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