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Vintage, Antique & Classic Cars

Are YOU an enthusiast or owner of a Classic Car ? if so I hope you enjoy perusing this web site aimed at motorcar fans everywhere!
The aim of oldclassiccar.co.uk is to explain in some detail the pro's and con's of running a vintage or classic car on a regular basis.
What do I look for when buying? How do I spot the hidden rot? Who does drive old cars now and why? Why should I consider a classic car? When is it best for me to buy or sell a classic motor?

All this and more will be covered in a series of articles over the coming weeks, plus articles, photos + more from my all time favourite events for veteran, vintage and classic cars! Plus there will be some fun stuff, not usually seen on classic car internet sites, such as scrapyard photographs, garages that still exist to this day, visitors' cars, introduction to 1950s style Goodwood motor racing, and many more (hopefully) interesting website features, all listed in the main menu.
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FEATURED SECTIONS
Spares Finder
Running now for several years, the free classifieds ad sections on oldclassiccar have proved very popular. There are sections for classic cars, motorcycles, trucks & competition cars. Added recently are new sections for modern car & bike bits too. To have a look, click here for the old car parts section.
Classics Directory
A totally free specialists directory for any individual or company involved in the world of classic motorcars. If you offer a service to the classic car world, for example you rebuild engines, can restore tired interiors, or supply a particular type of component suitable for classics, add your details easily in the specialist suppliers and restoration section F.O.C.
Club Listings
Recent addition to the ever-growing oldclassiccar site is this new section for motor clubs that relate to historic cars & other vehicles. 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, please please take a minute to submit its details on the page that best fits with that clubs objectives and aims. Find out more at the car clubs homepage, thanks.
Classic Car Forum
Updated daily, a forum for all your classic questions and answers. All forums take a while to get established, so please call by regularly and contribute your thoughts, opinions, questions or old-car mutterings! Whatever you have to say, whether its a question about your car, problems you're having, or just comments about recent shows or the car marketplace, by all means get it off your chest at the classics forum. There are also categories for discussion about collecting memorabilia, and preserving vans, lorries and automobilia.
For anyone who has made it this far (!), here is my background. I've been tinkering with classic old cars and trucks ever since the tender age of 15, when my father kindly introduced me to a very rusty Mk3 Triumph Spitfire, way way back in 1985. That rusty old wreck cost all of £25, including a set of wire wheels. I suspect it was that old crate, allied to a genetically instilled interest in all things internally combusting, that set me off on this quest to offer a home to unwanted old wrecks, no matter how desperate their plight. Many's the time that both mum and dad have shaken their heads, only wishing that I'd taken up train spotting or stamp collecting. However, twas not to be, and what follows is based on the 40+ vintage and classic motors I've had so far (!).
Contact the author here if you have questions, 'oldtimer' spare parts I might like to buy, or cheap 1950s racing cars you want to sell! :-)
You can also find reviews of classic cars over on the ciao site.


Classic image: An elderly Singer Tourer from the 1920s
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Latest news & articles on this classic cars site

Online Autojumble!! Free Parts Ads
Just like at most vehicle shows, this site has a substantial autojumble section. The difference is that here it costs nothing at all to list surplus old car parts for sale, 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? You can also Add a Link to your own site on these parts pages.
The latest free parts ad, placed 20 Nov 2009, is on the VW Golf Cabriolet page. You can also view all ads for a given make, useful if you run a fleet of older cars. Fans of old motorcycles and lorries haven't been forgotten either, with sections for both below also.

Today's motoring image:
An elderly Singer Tourer from the 1920s

Pedigree Automobiles
Sell classic cars online, adverts start at only £9.95 for 6 months advertising.

How to use e Bay when looking for car stuff
A few people have asked about how to get registered and use online auctions for finding old-car information and parts, so I've written a brief ebay tutorial on how to get started - well worth a read if you've not had a go at searching for NOS or secondhand stuff.

