Classic Cars Become Focus of Edmunds.com's 40th Year

Joe Thompson
July 21, 2006

Forty years is a long time. Many have changed. Many have started out their own businesses and many other businesses have closed or run out of funds to run it. However, there are still others that remain strong and remain at the top. One of these is Edmunds.com, one of the most respected sources of information on used cars, new vehicles, and automotive information.

Edmunds.com is celebrating their fortieth year in the business and as part of the whole deal, they are out to make reviews on the vehicles and cars that took great significance during their forty years in the business. For Karl Brauer, “The automotive industry and its products are dramatically different than they were when our company was founded in 1966. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect on the highlights of days gone by.”

Classic cars enthusiasts would surely be loving this. Primarily this is because when cars get out of style and when the cars are no longer in production, auto companies start to stop producing stuff for such models. Good thing, there are still good sources of information and outdated parts and accessories like Oldsmobile restoration parts in the market. Companies like this make sure that old and classic vehicles are not entirely forgotten and these cars could still be alive and kicking.

There are many definitions as per what a classic car should be. However, one of the main things that make a car a classic is that it is one-of-a-kind and is not so common anymore. Looking back and reading on classic cars is just like reliving the days when these cars were still roaming the streets and roads. It also gives a chance for the new generation to get to know the kind of cars and vehicles that used to own the highways in cities and countries.