Hiring The Best Vintage Car Restoration Professionals

Vintage car restoration is an activity that requires a considerable skill and knowledge. Classic automobiles that are no longer in production can be worth a respectable amount of money. With parts and components often difficult to get hold of, and the problem of inherent wear that exists on old vehicles, locating a professional and trustworthy restorer is not a task that should be taken for granted.

At the outset, you should understand that a quality car restorer would have a lot of experience. They should have developed a reputation with the owners of classic cars as someone to turn to for assistance. When checking out the possible options, ask for images of the work they have done, this will give you an understanding of whether they would be able to do the type of work that you have in mind. It may also be worth asking for references, though you may find that testimonials are available online if the restorer has a website.

The work that is carried out on vintage automobiles is very different than that which takes place on new vehicles. There may be a need for custom made parts to be built, as well as the usage of specialized tools. Do not waste your energy by contacting regular high street mechanics, they are unlikely to have the ability to do the work.

To find the right auto restorer collectors can join classic car clubs which constantly organizes car shows and tours. Members can gain access to their informative forums discussing the specifics of their models as well as useful tips for polishing earlier models or where to find professionals which are specialized in classic vehicles or part supply.

Another option to find the right staff for this job is the world wide web. With the search term for example "classic auto restoration" many specialist addresses appearing in the search results of various search engines, the only thing what to do is to make a call or mailing them.

Depending upon the age and condition of your vehicle, you may require a broad spectrum of automobile restoration services. For this reason, it is desirable to find a professional who can satisfy your every need. If the vehicle was to be worked on by a number of experts, the final result may not be exactly to your liking.

Vintage car restoration is a very satisfying activity. Choosing the right assistance as and when is necessary can ensure you get the maximum pleasure.

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21 Classic Pontiacs!

So, you think you know your cars now, do you? Well, consider this to be a test of your knowledge of Pontiac history. 21 Pontiacs are featured here: some are current models while others are truly classic cars in every sense of the word, dating back to the early 1960s.

6000 – Full sized [or almost] front wheel drive sedan of the 1980s.

Aztec – Ugly is as ugly does. This crossover vehicle ashamed the Pontiac fleet for two years during the early 00s.

Bonneville – Full sized Pontiac sedan excitement retired in 2005 after more than 40 years of service. Part of GM’s massive restructuring and retiring of top model names.

Catalina – This model hearkens back to the mid 60s when two door hard tops ruled the day. Discontinued during the late 70s during GM’s “down sizing” shell game days.

Fiero – Mid-engine sport two-seater built for Pontiac during the go-go 80s. GM reached into their parts bin and took out Chevette and other components to create this little roadster.

Firebird – It goes without saying that this “pony” car is sorely missed. The good news is that it may be back by the time the 2009 model year rolls around.

Firefly – Twin to the Geo Metro, the Firefly was Pontiac’s 3 cylinder captive import of the late eighties to mid nineties.

G6 – Current compact model in Pontiac’s arsenal available in rakish coupe or sporty sedan.

Grand Am -- With its 1973 debut, the Grand Am quickly became the division’s mid-range performance car. Retired in 2005 with a host of other Pontiac model names.

Grand Prix – Hidden tail lights and a concave rear window marked the Grand Prix’s 1963 debut. The car has survived GM’s model name shake out and today’s car is a mid-sized, front wheel drive sports sedan.

GTO – Introduced in 1967, the GTO was a true coupe turned sports car. Eliminated in the 1970s, the GTO is back thanks to GM’s Australian division, Holden. Rear wheel drive and a big V8 too.

LeMans – Originally a Tempest model, the LeMans became its own model once the Tempest name was retired in the 1970s. Retired in the mid 1990s after a cheap Korean car was allowed to carry its name. Sheesh!

Montana -- A minivan for Pontiac, if not for the ages.

Parisienne – During the 1980s Pontiac needed a version of the Chevrolet Caprice. This full sized, rear wheel drive sedan filled the bill.

Phoenix – Part of GM’s “X cars” of compact import fighting vehicles introduced during 1979 as a 1980 model.

Sunbird – Nothing but a re-badged Chevy Cavalier.

Sunfire – Compact coupe retired in 2005 as part of, you guessed, GM’s model restructuring.

Sunrunner – Nothing but a re-badged Geo/Chevy Tracker.

Tempest – From the early sixties until the early seventies, the term “muscle car” befit this hot coupe. Especially nice as a convertible!

Trans Sport – Hideous looking minivan that debuted in the early 1990s. Mercifully replaced years later by the Montana.

Vibe – A currently produced compact five door sport wagon; cousin to the Toyota Matrix.

So, there you have it. At least another half dozen models were left out from this time period plus many models that dated back to the division’s founding as part of the Oakland Automobile Company in 1926. Pontiac excitement…have you caught it yet?