What makes an old car “vintage?” To car collectors, cars
from 1919 to 1930 are classified as “vintage.” And vintage cars are in demand.
Think about what modern cars are like today. Can you tinker
with a modern car? It used to be, if you were at all into car mechanics, you
could figure it out if your car broke down. It’s not that simple anymore. The
engine may not turn over because of a computer chip, not because your battery
died. How do you fix a computer chip? You can’t.
But an old car is something else again. It’s basic, and
beautiful, especially after it’s been restored, with loving care, to its
original nostalgic glory. And that’s when a vintage car becomes an investment.
It’s a big business, buying and selling vintage cars. Some
are worth thousands of dollars, once restored. For those who love old cars, the
restoration is the fun part.
And owning one is like showing off a prize. Have you ever
seen a vintage car on the road? Did you smile? Wave? Did the driver honk back?
Even the sound of an old car horn brings smiles. And seeing one roll on by is
like a flashback to another time. It’s fun.
Vintage car shows are all the rage. Events are happening all
over the country. For vintage car lovers there’s nothing like the thrill of
seeing a 1920 cream-colored Locomobile, a shiny black 1925 Packard Sport Coupe
and a 1914 hunter green Hupmobile Model 32 Touring Car lined up together in one
place.
And then there’s Henry Ford’s Model T, first produced in
1909, which changed the world of transportation. He said, “I will build a
motorcar for the great multitude.” And thankfully that’s what he did.
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