11/28/05
Chapter 2 Collecting & Restoring 1970 LeSabres
As boomers edge towards retirement, some yearn for cars of their youth; others, disappointed with sameness of current production, opt for a distinctive 2nd vehicle; often a convertible from a previous era. Since collectors have already cornered the muscle car market, late-comers must scour the countryside (and E-bay) for rare LeSabre and WildCat convertibles. For the growing collector fraternity, they've been sleeping beauties ---up until now!
Before venturing into an expensive hobby get informed by researching and by cultivating contacts; membership in an old car club is well worth annual dues. Choose a specialized regional club or sign up with the Antique Automobile Club of America or the Buick Club of America. They offer a offer a wealth of information to members through forums, area meetings and publications. Australia , Canada and Germany also have thriving Buick clubs. Because Scandanavians have an innate appreciation of good industrial design, they are avid collectors of 50s and 60s Buicks. Automotive World Magazine provides a comprehensive list of links to Buick related Websites.
Clear-coated or primed, pristine or rusted, straight or sprung, running or not, these vintage cars should be rescued for future generations. Seat yourself in the cockpit of a road-worn driver or trailer queen, and you will seldom meet yourself in a parade or at a show.
Before venturing into an expensive hobby get informed by researching and by cultivating contacts; membership in an old car club is well worth annual dues. Choose a specialized regional club or sign up with the Antique Automobile Club of America or the Buick Club of America. They offer a offer a wealth of information to members through forums, area meetings and publications. Australia , Canada and Germany also have thriving Buick clubs. Because Scandanavians have an innate appreciation of good industrial design, they are avid collectors of 50s and 60s Buicks. Automotive World Magazine provides a comprehensive list of links to Buick related Websites.
Clear-coated or primed, pristine or rusted, straight or sprung, running or not, these vintage cars should be rescued for future generations. Seat yourself in the cockpit of a road-worn driver or trailer queen, and you will seldom meet yourself in a parade or at a show.
