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Author Haytham Al Fiqi

Author Haytham Al Fiqi

~The Vintage Car: The Post World War 1 Phenomenon

Posted: 30 Apr 2022 10:02 AM PDT

 


The Vintage Car: The Post World War 1 Phenomenon


Vintage cars are commonly regarded as the cars and automobiles that were produced at the start of the second decade of the 1900s and ended about a decade after, a good starting point for this era was when the First World War ended. Its end date though is a little murky but many experts insist that it was in the end of 1930. That is why some vehicles produced after 1925, which some American vintage car experts say is the end of the era, are considered to be classic cars as well as vintage cars. There are also those that considered the end of the First World War and the start of the Second World War as the vintage car era. 


Either way, the vintage car era was when many automotive experts, enthusiasts and aficionados consider as one of the greatest eras in automotive history as many innovations were installed and more people could afford them. Before this era, a car ownership was next to impossible and before the vintage car era ended, numerous American families owned a car.  


The reason for this upsurge in vehicle production can be attributed to many factors. The economy was at an all time high, roads were being paved and the vehicles were becoming practical, convenient and affordable. Because cars were in great demand, many car companies were created and they all jostled for sales.


But because of the stiff completion and the surging slide of the economy resulting to the great depression in 1929, many of these car companies folded and only about 10 percent of them survived. Some of those that folded were small automotive companies that couldn't handle the unpaid bills and were producing subpar vehicles that couldn't withstand the test of time. 


Some of those companies though, like Ford, Hudson, Oldsmobile, Daimler, Dodge, Chrysler, and DeSoto, where able to produce cars that were stamped with quality and durability that up until today, some of their products are still road worthy. These companies were able to produce vehicles and automobiles that were considered luxurious and highly durable. Automotive innovations like in car heating, a radio, better engines and the introduction of anti-freezing allowed these cars to be used anywhere and anytime with utmost comfort. 


Today, a number of these cars still exist and can be still regarded as road worthy. But they don't ply the roads as often as they did then and are considered more as valuable collections. A number of car buffs regard vintage cars as the trophies of their collections and showcase them in car shows. 


Some of these vintage cars are salvaged from junk yards and from abandoned garages and are restored to their full glory. This though comes with an expensive price tag. If you have a vintage car that has numerous problems, looking for parts to restore it can become a problem in itself. Parts for vintage cars are hard to find and if you ever find one, they may be a bit pricey. But don't fret. With some perseverance and a truckload of patience, a vintage car restoration project can be very rewarding. Because not many vintage cars can be seen today, being an owner of a fully restored vintage car can be a great source of pride and for individuality. 

~Finding the Right Rubber Floor For Vintage Cars

Posted: 30 Apr 2022 09:54 AM PDT



Finding the Right Rubber Floor For Vintage Cars


When it comes to vintage cars, they are not only priceless mementos of the glorious automotive past, but they are also high quality investments that should be well maintained and properly cared for. With all the effort and time poured into a project like vintage car restoration, and the expenses that it incurs, surely you would protect those investments that you have delved into the project.


Aside from the proper maintenance with providing the car with the right parts, getting it checked up, and giving it a wash every now and then, you need to protect your car from dirt and other elements in its interior. This is essential as neglecting water build up and dirt build up inside your car can lead to rust and metal deterioration. 


No matter how small these build ups are, if they are forgotten, they can eat through the metal and eventually lead to bigger holes. Sure most people don't really use their vintage cars often, so they may think that their interiors wouldn't get dirty. But even though the car is used once in a while, when people get in to see the car, their shoes can bring in some dirt and moisture. 


When this dirt and other elements seep into the nooks and crannies of the car, especially under the carpeting, this is where they can start to cause damage.  Just like the teeth, neglecting to clean out some tight spaces can lead to tooth decay. Aside from being thorough in cleaning the interior, you may also use a rubber floor covering for vintage cars to prevent this from happening. 


Rubber floor coverings can be very effective to prevent water and dirt from seeping under your carpets. Since rubber is highly resistant to liquids and can easily resist dirt and grime, they will be able to protect the carpet and metal flooring of the car from these elements. 


