By David Graham


For the longest time, early human beings had no automated means of transport. Going from low tech hunter gatherer societies to slightly less low tech agrarian societies, humanity had managed to invent the wheel but not the means to automate it. It was not until the last two hundred years was humanity finally pulled forward. Steam was harnessed and used to power ships, coal was used to fuel trains. Then the internal combustion engine was created, and then the car was born. At first, people were wary, but they soon came around, and soon automobiles became the method of choice for moving from point A to point B. Not everyone owns one, not everyone can operate one, but few will argue that the ownership of certain models can convey a certain level of wealth. Now, a Porsche 911 sc can convey a certain wealth, but may not necessarily break the bank.

Automobiles can convey a lot about the social status of its owner. A nice car means that the person driving it has some means, some level of financial stability. Conversely, a terrible car can signify the exact opposite. Now, a vintage sports car, particularly one from a marquee brand, can convey a certain level of sophistication and class, a level that not every person will be able to achieve or attain.

Buts a sports car is not all about the flashiness. The fact of the matter is that a sportier automobile is going to outperform other vehicles on an open road, especially if there is a racing heritage involved. People like to go fast and some cars are better at going fast than others are.

Now, a vintage vehicle can be a rare find. Given such rarity, luxury models, already a rarity in their heyday, become even more collectible given a few years and fewer similar models available. A well maintained car can run costs of hundreds of thousands at an auction, especially for an ultra rare machine.

When it comes to vintage cars, rarity is always a concern. Even a car that is not rare can still have parts that are. For truly unique automobiles, private dealers and auction houses. For more common fare, even the products that from marquee manufacturers, a simple search online will be more than sufficient to find one.

Cars cost money. Some are costlier than others. But a vintage one need not be too expensive, especially if it was not that highly desired when it came out.

When making a purchase, it is good to make sure that it works. A private seller might allow a test drive. An auction house, however, probably will not.

Now, a vehicle needs to be transported from the merchant to the new owner. Most of the time, the new owner just drives off the lot and goes home from there. But sometime, the automobile will be specially transported. When this is done, find the shortest possible route to avoid traffic accidents.

Luxury automobiles are a status symbol. But some are more attainable than others. The trick is finding them.




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