Great Christmas Idea for the Grandkids...

...if you have a big checkbook!

I recently ran across this little number while browsing the web and I just thought it was too cool. It is a Mustang Pool Table. That's right, a classic 1965 Ford Mustang replica pool table. The table is a great addition to the classic car collector game room.

The table is built on a solid pool table frame and is made with a fiberglass body mold of a 1965 Mustang. You can even pick your color of paint and felt. Both the front and the rear of the table is the original size of the car and it has real working lights, bumpers, hardware, and real tires and rims.

The Mustang pool table can be viewed in person at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. on January 18 - 24 and can be ordered for a mere $14,995 from mustangpooltable.com

Classic Car Rally

The East African Safari Rally is taking place on the 22nd of November through December 1st . The idea is to allow classic cars built before 1974 to compete and in a 10 day race through the environment of Africa. The stages, or sections would be longer and the service crews and back up would be limited just like in the early days and the event will cover some 2500 miles through the remote and beautiful landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania.



Former Safari Rally winner and multiple Kenya National Rally champion, Ian Duncan has entered the Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic Rally 2009 again after the last attempt in 2007. Driving a powerful 1967 5 litre engine Ford Mustang navigated by his regular co-driver Amaar Slatch.



Access Kenya will be providing Internet connectivity all around the rally route to beam out the latest stories and rally news to the world’s media houses.

Another Barrett Jackson Auction

Barrett Jackson, which is most known for its huge-over-priced-auctions in cities such as Scottsdale, Arizona, Las Vegas and Palm Beach, Florida will now add another city to their roster...Orange County.

The event will take place either June 25-27 or July 1-3 at the Orange County Fairgrounds is Costa Mesa.

Joke of the Day

Grandpa on His Moped....



An elderly man on a Moped, looking about 100 years old, pulls up next to a doctor at a street light.

The old man looks over at the sleek shiny car and asks, 'What kind of car ya got there, sonny ?'

The doctor replies, 'A Ferrari GTO.. It cost half a million dollars!'

'That's a lot of money,' says the old man. 'Why does it cost so much?'

'Because this car can do up to 320 miles an hour !' states the doctor proudly.

The Moped driver asks, 'Mind if I take a look inside ?'

'No problem,' replies the doctor.

So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around.
Then, sitting back on his Moped, the old man says,
That's a pretty nice car, all right... but I'll stick with my Moped !'

Just then the light changes, so the doctor decides to show the old man just what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 seconds the speedometer reads 160 mph.

Suddenly, he notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer!

He slows down to see what it could be and suddenly  WHOOOOSSSHHH !

Something whips by him going much faster !

'What on earth could be going faster than my Ferrari ?' the doctor asks himself.

He presses harder on the accelerator and takes the Ferrari up to 250 mph.

Then, up ahead of him, he sees that it's the old man on the Moped!

Amazed that the Moped could pass his Ferrari, He gives it more gas and passes the
Moped at 275 mph. He was feeling pretty good until he looked in his mirror and saw the old man gaining on him AGAIN !

Astounded by the speed of this old guy, he floors the gas pedal and takes the Ferrari  all the way up to 320 mph.

Not ten seconds later, he sees the Moped bearing down on him again!
The Ferrari is flat out, and there's nothing he can do!

Suddenly, the Moped plows into the back of his Ferrari, demolishing the rear end.

The doctor stops and jumps out and unbelievably The old man is still alive!

He runs up to the banged-up old guy and says, 'I'm a doctor.... Is there anything I can do for you ?'

The old man whispers, 'Yeah, unhook my suspenders from your side view mirror '

Purchasing Your First Classic Car

With summer just getting started you might have noticed a few more classic cars driving along the streets and highways. You might find yourself saying, “I’ve always wanted to own a classic car someday.” You’re not alone. Many people dream of owning a classic vehicle. It’s a pleasant feeling getting by hide the wheel of a classic and an experience that is easy to treasure.

