Lets keep the tradition alive with this virtual cross country morning drive!     ... View more

Yesterday was a beautiful day in PA. But chores, such as cutting grass and some late spring cleaning kept us from enjoying the sun. So my buddy and I decided to get out late evening.  Now it was a nice warm day, but the evening yielded some cold air for sure.  The light started to fade away, and the views were amazing! We took to some back roads, just putting along, this was more of a sight seeing trip I suppose. We live near a lot of farm land, and there’s something about driving by hay fields and pasture fields at dusk that is just awesome. The cows probably wondering why those two cars were so loud compared to today’s cars. Actually Scott even mentioned that when he down shifted coming down a steeper hill, that some sheep near the road scurried back to the field or barn. Thinking back, I’m sure they are used to tractor noises, and that the tractor would be louder than either of our cars, so it must of just been a different sounding exhaust that scared them perhaps.    Scott driving a 50 ford with a flathead leading the way, I was in the 68 camaro with a crate 350.  These cars are 70 and 52 years old respectively. Both of these cars have spent their lives in pa, near where we purchased them. And you think back, could these cars haves been on these roads when they were brand new?  It’s awesome to bring these cars both back to life, and give them a second chance. I hope everyone is getting in their classic/antique and enjoying them, that’s their purpose. Get out there and have some fun with them!!!!   ... View more

I  purchased this truck about 10 years ago maybe. It’s no where near show room quality. She’s a truck! And I’m proud to say I use it like one.    She’s sporting the original 216 engine, with a jaw dropping 85 hp, more than likely less. She could use a rebuild. Highway speed is out of the question. But that’s ok, I take back roads to the parts store if possible. when I drive it, time slows a bit. Like going back in time really.    Rain or shine, I have it running. I use it to get parts for the shop, hauling engines and transmissions if need be. But mostly small stuff.  It’s slow, but that’s ok. It’s the nice part of the fast paced day.    But mainly, it’s a cruiser. Sunny day joyrides are it’s speciality.      let’s hear how you use your classics for everyday stuff. Pics please!!!!! Love to see them in use! ... View more

So what do you guys/gals do to keep the new generation interested in the old cars? I’m looking for more ideas.  I run a local car show and a couple car cruises throughout the year where I live. I have a lot of cool sponsors that give some toy cars or tools, in order to give away at the event.  Ive also had model building contests for the kids at the show. Hot wheels, or hot wheels coloring books. Things like that.  I also encourage kids to sit in the old cars as much as possible. I started doing this and some other classic owners followed suit. I also have them start them up under supervision. They seem to love it! I’m doing my best to hold their interests and explain how all the mechanics work.  Kids have a ton of things to keep their attention, phones, tablets, video games, etc.....   So any help from any of you out there, I would much appreciate. What other fun things can I do to hold their interests, and keep them coming back? Thank you all! ... View more

Asking What drives you? I love watching the Hagerty “why I drive” series. A lot of them stick with me. The quote in the one, and I can’t remember which one, but the man says: “ a new car is better in every way, but what they are missing is class and style.” May not be exact words, but along those lines. Stuck with me for sure.  I’m Guessing I’m on the younger side of the classic hobby, in my 30s. I’ve been going to car shows with my dad since I was a little kid. Something about the classics. I own 4 classics, the newest being a 71 Roadrunner, which was the last car my dad and I restored together. I helped restore it for him after restoring my 68 Camaro, so we could cruise together. Man, the times we had.  I truly believe I was born a generation too late. What those ladies and gents experienced growing up in the 50s, 60s, and 70s cannot be replicated.  so going back to the quote above, new cars are prob better, more reliable, faster in some cases, but they lack everything else. No style, no class, no shifting, they are kinda boring, excluding of course the muscle and super cars of today, the power they make cannot be matched by stock muscle cars. But still, something’s missing!  Driving a long straight, open it up, maybe hit triple digits, in the classic, you feel it, you gotta keep it under control. You’re driving! I can do the same in my wife’s Kia and hardly notice on the interstate. It’s sad and I guess dangerous at the same time, they creep up and you don’t even notice!  So back to the main question, what keeps you guys and gals going back to classics time and time again? Mine is of course my connection with my dad, second, connecting with the past in which I wasn’t even apart of, but wish I was! I drive them as often as possible, and I encourage everyone else to do the same. Don’t save them for the next guy, drive them!!!    ... View more