Clearfield News (Pennsylvania, United States)

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.

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.

There are two major errors individuals make when trying to sell a Classic Car, or for that matter any car, on line. The Pictures that they post and the Description of their beautiful Car are sometimes less than adequate.

A lot of people look at cars as a vehicle that carries people from one place to another. They do not think of cars as an Art. They do not believe that cars can be a media for an artist to express themselves.

Classic car is a term used to describe an older car, but the exact meaning is open to opinion. The CCC of America, maintains that a car must be between 20 and 45 years old to be a classic, while cars over 45 years fall into the Antique Class.

Life is extremely hard in this day and age, and our attitude plays an enormous role in how our lives play out. Having a positive attitude and being grateful for even the smallest of things in our lives, invites more happiness and gratitude each day.

D.O.T. EXPRESS is now offering a 24/7 on-call service for truck drivers to obtain their D.O.T. physical examination certification.