One of the first things to take into consideration when purchasing a classic is your budget. How much can and are you willing to spend? Some things to take into consideration is the fee for upkeep and restoration plus additional fees for insurance, license and registration. Next you will want to research the vehicle as well as find out if it is easy to obtain parts for. It can be a daunting task locating parts for a car that is no longer produced and whose numbers are diminishing. You don’t want to spend all of your money on a car that you can’t even get to run, where is the enjoyment in that?

After you have determined your budget and the car you would like to by, now it just comes down to finding information on where to purchase classic cars. There are many avenues which you can take in locating a classic car. Traveling to local auctions in your area is a good start as well as searching the local classifieds. If you are unable to locate a specific car, you might want to turn to online classic car websites. These websites host classifieds from individual private sellers as well as classic car dealers from all over the country. One website to try is www.oldride.com. With thousands of Classic Cars and Trucks for sale, they have become one of the most trusted merchants on the web.

Once you have narrowed your selection down to a few vehicles, compare and contrast them to see which one best suits your needs. It is also wise to have a vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic or inspection service to make sure the seller is accurately describing the vehicle. You don’t want to end up going over your budget price in restoration and repair costs.

Classic cars can be an investment and depending on the model and condition can be a potential profit maker. But don’t base your life savings on it…the market can and has had many turbulent rides. When purchasing a classic car do so simply for the enjoyment of the ride.

I Found a 1955 Ford Thunderbird For Sale

Finding a good 1955 Ford Thunderbird for sale can take some time, but if you use the right tools, you will get a better deal and more selection.

The public received its first glimpse of the new Thunderbird in February 1954 at the Detroit Auto Show and shortly thereafter became another instant success for the Ford Motor Company. The preliminary mock-up received great reviews from both the press and the public. On September 9, 1954 the first production Thunderbird rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan.

The first year (1955) was an instant success as the new high-spirited Thunderbird's were equipped with the new overhead valve V8 engine and higher horsepower. Ford's most exciting news for 1955 was the introduction of the 2-passenger Thunderbird! The new V-8 powered bird was introduced as a sporty competitor to the Vet, but included a full line of luxury options. The first year Ford exceeded it's projected sales for the T-bird with 16,155 produced. Starting price for the Thunderbird's started at just under $3,000, unfortunately, these cars aren't that cheap anymore.

If you are looking for a 1955 T-bird for sale, they came equipped with a overhead valve V8 engine, boosted to higher horsepower with the addition of a for-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. A host of power options were also included such as steering, windows, seat and brakes. The 3 speed manual transmission was standard, but overdrive and Ford-O-Matic automatic transmissions were optional.

If you want to find a 1955 Ford Thunderbird for Sale, try searching online to find exactly what you want.

World's Fastest Production Car For Sale

Here is a car up for auction that I'm sure only a few will be able to afford, but it will be fun to watch and see what the final price is. For those that can afford it, here is your chance to own a rare piece of history.

Shelby SuperCars is auctioning the World's Fastest Production Car, the Ultimate Aero Chassis #TT-02. This vehicle is only 1 of 26 cars in a total of 123 years to hold the record for “World's Fastest Production Car.

To view more details of the Ultimate Aero visit www.worldrecordauction.com. Once you are there, you can view the actual auction taking place on eBay.

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!

Chevrolet Chevelle

Built as an entry to the mid-size muscle car battle in 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle was Chevrolet's competition to the Pontiac GTO and increasing popularity of the Ford Mustang. When the Chevelle first debuted engine options were fairly light, a 327 V8 rated at 300 bhp was the highest power plant available. This made first year Chevelle's less desirable because higher horsepower engines could be ordered in alternative muscle cars. Quickly Chevrolet realized that more power options were needed for its mid-size muscle car and the next generation Chevelle's delivered on the message.

