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Welcome to Old Classic Car.

OCC has been in existence for over ten years now, and is updated most weekdays. Initially a small site with a few articles related to buying and running classic cars, it has grown to incorporate information on all manner of older vehicle, including motorcycles, restored caravans and automobilia, reflecting in part my own varied tastes.
The latter section has grown significantly in recent times, to incorporate collectables going back to the earliest days of powered road transport. Nostalgia plays a big part here, be sure to have a look at the memories supplied by visitors to the site, and also the extensive image galleries. If you're restoring something and need parts, have a look at the ever-growing classifieds sections too.
Latest updates:
Shelby Cobra book
Shelby CobraA recent book titled Shelby Cobra - Fifty Years
Harper's Coach Works
Harper's CoachSchedule of prices for vehicle re-painting 1930s
Ford 5cwt van
Ford 5cwtAdded, 1954 photo of an E494C van in a London street
Jaguar XK120 update
Jaguar XK120Who is the lady sat behind the wheel of this XK120 roadster?
Standard Rhyl
Standard RhylA photo of an early Standard tourer in 1916 added
Austin A70 Hampshire
Austin A70Children's version of the A70 by Politoy / Ever Ready
Cholmondeley show
Cholmondeley showPhotos from Sunday's event added to the forum
1930's BSA Scout
1930's BSALady learns to drive in a 1936/7 BSA Scout sportscar
A motorist's snack?
A motorist'sA solution to hunger pangs while driving one's Austin
1928 Studebaker
1928 StudebakerView of a Dictator Sport Roadster at a US gas station
Bedford PC ute update
Bedford PCFour photos of a circa 1950 Bedford utility added
Broadway Autos Ltd
Broadway AutosPart-ex of an A35 against a Vauxhall Victor in 1959
Donington Historic Festival
Donington Historic120 photographs taken at this historic race meeting
1920s/30s trial
1920s/30s trialAdded, two m/cycles & sidecars in an off-road trial
Previous updates....
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FEATURED SECTIONS
Spares Finder
Running now for several years, the free classified ad sections have proved very popular. There are also sections for motorcycles, trucks, vans & more, including modern car & bike parts too. To have a look, visit the old car parts section.
Specialists Directory
A free specialists directory for any individual or company involved in this field. If you offer a related service, for example you rebuild engines, can restore tired interiors, re-chrome brightwork and/or re-silver headlamps, or supply a particular type or range of components, add your details in the specialist suppliers and restoration section.
Club Listings
List of motoring clubs. I've made a start adding club names into the relevant pages, but there is a long way to go. If you are involved with such an organisation, feel free to submit its details on the page that best fits with your club's objectives and aims. Find out more at the clubs homepage, thanks.

www.motorists-giftshop.co.uk

Photo Of The Day.

Raring to go, a selection of steamers seen at the Onslow Park vintage rally.
Today's photo description: Raring to go, a selection of steamers seen at the Onslow Park vintage rally.
Most recent parts ad ... 16 May 2012 ... Datsun 120Y

How to use e Bay when looking for car-related items.
A few people got in touch asking about how to get registered and use online auctions for finding information and parts to aid their projects, so I've written a brief ebay tutorial on how to get started - worth a read if you've not had a go at searching for your chosen vehicle on there as yet. Used in conjunction with traditional autojumbles it can really help with finding rare items.

Online Autojumble!! Free Parts Ads.
This site has a substantial parts, or "autojumble", section. The difference is that here it costs nothing at all to list surplus spares, so if you have old bits cluttering up your garage or shed, why not pop a mention on the relevant page(s) within the classic car parts section?
The latest ad, placed 16 May 2012, is on the Datsun 120Y page. You can also view all ads for a given make. Enthusiasts of motorcycles, tractors, vans and lorries haven't been forgotten either, with sections for those also.

Your motors.
I'm interested in featuring stories about the cherished machines that belong to readers of this site - please email me your story, and preferably a few photographs too, whether yours is on the road yet or in the middle of an epic rebuild. Memories of driving in days gone by, say in the 1960s or before, are also very welcome as they can make for a great read.

