Antique Car History By Sonali Sen
Owning a car is a necessity for many people, but for many other possessing antique cars is a matter of pride and sort of a prestige symbol. Owning an antique car is in most times as costly as owning a new car as there are many people involved who are in the passion of collecting antique cars. Many antique car enthusiasts collect antique cars as a hobby or a memory. But there are several others who collect antique cars as an investment option. For them antique cars are a way to make profit – these people collect antique cars and sell it after some time at a higher price than originally brought.
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Antique Car History
Car Rental Traps For The Unaware!
Car Rental Traps For The Unaware! By Nick Burton
Car rental agreements are as common today, as buying an air ticket. And while we often complain of how badly the airlines treat us, many dubious practices and customer rights abuses happening daily in the car rental industry, go unnoticed.
Why? Mainly because the victims, usually a naïve first time hirer, can only himself to blame. Yes, thought it may sound harsh, it’s mainly the lack of a common sense and total carelessness that becomes a huge headache for the car rental business’ customer.
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I Drive My Mini Cooper And I'm Feeling Super-Dooper!
I Drive My Mini Cooper And I'm Feeling Super-Dooper!
1956. The Suez Crisis plunges Europe into a fuel crisis, petrol is rashioned and sales of new cars plummet.
Germany responds by creating the Gogomobile and three wheeled cars. President of the British Motor Corporation, Sir Leonard Lord is unimpressed and asks his chief designer, Alec Issigonis to create a “proper miniture car”.
To make it more challenging he also sets him strict design restrictions. It has to measure four feet across, four feet high and 10 feet long, provide for four passengers and their luggage and use only existing parts.
5 Cars Under $30,000 that Scream for Summer Fun!
5 Cars Under $30,000 that Scream for Summer Fun!
By Peter J.H. Johnson
It's coming. Summer that is. With its long warm days, who hasn't been tempted to go out and get a convertible. So here it is. 5 cars that know what fun in the sun is all about. Just don't forget the sunscreen.
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Introduced to North America 17 years ago, the Mazda Miata has become as American as apple pie. And like many of us, it has grown in just about every dimension over the years. But don't be fooled, this guy has some muscle. With a 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 170hp, the Miata can hold its own, especially when it comes to the twisty bits. Great handling, strong brakes and a well-finished interior round off a top-notch package built for summer fun.
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In Spain: The World's First MINI Cooper Lounge
In Spain: The World's First MINI Cooper Lounge
By Chris Bartow
If you’ve ever been to the Harley Café in NYC you know how the two-wheeled American ironhorse works as décor. They hang 'em from the ceiling. The signature black and orange colors are everywhere. There’s even roadkill on the menu; a goofy thematic way of naming American bistro standards like grilled chicken sandwiches. So…it should come as no surprise that the lifestyle element is applied to the automobile that best exemplifies it.
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Model Cars For Car Model Collection
Model Cars For Car Model Collection
Submitted By: Gualtiero Santucci
Collecting…what a passion! People collect the most varied of items and the most collected are undoubtedly model cars. The reproduction of cars of any kind and era, ranging from the most desiderable Ferrari and Porsche to the means of transport used by police. However, this collection includes all the models put on the market over the years, with a particular interest in Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Citroen, Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Carmodel is a company dealing with model cars of new and obsolete production. It has a huge availability of products, covering different manufacturers, that can easily be observed on the home page.
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Get A Free Car Or Get Paid For Driving Your Car
Get A Free Car Or Get Paid For Driving Your Car
Advertising is a multi-billionaire business. Ads could be seen anywhere nowadays; in the subway, on the TV, on the public transportation, even on the benches of the pubic parks.
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Volvo Electric Powered Concept Sports Car And Volvo Replacement Parts
Volvo Electric Powered Concept Sports Car And Volvo Replacement Parts Submitted By: Jenny McLane
While major U.S. automakers are focusing on hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, Volvo took a different route, unveiling a sports car powered entirely with lithium-ion batteries. Volvo's 3CC concept car, won "Best Design" and five Gold Standards at the recent Michelin Challenge Bibendum environmental competition in Shanghai, China.
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Don Laughlin Private Classic Car Collection and Museum
Don Laughlin Private Classic Car Collection and Museum
Don Laughlin who is the owner of Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV has been a car buff for over 78 years. Don Laughlin and four of his buddies own these 85 cars on display. He also has several car collectors display their cars as well and they can sell them while on display.
Replacement Parts For The Mercedes Benz E500 At Partstrain
Replacement Parts For The Mercedes Benz E500 At Partstrain Submitted By: Jenny McLane
The award-winning Mercedes-Benz E-Class line will soon feature the new 2006-model E350 sedan and wagon, both powered by a new-generation 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower – a 20 percent increase over the 3.2-litre engine.
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Classic Car Insurance: Buy One For Your Collection!
Classic Car Insurance: Buy One For Your Collection!
Submitted By: Henry Bell
Classic cars have always been a centre of attraction and are largely demanded by the car collectors. Many people own classic cars as a hobby and they take pleasure in looking after them. These cars include antiques, classics, custom cars, and replicas among other types. But these cars, because of their design attract the eyes of the thieves. Apart from that, classic cars have rare parts that come at a very expensive price. They may even be get damaged while on the streets or even at the garage. The repairing of all these can cause a heavy financial burden on a classic car owner. To avoid all these hassles, you need to buy a special insurance that is present in the insurance market called the classic car insurance.
There are three basic categories to describe these exotic, classy cars. These are:
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Where You Should Be Looking To Find The Mercedes Benz For You
Where You Should Be Looking To Find The Mercedes Benz For You
by: Ralph Nunes
Mercedes Benz continues to be one of the most exhilarating cars on the market that can offer you a multi-media experience. There are hundreds of different places you can find Mercedes Benz, and a wide variety of them as well. Whether you are looking for an older classic or a newer state of the art vehicle, you can find what you are looking for. So where do you look to find a Mercedes Benz?
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The Three Amazing Sports Car Collections
The Three Amazing Sports Car Collections
by: Jackson Porter
While thousands of sports car fans have put together notable collections there are three such collections that will inspire awe and demands the attention of any sports car enthusiast. These three are Toad Hall, LeMay’s collection and Ralph Lauren’s Collection.
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Best Condition Check-Up Of A Used Car: When Old Gets Better
Best Condition Check-Up Of A Used Car: When Old Gets Better
Today, buying a used car is as important as buying a new car. This is because the growing necessity and demand for cars is extremely important in an individual’s everyday life, especially if the daily activities require a lot of commuting and traveling.
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Xbox: 360: Project Gotham Racing 3
Xbox: 360: Project Gotham Racing 3
Xbox 360's Project Gotham Racing 3 is one reason racing games are a console staple. They're particularly good for casual gamers to blow off a bit of steam after work. It's one genre just set up to take advantage of seventh generation consoles' and move into online gaming. The Xbox 360's flagship title Project Gotham Racing 3 more than holds its own in that environment.
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Best Condition Check-Up Of A Used Car: When Old Gets Better
Best Condition Check-Up Of A Used Car: When Old Gets Better
Today, buying a used car is as important as buying a new car. This is because the growing necessity and demand for cars is extremely important in an individual’s everyday life, especially if the daily activities require a lot of commuting and traveling.
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It's Not the Biodiesel Processor But The Oil That Counts
It's Not the Biodiesel Processor But The Oil That Counts
You don't need a really fancy biodiesel processor to make your own high quality diesel fuel. There are many factors that dictate the quality of final quality of homemade biodiesel fuel but one of the most important considerations is the quality of the oil. If your oil is good then a second hand blender could be the best biodiesel processer you own.
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