Classic Cars History

The appeal of the automobile throughout history is important, why is it that people are still attracted to classic cars even though that today’s modern cars are more efficient and better made? What is appealing about these classic cars? According to Newsday, “Classic cars touch not only the lives of the millions of collectors who have a genetic predisposition for “the sickness”; it also touches the lives of those who see classic cars as investments, art, nostalgia, and therapy.” (Linden) To people that collect classic cars the reason why they collect classic cars can range from it being a family tradition to a therapeutic experience. Another main reason why classic car collecting is appealing is that many older people in their later years see …show more content…
“Nostalgia is the driving force for many collectors. In what other medium can one choose an era to which they would like to return as a participant, not an observer? Choose the year you would like to return to, pick a car model, pick a color, tune in to your favorite AM radio station, and you’re instantly transported back to a time and place of your choice…..a virtual reality of sorts for those who were born before the term “virtual reality” existed.” (Linden) The appeal of classic cars can relate to the appeal of an older generation of vehicle and the easy accessibility of being able to purchase classic cars. One thing is is that someone could not even like classic cars but if someone sees one out in public it stands out from all the other same new generic boring modern cars, classic cars are appealing to the eye because they are a rare treat to see sometimes. According to Petrolicious, “First, there’s the design of the car itself. Classic cars were created very much in an analogue world where designers used pencil and paper to create elegant shapes and flowing lines that would just not be possible on the computer-based design software used by modern car …show more content…
Also according to Newsday, “For some, the act of collecting, the hunt so to speak, is a form of therapy. For others it’s a central point around which one can sit with friends while enjoying a beer in the garage, or a glass of champagne at a concours car show. Still for others, it’s a place to silently get lost in your thoughts while doing light maintenance or polishing the chrome.” (Linden) Classic cars can be appealing in a therapeutic way for some people. The appeal of classic cars has many different reasons and explanations but one thing is consistent in each reason for the appeal of classic cars and that is that classic cars are something different for people to view, classic cars are an appealing object to see in a world of the same boring, safe, and everyday modern cars. Classic cars are a pop of color in a world of