones &#8211; and in some cases they&#8217;re right. But it is a well-documented fact that around a third of the energy consumed by a car in its entire life is used to make it in the first place. So buying and using a classic car is recycling par-excellence. Spare parts for older cars are readily-accessible, so keeping your classic running is again very environmentally sound &#8211; while many components used in the build of new cars are sealed in and only fit for the bin once they&#8217;re no longer of use.</p>
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<p>6. You look good. Swing down the street in a gleaming classic MGB and you&#8217;ll turn heads. And it feels great to drive around in something that is instantly-recognisable and draws knowing waves, nods and winks from other motorists. Of course, your Far Eastern tin machine might draw hand signals too &#8211; but a single finger doesn&#8217;t constitute a wave I&#8217;m afraid.</p>
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<p>7. Social networking. Want to meet nice new friends in great surroundings? Then join a classic car club. For example, there are events for VW Beetle owners almost every weekend. It&#8217;s fun &#8211; and it&#8217;s hard to imagine the same feeling from a field full of Daihatsu Sirion owners.</p>
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		<title>Classic Ford Magazine For A Person Who Enjoys Classical Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Real petrol head and classic car buffs look out for Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue and magazine subscription. For those people who enjoy classic cars, Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue is a great choice. The magazine is the definite source of information, news updates product reviews and more. It is one of a kind magazine, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Real petrol head and classic car buffs look out for Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue and magazine subscription. For those people who enjoy classic cars, Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue is a great choice. The magazine is the definite source of information, news updates product reviews and more. It is one of a kind magazine, specially designed to meet the taste of motor lovers. Once you find the best choice in Classic Ford Magazine, you fall in love with the magazine. It is only the best choice you can make, if you truly love classic cars.</p>
<p>&#13;World Wide Coverage</p>
<p>&#13;If you are looking for news from the world of Classic Fords, no other magazine comes close to Classic Ford Magazine. Usually the Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue has some features of a specific classic model or new car and you will surely enjoy reading the features. While you think you want the best read on X-Pack RS2000 racer, Harris MkII Escort, Crazy, Rat-look MkI Cortina, EFi&#8217;d MkI Escort, Mint MkI Capri 1600GT XLR, Two-tone, two-door, V6 MkIII Cortina, etc, you can very well find the read in a Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue. Enjoy reading the magazine and enjoy your love to four wheelers.</p>
<p>&#13;Product Guides</p>
<p>&#13;Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue can come with product reviews and introduction to all the latest products, car care kits, renovation and restoration products, etc that will of interest to you. You will always find the great choices at Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue and the product reviews and guides are of great help for anyone looking to buy some new products. With the best of product tests, you stand to gain by making better information purchase decisions. You will also occasionally get guidance on buying cheap insurance for your classic Fords. All in all, Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue offers to serve you the best way possible.</p>
<p>&#13;Events Coverage</p>
<p>&#13;When you look to keep updated to the upcoming events and about the just concluded events related to classic cars, Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue becomes the best choice. You will get the most comprehensive coverage of rallies, exhibitions, auctions and other events that make sense to classic car lovers.</p>
<p>&#13;Classic Ford is a proper monthly car magazine for proper petrolheads. Packed with everything from the best modified feature cars and in depth tech features, to the latest products on the shelves and the best classic Ford shows and events, Classic Ford is &#8216;the&#8217; magazine for all Ford enthusiasts.It&#8217;s not just all engine rebuilds and big bhp though, our readers want to get involved in the scene around their classic Fords and enjoy using and having a laugh in their cars. Classic Ford gives you all this and more in one monthly package</p>
<p>&#13;Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue -Pick One When You Need One Badly</p>
<p>&#13;When you need an issue so badly, you can pick a Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue. You would pick the one according to your specific preferences like a special issue on restoration guidance or a special issue on 1960s Fords. It is all too easy to find the best selection. You just have to pick Classic Ford Magazine Single Issue.</p>
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		<title>Definition of a Classic Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The term classic car is often used in the description of older cars, although the correct meaning is generally subjected to different opinions.  There are hence a variety of applications that can be applied in defining a classic car especially when ‘classic’ is applied in the form of an adjective and this is also true [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The term classic car is often used in the description of older cars, although the correct meaning is generally subjected to different opinions.  There are hence a variety of applications that can be applied in defining a classic car especially when ‘classic’ is applied in the form of an adjective and this is also true in the case of a dictionary definition. A certain dictionary defined the term &#8220;classic car&#8221; as &#8220;distinguished by outstanding engineering, fine workmanship and elegant styling built around 1925 to 1948 .&#8221;  </p>
