Many hobbyists are often asked where they acquired their restored car or truck. These days, the public usually assumes that old cars are purchased in beautifully restored condition from ritzy auctions for neck-spinning prices. However, auction transactions only represent a small percentage of sales, and often cars were purchased in derelict condition by the owner and restored, and thus have their own interesting tales and adventurous stories about how the treasure was transported home and the trials of the restoration. While some collectors do buy their vehicles from auctions, most vintage vehicles come into our hands from private sources. We become aware of them through ads in this magazine or other publications, on internet sites, by word of mouth or at shows. Sometimes, we simply spot a vehicle in someone's driveway or out in a field, and often when we're not looking for one. These are generically called "barn finds" that often have interesting tales of discovery. Most barn finds need to be towed or trailered home, but a few can actually be driven home after fairly simple preparation. And whatever project may need to be towed or trailered may instead be made drivable with some relatively minimal effort once at home. That's what this article is about. |
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A look inside Volvo's World of Volvo museum. ou'd think most carmakers would want to have their own museum. But with the exception of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., major American automaker's museums have either closed, or their collections generally aren't open to the public. In contrast, the top European car companies offer incredible museums, usually located adjacent to their manufacturing facilities. Proud of their heritage, they invite you to experience their history, examine the cars that made them famous and learn more about innovations they pioneered. Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and BMW, to name a few, have memorable "Garage Mahals." Volvo recently followed suit with a stunning, state-of-the-art structure in Gothenburg, Sweden, about 250 miles north of Stockholm. The tall, circular building is a soaring framework of light-colored, curved "glulam" timber (glue/laminated — get it?), a Scandinavian wood product made up of multiple layers of dimensional lumber bonded by moisture-resistant structural adhesive. Computer-controlled fabrication ensures the curved glulam pieces are precisely cut. Metal connectors inside the wooden beams make for rigid construction. The floor slabs are made of locally sourced CLT (cross-laminated timber). Tall, floor-to-ceiling windows keep the museum's interior light and airy. The architects said they "...pushed the boundaries of timber construction." |
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London, England - Broad Arrow Auctions will present a number of historically significant motorsport models at its inaugural Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este Auction on May 24-25, 2025. Broad Arrow Auctions has partnered with BMW AG to become the official auction partner of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, offering up to 70 of the highest quality collector cars for sale on the shores of Lake Como. The exceptional cars on offer span the most desirable categories of the collector car market, from coachbuilt classics to the latest modern classics and supercars along with legends of motorsport across nearly every era and type. |
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How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. |
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