Classic Cars Today Online
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All the automotive news that's fit to remember. We're not a dealer - what we seek to do is explore the subject of classic vehicles from the 1950s through today. It is our belief that a car needn't be old to be respected and admired for graceful design, historical significance and collectibility.
Classic Cars Today Online
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If you’re not familiar with the term mid-century modern (“MCM”), it refers to a design and architectural style that was popular from the end of World War II until the close of the 1960s, although the exact end of the ..read more
Classic Cars Today Online
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The “w126 body” S-class (or “126”) body style sold from 1980-1991 is considered one of the most influential designs in Mercedes-Benz’s history. It’s hard to argue that 126’s exude power, sophistication and continue to inspire imitation today. Among the sleekest ..read more
Classic Cars Today Online
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“The journey is the destination.” We’ve all heard this little fortune cookie canard at some point. However, as driving enthusiasts we can attest to the fact that this cliché just happens to represent the gilt-edged truth. I’ll never forget the ..read more
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Whether you remember a time when vinyl roof coverings were everywhere on automobiles or not, we have a feeling you’ll find the hidden depths contained within pictures in this article both amazing and cringy at the same time. In the ..read more
Classic Cars Today Online
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With high-resolution digital cameras built in to modern cellphones, it’s pretty easy to take great pictures of virtually anything – in any light setting. And with Photoshop or other apps that make it easy to adjust brightness, contrast, shadowing, and ..read more
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This month, we’re starting off by turning the clock back 100 years to take a quick look at the automotive coachbuilding era that largely began in the 1920s, with a focus on Mercedes-Benz. If you’re not familiar with custom coach-built ..read more
Classic Cars Today Online
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One of the guidelines in the original Preppy Handbook (1980) reads, “Never replace anything until you have exhausted all possibility of repair, restoration, or rehabilitation. No matter what it is, they don’t make it as well as they used to.” ..read more
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A friend recently asked me for advice on helping her select a new car. Since I’ve worked in the automotive repair field, I get requests for car purchasing advice periodically. I don’t mind because having been a car fanatic since ..read more
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Asuka Kawashima’s husband had always wanted a Mercedes 190E. In any color, so long as it was black. After becoming engaged in the early 1990s, a new 190E was not in the couple’s budget. “Knowing 1993 was the 190E’s last ..read more
Classic Cars Today Online
1y ago
The “w126 body” S-class (or “126”) body style sold from 1980-1991 is considered one of the most influential designs in Mercedes-Benz’s history. It’s hard to argue that 126’s exude power, sophistication and continue to inspire imitation today. Among the sleekest ..read more