Interesting Facts About Classic Cars

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Car lovers wish to own classic cars. Several popular brands come up with some unique models of classic cars. Some type of cars would never enter the scrap yard, and these cars can be called classic cars. Car enthusiasts are crazy about owning several models of classic cars. Classic cars are not mainly used for transport, and there are several other significances for these cars. The following are some of the interesting facts about classic cars.

Amazingly Interesting Facts About Classic Cars


Self Propelled Mechanical Vehicle: The first mechanical tricycle vehicle that was powered with steam. It was a self-propelled vehicle that was released in the year 1769.  This mechanical vehicle weighed 8000 pounds.

First Modern Automobile: Benz Patent –Motorwagen invested by a German in the year 1886 is said to be the first ever modern automobile.

First Mass-Produced Automobile: Ford Model T is the first mass-produced automobile, and the production started in the year 1913. After three years, nearly 50 percent of cars in use were of Ford Model T.

First Muscle Car: Pontiac GTO was the first ever muscle car which was released in the year 1964.  Pontiac was the sole owner of muscles car in the early, and in later years there was competition for muscles cars in the market.

Ford Mustang-Debut: The first ever car of the Ford Mustang was released in the year 1964. The car was introduced to the public in the World’s Fair that takes place in the Flushing Meadows at New York. The car was also exhibited and displayed for sale in several showrooms of America. Nearly 22,000 Mustang cars were sold.

First Chevrolet Camaro: The first Chevrolet Camaro that was into production was black. This first car developed by Chevrolet was called as the panther.

Dodge Charger Daytona: The Charger Daytona which was released in the year 1969 was known for its high speed. This car was mainly used for high-speed racing. Due to the record-breaking speed it became popular, but NASCAR banned the car.

Flip-out Headlights: The Flip-Out Headlights that was used on the Dodge Daytona was used for the last time in the year 1973. This is because the headlights were not family friendly.

Porsche 916-Prototype: The Porsche 916 car is the rarest car, and only 11 prototypes of the car still exist.

Chrysler’s 426 HEMI Engine: This car's engine is powerful, and it was termed as an elephant.

Expensive Car-in Auction: The most expensive car that was sold in an auction was Mercedes Benz W196R Formula 1 racing car that was sold for nearly $30 million.

The above facts about classic cars would amuse car lovers.

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