To many, nothing comes close to the appeal of the classic car. Dealers the world over, stand firm that it is their regular clientele that keeps business booming. A true passion for cars and the way's in which they have been crafted keep these dealers in business. It is commonly known that classic car collection requires great investment but does not often turn a profit unless owners are approached for museum exhibits or restore the cars for future sale.

When walking into a classic car dealer, one should know exactly what to look for in order to determine whether an investment is a good idea. The following list of tips can help you purchase the classic car of your dreams whilst avoiding buyer's remorse:

" All documentation and paperwork should be carefully viewed and reviewed

" Turn on the ignition and take note of rattles, smoke emission etc…

" Test drive the car, make note of behavior upon acceleration etc…

" Inspect the exterior of the car visually

" Check that all lights, both interior and exterior are fully functional

" Inspect all aspects of the interior, seatbelts, upholstery, gauges etc…

" Be sure to look under the hood of the car. You're not looking for pristine on a classic car but you aren't looking for rust ridden and blackened either.

" Inspect tires, valve systems, thread etc…

" Inspect rubber part son the car such as wipers and other rubber trim on car for splitting and breaking.

Classic car dealers can also help you identify and distinguish between antique cars, vintage cars and classic cars. These are classified as follows:

" Antique cars

- Cars made between 1880 and 1916

- Initially known as "horseless carriages"

- Powered by gasoline combustion, steam or electrical engine

" Vintage Cars

- Made between 1916 and 1924

- Many advancements in comfort and safety features

- Experimental stage for car manufacture

" 1925 - undefined time period

- Most debated classification of car type

- Usually American muscle cars are popular under this category

Once you've purchased your classic car…you'll need something to with it. Classic car dealers in various locations could probably supply you with information on classic car racing events etc… Below is a short list of some popular classic car racing events:

" Sebring Endurance Challenge (Florida)

" Walter Mitty Challenge (Braselton, Georgia)

" Portland Historic Races

" Le Mans Classic (France)

" Silverstone Classic (Milton Keynes, England)

" Daytona Continental Historic Races (Daytona Beach, Florida)

" Goodwood Revival (Sussex, England)

Many Classic car dealers will also inform you of various Concours events, which are a sheer pleasure for motor enthusiasts. The following list shows the major concours events:

" The National Tour d' Elegance

" Los Angeles Concours d' Elegance

" Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance

" Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance

" Greenwood Exhibitions

For all your classic car needs, visit www.sandiegoclassicandmusclecars.com. These classic car dealers have a large inventory of classic cars for you to choose from and can furnish you with all the necessary information before you make one of the most pleasurable purchases for any car enthusiast. Their showroom is located in Escondido, California and they can be contacted on 877 - 227 - 5977.