| Timeless, this is how classic cars are often | | | | such. For some, before a car can be |
| described. A car is considered classic if it | | | | considered as classic, it has to be top |
| achieves a collectible value. The most | | | | ranked. It should represent quality and |
| popular classic cars don't have a particular | | | | class. It should be brilliantly planned in |
| genre. And there are many debates on how | | | | terms of style and engineering. |
| classic cars should be defined. | | | | |
| | | | Some of the popular names of classic cars |
| Let's take a look at the evolution of | | | | include the following: |
| automobiles first and see what vehicles were | | | | |
| like before the classic cars. | | | | - Alfa Romeo, an Italian automobile |
| | | | manufacturer established in 1910. |
| The first on the list is the antique cars of | | | | |
| the 1880-1916. It was previously called the | | | | - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG known as the |
| horseless carriages. The first horseless | | | | BMW. It is a German automobile manufacturer |
| carriage used steam. Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot | | | | popular for coming up with top class luxury |
| was acknowledged for creating the first full | | | | cars. |
| scale steam vehicle. It can accommodate four | | | | |
| passengers. Since then, the automobile has | | | | - Jaguar Cars Limited. In 1922, it was |
| evolved in so many aspects like, designs, | | | | founded as the Swallow Sidecar Company. |
| colors and power source. Much is credited for | | | | |
| the early designs of these cars. It has paved | | | | - Mercedes Benz, also known for manufacturing |
| way for the creation of many other classic | | | | high performance and luxury cars. |
| cars. | | | | |
| | | | - Rolls-Royce is another known brand of |
| 1916-1924 is the age for Vintage automobiles. | | | | luxury cars. And; |
| This is the result of the horseless carriage | | | | |
| evolution. Everything was better with the car | | | | - Volvo, it is also a known maker of luxury |
| in this era. From its machinery down to its | | | | cars owned by Ford Motors Company. |
| comfort, it was more comfortable to drive and | | | | |
| ride in. The designs were also more stylish | | | | Since classic cars are extremely valuable, |
| and fashionable. There were innovations in | | | | utmost care should be given to it. Some |
| terms of rolling windows and other car | | | | simple tips of taking care a classic car |
| features. It was also the era where | | | | includes taking care of the car's paint. Its |
| durability was given importance. More | | | | paint depicts the kind of owner it has. Since |
| affordable automobiles were available too. It | | | | it is the exterior part of the vehicle, any |
| made traveling easier. It was the age of | | | | irregularities on it will easily be noticed. |
| discovery and creativity. | | | | To avoid repainting avoid scratching it, and |
| | | | learn to wash the car to maintain its beauty. |
| The classic cars came after the Vintage era. | | | | Use the proper tools in washing the car. Use |
| The term classic is often used to describe an | | | | cotton or paint-safe washing mitt. Dry the |
| older car. But many would contest. According | | | | car properly, this will prevent water spots. |
| to some, not all old cars can be considered | | | | |
| classic. It has to exude elegance and | | | | Your car will remain timeless if you know how |
| sophistication before a car can be labeled as | | | | to take care of it. |