Whats New on OCC
20 Nov 2009
VW Golf Cabriolet ad
20 Nov 2009
Latest car forum posts
20 Nov 2009
Ford Prefect E493A added in
20 Nov 2009
London Coastal Coaches 1948
20 Nov 2009
Singer Silent Six Kaye Don
19 Nov 2009
c1920 Cubitt 16/20hp tourer
19 Nov 2009
Commer Express Delivery van
18 Nov 2009
Speed Engines Ltd GP V8
18 Nov 2009
US motor vehicle tax stamp
17 Nov 2009
Rolled Austin A30 added
17 Nov 2009
Ford Cortina Mk2
16 Nov 2009
More Mystery Car photos
13 Nov 2009
TT Riders Association 1959
12 Nov 2009
1930s/40s M&D coach trip
Site News
Contact Me
If you have something to say about this site, olde motors etc. I'm really keen to hear from people who remember driving prior to 1970, whether it was at the wheel of cars, lorries, buses or whatever! Email here.

Your old motors!
I'm interested in featuring stories about Your classic cars - please email me your car story, whether its on the road yet or not!

Old-car discussion forum
Car forum update
The discussion forums have been revamped, to make using them more user-friendly. Talk about old cars, trucks, caravans, restoration and automobilia!!

For example, read about and see pics of some interesting car & van restorations, share restoration tips, read about being a car museum volunteer, or simply start a brand new topic - everyone welcome!

Car Covers eby parts Dodge Restoration of a classic 1940 lorry
Dodge Restoration diary
Historic & classic car restoration.
MAIN MENU Classic car articles, stories and memories
IntroductionStart here for an intro to Classic Cars & this website
Contact MeGet in touch here if you have anything to ask or add in to the site
FeedbackThings you have to say about this site
Classics BlogFormerly the garage diary - now the oldclassiccar forum/blog
Classic RegaliaT-Shirts, Mugs, Adult & Children's Clothing and wallclocks +
Comment CornerComments on motoring with classic vehicles
Scam AlertDodgy sounding emails from people pretending to be from OCC
Site SearchSearch for specific vintage & classic car info using this site tool
Articles & tips on choosing, buying and running an antique automobile
AdvertisingLow cost advertising opportunities for vintage car businesses
Asbestos in carsTaking care with clutch and brake lining materials on older cars
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
Dealing with RUSTPreventing rust, and knowing where to find it
Disadvantages of old carsMost owners will admit that older cars can have downsides
Driving ClassicsTips 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!
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...
Web DesignIf you want to get your Classic Club or Business online read on..
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
Old Car PhotosIndex of original motor-car pictures 1920s-1960s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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 CarsMany cars and vehicles shown in old photographs that need identifying
Mystery PanelsIdentification needed on two wings and a grille found on a council tip!
Classic MotorcyclesSome early images of motorcyclists & motorbikes in Britain
Old garage buildingsPhotos of surviving garages in the UK 1930s - 1960s
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
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
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
Country Garage DiaryExtracts from a fascinating workshop journal in 1932/1933
Dads Motor MemoirsFirsthand UK Motoring memoirs from the '60s onwards
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 directoryLaunched April 2005 a brand new car club directory
ForumForum for automotive talk and discussion
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 Jaguar's XJ40
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 Mazda MX5 (Miata), Dodge Viper, X1/9, 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 3 day motor racing Revival 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
Motoring Glossary!An offbeat glossary of motor related terms & sayings!
Online ResourcesAn eccentric mixture of links for classic car drivers
Video FootageSites that contain old motoring films, TV commercials etc
Browse a few more of my own webpages
Car websitesA summary of, and links to, all of my other vintage car websites
Other sitesSites not related to motoring
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:
Spain Spaincoches clásicos España
italy Italyautomobili classiche Italia
portugal Portugalcarros clássicos Portugal
japan Japan古典的な車日本
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netherlands Hollandklassieke auto's Holland
greece Greeceκλασικά αυτοκίνητα Ελλάδα
germany Germanyklassische Autos Deutschland
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