Also, if you have rubber floor covering for vintage cars, you will be able to have an easier time in cleaning your interiors. Because the rubber floor covering acts like a basin, catching water, oil, grime, dirt and dust, all you need to do is to clean the rubber floor covering. A little vacuuming of the carpet underneath will be sufficient as there will be little or no dirt that goes to it. What's more, because rubber is highly resistant to the elements, they are also very easy to clean. Just wash them, do a little scrub, dry then put them back in. 


The best place to look for rubber floor covering for vintage cars is through the internet. Here you will be able to browse through many retail websites selling rubber floor covering for vintage cars in just a few minutes. You can find a rubber floor covering that can match the type of vehicle you have with no sweat at all. 


If you, for any reason at all, are having a hard time looking for a rubber floor covering for your vintage car, then you can go to some websites that specializes in customizing rubber floor covering for vintage cars. There are many surface designs to choose from and if you want, you can even get a logo or any other image to be emblazoned on the top surface. 

~Nothing Quite Defines an Era like A Vintage Ford Car

Posted: 30 Apr 2022 09:44 AM PDT

 


Nothing Quite Defines an Era like A Vintage Ford Car


For more than a century now, Ford Motor Company has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the auto manufacturing industry. Earning billions of dollars each year, Ford has maintained its dedication to excellence and its cars and their loyal customers are a testament to this. Today, Ford manufactures a wide variety of cars and other vehicles in various brands and most of them are multi awarded and well regarded.


It's amazing though that up until today, one of the original production cars that Ford produced is still revered and that is the Ford Model A. A vintage car that has captured the imagination of the people in its time, the Model A was the follow up to the highly successful Model T. 


Released at the end of 1927, the Model A was produced for 18 years and was offered in four different colors. In its 18 years of production, this second success for the Ford Company was developed into a variety of models and designs and was widely accepted by the then burgeoning American economy. All in all, Ford sold about 5 million units of the Model A. 


Because of its popularity and because there were a lot of Model A vintage Ford cars that were produced, a number of them still exist today and are in good working condition. This can be attributed to the simple fact that Ford vehicles are built with a standard of excellence and many of their parts can be restored to a semblance of their original condition. 


As a matter of fact, there are numerous proud owners of Model A vintage Ford cars today. They have bonded together to form Model A clubs and is spurred on by their love of the famous vehicle. Many of them share their experiences with one another and help each other in restoring this huge Ford success.


If you are one of those that have been fascinated with Ford and their vintage vehicles, those that were produce in the early quarter of the 1900s, then you are not alone. Being fortunate enough to afford a Model A vintage Ford car, you should be able to save a lot of time and money in restoring if you are able to get the right information. 


Getting sufficient information to help you out in restoring Model A vintage Ford cars would be easy enough because of the many resources you can find through the internet. Many websites are available today which can provide you not only with information, but also with top quality Ford parts for restoration of Vintage Cars. 


Most of this information are available for free, and one way to truly get pertinent information is by joining Model A vintage Ford cars clubs and joining their discussions on their forums. There you will be able to post questions and get the answers that can truly help you. 


Restoring Model A vintage Ford cars not only is a glamorous project that exudes sophistication and class, it will also be able to satiate your hunger for vintage car restoration. Take the time to do your research and surely, you will be able to find satisfaction in what you do. Be a part of a tradition that is emulated by a lot of people, learn more about Model A vintage Ford cars.

~Mille Miglia Vintage Car Race Entry: The Famous Car Race in Italy

Posted: 30 Apr 2022 09:22 AM PDT

 


Mille Miglia Vintage Car Race Entry: The Famous Car Race in Italy


Race car driving has long been a passion for men. As history tells us, competition sports has been done since time immemorial and the opportunity that these fast machines has provided to go the next step in racing has been widely embraced by both the drivers and the spectators. 


In the start of the 1900's barely a decade after the First World War was finished, Italy developed its own open road endurance dubbed as the Mille Miglia, or in English the Thousand Miles. The first race was done in March of 1927 and the Italians swept the first three places. 


Other European nations joined the Mille Miglia and it would take 4 years before a non-Italian driver won the coveted trophy. For more than a decade, the races became the marquee for endurance races in Europe. Many European developed cars joined the races to show their supremacy in car manufacturing. 


