Owning a classic car is indeed a true pleasure for many enthusiasts. However, such cars do require a very specific kind of care. Every detail matters, needless to say. From making sure that the exterior is shiny to cleaning the interiors properly is just some of the things that every discerning car owner must pay attention to. If you are interested in owning one for yourself then you must familiarize yourself with the different aspects of classic car maintenance. After all, this is one investment that you simply cannot hide away in storage. Detailing your car involves many different things. Typically, the car needs to be washed by hand. The interior must also be shampooed but this depends upon the type of material that you have inside. After this comes the polishing and waxing which is also done by hand or by power polisher.

Besides cleaning, maintenance also includes making sure that the engine is in working condition. Some people have the skills to do this whilst there are those who would need a professional’s help. Now, if you are among the latter, do make sure that you’re dealing with someone who has extensive knowledge when it comes to the exact model you own. After all, these vehicles need specialized care. Have your engine cleaned every month or two to keep your car in shape for years to come. If there are parts that need to be replaced, make sure that you have them replaced as soon as possible.

While the kind of maintenance and care mentioned above can seem overwhelming at first. it isn’t that difficult to do when you get into a set routine. In fact, consider this; without the proper care given to the vehicle by its previous owner, you would not be able to own a classic in the first place. Also, regular detailing will keep your vehicle in excellent condition and of course, it can keep its resale and car show value.

So there you have it, just some of the things that a first time classic car owner ought to know about when it comes to proper maintenance and care for his or her investment.Remember, the better you take car of your car, the more rewarding it will be for you. Not only if you plan to resell it, but I guarantee you will look much classier riding down the street in a well taken car of car, than one that is not looked after properly.

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Many people think that Henry Ford invented the automobile and the assembly line, but that is not correct. He did change the world by using the assembly line to manufacture cars and put America on wheels. From 1909 until 1927, Ford turned out the Model T. The 1927 Model T gave way finally, to the Model A. However, from its beginning to end, more than 15 million Model T cars were made. Henry Ford almost singlehandly transformed America’s social and economic outlook in the 20th Century.

The 1927 Model T represented a basic formula for success. It was a simple and durable car that was turned out of the factory more economically than another other vehicle of the time, because of Ford’s use of the assembly line. The Model T while made on the cheap, was not cheaply made. For instance, the engine was cast en bloc, whereas other car makers made one cylinder at a time and put them together. Ford also came up with the removable cylinder head. Many feared incorrectly that the cylinder would leak, but that was not the case. Model T initially cost $825 when made in 1909. But by 1927 the price of a brand new Model T was down to $260. The reason for this was that as more cars were made, the price was dropped. By 1913 the Ford company could put together a car in 93 minutes, and sold 200,000 vehicles.

Top speed for the 1927 Model T was between 35 to 40 miles per hours, which was pretty good considering that the paved road was still off in the future. Engine cooling was very primitive as was lubrication. The gas tank was situated under the front seat with fuel fed to the engine by gravity. Foot pedals were used to operate the two speed transmission. Rims became available for $25 in 1919. Ford’s better idea took his company from making 10,000 cars per year in 1908 to 2 million cars just 15 years later. Ford was outproducing all of the other American car makers put together.

In the first years of Ford Car making, the only color that Model T cars came in was black. Ford is alleged to have said, the public can have any color it wants, as long as its black! Kind of funny now, but back in those days, Japan black enamel paint was the only paint that would dry fast enough to keep up with the helter skelter pace inside the Ford plant on the assembly line.

Today Ford has come a long way, and the power of their powerful Ford Mustang muscle car would blow away the Model T, but given it’s importance in American history, this car will always be a huge piece of Americana