jeeveswantstoknow asked:


I’d rank Mena, Arkansas’s Raspberry Manor right up there with Jenner, California’s Sea Ranch. It’s quiet. It’s secluded & and hard to find. It sits about 6 miles West of town on 60 or so acres, deep in the woods, off roads some would call questionable. The food and service is superb!! There isn’t a better place to eat in all of Arkansas. The view is spectacular – the Quachita mountains, in the Fall (colors),….attract both Texasans and the Bayou state to the South. At night, it’s so dark, the night sky is awesome!

For auto aficionados, there’s an antique car collection that specializes in Packards, Chrysler’s and Lincoln’s limited production cars. And for the gals, a year round Christmas display you won’t believe. If you want to really get some restfull peace and quiet, this is the ticket. My wife & I, & my brother and his wife went here for Valentine’s Day and all of us are still talking about it, now five years later. What’s your favorite?

http://www.raspberrymanor.com

Kimberly

Richard Crittendon asked:


Ever seen a vintage car guzzling through the road between all the modern age marvels? A vintage car is a way to look into the past from the eyes of the present. Some people consider these cars a piece related to their ancestors and help its restoration. For many these cars are a status symbol and help them work up the social circles. On the other hand many believe that a vintage cars are not environmentally safe and cause too much pollution, thus its restoration and participation in rallies should not be allowed. Some pros and cons of a vintage car are:

Pros:

? Historical importance: Antique and vintage cars are of great historical importance, they serve as a proof of human advancement though generations. A vintage car restoration involves restoring an historical genius to its original form.

? Ancestral pride: For many people vintage and antique cars serve as a proof of their ancestral pride and honor. These cars signify the rich cultural and social history that is passed through generations in a family. Restoring and using such a car is of utmost importance to such people and a wise thing too.

? Status symbol: Since the dawn of time antiques are regarded as a status symbol, from vintage furniture and rare paintings to relics related to a lost civilization, these pieces of art and history have forever been in the books of the high class shoppers. Vintage and antique cars, like other historical collectables, are also taken as a status symbol for their classic and suave appeal.

? Hobby: Although, considered as hobby of the riches, collecting and restoring vintage and antique cars is a very addictive hobby. People have gone from buying really expensive pieces of history’s junk and converted them to a celebration of historical glory and recognition of human advancement done through centuries of hard work.

? Social cause: Vintage car rallies help raise money for many social purposes.

Cons:

? High on maintenance: Maintaining an antique is not everyone’s cup of tea. Proper care is needed to maintain an antique and vintage car.

? Space requirements: Antique and vintage cars need a lot of space for proper parking and body care. Antique care, usually being large in size are have to be driven carefully to park, closed and constrained spaces would cause a lot of trouble and may harm the cars body.

? Difficulty to find spares: The most important and difficult step in restoring an antique and a vintage car is to find the required spares. Many times the spares are not available and could only be bought with special requests to the company. Many times spares and parts are made custom made to fit the structure of the vintage car.

The facts mentioned above will give you a good idea whether you will like to add a vintage car to your stable. In case you feel confident of your choice then do go ahead and bring a priceless beauty into your home.



Annie

John S asked:


My girlfriend was given antique **** toy soldiers from WWII including SS guards..There is even a little ****** giving a **** salute in a car. She wants to take them to the dump to have them crushed up and destroyed. She doesn’t think they are suitable for children or anyone else.

Ann

Joel asked:


Im looking to get cheap classic auto insurance. for a car thats more than 25 years old. Its going to be a show car, and rarely be driven.
Liability only.

I live in NY, so company must be available in NY, and be cheap.

Thanks.

Ann

Jane46 asked:


I now have an Acura TL. Great performer but no space. I am looking for something safe, good mileage, swift performance with a drop down back seat so I can stow plants, antiques, groceries. I would lease and do not want to go over $400/mo. Any suggestions?

Adam

Ricky Lim asked:


That antique car you got in your garage for so many years needs to be insured, just like any other normal car would be. But, standard policies don’t normally apply to antique cars. They need something different. Most people think that it’s quite hard to get insurance for an antique car, but the truth is that there are a number of companies that offer this service now.

