Antique Cars

In 1769 Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot built a steam powered gun tractor capable of 2 mph and can carry four people. Several years later, Oliver Evans built the first U.S. patent on a steam-powered land vehicle. In 1801, Richard Trevithick built a full-size road carriage powered by steam. Although Trevethick's project was a failure, it had inspired several private builders to create their own versions of automobile. In 1879, George Selden filed for his patent on a 'road engine'. The high speed internal combustion engine was yet to be invented, and Selden managed to keep the patent 'pending' for over 15 years - it issued in 1895. More developments had been made to achieve the perfect automobile by that time. Several other persons received attentions for their contribution to the development of cars. With that, the start of the amazing feat of the industry that changed the lives of the every living human being over the next generation was on its way.

 

Remembering the history of the automobile makes us mindful of how this relevant machine became part of our daily living. But building the remnants of the car that was seen or driven by our great grandfathers signifies our respect in the history and contribution of the people behind the cars we see today.

With that, antique cars revive their own legacy and are still much appreciated in the automotive world. And with the help of antique parts, we can assure ourselves that we can see more antique cars whether on auto shows or in our neighborhood. Antique parts from Buick, Chevrolet, Corvette, Mustang, Cadillac, Chrysler, Firebird, Lincolnmerg, Oldsmobile, Camaro, Ford, Pontiac Trucks, and other earlier cars are still sold to respond on the demands of every restorer who appreciates the beauty of an old car.

 

Unlike newer automobile parts, antique parts have different configuration. They are more complicated and much heavier. Cars today are more sophisticated and antique cars are simpler, the parts differ quite immensely. Antique parts from these makers are starter, generator, alternator, voltage regulator, starter solenoids, wiper motor, suspension ball joints, center links, sleeves, bushings, idler arms, idler bushings, stabilizer links, shock absorbers, lever action shocks, brake parts, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, hardware, calipers, drums, rotors, brake cables, brake pads, brake shoes among others.