<p>The above definition sounded quite close to one given by CCCA (Classic Car Club of America) whose definition was, ‘unusual or fine motor cares built between as well as inclusive of the years 1925-1948. These are all special cars respectively distinguished by their fine design, superior workmanship and advanced engineering standards. Classic cars were generally high-priced while in new conditions and the built quantities were limited.  Certain factors including custom coachwork, engine displacement as well as luxury accessories such as power clutch, power brakes and one-shot lubrication systems assist in determining whether a car can be considered as being a Classic.  </p>
<p>CCCA  maintains an endless list of vehicles considered to be classic and although all members are permitted to petition for a preferred vehicle to be part of the list, there is careful scrutinizing of such applications and it is rare to find any admittance for new types of vehicles. This definition is rather exclusive and hardly followed universally, and while CCCA acknowledges this, it still insists that its own definition of the term ‘classic car’ is true. However, to avert confusion, certain terms like CCCA Classic or Full Classic are used. Most states in the US have legal time-based rules regarding this definition for certain purposes like registration of antique vehicles. </p>
<p>The definition in Pennsylvania is &#8220;motor vehicle&#8221; unlike a reproduction, the manufacture date being 15  years before the present year and it has been restored and maintained in a condition that conforms with the manufacturer’s appearance and specifications. United Kingdom does not have a classic car definition although there are two issues on taxation that have an impact. All vehicles manufactured before 1st January 1973 are not required to pay the road tax excise duty which is paid annually. It is usually inclusive of the license disc as part of the windscreen. </p>
<p>There are certain insurance companies that deem any car that is 20 years and above to be eligible for a policy of classic cars, although the car must be 25 years or above to qualify for the license plate of historical vehicles in most states. In comparison to modern cars, classic cars lack the basic features of safety as they are nowadays referred to. These lacking basic features include rollover protection, crumple zones and seat belts. The handling characteristics of the vehicle especially the suspension and the steering as well as the brake performance prove to poorer in comparison to the current standards. Extra care is needed for classic cars.</p>
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		<title>What Makes a Classic Car?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The term “classic” is largely subjective. Not only when applied to cars, either. There are wide variations in what people consider classics. For example, the film The Shawshank Redemption was fairly widely ignored when it initially came out, but today it is considered one of the finest pieces of film making to come out of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The term “classic” is largely subjective. Not only when applied to cars, either. There are wide variations in what people consider classics. For example, the film The Shawshank Redemption was fairly widely ignored when it initially came out, but today it is considered one of the finest pieces of film making to come out of Hollywood. Although the term “classical music” now applies to a certain style of music, along the lines of Tchaikovsky and Beethoven in the past and the likes of Michael Nyman and Philip Glass in this era, there are many who would argue for the albums of the Beatles and some of their contemporaries, and indeed even a band as current as Radiohead, being eligible for the pantheon of “classic albums”. </p>
<p>When it comes to cars, an equal debate exists over what makes a classic. You could ask several different people, even automobile enthusiasts, what they consider to make a classic car, and get wildly varying answers. It may apply to a car which was the pre-eminent example of engineering for its era. It could equally apply to a car that was seen as an important innovation in its time, making it possible for the automotive industry to move forward and create the archetypes of modern automobiles. Still others might say that a classic car was any example of engineering that stood out as being of literary or historical renown – driven by a famous figure in the arts or by a statesman of some repute. And again there may be a case for a car that stood out as something different in an era where the fashion was for conformity. </p>
<p>By those standards, a classic automobile does not need to be one that was created half a century ago or more. All it needs to be is something that has left a mark upon the field of automotive engineering. Some dictionaries describe the term as applying to a car that is distinguished by elegance, engineering brilliance and high class of workmanship, and stipulates the period between 1925 and 1948 as being the era that qualifies for being a classic. However, when it comes to insuring a car under a “classic car” policy, in some cases it need only be 20 years old. As you may be noticing, the definition of a “classic car” is widely variable. </p>
<p>Depending on your definition of “classic” – that is, the definition that you feel most accurately covers the range into which classic cars fall – you might consider the General Lee from popular TV series The Dukes of Hazard which itself was a 1969 Dodge Charger to be a classic car. Certainly, anyone in possession of a VW Beetle as made famous by the Herbie movies would feel pretty confident of the classic status of their car. On balance, there are so many competing definitions for the term that anyone who feels they own a classic automobile could at least attempt to make a case for their defence. It is a title more of consensus than of absolutism.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 1914 Les Kelley, the son of a preacher from Arkansas, made his way to California at the age of 17. He had no money or job, but he owned an old car which was in fine shape because he was a handy mechanic and had overhauled it himself. His friends admired his car because [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>        In 1914 Les Kelley, the son of a preacher from Arkansas, made his way to California at the age of 17. He had no money or job, but he owned an old car which was in fine shape because he was a handy mechanic and had overhauled it himself.