My collection.
My own cars
Most of mine need a fair bit of work and are in "barn find" state, although a couple do run. The rebuild of the lorry shown above can be found in the Dodge truck restoration section.

Car forum.
Join the forum and talk about all aspects of road transport, and find answers to questions you might have regarding your own restoration projects.

Contact Me.
If you have something to say about this site, please email me.
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Air Compressors

Staveley Head classic car insurance

Articles on choosing, buying and running a classic car

AdvertisingLow cost advertising opportunities for vintage car businesses
Asbestos & classic carsHandling clutch and brake lining materials on older cars
Barn FindsClassic cars discovered in barns, sheds and outbuildings
Car AccessoriesPopular bolt-on accessories and optional extras 1950s-1970s
Car RestorationHow to go about choosing a company to restore your car
Car securityTaking steps to prevent scummy types 'removing' your old motor
Car Show Prep.Tips on avoiding humiliation at classic car shows!
Classic Cars FAQ Pt1Page 1 of the most frequently asked old car questions
Classic Cars FAQ Pt2Page 2 - more motoring FAQs answered at oldclassic car
Classics BlogFormerly the garage diary - now the oldclassiccar forum/blog
Dealing with RUSTPreventing rust, and knowing where to find it
Disadvantages of old carsMost owners will admit that older cars can have downsides
Driving a '50s classicTips on how to approach driving a classic car!
Find a CarLet oldclassiccar help find your old car or bike!
Ford Specials 1950s1950s homebuilt Ford 10 based Specials & kitcars
How to buy a classic carAdvice on how to find and buy classic cars
InsuranceAn online quotation for old car insurance policies
Laying up a carIf you're laying up your car for some time read this first
Looking after your carAdvice on looking after a car whether old or new!
Modified CarsThoughts on modifying older cars to suit modern roads
MOT PreparationIdeas & tips to help your MOT test go more smoothly
Moving a CarAdvice on how to move an old car
Old RegistrationsSome notes on getting an old registration number back on your motor
Period Tuning Co'sGo-faster parts by Nordec Superchargers, Speedwell etc
Popular ClassicsIntroduction to some of the most popular motors preserved in the UK
Registration Numbers600+ page index of car registration letter codes & dates
Research the History!Tips on delving into your car's motoring past
Restored or Unrestored?The choice of buying a fully restored, or unrestored, car?
Running old cars dailyRunning and maintaining a daily use collectors car
Save money !10 top tips to cut your motoring costs
Selling classic carsAdvice on how best to sell classic cars inc online!
Storage facilityUndercover storage for cars trucks + caravans in England
Towing car trailersAdvice on how to tow a loaded car trailer safely
Types of classic carChoose from sports or saloon car, or even trucks!
Vintage CarsMotoring prior to WW2, inc. the book Motoring For Women from 1925
Where to buy a carIdeas for finding the car of your dreams!
Why buy a classic?Social, financial and other benefits to driving old cars
Winter PreparationHandy information on preparing an old car for winter
Workshop safety!Things to do and not to do in the garage!
Your StoriesTell everyone about the classic(s) that you own!
More ArticlesMore articles relating to motoring & classic vehicles

Old motors I've known and owned since 1987

My classic carsPhoto Gallery & stories of my cars & trucks 1940s +
Disasters Part 1Classics that bite back - my Spitfires didnt always run to plan..
Disasters Part 2Big engined Jaguars & BMWs, & a truck that left an indelible mark
Disasters Part 3The wheel definitely fell off this 1950s wagon - fun with an A40
Disasters Part 4Mature leggy Swede has chance 'meeting' with young sporty German
Dream GarageWhat would I fill my perfect garage with?
Living with a hoarderMy other half has her say on my collecting habits...

