"Thank you Al Moss, You will be dearly missed" is on the front page of the Moss Motors website. Al Moss, founder of Moss Motors passed away on September 25, 2012, he was 80 years old...Read more
At this year's Annual Route 66 Rendezvous in downtown San Bernardino, California, we jumped at the opportunity to interview automotive industry icon, George Barris - the King Kustomizers. On the way to meet up with Mr. Barris, we were wondering where does one start with a man who began customizing cars when he was thirteen...Read more
This story starts in 1990 when the San Bernardino Convention & Visitors Bureau's (SBCVB) "Route 66 Rendezvous" was a classic car show of one and half days duration*. Since then the event has grown significantly to where this year there were over 1650 cars shown, and over 500,000 spectators drawn to a four day event...Read more
Ultramarathon runner, Duncan Philips, is to take part in a friendly challenge with veteran car driver, Dan Suskin, to see who gets to the coast first during... Read more
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We hate to say this, but never take anyone's "word" about the condition or value of the car you are about to buy. You have to completely inspect any car before you can determine the it's value. Here are the guidelines we use to help us really get to know all the about the car and set aside how gorgeous it looks.
Buying your second classic car can be just as exciting as the first. Sometimes that excitement, as well as a savvy seller, can distract you from doing a complete inspection of the car you want to buy. I highly suggest with every potential car purchase, you complete this extensive checklist. It will keep you on track and focused, no matter how great this car looks from 5 feet away...Read more
Whether you're buying or selling a classic car, you will want to determine its fair market value. Publications such as the Old Car Buyers Guide, Hemmings or NADA's Classic, Collectible and Special Interest Car Appraisal Guide & Directory are a good place to start. Their price guides rate a car's value using 6 categories according to their conditions that range from "pristine" to "basket case"...Read more
While sorting through the trade magazines, classified ads, and internet auctions, understanding the terminology used to rate a car's condition will help you determine the cars market value and what price you should pay. Here's a tip to understand the 100 Point and Six Category classic car condition rating system used by the most popular classic car value guides...Read more
An in depth explanation of the term "numbers matching car", and how to check if the car you own or intend to own can be considered part of this group of higher valued vehicles...Read more
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