<p>His friends admired his car because it was so well looked after and offered to buy it. </p>
<p>He eventually sold it to one of them. Les Kelley then began to buy, repair and resell cars. The money which he made by trading used cars paid his way through college. </p>
<p>Kelley Car Company &#8211; Los Angeles &#8211; 1918. </p>
<p>Then in 1918, he parked three Model T Fords in an open lot, and started the Kelley Car Company which was to become the largest dealership in the world. As trading continued he found a need to maintain a list of the current values. This list of updated used car values eventually became known as the “blue book&#8221;. </p>
<p>In the early 1920s, to help acquire new inventory, Les Kelley distributed to other dealers and to banks a list of automobiles he wished to buy and the prices he was willing to pay for them. </p>
<p>Then in 1926 Les Kelley decided to expand his list of automobile values/prices which he had been producing since 1918, mainly because the automotive community began to trust his judgement to produce an accurate reflection of current values. </p>
<p>When a customer asked a dealer what his used car might be worth, the dealer usually referred to Les Kelley\&#8217;s list. As the demand for his list by dealers increased Les Kelley realized that he could provide an ongoing service to both dealers and bankers. </p>
<p>The Classic Car Blue Book &#8211; Les Kelley &#8211; Kelley Blue Book </p>
<p>Once the list was expanded he named it the “Blue Book&#8221; after the Social Register, because it meant that you would find valuable information inside it. </p>
<p>The Blue Book provided a factory list price and the cash value of thousands of vehicles from Cadillacs to Duesenbergs. As time went by and Les Kelley’s Blue Book became well known it was the norm for car buyers and sellers to refer to this book for information. </p>
<p>Buyers and sellers were looking for some form of standard price reference and the Blue Book filled this void very well. The classic car blue book provides independent guidance for enthusiasts who are either in the buying or selling market. </p>
<p>Many classic car owners had no idea about where they could find the current value of their cars. As a result of this uncertainty many cars are sold well below their current market values. </p>
<p>This results in a bargain for the buyer, and an unknown loss for the seller. These cases would be isolated, but if you are lucky enough to find a classic being sold for well below it’s current market value, it’s your lucky day. </p>
<p>Basically the term classic car blue book has grown from the original Blue book of car values and highlights the original methods of searching for different types of car prices and values in the Kelley Blue Book. </p>
<p>Classic car owners and others looking for the current price values for their cars use internet search terms as “classic car blue book&#8221; and “Classic car blue book value&#8221;. </p>
<p>Today the Kelley Blue Book offers a wide range of publications for the automotive industry. From classic early models and late model used cars to motorcycles and Rvs. Kelley Blue Book is the number 1 source for the most comprehensive automotive value information. </p>
<p>The current “Blue Book&#8221; can be bought for around .95. </p>
<p>It provides retail, private party and trade-in values for used cars, trucks, and vans covering the last 15 years. There are further details available at </p>
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<p>Cheers, Bob Welcome        </p>
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		<title>Best Classic Cars of the Future</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The man who said the magic line &#8220;Ray, fire up the Quattro&#8221; is Gene Hunt, a fictional detective in ‘Ashes To Ashes’ – a TV series set in 1980’s Britain – and he drives a bright red Audi UR Quattro. And while Hunt’s completely un-PC view of the world makes compelling viewing, it’s undoubtedly [...]]]></description>
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<p>The man who said the magic line &#8220;Ray, fire up the Quattro&#8221; is Gene Hunt, a fictional detective in ‘Ashes To Ashes’ – a TV series set in 1980’s Britain – and he drives a bright red Audi UR Quattro. And while Hunt’s completely un-PC view of the world makes compelling viewing, it’s undoubtedly the Quattro that’s become the star of the show.</p>
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<p>They’re fetching £8,000 on eBay, the internet forums are alive with people trying to track down a model for themselves, and for the 30-somethings who were teenagers living in the 80’s, it’s made them realise that the cars they loved then could be classic cars of tomorrow.</p>
