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.
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