Restoring and preserving classic cars are two distinct approaches that cater to different goals and philosophies. Deciding ...

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Restoration is a double-edged sword in the world of collector cars. While it can significantly enhance a vehicle’s aesthetic ...

Automobile finishes have come a long way. One hundred years ago, it was any color you wanted as long as it was black. When the auto industry was just getting started early in the 20th century, paint ...

How much does a Concours d' Elegance quality paint job for a car cost is a question I get asked at almost every concours d' elegance or custom car show that I cover for HOT ROD and now that my 1966 ...

John Balow started Muscle Car Restorations in 1988 after one of his restorations was "discovered" at Barrett Jackson. Since then, he has created some of the nicest restorations we have ever seen. His ...

Q: I am tempted to take on a car restoration project with a 1958 Mercury Montclair. It’s the high-class Turnpike Cruiser model. I am wondering how much it will cost to restore a car like this. It has ...

If you have a car with and older dull finish on your bumper, there are a few easy things you can do to try to restore the ...

If you take a drive through one Ferguson Township neighborhood after school lets out, you just might catch a few teenagers juggling auto parts, staining their clothes with grease or pushing an antique ...