Photographs, Images and Postcards of classic cars in UK, USA + more

Car PhotographsPhotos of old cars taken at specific events, eg motor races or carshows
Modifying Car PhotosAgeing car photos to make them look old or "in period"
Old Car PhotosMotor-car pictures 1920s-1960s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Photo Image Archive 1Vol 1 Pre-war vintage car photos at UK classic shows
Photo Image Archive 2Vol 2 1940s car photographs, taken at various shows
Photo Image Archive 3Vol 3 1950s classics, photographed at some events
Photo Image Archive 4Vol 4 1960s vehicle image archive (450+ pics in all)
Photo Image Archive 5Vol 5 1970s classics, displayed at several meetings
Motoring postcards 1Rare original old cards showing yesterdays' cars
Motoring postcards 2And a further selection of pre - 1970s images
Mystery Cars (identified)Many cars and vehicles shown in old photographs that need identifying
Classic MotorcyclesSome early images of motorcyclists & motorbikes in Britain
Period advertisements 1Retro motoring adverts for companies & garages postwar Britain
Period advertisements 2A second page of adverts showing old car and lorry manufacturers
Scrap Cars & JunkyardsPhotos of abandoned cars & olde worlde scrapyard wrecks
Street Rods / CustomsHot rods, street rods, and customs with the NSRA (USA)

Old cars, tools and memorabilia wanted & for sale

Classic cars on saleThe unique sales service offered at Pedigree Automobiles
Classic car Tool ShopFind top brand restoration tools & equipment at low prices
Collectors cars on e-BayHave a look at the classics up for auction today in the UK, USA etc
Motor MemorabiliaSurplus & rare classic car repair data, handbooks etc
Wanted - old car or vanI am interested in buying an original unrestored van, pickup or car

Find the spares you need for your preserved vehicle

Car PartsFREE Old Car Parts Ads online swapmeet / autojumble
AutomobiliaPost your automobilia sales and wants right here
Finding sparesLocating classic car spares & other useful bits
Motorcycle PartsClassic Motorcycle Bits
Toy AdsPlace vintage toy-related ads on this noticeboard
Tractor PartsParts ads for collectable tractors, Fergies, Cropmasters etc
Truck PartsAdvertise bits for classic vans trucks and lorries FREE here
eBay TutorialStep by step advice and tips on using eBay to find vintage car parts

Other unusual transportation things to collect

Automobilia CollectingCollecting items related to historic automobiles
Book ReviewsDue shortly, a section with reviews of old & new motoring books
Books & LiteratureAdvice on collecting car-related books, brochures, ephemera etc
Car CollectablesAutomobile-related papers, ephemera, badges, artwork etc
Car GamesMotoring games and puzzles to collect
Childrens Car BooksOld kids annuals and books that feature motoring artwork on the cover
Classic AircraftSpotting old aircraft & airliners during the 1970s
Classic Estates & MPVsInteresting van-based MPVs & people carriers of the 1940s - 1960s
Classic LorriesAdvice on buying, owning & maintaining an old lorry
Gadgets & ToolsUseful motoring gadgets, tools, accessories & garage equipment
Historic CaravansVarious classic caravan & period camper articles & buying information
MagazinesSome of the best known motoring mags from years ago
Motoring HumourFunny car-related postcards, comics, cartoons inc Russell Brockbank
Motoring RecordsLPs and singles featuring road & racing car sounds
Motorsport CollectingCollecting old motor racing memorabilia, posters etc ..
Pedal carsA look at vintage and classic pedal cars - Tri-ang, Pathfinder, J40 etc
Petrol Pumps & Oil TinsPetroliana - petrol pumps, 2 gallon fuel tins, oil cans, enamel signs etc
Racing ProgrammesTips on collecting old motor race programmes
Road MapsOld roadmaps, atlases and motoring guides
Road SignsRoad signs and road furniture from the early 20th century
Toy CarsPhotos and information on collecting Dinky toys, tinplate toy cars +
Trading CardsMotoring-related cigarette & trading cards since the 1930s
TrailersThe delights of collecting & towing early trailers
Vintage BicyclesAn introduction to collecting old bicycles and other cycles
Vintage Vans & PickupsThings to think about if you plan to get a classic van, inc. ice cream vans

Motoring Nostalgia

Domestic garagesLooking at typical home garages of years ago
Old garage buildingsDetails of surviving garages in the UK 1930s - 1960s
Country Garage DiaryExtracts from a fascinating workshop journal in 1932/1933
Dads Motor MemoirsUK Motoring memoirs and nostalgia from the '60s on
More Memoirs!Recollections sent in by another youthful driver in the 1950s
National ArchivesPublic information films (1940s/50s) featuring transportation
Your MemoriesYour car recollections feature in the Motoring Memories Project

