Hagerty Magazine
Each issue profiles the people, vehicles, issues and events that make ours such a rich and dynamic hobby.
How To
Are you planning to buy or sell a classic car? This section contains all the information you need to make a smart decision, including our valuation blog, which contains the latest news from the auction world. And don’t miss Hagerty Valuation Tools, where you can learn the value of a classic car – for free.
If you have a restoration project on tap, we have just the stories for you, from marque-specific tips and step-by-step videos if you’re doing the work yourself, to advice about choosing a good shop if you’re planning to outsource the job.
In addition, we have articles dedicated to caring for your classic, as well as information about performing modifications. And if you want to make sure your baby is carefully stowed away once the work is completed, don’t miss our storage tips.
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Car people of a certain age have all had one of those “I wish I’d had a crystal ball” moments while watching a 1960s muscle car sell for huge money on a televised auction. With some cars, you can ditch the crystal ball; it’s just a matter of time before a new generation of collectors recognize them ...
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Classic Car as Investment has been an oft-written topic over the past few years. A host of financial products, including IGA Automobile LP Fund (of Gordon Murray and Nick Mason fame) and the Count of Custoza Family’s Classic Car Fund, among others, have been announced or are in the works. As A-list ...
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The profusion of televised auctions like Barrett-Jackson and Mecum — where fifty grand is chump change — seems to have placed a giant “keep out” sign in the minds of would-be car collectors of modest means. Yet every day Craigslist and eBay Classifieds are full of entry-level vintage cars that are ...
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Hagerty’s experts weigh in with their picks for the top five tools that should be in every garage. Hagerty Fleet Specialist Randy Clouse lists the following:Side cutters: The first tool on my list would have to be a pair of side cutters. They are invaluable for removing ...
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DETAILING SUPPLIES Best in Class = CATEGORY PRODUCT RATING COMMENTS CLAY BARS Griot's **** Very good. Larger quantity, good value. Similar to Gliptone. Meguiar's (consumer) *** ...
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Just because the tires on your prized classic have plenty of tread doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re safe to take out on the road. There’s a growing pile of evidence that tires can become unsafe as they age – even if they’ve never touched asphalt.Aging tires are a very real danger. One ...
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Plating costs have skyrocketed in the last few years due to increased regulations. The cost of restoring bright work on collector cars can be shocking – upwards of $20,000 depending on the amount of chrome trim. It’s something that anyone contemplating the restoration of a collector car needs to ...
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When it comes to cars, what we love and drive is often a combination of nature and nurture. At least that was the case for Jay Sprecker of Farmer City, Illinois. With the exception of a single Rambler that was gone by the time he started driving in the early 1970s, the Sprecker family had a long ...
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Following is a guide prepared by the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Automotive Regulation, for vehicle owners considering a restoration. There are certain suggestions applicable in Michigan which may not apply in your state. But in general, the guidelines below should help you protect ...
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