<p>Some people think, with some justification that the car they’ve had for 20 years might now qualify for a great classic car insurance deal. Others have found some spare cash, gone out and bought a Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign and are now firmly in the mindset of the classic car fan.</p>
<p>Except this time, the talk isn’t of Morris Minors and Triumph Heralds (although we love them, of course) it’s about what will make the classic cars of the future?</p>
<p>Sports Cars</p>
<p>Mazda MX5 &#8211; A brilliant two-seater soft-top which has a huge fan base for the original Mk1s with the popup headlamps. Started life with a 1600cc engine and then enlarged to 1800cc. Offering ‘old’ styling with cracking reliability and an excellent spares backup.</p>
<p>Fiat Barchetta &#8211; Weird, but strangely appealing. Left-hand drive and only sold in limited numbers in the UK, it has distinctive looks and this makes it a future classic certainty.</p>
<p>Lotus Elan (1990s models) &#8211; The guys at Lotus went a bit crazy and plumped for front wheel drive and an Isuzu engine. But with sharp handing and the Lotus badge, it has an appeal. But be aware of the fact that the front wheels are responsible for both steering and laying down power.</p>
<p>TVR S &#8211; Based heavily on the curvaceous sports cars of the 1970’s like the 3000M and introduced at the 1986 Motor Show at Earls Court in London. A retro-styled low priced model to give punters an introduction to TVR ownership. S1 had a 2.8i Ford engine but the V8s delivered 4-litre V8 madness. Of course it will break down, it’s a TVR!</p>
<p>Vauxhall VX220 &#8211; Yes – a Vauxhall. The VX220 was built by Lotus, is very similar to the Lotus Elise, and is interestingly, rare and different. Not available in huge numbers, handles fantastically, and is every inch the future classic car.</p>
<p>Aston Martin DBS &#8211; Probably your best chance of a ‘bargain Aston’ and if you can, hunt down one of the original 6 cylinder DBS’s of the early 1970’s, launched as a stopgap until the V8 came out. Later models like the DB7, Virage and Vanquish already have classic kudos.</p>
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<p>Hot Hatch </p>
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<p> While they may have been the staple diet of boy racers in the 1980’s, there’s no doubting that ‘hot hatches’ now have their place in classic car folklore.
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<p>Talbot Sunbeam Lotus &#8211; Classic 1970’s chintz. Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1979, but deliveries did not start until summer of that year. By this time, Chrysler UK had been sold to the French Peugeot concern that changed the name to the Talbot Motor Company. Originally the cars were only available in Embassy Black with broad silver side stripes and grey interior, and the very early cars also boasted twin exit exhaust pipes. Great if you can get one.</p>
<p>Peugeot 205 GTi &#8211; Not content with the German’s from Wolfsburg having it all their own way, the French decided to take them on with the 1980’s best rival to the Golf GTi. Available in hatch and convertible models, initially with a 1.6 then later a much meaner 1.9 engine driving the front wheels. Now a bargain buy and well suited to modification.</p>
<p>Ford Escort XR3i &#8211; Beloved of boy racers everywhere – so it’s very difficult to find one in one piece, which makes it a bit of a rarity. The Escort RS Turbo is a find too – even less of them on the road, but plenty embedded in trees in Essex! Great shape, iconic, fast, and endorsed by Jackie Stewart. It makes the list.</p>
<p>Ford Sierra Cosworth &#8211; The original ‘Cozzie’ is starting get a big following and could soon be held in the same regards as the old Lotus Cortina. Passion for hot hatches saw the later introduction of the XR4i with its V6 2.8 engine. Still a Sierra though!</p>
<p>Audi UR Quattro: High-tech, flying wedge with a roaring engine. It sprang into life in 1980 and with 4WD and a whole host of amazing other German car-making technology packed into it. It was brilliant on the road and brilliant on the rally scene. And now in much demand thanks to Gene Hunt. The most talked-about ‘modern classic’ of the year.</p>
<p>Luxury and Sports Cars</p>
<p>In many ways, luxury motors have the best chance of attaining classic car status – they’re well made, high value, and generally well-kept by their original owners. So what would make a good investment?</p>
<p>Jaguar X300: Essentially a cosmetic advance on the XJ40, but the X300 developed a faithful following. The first time Jaguar had fitted a supercharger, this put the XJ up against the BMW M5 and Mercedes E500.</p>
<p>BMW M3 &#8211; The 1977 E23 is already classic, therefore well-preserved models like the E30 M3 (which ended in 1992) might well follow suit. With a stiffer and more aerodynamic body shell than the straight E30, it ripped up the road race circuit.</p>