There are a lot of companies that carry options for antique cars, so it shouldn’t be a problem finding something that fits both your budget and your needs. Did you know that most car insurance companies offer classic cars policies now?

If you have a custom or antique car you can probably benefit from the collectors auto insurance plan. Ask a representative from an insurance company for more information and you’ll be able to take the best decision for your case.

You need to find the best balance between the coverage that you need and the price you can afford to pay. The agent will help you with all that. Compared to the past situation, the number of choices when it comes to antique classic car insurance is huge.

You might find higher rates when you look at big companies though, as they’re not specialized on them, but the extra cost is worth it in most cases, because of the extra stability and reputation of that company. There are also a number of companies that are independent and working with car collectors only, though that means that you will need a second company to insure your normal cars.

It might be harder to find insurance if the car is very rare, because the choice is a bit more limited. This is because rare cars are also very difficult to repair, so it’s not easy to estimate costs. It’s more popular every day to collect old cars, so more companies offer these insurances each day, and some of them are even specializing in them.

There are a lot of insurance providers out there, so make sure that you pick the right one for you.



Michele

Scott Salter asked:


Many people choose to restore and then display their antique cars at shows. No serious owner would ever fail to insure this prized possession. With such interest in old cars you will not be surprised to learn there are antique car insurance companies that take a particular interest in insuring this type of vehicle. With so many classic car insurers available, an owner should have no problem insuring their prized possession. Competition amongst insurers should also mean a quote that meets with the owner’s financial requirements.

The area of antique vehicle insurance has not gone unnoticed by commercial auto insurers who now have special policies for the collectors of antique cars. These plans reflect the specialized nature of this type of auto cover and are often called ‘collectors auto insurance’. Although the policies may seem the same as the policies that regular auto cover provides, they are not and the agent will require exact details of the car to be insured before a full quotation can be supplied. The agent will be able to help you choose what level of coverage you require and can afford and the level at which the deductible needs to be set.

One particular benefit of insuring your antique car through a large commercial insurer is the fact that they should be reliable; these companies usually have a good reputation as they have been established for many years. The other advantage of this type of insurer is their ability to also arrange the protection on any other regular vehicle you own. The security of having an established company provide antique car insurance for an older car is well worth the premium they will charge.

There are also many independent auto insurers available through which you can purchase car cover for an older car; the downside being that you may have to use a (different) standard auto insurer for any other car you own. Some of these independent insurance companies will only insure a particular type of classic car, so if the car you are attempting to insure is particularly rare, it may be difficult to find a provider that will provide coverage for it. It is worth doing some research when choosing an independent antique car insurer to make sure they have a good reputation as you will have a great deal of money at stake.

It can be an awkward situation when you have been regularly paying your insurance premium only to find your insurance company will not pay out on a claim you have made. Locating an antique car insurance company is not as straightforward as finding a regular auto insurance provider so it may be necessary to persevere to end up having your car protected by the correct insurance policy. Most classic cars are worth many thousands of dollars and that is a big loss if the car is ever stolen or destroyed so having the right cover may be the most valuable protection you ever purchase.



Patricia

Cindy Heller asked:


Many people choose to restore and show antique cars as a hobby. Many of these cars price many thousands of dollars to obtain, not including the money, time, and energy spent to restore the car to its previous glory. This is why buying vintage car insurance is so important. Vintage car insurance will shield your investment in your car in the event of accidental damage or theft.

Vintage car insurance may as well be purchased from one of the independent insurance companies that specialize in insuring vintage and collector cars. Many of these companies will only insure particular types of cars, so if your car is a rare, hard to find model, you may have trouble finding someone to insure it. When researching these companies, be certain to ask about the experience and credentials of the company to be sure that the company that you are dealing with is a legitimate one. You do not fancy paying years of vintage car insurance premiums only to have the company disappear once you file a claim.

Many commercial car insurance companies are capable of also provide car insurance for an antique car. Also known as collector car insurance, these policies are tailored to the car you are attempting to insure. A representative will take all of your information and discuss different policy options with you to ensure that you are obtaining the coverage that you need. They will also help you to decide which types of coverage are within your target budget and which deductible and limit levels you will need.

