Car Collecting: Everything You Need to Know - Softcover

Linden, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760328099 ISBN 13: 9780760328095

Publisher: Motorbooks, 2008

Synopsis

In today’s market, Businessweek recently remarked, “it’s hard to get hurt buying a good collector car. If you do your homework, buy the right car, and enjoy it sensibly, you'll maximize the return on your investment.” This book is aimed at making just such a rewarding purchase possible. For anyone considering buying a collector car, whether for profit or pleasure, veteran appraiser and restorer Steve Linden clearly outlines the pitfalls to avoid, rules to follow, factors to consider, and terms and procedures to know. His book provides an introduction to the process of buying a collector car, with sections looking at the special issues that arise before, during, and after a purchase, as well as a chapter devoted to general questions.

Choosing and locating the right model, budgeting, purchasing at auctions (on-line, local, and out-of-state), insuring, restoring, and maintaining; Linden addresses all of these topics in an expert and accessible way. His book also contains helpful checklists--covering questions for sellers, documentation, and inspections--as well as a glossary and a complete appendix of resources. The result is a unique and invaluable reference, one that no prospective collector should be without.

See Motorbooks author Steve Linden interviewed by Jay Leno on JayLenosGarage.com: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/steve-lindens-car-collecting/816381/

About this title

Book Description

For anyone considering buying a collector car, whether for profit or pleasure, this book outlines the pitfalls to avoid, rules to follow, factors to consider, and terms and procedures to know. Author Steve Linden provides an introduction to the process of buying a collector car, with sections on special issues that arise before, during, and after a purchase. Choosing and locating the right model, budgeting, purchasing at auctions (on-line, local, or out-of-state), insuring, restoring and maintaining; Linden addresses all of these topics in an expert and accessible way. He also includes checklists covering questions for sellers, documentation, and inspections.

From the Back Cover

Car collecting has enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity in recent years, and for good reason: It’s fun! Longtime collector-car expert Steve Linden answers the most common questions and guides you around the frequent pitfalls that confront new hobbyists.

 

Linden introduces you to the hobby by helping you choose the right car, and he follows with a discussion of current and forecasted values. And since car collecting has a language all its own, Linden provides a handy glossary with explanations of acronyms and other mind-bending phrases.

 

Once you’ve found the car of your dreams, Linden guides you through the negotiation, inspection, and purchase processes, minimizing the chances of the experience becoming a nightmare. Exclusive checklists guide you through the negotiation and inspection of your new obsession. Linden even includes advice to help ensure an out-of-state purchase goes smoothly, including options for transporting your prize home. Further discussions include service and maintenance issues and advice for car care and storage.

 

Lively, real-life anecdotes about those who’ve been there, done it, and made the mistakes illustrate the author’s points. This is essential reading for the new collector keen to avoid an expensive misstep.

Edition details

• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0760328099
• ISBN 13: 9780760328095
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160