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But it wasnt until 1886, when 3 German inventor Karl Benz patented the internal combustion engine that horsepower would become a misnomer.
These early pioneers largely had one thing in mind. They wanted to improve the wheel. Getting from point A to point B was their passion.
But to many people, a set of wheels is much more than mere transportation. Cars incite passion for many reasons; not the least of which because they are viewed as pieces of history and as important works of art.
Drive around in a ‘57 Chevy and become inexplicably transported back to the good old happy days. Or gaze upon the seductive curves of a 1951 Barchetta Ferrari 212 and the works of the great masters roar to life.
Indeed cars are much more than simple modes of transport. And subsequently they have become serious collector items, with the emphasis on serious.
No matter the scenario, good information is usually the best way to ensure a positive result.
Meet Rick Hunt, a local car dealer who sells new and used Fords, Chryslers, Dodges, Suzukis and others.
Hunt is one of those experienced collectors whose personal car collection once numbered about 80 cars. He has been through the collecting warr^ and was kind enough to «ffigTsome sage advice..
What is the first-tiling that you would teUjLBevfee collector? Read and ^et,-informed. Probably the best thipgyou can do is to join a car club for tile type of car you’re considering. Most % of the members will have plenty of experience. You will learn more in one evening than you probably care to know.
What is the single most impor; - tant thing that a buyer should loA for? Without a doubt, rust. As the metaphor goes, rust is like cancer to a car.
If you see rust, run. Mechanical things are the easiest things to fix. Body work is more difficult and will eat up your money.
White paint jobs are -a warning^ sign. White hides defects such as 9 quick fix bondo job (body putty that ifl
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