Hagerty Magazine
Each issue profiles the people, vehicles, issues and events that make ours such a rich and dynamic hobby.
How To
Are you planning to buy or sell a classic car? This section contains all the information you need to make a smart decision, including our valuation blog, which contains the latest news from the auction world. And don’t miss Hagerty Valuation Tools, where you can learn the value of a classic car – for free.
If you have a restoration project on tap, we have just the stories for you, from marque-specific tips and step-by-step videos if you’re doing the work yourself, to advice about choosing a good shop if you’re planning to outsource the job.
In addition, we have articles dedicated to caring for your classic, as well as information about performing modifications. And if you want to make sure your baby is carefully stowed away once the work is completed, don’t miss our storage tips.
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A relatively recent trend in the collector car hobby is the strong performance exhibited by unrestored, preserved cars at auction. In many cases, original cars approach—and in some cases exceed—the values achieved by concours-quality, restored vehicles. This trend has been developing during the past ...
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Hagerty Price Guide monitors dozens of market segments on a monthly basis, and we have observed many signs of strength during the past four months. Nowhere, though, has activity been as encouraging as in our Smokey Burnout Index of American muscle cars. This group of cars made much noise in 2006 ...
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Why you want one: The best two-seat sports car ever built and an ideal first collector car Years built: 1989-2013Production: 900,000 (Feb. 2011)Engine: 1.6L/1.8L DOHC 4-cylinderHorsepower: 116-167hp at 6,500 rpmTop speed: 115-127 mphThe Mazda Miata can claim to be the ...
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Wet-sanding primer, intermediate and finish coats is a process that is time-consuming and tedius, but of utmost importance. Your job can be made easier by obtaining good tools (sanding blocks, etc.) and high-quality sandpaper, but ultimately you're the one who makes or breaks the finished surface....
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Use a rolling tape brush, designed to remove lint from clothing, on your canvas top. A quick daily rolling will remove surface lint and dust and cut your cleaning requirements down drastically. It’s fast, easy and safe for this delicate material. Use a car cover whenever the vehicle is left out in ...
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This how-to article hits the highlights of installing a convertible top kit. Installation instructions will vary by type of car and top. Different manuals and manufactdurers use different names for similar parts. We recommend obtaining as much information as possible before attempting this job....
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Do you have a filthy, painted-over but otherwise salvageable VIN, engine, transmission or other identification plate original to the car? Probably so, and you don't know how to clean it without losing the very imprints you're trying to save.Many of these plates were silk-screened or printed with ...
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So how does a long-time Mopar nut wind up owning a Pontiac Trans Am? First you have a friend who buys a 1974 T/A, but doesn't quite possess the “know how” or the proper tools to work on it. Of course I wound up being the wrench man on that 1974 Trans Am. I didn't mind though, as he was always willing ...
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Anyone who has used a welder knows that large amounts of sparks fly everywhere. They can easily ignite clothing (c'mon, who hasn't had a shirt sleeve or pants cuff start smoldering?) and flammable objects on the floor. Little molten beads of metal bounce all over the place and can easily go unnoticed ...
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