<p>Mercedes 500SL &#8211; The 500SL is recorded as being the fastest production Mercedes R107 design ever produced – having 0-60 times of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph (230 km/h). A late 1980’s classic and well worth the investment.</p>
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<p>Classic cars or old cars may have had quite a history to them. It is not just the official documentation you need to look out for, although this is the most important documentation you need. Let’s say that the current owner claims that the classic had appeared in a film, there is a good chance that you may just want to buy it for the fact that it is a potentially famous  classic car but what proof do you have? Ask for any proof that the car was once in a film or owned by a famous person.</p>
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<p>Storage</p>
<p>Where is the car kept now? If it is in specific storage then it will most probably be in a better condition than if it is kept on the drive open to the elements. But also consider where you will store the car. Looking after the car going forward will protect the value and do you actually have enough garage space to put all the classic car parts, body panels and of course, your tools?</p>
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<p>For Sale</p>
<p>How long has the car been advertised for sale? Has it had any interest? Why are they selling the car? Does it come with any spare parts? These are all questions that are worth asking the owner to see what their response is. A good place to look for cars for sale is to search on the Internet, auction sites, classified car ads, or any site that lists cars for sale. Also don’t forget classic car magazines.</p>
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<p>Rust and Deterioration</p>
<p>Assess the immediate visual look of the classic car. If you can see signs of rust or damage then there is a good chance that there will be much more hidden rust or unrepaired hidden damage. Check inside the car and the boot. Over the wheel arches is a good place for rust, lift the carpet, the boot floor and the spare wheel compartment – also good places to find potential problems. It is a true classic – there is a very good chance that it will have rust somewhere!</p>
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<p>Under the Bonnet</p>
<p>Check under the bonnet for the general condition of the engine. Also look at suspension mountings, inner wings, engine mountings and the bulkhead. Wear and tear can end up costing a lot of money in repair bills.</p>
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<p>Car Engine</p>
<p>Does it start from cold (feel the engine, was it started before you got there)? Is there any knocking? Does the engine have any excessive shaking? If you are unsure as to what to listen for, it is always a good idea to take along someone who does have a good idea. Classic car engines are likely to be noisy, but an experienced enthusiast may be able to spot a noise that shouldn’t be there.</p>
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<p>Exhaust</p>
<p>Check the exhaust smoke. Is it blue? Is it black? If you see blue smoke on start up that quickly clears, it could mean the car valves are tired and leaking oil into the combustion chambers. If the smoke does not clear that could indicate a very tired engine. This is something that will have to be added to the budget, not only for investigation but for the repairs. Black smoke could possibly be just an over-rich mixture, but could just as easily be a worn carburetor.</p>
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<p>Car Fluids</p>
<p>Check the various hydraulic fluids and water levels. Look for any stains around the compartment and on the engine. Does the radiator smell of anti-freeze? Is there any oil lying around? Keeping the engine running for a while is a good idea as some problems don’t show up until the engine is warm. Clouds of steam on start up could indicate a blown head gasket or even a cracked cylinder head which are likely to prove expensive to replace.</p>
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<p>Is the Car Drivable?</p>
<p>Take it for a spin. How does it feel on the road, does it pull to the right or left? Is the clutch spongy or firm? Does braking throw the car into oncoming traffic? Wiggle the steering wheel, are there any clunks? When you accelerate does the car lurch in any particular direction?</p>
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<p>If this classic car is something you are really looking forward to buying, then driving the car is likely to feel fantastic. However, try not to let it cloud your judgement. You still need to be listening for any potential problems that may be lurking under the surface. The more you know about the car before you buy it, the fewer problems you are likely to encounter after you own it.</p>
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