Carbandchrome
Eras
Pre-war (to 1945)
Post-war (1946-1959)
The sixties
The seventies
The eighties
Youngtimer (1990s)
Marques
VW Brazil (Fusca
Kombi
Brasilia
SP2)
Chevrolet Opala
Ford Maverick
Puma
Willys Interlagos
Ford Corcel
Dodge Polara
IKA Torino
Alfa Romeo
Porsche
Mercedes-Benz
Jaguar
MG
Mini
Citroen
Fiat
Lancia
Triumph
Ford
Chevrolet
Dodge
Pontiac
Buick
Cadillac
Datsun
Toyota
Mazda
Honda
Auctions
Results
Upcoming sales
Price index by model
Record prices
RM Sotheby's
Bonhams
Gooding
Mecum
Artcurial
local Brazilian sales
Auction calendar and consignment deadlines
Buyer premium and seller commission explained
Reserve, no reserve and bought in lots
Online only auction platforms
Reading a catalogue description
Provenance documents and history files
Currency, taxes and export after a sale
Restoration
Bodywork & rust repair
Paint & finishes
Chrome and brightwork
Upholstery & interiors
Engine rebuild
Wiring looms
Parts sourcing
Concours vs driver-quality
Sourcing parts in Latin America
Reproduction versus new old stock
Machining and fabrication when a part does not exist
Finding and vetting a specialist workshop
Documenting a restoration for value
Preservation and patina versus full restoration
Storage, humidity and tropical corrosion
Events
Concours
Historic racing
Rallies & road runs
Club meets
Museums
Mil Milhas Brasileiras
Goodwood Revival
Retromobile
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
Mille Miglia
Le Mans Classic
Autodromo de Interlagos historic meetings
Event calendar by country
News
Buying & owning
Pre purchase inspection checklist
Chassis, VIN and engine number verification
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historic registration
export papers
Importing a classic into Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile
Import duty, age rules and homologation
Historic vehicle plates and registration schemes
Insurance and agreed value cover
Shipping, transport and storage
Replicas, tributes and rebodied cars
private sale
consignment or auction
Technical
Ethanol blended fuel and classic fuel systems
Weber
Solex
SU
points
condensers and electronic conversion
Cooling systems in tropical climates
Drum and early disc brakes
Suspension and bushings
Electrics, earthing and corrosion
Gearboxes and synchros
Tyres for classic sizes
Modern upgrades and what they cost in originality
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