FREE items and classic-related services

Car MuseumsPlease send details of your favourite museum to feature in a new guide
Club directoryA car club directory
Free stuffFree buyers guides and screen history sheet for use at car shows
Press ReleasesSend me your show or club press release and I'll feature it
ScreensaversSeveral screensavers available featuring a variety of classics
SpecialistsA free directory of specialist suppliers and businesses
WallpaperLoads of vehicle pics suitable for PC & Mac desktops

Advice guides on buying restoration tools & period accessories

Mig WeldersAdvice on choosing the right Mig Welder for your project
Old Car RadiosHow and where to buy a suitable old radio for your elderly motorcar
Storage ideasSolutions to lack of storage in the car owners garage or workshop

Specific used car buying advice

Austin A30/A35Buyers Guide for these popular Baby Austins
Austin A40Some pointers when buying the A40 Farina saloon
Ford 100EAdvice when looking at the Ford 100E Popular, Anglia and Prefect
Jaguar XJ40Things to look out for when looking at used Jaguars XJ40s
Jaguar XJ6/12Choosing the 1968- Jaguar XJ6 & XJ12 Series One, Two, Three
Volvo 120Purchasing advice for fans of this classic Swedish motorcar

Modern motors machines and future classics

Part 1: Sportscars Modern classics, eg Mazda MX5 (Miata), Dodge Viper, XJS, BMW Z3 ..
Part 2: PerformanceGolf GTi, Peugeot 205GTi, Audi Quattro, M3 BMW ..
Part 3: Family carsFord Sierra, 900, Skoda Rapide, 4x4s ..
Part 4: Luxury carsJaguar XJ6 / XJ12, Mercedes, Rolls Royce, Cadillac ..
Part 5: Best forgotten!!?Hyundai, FSO, Polski-FIAT, Talbot, Austin, Datsun ..
Modern CarsA new classified service for more modern car parts
Motorcycle adsService for anyone wanting to sell or who needs modern bike bits
Van & Truck adsA free noticeboard to advertise commercial vehicle parts

Historic Motor Racing related information

Goodwood Circuit RevivalThe historic Revival race meeting in Britain
Goodwood Festival SpeedAn introduction to Goodwood's Festival of Speed
Jaguar XJ RacingRead about racing classic XJs in the JEC challenge
Maserati 250FAn intro to the famous 250F GP car from Maserati
Oulton ParkNotes about the origins of this 1950s Cheshire racing circuit
Race Car ClassifiedsAd service for owners and fans of vintage racing cars
Race car transporterRebuilding a 1940s Dodge used to carry pre-war supercharged Alfa
Racing car artworkOriginal drawings and watercolours of '30s racers
Shelsley WalshPhotos from the 100 year anniversary event in Worcestershire

Fun stuff on British, American etc vintage and classic automobiles

Caption Comps.No prizes just a bit of fun - Caption Contests No.1 and No.2
Childrens Story time!A story about a vintage Morris Cowley from the 1920s
Classic RegaliaT-shirts, mugs, clothing and more +
Motoring Glossary!An offbeat glossary of British motor-related terms
Online ResourcesAn eccentric mixture of links for classic car drivers
Video FootageVintage & classic car video footage including on-board action

Browse a few more of my own webpages

Car websitesLinks to other vintage car websites eg Pedigree Automobiles
OldClassicCar welcomes visitors from all countries
As well as classic car fans from the English speaking countries (USA, Canada, Australia etc), OCC attracts visitors from most countries across the globe, so a welcome to some of them here:
automobili classiche Italia, klassische Autos Deutschland, voitures classiques France, klassieke auto's Holland, klassiske biler Danmark, Classic autot Suomessa, κλασικά αυτοκίνητα Ελλάδα, Fornb�lar Iceland, gluaiste�in clasaiceach Ireland, karozzi klassiċi Malta, klassiske biler Norge, carros cl�ssicos Portugal, klassiska bilar i Sverige, and not forgetting our neighbours ceir clasurol Cymru!

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