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Vintage car rallies are always a pleasing site, not just for the cars themselves but the entire aura that surrounds such an event for you truly feel that you have gone back in time. Having said that, the recently held Teachers Origin Heritage Celebration Vintage car and  Classic car rally proved to be a rather spectacular journey, for there was no option but to be mesmerized by the timeless machines that took part.

Set on a lazy Sunday, the Teachers Origin Heritage Celebration rally comprising of 50 exquisite vehicles was flagged off from the exclusive DLF Emporio mall in Delhi and the participants had to make their way to Pataudi Palace and back, covering a distance over 100 kilometers. Onlookers were visually treated to showstoppers such as a 1964 Ford Mustang, a 1950 Jaguar XK 120, a 1934 Rolls Royce, a 1952 Cadillac Coupe de Ville and 1937 Mercedes 170 V amongst other fine metal that includes a 1957 Chevy Bel Air and a number of Buicks. A magnificent site none the less.

Standing as a testimony to India’s solid motoring legacy, most of these vehicles at some point belonged to royalty. Each car has a story to share and each story involves numerous ups and downs, however the cars have been refurbished to the minute detail and the fact that they are still capable of making such a drive with ease goes to show the amount of engineering excellence that these machines possessed. In the very essence of the drive, the rally was a great way to experience the beginning!  Read more...

Classic cars have become extremely popular in the last 15 years, and every day someone is buying their very first muscle car. They are experiencing the pride and joy that all of us felt, when we bought our very first model.

Are you looking into buying your first muscle car? Then follow these simple tips to help you get your ideal muscle car and make your decision that much easier.

The Car Brand or Model

In buying a classic car, you must first know the model or type you want. List all the specific brands or models you may want to purchase and try to get some information on their features and prices. Moreover, always remember that car brands differ greatly on their capabilities, even if they are all considered under the same class.

Budget

Having a budget always makes your hunt organized and trouble-free. Therefore, it would be very helpful to at least know your spending limits. With that, you can trim down your options and pick only your desired muscle car at a rate suitable to your budget.

Compare prices

Another way of ensuring that you get the best model for you is by searching for other possible car dealers and comparing the prices they offer. You may not visit all of those manufacturers, but you can still obtain some information from the Internet.  Read more...

We’ve all got a favourite vehicle – whether it be a classic Jaguar or a Dodge pick-up truck – and with many enthusiasts around the world, the variety of automobile collectors worldwide is very large.

Indeed, the challenge of rebuilding a classic car to it’s former glory using parts from trade shows and a bit of elbow grease attracts collectors interests. With a wide variety of websites and stockists out there, it has never been easier to rebuild and restore vehicles from the past and present.

When it comes to finding car insurance for older vehicles, where do you turn to? Many enthusiasts look to specialist insurers in order to protect their vehicles. Even if you’re only looking to transport the vehicle to rallies and trade shows, taking out some insurance on it can help protect you and your vehicle should anything happen on the journey.

Depending on the type of vehicle you’ve purchased, there are a number of different methods of searching for classic car insurance for your beloved vehicle. Many enthusiasts make use of the internet in order to locate both parts and fellow enthusiasts – usually through forums and collectors’ clubs that offer e-mail updates.

Online shopping has made it easier for classic car owners to find shops that stock spare parts. As well as this, many insurers will allow you to compare car insurance policies to help you find affordable cover. But it can also be worth looking to the local phone book in order to see if there are specialist shops in your local area.  Read more...

The Volkswagen Beetle began production in 1983, and was produced right up until 2003. This is an impressive 65 years of production, which has seen a total of 21.5million Beetles having rolled off the production lines worldwide. It featured a rear air cooled engine feeding power to the rear wheels, and was designed for sustained high speed on the German Autobahns, and thanks to this extremely robust design featuring high build quality it ultimately became the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design in the entire world.

The original brief was to produce a cheap, economical and reliable car for the working class. Adolf Hitler and Ferdinand Porsche were the two men responsible for kick starting the birth of the Volkswagen Beetle, and it went on to become a true classic thanks to its legendary reliability with an almost unbreakable gearbox, and both its unique shape and the unmistakable sound of its air cooled engine.

Like the Mini and the Citroën 2CV, the Beetle has become representative of the swinging sixties, and will always be associated with hippies and surfers thanks to its unique and alternative design. The beetle went on to become a classic car and has been made infamous thanks to its numerous appearances in Hollywood films, where most famously it starred as Herbie in the Love Bug, which also had a spin-off comedy series which ran from 1968 through to 2005. It was also made famous as the Autobot Bumblebee who took the form of a yellow Beetle in the popular Transformers series.  Read more...

One brand that commands respect and royal stature is Rolls-Royce, with even the Queen of England acknowledging to its magnificence. Rolls-Royce150m.com has reported that “whenever Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II or other members of the Royal family travel on official engagements, the journey will include the use of a Rolls-Royce motor car”. The Rolls-Royce is so important that it even went aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, tucked away in its own specially constructed garage.

When the state cars used to transport members of the Royal family are not in use they are housed in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Royal.Gov.uk reports that “there are eight State limousines, consisting of two Bentleys, three Rolls-Royces and three Daimlers”. More surprisingly there are also a number of Volkswagen people carriers that accompany the Royal fleet vehicles.

For many people, catching a glimpse of a member of the Royal family can only be achieved at slow speeds and from a short distance, which is why the Bentleys are fitted with a “removable exterior roof covering which exposes a clear inner lining, giving an all-round view of their Royal passengers”, reports Royal.Gov.uk.

A Rolls-Royce Phantom VI was added to the Royal collection, having been presented to The Queen in 1978 for her Silver Jubilee by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The oldest existing member of the fleet is the Phantom IV, built in 1950 and has been used by the likes of Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh. Just like a fine wine, the Phantom gets better with time and despite its age is still in excellent condition, being used for occasions such as Ascot. This prestigious event requires high status, so it’s no surprise the transport of choice is the Rolls-Royce.  Read more...