In the last decade, there has been a growing fascination with so-called “barn find” collector cars. Perhaps Tom Cotter is to blame with his Barn Find Hunter books and video series. The term, of course, refers to classic cars that have been discovered in unexpected places, often hidden away in barns, garages, or other storage […]
A Once Dead Shopping Mall Lives On as the Ultimate Classic Vehicle Showroom
Depending on who you talk to, the traditional indoor shopping mall is either a dead business model or the next golden opportunity. One thing is for sure – the glory days of the suburban mall are well behind us. For years developers have tried to imagine responsible way to repurpose these properties for a changing […]
Should You Buy a Parts Car With No Title?
We’ve all been there. You need one major, hard-to-find part to complete your project. An ad for a cheap parts car that has what you need pops up on your radar. A little quick math says you can get your part for free (and maybe some other nice-to-have bits) if you cannibalize what’s left of […]
TMU – Is “True Mileage Unknown” Always a Bad Thing?
This has probably happened to you. You’re reading through an auction listing for what might be your next dream ride. The car looks great in pictures, the equipment matches the spec you’re looking for, and there are stacks of receipts for professional work. Then you get the mileage and it reads “TMU.” True Mileage Unknown. […]
TMU – “Is True Mileage Unknown” Always a Bad Thing?
This has probably happened to you. You’re reading through an auction listing for what might be your next dream ride. The car looks great in pictures, the equipment matches the spec you’re looking for, and there are stacks of receipts for professional work. Then you get the mileage and it reads “TMU.” True Mileage Unknown. […]