Car Collecting

Author : Keith Martin
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760344000
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting written by Keith Martin and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects true stories about eccentric car collectors, including the tale of an English nobleman who buried his horde of Ferraris in an insurance scam and a woman who loved her car so much she wished to be buried in it.

Author : Tim Boyd
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613253958
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collecting Muscle Car Model Kits written by Tim Boyd and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1960s, model kit building was a huge hobby. Kids built plastic kits of planes, tanks, race cars, space ships, creatures from scary movies, you name it. Before baseball card collecting, Pokémon, and video games, model kit building was one of the most popular hobby activities. Car and airplane kits were the most popular, and among the car kits, muscle cars, as we know them today, were one of the most popular categories. Many owners of real muscle cars today were not old enough to buy them when the cars were new, of course. Yet kids of the 1960s and 1970s worshiped these cars to an extent completely foreign to kids today. If you couldn’t afford or were too young to buy a muscle car back then, what could you do? For many, the next best thing was to buy, collect, and build muscle car kits from a variety of kit companies. Hundreds were made. Many of these kits have become collectible today, especially in original, unassembled form. Although people still build kits today, there is a broad market for collectors of nostalgic model kits. People love the kits for the great box art, to rekindle fond memories of building them 40 years ago, or even as a companion to the full-scale cars they own today. Here, world-leading authority Tim Boyd takes you through the entire era of muscle car kits, covering the options, collectability, variety availability, and value of these wonderful kits today. Boyd also takes you through the differences between the original kits, the older reproduction kits, and the new reproduction kits that many people find at swap meets today. If you are looking to build a collection of muscle car kits, interested in getting the kits of your favorite manufacturer or even just of the cars you have owned, this book will be a valuable resource in your model kit search.

Author : Robert C. Yeager
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 076037337X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting written by Robert C. Yeager and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting is a one-stop, detailed guide to emerging collector cars from the 1970s to today for both new and experienced collectors.

Author : Steve Linden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610608428
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Car Collecting written by Steve Linden and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tim Boyd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610605809
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits written by Tim Boyd and published by . This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New from the Nostalgic Treasures series: a comprehensive guide for modelers or would-be modelers. Discover histories and descriptions of some of the more significant collectible groups of kits including AMT's Trophy Series double kits, 1953-62 Corvette kits, Mopar B-body kits, Classic kits, and more. Find out how to get started collecting model cars, what to look for, and the pros and cons of collecting versus building vintage kits. A superb addition to your modeling library.

Author : Keith Martin
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 0760361835
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting written by Keith Martin and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These bizarre true stories of collectors and their cars is "a whole lot of fun" (The Virginian Pilot). Have you heard of the fellow who squirrelled away dozens of Chevelles, Camaros, and other classic muscle cars in semi-trailers? How about the president of Shakespeare fishing rods, who sold thirty Bugattis for a mere $85,000? What about the English nobleman who cut up and buried his Ferrari hoard in an elaborate insurance scam? Or how about the Duesenberg abandoned in a Manhattan parking garage for decades only to be uncovered by Jay Leno? Most car collectors exhibit a healthy enthusiasm for their hobby by digging into their favorite marques, chasing parts, swapping stories, and generally living the car-guy lifestyle. Some, however, step over that fine line between enthusiasm and obsession—and that's where these legendary car-collector stories come from. In Strange but True Tales of Car Collecting, Keith Martin and the staff of Sports Car Market Magazine recount the wildest, most eccentric, over-the-top stories of collectors and their collections. "This likable book serves as a ‚ÄòRipley's Believe It or Not!' for car obsessives." —The New York Times

Author : Robert H. Schleicher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610606677
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Racing and Collecting Slot Cars written by Robert H. Schleicher and published by . This book was released on with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers slot racing cars and tracks, how to duplicate real race tracks in scale, troubleshooting and performing maintenance on slot cars, racing terms, and how to organize a race event.

Author : Steve Linden
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760328095
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Car Collecting written by Steve Linden and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2008-03-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s market, Businessweek recently remarked, “it’s hard to get hurt buying a good collector car. If you do your homework, buy the right car, and enjoy it sensibly, you'll maximize the return on your investment.” This book is aimed at making just such a rewarding purchase possible. For anyone considering buying a collector car, whether for profit or pleasure, veteran appraiser and restorer Steve Linden clearly outlines the pitfalls to avoid, rules to follow, factors to consider, and terms and procedures to know. His book provides an introduction to the process of buying a collector car, with sections looking at the special issues that arise before, during, and after a purchase, as well as a chapter devoted to general questions. Choosing and locating the right model, budgeting, purchasing at auctions (on-line, local, and out-of-state), insuring, restoring, and maintaining; Linden addresses all of these topics in an expert and accessible way. His book also contains helpful checklists--covering questions for sellers, documentation, and inspections--as well as a glossary and a complete appendix of resources. The result is a unique and invaluable reference, one that no prospective collector should be without. See Motorbooks author Steve Linden interviewed by Jay Leno on JayLenosGarage.com: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/steve-lindens-car-collecting/816381/

Author : Keith Martin
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760353603
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange But True Tales of Car Collecting written by Keith Martin and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects true stories about eccentric car collectors, including a take of an English nobleman who buries his horde of Ferraris in an insurance scam and a woman who loved her car so much she wished to be buried in it.

Author : Patrick Krook
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613255462
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Buy and Sell Collector Cars written by Patrick Krook and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2022-10-10 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to maximize your profits and savings when buying and selling collector cars! The dealership model is an American institution, and auction houses can trace their roots back to the days of dusty cattle sales. Both have remained unchanged. Since the early 2000s, the internet has shaken up these legacy methods of finding, buying, and selling vintage cars, as a global online marketplace that is open to anyone. CarTech, in conjunction with Patrick Krook of REV! Muscle Cars, introduces a proven process drawn from 20 years of experience building some of the world’s most significant classic car collections. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an established collector, this book shows you how to locate and buy your dream collector car stress free. Get the car you are expecting every time, creating positive cash flow and keeping the hobby fun for years to come. Inside this book is an easy-to-follow, heavily illustrated step-by-step method to find, evaluate, negotiate, close, fund, and take delivery of a collector car safely over the internet without leaving your living room. It also includes how to avoid costly purchase mistakes, such as overpaying, fakes, or buying someone else’s headache. Better yet, it delves into details about how to always sell out of advantage, minimizing the overall amount you invest as you build your collection over time. Lastly, it provides all the tools you need for buying and selling when you have that person-to-person driveway transaction. Why spend tens of thousands of dollars on dealership retail markup, auction fees, and failed purchases when you can obtain your dream car, keep more money in your pocket, and spend more quality time enjoying the hobby? How to Buy and Sell Collector Cars takes you from being a novice to a seasoned buyer/seller while you enjoy the adventure of car collecting.