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Trading in Antique Automobiles by Norm Stamm

Antique automobiles are an excellent hobby for anyone that enjoys the thrill of the open road, and the wonders of machinery. From repairs to fine tuning to the all-gratifying test drive, spending your spare time with antique automobiles can be one of life’s more enjoyable experiences. But have you ever considered the money making potential in trading in antique automobiles? Collectors up and down the country, and indeed over the world, share a common passion for automobiles and accessories of a certain era, and becoming involved in that kind of trade particularly if you share that passion could be a very lucrative move.

There are loads of different ways in which you can become involved in trading antique cars and car parts. It might be that you currently own a classic car of your own, or that you’re thinking about buying one to start things off. From there you could end up trading up to bigger and better, more expensive models, ultimately working up to a collection that can enhanced and sold off. Alternatively, some like to begin by buying and selling specific rare car parts to other collectors and dealers in order to turn a pretty penny. Still this can be a great way to get an idea of the marketplace, and trading antique parts in general.

The beauty with trading antique automobiles and parts is that it’s something that can be done in your spare time, or potentially as a full time income. What’s more, it’s an excellent way to indulge in your hobby if you have a particular liking for antique cars. As a dealer you’ll be able to experience most of the cars you ever wanted to try, before turning them over for a profit. Simply by finding old neglected pieces and showing them some TLC, you can have fun doing what you love the most while also making a handsome profit at the end of the day.

For the trader in antique automobiles and automobile parts the Internet has given rise to a myriad of opportunities for making money from your passion. From finding obscure car parts to picking up your next project piece, right through to actually selling your work, the Internet is a cost effective advertising platform for your business to draw benefit. Online auction sites can be a good place to start for picking up bits and pieces, while you might like to consider designing your own brochure site for selling off your antique collection.

Trading in antique cars is a great starting point for anyone looking to make a bit of extra income in the spare time while indulging their love of cars. Thanks to the Internet it is now easier than ever before to enter the market, and doing so is continually costing less and less for the part-time would-be dealer. With a little determination, and a desire to make your passion into a part time business, you too could soon be working with the antique cars of your dreams while earning a supplemental second income.

About the Author

Norm Stamm is the co-founder of the Web's premier site for showing off antique automobiles and hot rods. Visit his antique car show site, MyOwnCarShow.com, and learn how to make your own car show online (for free).

We have inherited a 1973 Grand Safari station wagon. The body looks like crap but it has a 400 c.i. engine?

that runs great, very fast. I know that station wagons are not hot collector items but I was thinking maybe someone would want it for the engine. What would the engine be worth and what would be the best way to advertise it? Or would it be better to just try and sell the whole car as an antique or just sell the motor and scrap the rest? thanks

The 73 Grand Safari was available with a 400 c.i. Pontiac that is decently popular with the Pontiac Performance Guys.

The condition of the engine/vehicle will mostly determine what you can sell it for, and also how many times it has been rebuilt. Most cores I've come across sell for anywhere from $300 and up. Freshly rebuilt, this engine can bring in about $1100 or more.

As for advertising, make sure you list the vehicle's Year/Make/Model/Condition, the engine's condition, and list it as a Pontiac 400 c.i. engine.

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