Buying car insurance for an antique car through a commercial car insurance company will give the policy holder a peace of mind. The policy holder may as well have their everyday use cars insured with the same company. The protection of having an established company provide car insurance for an antique car is well worth the premium that they will charge you to provide insurance for your antique car.

When choosing an independent insurance company to provide car insurance for an antique car, be certain that the company is a reputable one. You do not want to discover that after months of paying the insurance premiums that the company will not or is not capable to pay your insurance claim.

Finding car insurance for an antique car although can be a lengthy and frustrating process, but the benefits of having insurance for the car far outweighs the initial hassle of finding the insurance. Many antique cars are worth many thousands of dollars and that is an immense loss if the car is ever stolen or totaled. Therefore having car insurance for an antique car may be the most valuable insurance that you ever purchase.



Holly

Adam Douglas asked:


For all the car enthusiasts or collectors out there, those who are passionate about the automobile industry that produces the good old antique or classic cars, nothing can be more exhilarating than having the rare opportunity to attend events that host antique car shows where you will find a dazzling fleet of historical, hard-to-source and stylish vintage cars. Some may think these antique cars can only be found in museums and books but due to the enduring appeal of all these beautiful classics, lovers of classic cars frequently join force to run antique car shows that have become so popular that they are now hosted around the world. Owners of these classic cars take such great care of their prized collection that many of these classics are still functioning, with all their exquisiteness and uniqueness preserved to perfection.

It does not matter whether you attend these shows for research, to gain more knowledge about vintage cars, just as a curiosity or to buy another antique car to add to your collection, visiting these shows in itself is quite an experience. All said, antique car shows are not widely available which means you need to look in the right places for information on upcoming events.

Vermont For Vintage

It is well-known that Vermont is one of the states that hosts antique car shows on a grand scale. If you wish to open your eyes to the world of vintage cars, this is a good place to start. The Stowe Car Show, is scheduled to host their special 50th anniversary on 10th to 12th of August of 2007. Founded and staged by its four hundred strong members of the Vermont Auto Enthusiasts, this particular show uniquely represents the 50th iteration of one of the state’s premier summer recreation events. Highlights of the three day event include a huge automotive flea market taking up an estimated four hundred exhibit spaces with a car corral displaying over a hundred and fifty antique cars for sale. Saturday’s events include the yearly street dance, the fashion judging contest of period clothing and a collectors’ car parade in and around Stowe. The second day’s highlight events include technical judging of qualified vintage cars with the awards ceremony finale scheduled for the afternoon.

For those who are interested in attending the antique car show, please do visit their website at www.vtauto.org for the latest event details. For the 2007 show, there will be ice-cream and cakes provided throughout the event to honor their 50th anniversary.

Join A Club

On the flipside of the coin, if you are not content with just being a spectator or visitor of an antique car show in that you are already the owner of a vintage car, joining the right club with like-minded members will give you a new avenue to get your classic car exhibited in a show. The Algonquin Antique Auto Club is one of the leading and reputable organizations, formed by vintage car owners to show case their collection of vintage vehicles and to share their interests with other owners.

For those who are interested in joining this club and to find out about the latest shows or events, their website is at www.algonquincarclub.com. You never know, you may well become the next active member to be in the organizing team for the next antique car show!



Ruth

BonBon asked:


What is the address/phone # of the place that buys antique cars in Holland, MI…I had it but hubby lost it about two months ago and we need to sell a ‘54 88 Rocket Olds that is in very good condition..It has sat for three years and was drove in then but now it will turn over but not stay running…I suspect it needs a new coil and a new battery…only a couple of hundred dollars and you would have a beautiful car worth 8-10,000 dollars….I would be willing to sell for 6.500…clear title…one family (all women drivers)..car has light green bottom, dark green top, two door, good tires, excellent drive and transmission..interior good and well cared for..call (517) 741-4136 and leave name and email or just email me…right now I don’t have long-distance (teens in house) ha….need to sell…ask for bonnie or joe….Thank you in advance for any and all help you can give me at this time of need……

Linda