Questions tagged [old-cars]

Old cars cover oldtimers as well as youngtimers, i.e. nearly all cars without electronics, or cars that have been designed and built first multiple decades ago (but maybe still being built somewhere around the globe).

Questions which should be tagged "old-cars":

  • Anything concerning oldtimers or youngtimers
  • Anything about cars being built for multiple decades without much modification, e.g. including recent Brasilian VW Transporters which are based on the 2nd generation of the VW Transporter, recent Hindustan Ambassadors which are based on Morris Minor from the '50s.
  • Anything concerning cars which are officially registered as Oldtimer, e.g. Germany-registered cars with an "H" suffix or "07" prefix on the number-plate.
  • Anything concerning cars without any electronics.
  • Anything concerning used cars whose prices are already rising again.

Questions which should not be tagged "old-cars":

  • Anything concerning cars which have first being built less than 10 to 15 years ago.

Examples:

  • VW Golf 1 ('70s + '80s) or VW Golf 2 ('80s + '90s) are surely on-topic
  • VW Golf 5 or VW Golf 6 are off-topic
  • VW Golf 3 ('90s) maybe on-topic nowadays.
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How to extend the life of a worn motor?

I know several people (mainly broke college kids) that have aging cars (read: beaters) that, while they have their share of issues, have motors that are on their last legs - losing compression, burning oil, maybe some smoking. What are some ways…
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Car overheated, found no coolant, now it won’t crank

So I have a 2004 Toyota Camry, and a few weeks ago I was driving home then I started smelling this foul burning smell, I didn’t think nothing of it ... I thought it was others cars because I was on the interstate. So I got off the exit and was just…
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Identification of model of an old auto

So, my friend has sent me an image of an old car she met in the street. Can anyone help me to identify its model? Or maybe just give hints on what I shall search to find it?
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Which car is this?

Can anybody help me to identify the year, make and model of this car?
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How can i sure that my purchased used car is not a stolen piece?

Please suggest me that how can i check before purchase that the used car is a stolen piece or need some repair in engine or other parts?
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Vintage Car Radios .Issues with modern Antennas

Almost all old school car radios are AM only .Some are valve .They all have antenna trimmers which are quite touchey to set up for optimum AM reception.The only thing that AM car radios have going for them these days is distance which means that the…
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