ive always considered a classic car to be anything old enough to be rare. if its out of the ordinary, its not just normal traffic anymore. i also believe that there are also different eras of classics. retro is 80s-90s, vintage is 60s-70s, classic is 40s-50s, and anything before that is antique. however thats just my opinion, and its an opinion from someone who just got out of high school, so not worth very much.
Best for driving ,best for removing ,absolutely love torx for woodworking ! You've not lived till you've used slotted brass screws to build a boat with a "Yankee push - pull screwdriver " !!
The word classic does have a real meaning, and it does apply to cars. classic /ˈklasɪk/ adjective 1. judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. "a classic novel" Similar: definitive, authoritative, outstanding, of the highest quality, first-rate, first-class, best, finest, excellent, superior, masterly, exemplary, consummate, ideal. 2. very typical of its kind. "Hamlet is the classic example of a tragedy" Similar: typical, archetypal, quintessential, model, representative, prototypical, paradigmatic, perfect, prime, copybook, textbook, standard, characteristic noun 1. a work of art of recognized and established value. "his books have become classics" Similar: definitive example, model, paradigm, exemplar, prototype, outstanding example, paragon, great work, masterpiece, masterwork, established work. pièce de résistance 2. a subject at school or university which involves the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, and history. "an honours degree in Classics"
just the way I like 'em. The word classic is subjective. It can apply to a lot of things when considering automobiles. Styling, year of manufacture, availability, providence. Example: I helped restore a 40s era Bently, it was coach built in France. That alone would make it a classic to most. To me it was just an old car. Except for the fact that it had belonged to Erol Flynn at one time. That made it classic in my mind. Would I want to own it? Not on your life but I think it was a classic.
When I get some thoughtless question or remark, usually about my old motorcycles, I tell them: I do not know, I just stole it.
LOL I ride a bowling ball shovel. I had some ass tell me that AMF era bikes were good entry level bikes. I thought that my 49 WR was entry level for Harleys. LOL Stupid stuff people say, no matter what it is, "My uncle had one just like that except . . ."
Spelling police :the word is provenance not providence , two different words with totally different meanings . By all means ,look it up !
I agree wholeheartedly. Who gets to decide the definition of things ? It should be obvious to anyone that many words can be used in multiple ways and don't always have a perfect interpretation or use. Many words take on newer meanings as society evolves. I have always felt that many cars actually can fall into more than one catagory (IMHO). Is a "Custom" also a "Hot Rod" if it has an upgraded engine? Is a "Hot Rod" also a custom once the top is chopped or numerous small modifications performed which often are so well done they go un-noticed. Is louvering just for hot rods, or are rolled pans just for customs? Do real hot rods have skinny rear tires, or real customs have wide rear tires? Hot Rod or Custom ? To me this is one of the worst examples of a 32 Ford coupe ever built....the Beach Boys Little Duece Coupe. My Pet Peeve is the obsessive need for some of us to always draw lines in the sand and make issues out of trivial things........which in the end doesn't change anything. Some of us just take everything way too seriously, and it really doesn't make any difference. Its impossible to make a definition of a Classic, a Custom or a Hot Rod which will always be correct unless its done with a very vague and wide and often overlapping meaning. When this thread is done, will anything have changed ? It's a hobby and its supposed to be for fun...........
How fast will it go? Hell I dunno my speedometer only goes to 160. If you're gonna lie make it a good one. [quote J.C.]
[QUOTE="ekimneirbo, ....the Beach Boys Little Duece Coupe. My pet peeve is people who can't spell DEUCE. That and DEXTRON vice DEXRON. Ron
That reminds me of my father's wooden powerboat. Each spring my older brother had to crawl into the front most compartment and tighten up a number of screws. I was lucky, I didn't fit! Yeah, he's older, I'm bigger. By half or so...
Exactly the point I was shooting for. When it degenerates into criticism just for the sake of criticism, it's probably time to pull the pin and move on.
And don't take the piss out of someone and be hurtful just to score brownie points in a game that really doesn't matter. There you go, seems that this is one of my "pet peeves".
and this is a Victoria coupe.....it isn't a ceedan don't get me started on "how much did you pay for it"
What's that white-looking thing on your running board that's keeping you from easily washing away all the snow and mud you get in New Mexico. It's too bad it's instantly the focus of attention for a very beautiful car.
I just don't think belittling people by criticising their spelling or grammar is acceptable. The fact that you have taken offence (or offense, as is the US version) sort of proves the point..... Apologies for ruffling feathers.
Well, I guess I will have to chime in here…..mine is when people refer to the larger Ford engines as “ big blocks” ! That’s Chevy talk…for years Chevy made two engines….big blocks and small blocks…everyone knows this! Ford did make a small block , the 221 to 351series! But when you go “ big block”…. Ford made no less than four engines, the FE, the 351/400 M, the 385 series, the MEL series. And you can add the 534 Ford engine. So when you say Ford “ big block”……which one you talking about! Bones
He was a distant relative of a guy I ran with way back when. The main target for his screws was the auto industry but the only company he could get to use them was Cadillac. Until.... his patent expired, then everyone started using them. No one wanted to pay him a royalty, so they waited until they could copy it. He really didn't make much $$ from his invention.
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