During the peak of the Muscle Car era the once mid-size muscle car blossomed into a heavy 1/4-mile killer. 1970 saw the greatest power options available to the Chevrolet Chevelle which included the famous LS6 option, a 454 cubic inch 450 hp monster capable of turning mid 13 second quarter miles.

The Chevelle continued into 1973 and was finally dropped from the Chevrolet model lineup due to low public demand and an ever-decreasing engine performance standard.Here are some of the best sites about the Chevrolet Chevelle:

1. Chevelle Fan a site for the ultimate Chevelle SS enthusiast

2.Chevelle Stuff - research, decoding, technical information and more everything you could possibly want to know about Chevelles from 1964-1977

3. Chevelles for Sale on OldRide.com – view hundreds of Chevy Chevelles for sale from classic car dealers or private sellers with details on the car, location, photos and more.
4. Eckler's Late Great Chevy – Find restoration, repair and accessory parts for your Chevelle.

5. Chevelles.net – your one stop source for everything Chevelle, from Clubs and Events to parts and classifieds.

6. The American Chevelle Enthusiast Soceity – one of the most prominent Chevelle Clubs in the country.

Gifts for the Classic Car Lover this Valentine's Day

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If you're looking for some lovely gifts for your favorite car lover, check out this Top 10 list presented by Edmunds.com. Even though it states Top Ten Stocking Stuffers, I think these gifts can apply for anytime of the year. However, the chocolate Sports Car is rather fitting for V-Day.

And guys, if you are thinking about your car loving lady, you should look at these Kim White handbags made from vintage automotive fabrics. They come in a variety of sizes and styles. I absolutely love them!

Happy Shopping!!

Best Classic Car Websites

Image via WikipediaIn my opinion, here is a collection of the greatest classic car sites on the Internet today. On these sites, you can for buy and sell classic cars, classic car parts, services, and accessories, even classic car art and photo galleries. If you fancy automobiles in a classic nature, check out the following websites:

The Iron Alley - A Canadian website which lists project cars for sale. Great prices for great finds.

Old Cars – A place to buy and sell your old cars online. From classics to antiques and everything in between. List your vehicle for sale for only $25.00 until your car sells.

OldRide – A classic car community and marketplace with a lot of great features including a classic car library, gallery of old rusty cars, question and answer forum to have all of your collector car questions answered and an extensive resource directory to find your classic car parts and accessories for your restoration process. Classified ad listings start at just $9.95 and your ad runs until your car sells.

Spuds Garage - They specialize in the advertising your vehicle for sale and provide inspection, ownership verification, auction placement and custom photography services for high end vehicles of all types.

Collector Motors – Some of the best photos of classic cars on the web. Nice and large with complete information about the vehicle including window stickers, VIN & cowl info, casting numbers, etc. You will not be disappointed with this site.

Collector Car Hunter – I think this is a fairly new site but they have a neat layout and some cool features. Their ads are a little expensive though at $59.00.

Car Nut - Not the most up to date website but it has a lot of cool pictures and some good information and just random nonsense.

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Joining a Classic Car Club

Image by Fuzzytek via FlickrThere are many benefits that can present themselves to a classic car enthusiast by joining a classic car club. Besides meeting new people with similar interests such as yours, you can make new friends and learn from them in the process. In addition, most classic car clubs encourage family involvement and membership which can be a great way to spend time together and enjoy doing things that they love.

By joining a classic car club, members can benefit from a wealth of information

-Care and Maintenance tips - how to keep your car in perfect condition.
-Technical advice – providing information on how your cars work and operate.
-Car Show – staying informed about upcoming car events in the area.
-Guest Speakers – people that provide product demonstrations and education.

Each club has an agenda and mission that they uphold to provide each one of their members. The opportunity of belonging to a classic car club can help each of their members continue to grow their car collection and enjoy privileges they might not otherwise have. Another great feature of classic car clubs is that they often give back to the community and become beneficiaries for local or national charities through fundraising events.

To find a classic car club in your area to join, visit the classic car club directory on OldRide.com.

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