All About Detail

Before buying a Classic or before restoring a Classic Car do yourself a big favor. Do research. A lot can happen to a car in 20 to 100 years. You need to know the details.

While visiting the Carlisle Show over the weekend I enjoyed a pleasant side trip. Friday was being cold and miserable so I decided to visit the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey. I have been trying for sometime to encourage the Museum to list cars.

Recently Larry FitzGibbon, Partner of All About Detail, was asked how they have been able to grow during this economic downturn. The Classic Car business is a victim of the downturn along with the rest of our economy.

The noise of the restoration shop is pleasant. The drills, sanders sanding and the chatter all blend for one harmonious sound that is pleasant to my ears.

Dressed in jeans and sandals with longish hair under beret-like cap, Nick Petcu looks more like an artist than an artisan. Indeed, this 50-year old Romanian immigrant is trained as an artist and used to paint and sculpt.

This time a road trip brings me to The Metal Works in Dewart, PA. This is artist Victor Yordy’s place of business. Being aware of Victor’s amazing work via articles and photos, I was invited to see for myself. I was not to be disappointed!

Unlike new cars prices the Classic Car Market is very fickle. Prices are volatile. Setting a price can be a bit tricky and financially hazardous. You may find yourself selling to low or over pricing and not selling at all.

I love to chase classic cars and I was told that if I happened to be in the Oil City, Pennsylvania Area, a must stop was Bob Fry, Short Street Motor Cars located at 119 East First Street. It was good advice and I am passing it on to my readers.

Did you ever notice what happened to Zippo Lighters? Have you seen one flipped out of pair jeans pocket, top flipped open, the striker flicked, and flame engaged, lately. Probably not and it will be the same way with the gas combustion car.

The definitions of Classic, Vintage, Exotic, Historic, Antique cars is a well debated subject matter with no clear winner.