Many cars though did not survive the ordeal and some racers didn't even get to finish the race. But they were still magnificent race cars that were the epitome of sports cars then. Due to some accidents that killed their drivers, maimed their vehicles and also killed some spectators, the races were discontinued for a while. 


The Mille Miglia races soon were resurrected after a three year hiatus during the war era. More cars from different European countries joined but it was still the Italians who dominated the events. But the races were discontinued after ten years as more accidents happened.


Today, the Mille Miglia is best remembered for the competition that took place and the prestige it gave those that came out on top. For vintage car enthusiasts though, it was the vintage race car entries that captures their fancy. 


Each and every Mille Miglia vintage car race entry that competed in the race were machines that were superior in that era. Each of them had a distinct advantage over the other and those were the sports cars that people coveted then. Presently though, some people still would like to get their hands on these mechanical beauties, not to race them, but to restore them and to show to others, sharing a part of a historical mark in automotive racing.


Each Mille Miglia vintage car race entry was generally European automotive brands. In the first ever race; it was the Italian brand Om that took the first three spots. Other notable marques were Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Maserati, Moss and numerous others.


Many of these brand names still exist today and are known for their super cars that exceeds the normal capabilities of other everyday vehicles. For a selected group of car buffs, it is the vintage race cars of these well-known brands that they are after.


Fortunately though, there are still some of these vintage race cars that exist today. And the fact that they have joined the Mille Miglia gives them a distinct aura from the others even with the same brand, make and model. As a Mille Miglia vintage car race entry they can proudly wear this honor as a badge and this makes them more priceless. 


If you are in the market for a Mille Miglia vintage car race entry, scouring the internet would be your best choice. You will certainly find websites that can offer you these vintage race cars, or you may at least find information where to find them. 

~High Resolution Images of Cars, Especially Vintage Cars

Posted: 30 Apr 2022 08:58 AM PDT

 


High Resolution Images of Cars, Especially Vintage Cars


Car aficionados and enthusiasts just can't seem to get enough with automobiles. There's just a certain allure with cars that drives, no pun intended, many people to go wacko about them. Most people though don't have the resources to have a car collection much more a collection of vintage cars. Many of them just augment their dreams with having a collection of high resolution images of cars and vintage cars.


These images or pictures can be used for a variety of applications. It is normal to see desktops, PC's, laptops and cell phones to have these pictures as their wall papers. This way, they can have a chance to see their favorite vehicles anytime they want to. Also, this serves as a goal for them.


Other people use these images as posters. Because of their high resolution, they can be printed in a large format and use the poster to adorn their walls. For a car buff, these huge posters are great interior designs especially if their homes look like an automotive shrine. For enterprising car enthusiasts, they may even sell some of these posters, not only are they able to indulge in their favorite topic, but they can also make money out of it.


Another enterprise that a person can do using high resolution images of cars and vintage cars is printing shirts using these images. By having different images of various car models, you can be sure that you can find a market for your products. Car clubs all over the world can use these shirts as mementos and by customizing the design; you can find a niche in the market.


Make sure though that before you use these images, you have purchased them and have no copyright infringements. Unable to do so can lead you to some legal problems. So it is imperative that you purchase first the images from its owner and secure the rights to reproduce them.


Some of the more popular downloads made with high resolution images of cars and vintage cars are souped up classic cars like roadsters and stock cars that have great looking graphics on them. Flames are popular choices for this. 


With the emergence of the internet, looking for high resolution images of cars and vintage cars have been so much easier. Gone are the days when you yourself have to take the pictures. No more need for scouring good looking cars and paying their owners to let you take a picture of their prized possession. 


Many high resolution images of cars and vintage cars are now being offered by numerous websites and all you have to do is make a thorough research. For a fee, you will be able to download these images and use them however you want. 


All you have to do is use a search engine, type in a particular model and make of the vehicle you're looking for and add "high resolution image" to the key phrase.  A number of sites will be shown to you and you can go to these sites and pick out one that looks best to you. 


Remember to make sure that there is no copyright infringement when you purchase the images. Ask the owner if they are the owner of those images. This will save you a lot of trouble later on. 
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