Classic Car parts Classic Chevelle, Classic El Camino, and Classic Mustang Definitions

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Classic Car Parts Definitions (well really Terms)

Terms are useful things, and depending on where you look they are like opinions; everyone has one. My terms are from some of the books, catalogs, and magazines I have lying around, and they agree on most of what I am trying to say.
 

Stock

When I speak of stock, I am expressing the opinion that the car has a minimum of modification. Any parts (interior, exterior, or power train) have been replaced with like - original parts. Shocks, the car has regular shocks not heavy duty or air assist shocks.

Restored

Restoration is the process of taking a car and returning it to as close to factory specifications as possible, increasing the value of said vehicle. Some people modify the car when they do the restoration. Ok they are doing the work and footing the bills, so why not make thier car look better than the other guys? But check the article on collecting before getting carried away with the modifications if you plan on showing the car.

Repaired

Repair is not restoration, it is replacing parts to make the car drivable and hopefully safe. May be your car only requires a brake job or new shocks. Repair is good.

Clone

This one is my favorite. Consider this: ever see a Corvette that had a Cowl Induction hood and a 305 under it? How about a Jaguar X KE with a 2000cc engine with only one carb? Didn't think so. But you will see a whole bunch of Chevelle's with SS emblems, check the Body Number Plate, bet they are not an original SS but a Chevelle that someone put the emblems on it.
I haven't seen any Mustang Mach I's that were cloned (yet), the two here in Phoenix I know of are the real deal.
So if you are looking for a Chevelle and find a SS you like, check the VIN, it may not be a real SS (experience speaking).
Antique

According to my insurance company, an antique is any vehicle over 50 years old. Any younger is considered a Classic.

Side note on Antique and Classic for insurance; so we have a few years yet. The insurance for an Antique will on average cost you as much as a brand new car, where as with a Classic if you shop around it can be a very affordable. In fact, if you get Classic Car Insurance you can get it for less than just regular liability insurance. You have to consider how much you drive the car for the best value in insurance.